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Canadian tar sands are being used as an energy source, but it is a lot harder, and thus more expensive, to derive oil from the tar sands than to drill it direct from the ground. At the current price of oil, however, it make economic sense to do so.
The Canadian Oil Sands are the largest deposit of recoverable oil in the Western Hemisphere but oil needs to be above $60 a barrel for it to be economically feasible. With oil prices only being above the $60 a barrel for the last 2 years or so, companies are only now moving into develop the sands. Unfortunately, the oil discovery and extraction process for the sands is a slow capital intensive process that will require more time to be fully be online. For a look at who is developing the oil sands, you might look at http://www.canadianoilsand.org. They have a number of articles on the oil sands.
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Why are oil sands important to Canada?
Oil sands are important to Canada, and the United States, because of how much oil they produce, and how much oil we consume with our machines, or how ever else. But its also important because, well as my opinion as a Canadian, it is Dirty Oil.
Where does Canada import petrol from?
Alberta ... oil sands ... not the cleanest oil around, but abundant. Or your local GAS station.
What are the benefits to the Athabasca Oil Sands?
-It made Canada the #1 oil seller in the world. -I provided Canada with a secure source of energy. -We have the second largest reserve on the planet. -Oil sands bring in huge profits -Provides 1000's of jobs -The removal of the oil from the oil sand is a quick proccess -The topsoil and muskeg are stockpile, so they can easily be replaced
Does Canada or U.S.A. have more natural resources?
I would say Canada. We have a larger area. Failing that, the Alberta Oil Sands yield enough oil to provide for Canada for the next 200 years (even though we don't use any of our own oil).
How is oil sand important to Canada's economy?
The oil sands are producing jobs and long term stability. This will boost the population because if there are more jobs, more people will go live there. However, the oil sands pollute food, water, and the air. If you like this answer, follow me on twitter- @DiamondTaurus27
What country contains large tar sands?
Canada
Is oil sands bad?
Oil sands are bad because when they make the oil sands into gasoline it causes a lot of pollution. It's good because The gasoline we make out of it makes Canada a lot of money since the oil sands are in Alberta, Canada.
What has the author Frederick W Camp written?
Frederick W. Camp has written: 'The Tar sands of Alberta' -- subject(s): Oil sands 'The tar sands of Alberta, Canada'
What resources does Canada supply the US with?
Oil, from the oil sands of Alberta.
What are Canadian oil sands made of?
The oil sands in Canada are found in the province of Alberta. This is a major energy source for Canada right now, with plans to export the oil via the US or the West Coast.
Where is tar sands produced?
Tar sands, also known as oil sands, are primarily produced in Canada, with the largest reserves located in the province of Alberta. Other countries, such as Venezuela and the United States, also have smaller deposits of tar sands.
Why might we have to start using tar sands instead of normal oil?
There are larger known US supplies of tar sands than petroleum.
How commonly used is tar sands?
depends where, most countries about 4% but in Canada about 40%
Why are oil sands important to Canada?
Oil sands are important to Canada, and the United States, because of how much oil they produce, and how much oil we consume with our machines, or how ever else. But its also important because, well as my opinion as a Canadian, it is Dirty Oil.
Where are the oil sands found?
Oil sands are predominantly found in Alberta, Canada, with the largest deposits located in the Athabasca region. Other smaller oil sands deposits can also be found in various regions around the world, including Venezuela and Utah in the United States.
Most of egypt is covered by the sands of what desert?
Most of Egypt is covered by the sands of the Eastern Desert and the Western Desert. These deserts make up the majority of Egypt's land area, with the Eastern Desert being located to the east of the Nile River and the Western Desert covering the area west of the Nile River.
How does grandma sands compare to kennys expectations?
Kenny's expectations and Grandma Sands have nothing in common.
