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The Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority (AOSTRA) was an Alberta crown corporation to promote the development and use of new technology for oil sands and heavy crude oil production, and enhanced recovery of conventional crude oil. It was funded by the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Its head office and information centre were located in Edmonton, Alberta and a second office in Calgary, Alberta in Canada.[1]

  1. ^ Wiggins, E.J. "Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority. The Canadian Encyclopedia". Historica Foundation of Canada. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 27 December 2008.

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Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority

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Timeline of the petroleum industry in Alberta

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Peak oil

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Western Canadian Select

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tires, paints and electronics. Alberta Recycling Management Authority reports to the Minister of Alberta Environment. Alberta Used Oil Management Association...

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Grosmont Formation

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