Number: RL34258
Title: North American Oil Sands: History of Development, Prospects for the Future
Authors: Marc Humphries, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report examines the oil sands resource base in the world, the history of oil sands development in the United States and Canada, oil sand production, technology, development, and production costs, and the environmental and social impacts. The role of government - including direct financial support, and tax and royalty incentives - is also assessed.
Pages: 27
Date: January 17, 2008