Alberta’s diversified energy resources rank among the greatest
economic treasures in the world. They include oil, natural gas,
coal, hydro, wind and the feedstock for biofuels. New oilsands
extraction technologies have resulted in Alberta now possessing
the largest recoverable oil reserves on earth! Alberta is a
major global hydrocarbon energy producer, fifth in the world
behind only Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United States and Iran.
With energy, capital, knowledge and technology, Alberta also has
the potential to significantly expand into alternative energy
sources. Behind the energy itself are numerous spin-off
technologies; the myriad of products and services related to our
energy industries that have already made Alberta a global leader
for Research and Development, innovative equipment manufacturing
and world-class support services. With strong leadership,
Alberta can lead the world in responsible, safe and reliable
energy development. Done thoughtfully, this will secure a
dynamic and prosperous economy i