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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

    Main headings:

    Producers:

    • market information and statistics for dairy, grains & oilseeds, cereals, horticulture, red meat, organics, poultry & eggs, pulses (grain legumes) & special crops. Information varies by sector.

    Agri-Industries:

    • information on
      • processed food & beverages, including seafood and functional foods - industry overviews, regulations and statistics
      • food regulations - acts & regulations, reports & reviews (sodium reduction efforts, market opportunities for foods with added health benefits for an aging Canadian population, Canada's regulatory system for foods with health benefits ... )
      • food distribution - statistics and links to external sources
      • Biomass - sections on feedstock, biorefineries, as well as a link to a biomass inventory mapping and analysis tool.
      • biofuels - renewable fuels regulations, funding initiatives.

    International Business:

    • links to sections in Agri-Food Trade Service website (trade data & statistics, market analysis, trade news).

    Science and Innovation:

    Agri-Environment - land and water management.

    Agriculture... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Food...
  • Alberta Coal Industry Monthly Statistics

    Location: Cameron Science and Technology Library REF
    TN 806 C2 A332 2000 - . Current year in REF; others at BARD.

    Previous title: Alberta Coal Industry Annual Statistics.

    Energy... Metals and Mining...
  • Alberta Energy (Government of Alberta)

    Select Our Business to view information on: Bioenergy, Coal, Electricity, Environment and Resource Services (water use), Minerals, Natural Gas, Oil, Oil Sands, Value Added Development (upgrading, refining, petrochemicals) and Tenure (administration of all conventional petroleum and natural gas rights in Alberta).

    Most energy sectors include links to news stories, publications & maps, royalty information, legislation, guidelines & policies, forms & reports and links to related associations and government departments.

    Chemicals... Electric Power... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Metals and Mining... Oil and Gas...
  • Alberta Oil Sands Industry Quarterly Update (Government of Alberta)

    2008-

    "information on the projects and related activities occurring in the oil sands, including government and industry updates and detailed project listings." Scroll through the list of publications to locate the document.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Alberta's Energy Resources and Statistics (Energy Resources Conservation Board - ERCB)

    Statistical reports on Drilling & Wells (monthly, 2010-), Flaring & Venting (2009-),and Reserves & Resources (reserves and supply/demand outlook, 2000-).

    The oil & gas statistical reports include supply & disposition and prices for butane, ethane, gas, NGL, oil, propane and sulphur.

    Reserves & Resources - information on Alberta's reserves of crude bitumen, crude oil, coalbed methane, conventional natural gas, natural gas liquids, coal and sulphur. Also available in print form: Alberta's Reserves ... and Supply/Demand Outlook (TN 873 C2 A2522 2000- Science & Technology Library, latest edition in Reference).

    Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Oil and Gas...
  • Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL)

    A crown corporation established in 1952, the website outlines the corporation's history, products and services and its business activities. Links to news releases (News Room), regulatory bodies and information on regulatory assessments and waste management & decommissioning are also included. Energy... Nuclear Energy...
  • Canada's Gas Plant Directory

    Location: Cameron Science and Technology Library REF
    HD 9581 C23 A3 A334 2005 -.

    A directory of gas plants by operator and province. Each entry includes ownership information, date and cost when built, recent modifications, processes used, products and maximum design capacity, approved sulphur emissions and maintenance contractor.

    The publication also includes a plant names index, a plant operator name changes index, a plant volume index, as well as maps of plant locations in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

    Alternative title: Canada Gas Plant Directory.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Canada's Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Environment Canada)

    Links to information on Canada's GHG inventory (1990- ) of "human-induced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources (e.g., fuel combustion, industrial processes) and removals by sinks (e.g., growing trees)" at the national, provincial and sectoral level.

    Select Facility GHG Reporting to locate emissions data by facility (2004- ). Includes a searchable database (gas, facility, location, industry).

    Agriculture... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Manufacturing... Oil and Gas... Transportation...
  • Canada's Industries (Invest in Canada)

    Industry overviews for a number of industry sectors, including

    • aerospace, automotive
    • bio-products, biopharmaceuticals, business services
    • chemicals & plastics, digital media
    • financial services, functional foods
    • machinery and equipment, medical devices
    • renewable energy-wind and solar power
    • software, wireless communications

    Aimed at potential foreign investors, the industry overviews include information on foreign direct investment, a list of foreign investors, leading Canadian companies, innovation, key strengths, industry clusters and cost & competitive advantages.

    Aerospace... Agriculture... Automobiles and Automotive Parts and Equipment... Banking and Finance... Biotechnology... Chemicals... Computers and Computer Software... Consulting (Managerial and Engineering)... Education, Training, and New Media Industries... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Food... Forestry and Forestry Products... Health Care... Machinery... Manufacturing... Pharmaceuticals... Plastics and Rubber Industries... Telecommunications...
  • Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC)

    Select Statistics to view

    • Rig Counts - weekly Western Canada drilling rig count (2002- ), average monthly drilling rig count - Western Canada (1990- ), weekly Western Canada service rig count (2002- ), average monthly service rig count (1990- ) and annual drilling rig operating days/depth summary (1991- ).
    • Well Counts - annual well completions (Western Canada, 1993- ), monthly well completions (Western Canada, 1983- ) and annual well completions by province (1983- ).
    • Safety Statistics - latest 12 months. Injury analysis for land-based drilling, service rigs and the Atlantic Division.

    Other links include About Industry (Canadian oil and gas associations, an oilfield glossary), Forecast (well counts - Western Canada) and Wages (current wage schedules).

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

    Library & Statistics:

    • Statistics - Statistical Handbook - current and historical information on demand/consumption, expenditures/revenues, imports/exports, crown land sales, drilling, average prices of crude oil and natural gas by province, production, refining and reserves. Includes downloadable statistical tables and the ability to create custom spreadsheets.
    • Publications - crude oil forecasts, oil sands (air emissions, environment, bitumen royalty value methodology, water use), health & safety, industry operations (best management practices, labour standards) and policy & regulations (emissions).
    • Presentations & Speeches - outlooks for the oil, natural gas and oil sands sectors.
    • FAQ and a Glossary
    • Related Links - industry and professional organizations.

    Canada's Industry: publications and information related to the oil, oil sands and natural gas industries

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Canadian Electricity Association (CEA)

    The site links to industry data, a glossary of terms, a list of members, industry associations & regulators and CEA policies & position papers. Click on any of the tabs and select the desired section from under the Quick Links heading (right column).

    Industry data includes demand, supply & capacity, trade, investment & economics, emissions, environmental expenditures and transmission & distribution.

    CEA position papers cover a number of topics, including the integrated North American electricity system and regulatory, environment and social concerns.

    Electric Power... Energy...
  • Canadian Energy Survey (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)

    Online: Last 7 years; Print: HF 5686 P3 O392 - latest edition in Winspear, others in Rutherford

    The survey includes a summary of the financial and operating information of income trusts and the top 100 Canadian public oil and gas companies. Also includes an industry outlook.

    Links to the full survey reports are located at the bottom of the summary page for each year.

    Previous title: Canadian Oil & Gas Survey.

    Electric Power... Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Canadian Gas Association (CGA)

    Links to market updates, gas stats, the association's semi-annual magazine Canadian Natural Gas (latest issue), as well as news releases, policy papers and submissions to government and industry organizations.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector Profile

    Online: 2004- .; Print: TK 2931 C23 (2004 - 2008): BARD

    Produced by the Government of Canada, Fuel Cells Canada and PricewaterhouseCoopers, this publication "describes the sector in terms of revenue, research & development and employment".

    Select Browse Issue Records to view links to the individual volumes.

    Electric Power... Energy... Nuclear Energy...
  • Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Association (CHFCA)

    Select Resources then Publications to access the latest 1-2 editions of an industry directory Capabilities Guide ... - Canada's Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Industry, the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector Profile (2004- see separate entry in guide) and the Canadian Fuel Cell Commercialization Roadmap.

    The site also links to a list of CHFCA Members.

    Energy...
  • Canadian Industrial Energy End-Use Data and Analysis Centre (CIEEDAC)

    Affliated with the Faculty of Environment at Simon Fraser University the Centre provides access to information related to energy use in Canadian Industry.

    Databases:

    • CIEEDAC Database on Energy, Production and Intensity Indicators for Canadian Industry. Data for all major industry groups (NAICS), 1990-
    • Industrial Databases - CIEEDAC's inventory of data sources on energy, materials, and emissions
    • Renewable Energy Database - facility search by region, resource type and start year.
    • Cogeneration Database - cogeneration facility search by region, sector, fuel, system type and start year.

    Energy Analysis Publications - topics include hybrid-electric vehicles, policy assessment (greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles), & more.

    A list of international energy organizations and consultants can be found under Resources then Network.

    Automobiles and Automotive Parts and Equipment... Electric Power... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues...
  • Canadian Industrial Outlook. ... (Conference Board of Canada)

    The Conference Board of Canada publishes a number of industry specific industry outlooks. The publications include "detailed five-year forecasts in 16 key Canadian industries. The reports examine the short- and medium-term economic and profitability outlooks for these industries."

    Industries include:

    • accommodation
    • aerospace
    • air transportation
    • product manufacturing (wood, computers, electronics)
    • computer and electronic product manufacturing
    • food manufacturing and food services
    • gas extraction
    • oil and gas
    • motor vehicle manufacturing
    • motor vehicle parts manufacturing
    • non-residential construction
    • oil extraction
    • paper products
    • residential construction
    • telecommunications
    • wood products

    All reports are available electronically through the database E-Library. Access to this database is restricted to members of the University of Alberta community.

    Aerospace... Airlines... Automobiles and Automotive Parts and Equipment... Computers and Computer Software... Construction... Energy... Food... Forestry and Forestry Products... Oil and Gas... Pulp and Paper... Telecommunications... Tourism and Hospitality... Transportation...
  • Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)

    Select Library to view a number of publications, presentations & speeches and an energy glossary.

    Publications include

    • the Nuclear Energy Fact Book (latest 2 editions only);
    • the Nuclear Canada Yearbook (2003- ) - an overview of the nuclear energy industry in Canada and a buyers guide. Also available in print (TK 9026 N95 - Winspear);
    • the Canadian Nuclear Industry Capabilities (CNIC) Guide (2009-2010) - a directory of Canada's "nuclear supplier industry, industry associations and R&D/Academic institutions".

    Select Studies & Reports to see public opinion reports on Canadian views on nuclear energy (2003- ) and News & Events to view news releases and links to government agencies & other nuclear organizations. A list of members is available in the About CNA section.

    Energy... Nuclear Energy...
  • Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA)

    Information on the biodiesel and ethanol fuel industries.

    Select Resource Centre to view studies & reports, fact sheets and links to related government/industry organizations. Publication of note: Growing Beyond Oil: Delivering Our Energy Future. A report card on the Canadian renewable fuel energy industry (November 2010).

    Industry Information includes production capacity by plant and a map of North American plant locations.

    Biotechnology... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues...
  • Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources - CSUR

    Links to a directory of members (Our Members), news stories and Resources (news, CSUR presentations, new technologies).

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)

    Links to a membership directory, industry reports (Market Intelligence), government & regulatory issues, market intelligence n industry directory (). The site also links to related organizations/government departments (Solar Energy 101 - Resources & Links).

    Electric Power... Energy...
  • Canadian Wind Energy Association (canwea)

    Section headings: Wind Energy (quick facts, fact sheets, links & resources which also include the Ontario Wind Resource Atlas with a link to other provincial wind atlases, Canada's National Wind Resource Map, & RETScreen International Software, a free decision tool for evaluating the energy production, life cycle costs, & greenhouse gas emmision reductions for renewable energy technologies), Wind Farms (list of wind farms in Canada, wind projection, & case studies), Media Center (association news releases and publications - WindLink, WindSight), & other wind energy publications.

    Energy...
  • Canadian Wind Energy Sector Profile 2010 (Industry Canada, CanWEA, KPMG)

    Location: Winspear Business Reference Library
    HD 9502.5 W55 W67 2010

    The "profile measures eight key performance indicators and provides an objective summary of findings from those who responded with respect to Canada’s position within the globally competitive wind energy sector."

    Related publications: Working Report on Industry Metrics for the Canadian Wind Energy Sector (2009) and Opportunities for Canadian Stakeholders in the North American Large Wind Turbine Supply Chain (2008).

    Energy...
  • CanmetENERGY (Natural Resources Canada)

    CanmetENERGY is the largest Canadian energy science & technology organization working on clean energy research & technology development, managing science & technology programs & services. Choose from the following categories on the site to access related publications: Renewables, Buildings & Communities, Clean Fossil Fuels, Bioenergy Systems, Industrial Processes, Oil Sands, & Transportation

    CanmetENERGY has also provided a wide range of clean energy project analysis, modelling & simulation software tools, free of charge from the site.

    Energy...
  • Coal Association of Canada

    Under Quick Links, click on Membership Directory to find a link to members list. Entries include brief corporate profiles and fields of activity.

    Energy...
  • Comparison of Electricity Prices in Major North American Cities (Hydro Quebec)

    Annual, latest 5 years-.

    The publication includes rates for residential, small, medium and large power users.

    Electric Power... Energy...
  • Cool Companies. Special Reports

    Location: Winspear Business Reference Library
    HD 2709 C63

    • 2011 - Alberta's clean technologies & green products
    • 2010 - Alberta's medical devices & techologies
    • 2009 - Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials in Alberta

    Each edition includes brief industry and company profiles.

    Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Health Care... Pharmaceuticals...
  • Country Analysis Briefs: Canada (Energy Information Administration - U.S.)

    An overview of the energy situation in Canada, produced by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. The document also includes economic and environmental overviews.

    Electric Power... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Oil and Gas...
  • Directory of Directories (Alberta, Canada. Government of Alberta)

    A list of Alberta-based industry associations. Each entry includes a link to the association's website, when available, and details on how to obtain the association's directory.

    Aerospace... Agriculture... Clothing, Accessories, and Textile Industries... Construction... Consulting (Managerial and Engineering)... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Forestry and Forestry Products... Oil and Gas... Plastics and Rubber Industries...
  • Doing Business In Alberta (Price Waterhouse Coopers)

    Summer, 2009 -

    Reports released three times per year. These are general reports on how Alberta companies can improve operations, develop proper strategy, how to better help the environment, etc.

    Banking and Finance... Computers and Computer Software... Construction... Consumer Goods... Energy... Forestry and Forestry Products... Health Care... Oil and Gas... Real Estate... Retail... Services... Telecommunications... Transportation...
  • Energy Reports (National Energy Board)

    The site includes links to outlooks "for the Canadian supply of all energy commodities including oil, natural gas, NGLs, and electricity, and the demand for Canadian energy commodities in both the domestic and export markets".

    Electricity - trends & issues (Coal-Fired Power Generation - 2008, Emerging Technologies in Electricity Generation, Energy Market Assessment - March 2006), regulation of international electricity trade.

    Energy Futures - Canada's Energy Future: Energy Supply and Demand Projections to 2035Energy Futures Backgrounder: Addendum to Canada's Energy Future: Energy Supply and Demand Projections to 2035 (June 2012).

    Energy Outlooks - Seasonal, latest 2 editions.

    Energy Overview - Canadian Energy Overview (2006- ) - an annual review of the past year's energy markets.

    Natural Gas - annual outlook for Canadian gas deliverability (expected capability of Canadian gas production), energy market assessments (liquified natural gas) and energy briefing notes (A Primer for Understanding Canadian Shale Gas - Oct. 2009, Natural Gas Supply Costs in Western Canada in 2007, Overview and Economics of the Horseshoe Canyon Coalbed Methane Development-2007.

    Natural Gas Liquids

    Oil

    Oil Sands - Canada's Oil Sands - Opportunities and Challenges to 2015. An Update (June 2006) plus both earlier editions (2004, 2000). All editions are available in print form (TN 870.54 C26 - Cameron).

    Transportation - Canadian Pipeline Transportation System - Transportation Assessment (2008- ), Canadian Hydrocarbon Transportation System: Transportation Assessment (2005-2007), annual.

    Electric Power... Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Energy Sources - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Petroleum Products and Crude Oil Prices

    • gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, propane - average weekly consumer prices by city and year. Starts dates vary - gas and propane, 1987- , diesel, 1986- , furnace oil, 2006- .
    • crude oil prices - selected prices, daily [April 2008- ], monthly average [2008- ] and par crude postings at Edmonton, daily [2008- ], monthly average [2008- ].
    • gasoline market reports - bi-weekly (July 2006- ) editions of Fuel Focus. The publication reviews the Canadian gasoline market and the economic drivers that influence prices.
    • fact sheets - includes information on fuel taxes.

    Natural Gas Division

    • annual review and outlook
    • monthly market update - prices & key factors affecting price [2008- ], historical data, 1999- .
    • short-term price and market outlook.
    • liquefied natural gas (LGN) - overview, status of proposed Canadian LGN import projects and regulatory requirements.

    The site also includes background information on the petroleum products & crude oil markets and infrastructure, the offshore oil & gas industry, uranium/nuclear energy, electricity and coal.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Energy Statistics Handbook

    Online: 2nd quarter 2002 - .

    Primary energy production, availability, usage by type (crude oil, liquified petroleum gases, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear steam, etc). Also includes international crude petroleum production and reserves.

    Average retail prices by selected Canadian cities for gasoline, automotive diesel fuel and home heating oil are documented.

    The data is presented monthly for the current year and annually for historical and cumulative totals.

    Energy...
  • Facts and Figures: Mining in Canada (The Mining Association of Canada)

    Online: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

    Statistics for production of minerals, employment, international trade, transport, exploration, oil sands; annual.

    Older print editions available in BARD and SciTech .

    Energy... Metals and Mining... Oil and Gas...
  • FP Survey. Mines and Energy

    Location: Winspear Business Reference Library
    Location: Cameron Science and Technology Library
    HG 5151 F49221

    A guide to natural resource companies publicly-traded in Canada.

    Note: Cameron Science and Technology Library holdings - latest edition in REF.

    Energy... Metals and Mining... Oil and Gas...
  • Gaining Ground in the Sands (Deloitte)

    2011- .

    2011, 2012, 2013

    An annual Deloitte publication that looks at "major trends and opportunities in the oil sands sector".

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Going Green Tables - Select Federal and Provincial Incentives (PWC)

    2011

    The publication lists selected federal and provincial environment related incentives.

    Agriculture... Construction... Electric Power... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Forestry and Forestry Products... Information Technology... Manufacturing... Oil and Gas... Transportation... Restaurants...
  • Human Activity and the Environment (Statistics Canada)

    2002 - .

    Each year focuses on a specific environmental issue - (2002 - air quality, 2003 - fresh water resourses, 2004 - energy in Canada, 2005 - solid waste in Canada, 2006 - transportation in Canada, 2007-2008 - climate change in Canada, 2009 - food in Canada, 2010 - freshwater supply & demand in Canada, 2011 - economy and the environment), 2012 - waste management in Canada.

    Related title: Human Activity and the Environment: Detailed Statistics

    • A biennial publication (2011- ) that includes a wide variety of statistical tables.
    • Topics covered include: R&D expenditures by industry, mineral production, transportation by mode, consumption of refined petroleum products by mode of transportation, pollution prevention methods by industry, hydro-electric power generation, production and consumption of primary energy resources, waste disposal, greenhouse gas emissions and government & industry expenditures on environmental protection.
    • Most statistics are at the national level, though some provincial information is also included.

    Agriculture... Chemicals... Construction... Electric Power... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Fisheries... Forestry and Forestry Products... Metals and Mining... Oil and Gas... Printing and Publishing... Pulp and Paper... Services... Transportation...
  • Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Progress (Government of Canada)

    Provides information on Canadian hydrogen & fuel cell initiatives such as government programs, applications of hydrogen & fuel cell technologies, publications & tools including sector profiles, directories and strategies, and links to global organizations and resources.

    Energy...
  • Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (Industry Canada)

    Links to a brief industry profile, international and Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (see separate entry in guide) publications as well as related sites.

    Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues...
  • M&A in the Canadian Renewable Energy Sector (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)

    2010

    "This publication highlights six key trends suggesting that Canadians will be at the forefront of global renewable energy deal making going forward."

    Electric Power... Electronics... Energy... Nuclear Energy...
  • Marine Renewables Canada

    Select Marine Renewable Energy in Canada to access a brief sector overview, the Association's publications as well as links to programs, government mre (marine renewable energy) sites, research institutes and related associations/organizations.

    Energy...
  • Minerals and Metals Sector (Natural Resources Canada)

    This site contains a wealth of information on the Canadian minerals and metals sector.

    Sections include:

    Publications/Reports - use this section to access the most up-to-date publications and statistics (capital investment, employment, mineral production, mineral trade).

    Mineral Exploration

    • Canadian reserves of selected major metals (as of Dec. 2010)
    • Canadian global exploration activity (2010)
    • Mineral Exploration and Deposit Appraisal Expenditures in Canada Information Bulletin (March 2013) (Overview of Trends in Canadian Mineral Exploration)

    Minerals and Metals Markets

    • Canadian Minerals Yearbook (2008- ) - "commodity reviews for the major minerals and metals produced in Canada."

    Policy - government policy, legislation & regulations and sustainable development.

    Recycling

    • Canadian Metals and Minerals Recycling Database - "a list of Canadian companies involved in metals and minerals recycling".
    • an industry framework - "a complete list of all the commodities recycled in Canada and information on the recycling of these commodities"
    • a brief overview of industry subsectors and Information about Recycling (acts, regulations and guidelines)

    Statistics

    • Mineral Production: annual (by province and territory, 1995-), monthly (2004-).
    • Mineral Exploration: annual exploration & deposit appraisal expenditures (latest 4+ years), annual total mineral resource development investments by expenditure category (most recent 2 years).
    • Mineral Trade: annual (latest 6+ years).
    • Investment & Finance: capital and repair expenditures (2007-2009).

    Taxation - see also the Taxation section under Publications/Reports.

    Energy... Metals and Mining... Oil and Gas...
  • National Energy Board (NEB)

    The site includes links to publications (energy reports; see separate entry), safety and environmental issues, statistics, hearings and acts & regulations.

    Statistics include:

    • crude oil - exports [1995-], production & available supply [1998-], disposition, imports & price [monthly, 1997-] and disposition of Canadian light & heavy crude oil and imports [1997-]
    • electricity - imports and exports [1997-]
    • frontier exploration [weekly, 2001-]
    • liquid petroleum gas (LPG) underground inventories in Canada [1991-]
    • natural gas - exports and imports [monthly, 1998-], includes some pricing information
    • marketable natural gas production [2000- ]
    • natural gas liquids:
      propane and butanes - exports [1992-], exports by mode of transportation [2001-], product disposition [1990-]
    • energy conversion tables.

    Electric Power... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Oil and Gas...
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) Homepage

    Topics covered include: Earth Sciences, Energy [Sources] (see separate entry), Environment, Explosives, Forests, Mapping, Minerals, Metals & Mining, Natural Hazards, Science & Technology and Transportation (fuel and energy efficiency guides).

    Each topic area links to related sections within the NRCAN website.

    Electric Power... Energy... Forestry and Forestry Products... Metals and Mining... Nuclear Energy... Oil and Gas... Transportation...
  • Nuclear Power Expert Panel Report on Nuclear Power and Alberta

    Released in February 2009, this background report was prepared for the Alberta Minister of Energy by the Nuclear Power Expert Panel.

    The report explores the issues relevant to "the use of nuclear power to supply electricity in Alberta". Topics include an overview of the electricity market in Alberta, options for meeting Alberta's future electricity needs (nuclear, fossil fuel, natural gas) and issues related to nuclear power (fission, fuel management, safety, regulations).

    Electric Power... Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Nuclear Energy...
  • Office of Energy Efficiency (Natural Resources Canada)

    Statistics and Analysis

    • Databases
      • Comprehensive Energy Use Database, 1990-2010 - "an overview of sectoral energy markets in Canada and in each region of the country." Sectors covered include residential, commercial/institutional, industrial, transportation and agriculture.
      • Energy Use Data Handbook Tables [1990-2010]
      • Energy Efficiency Trends Analysis Tables [1990-2009]
    • NEUD Publications
      • Energy Efficiency Trends in Canada, 1990-2009
      • Survey of Commercial and Institutional Energy Use - Buildings 2009
      • Commercial and Institutional Building/Consumption Energy Use Survey 2008
      • Consumption of Energy Survey for Universities, Colleges and Hospitals 2003
      • Industrial Consumption of Energy (ICE) Survey. Summary Report of Energy Use in the Canadian Manufacturing Sector, 1995-2010
      • Energy Consumption of Major Household Appliances Shipped in Canada, Trends for 1990-2010
      • Survey of Household Energy Use (2007) - Detailed Statistical Report, Summary Report
      • Energy Consumption of Major Household Appliances Shipped in Canada - Trends for 1990-2009 .
      • Canadian Vehicle Survey 2000-2009
    • The section also links to a glossary of terms and other useful sites.

Regulations and Standards - Canada's energy efficiency regulations.

Commercial, institutional and federal buildings. - energy benchmarking tools, regulations & standards for commerical & institutional organizations, information for providers of equipment and services (energy management services directory).

Industrial facilities and equipment - information on Natural Resources Canada's ecoENERGY Efficiency for Industry program.

Communities and Government - Fuel Consumption Guide (transportation) and procurement (buildings and equipment).

Alternative Fuels [for vehicles] - ethanol, biodiesel, natural gas, propane, electric, fuel cells and hydrogen.

Energy Efficient Products - regulations, technical specifications, ... for a number of product types.

Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues...
  • Oil & Gas Directory (Global-Serve.net)

    Searchable by company name, location, category or product.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Oil and Gas Center (Ernst & Young)

    This Ernst & Young industry website for oil and gas provides several reports including Renewable Energy in Canada & East Coast Offshore. Renewable Energy in Canada discusses how support for renewable energy policy development across the country has rebounded and increased. There is also discussion about BC's cleantech industry, challenges and opportunities in the industry, and perspectives on key issues in renewable energy.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Oil and Gas Extraction (Statistics Canada)

    Online: 2000 - .

    Statistics for industry, i.e. royalty allocation, drilling completions, supply & disposition of natural gas and crude oil.

    Note: 1997-2000 available in print form - GOV DOC CA1 CS 26-213 (Rutherford Library).

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Oil and Gas Industry (Industry Canada)

    Site includes links to Company Directories, Oil and Gas Services Sector Profile, Government Initiatives (Business Resources, and Canadian oil and gas research centres (Government Initiatives).

    Consulting (Managerial and Engineering)... Energy... Manufacturing... Oil and Gas... Transportation...
  • Oil Sands Developers Group (OSDG)

    "The Oil Sands Developers Group (OSDG) is an industry association representing companies actively engaged in the development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands region." Quick Links links to annual (2008- ) forecasts and survey results, OSDG presentations and reports.

    The site links to a list of oil sands projects, an interactive oil sands map and brief overviews of oil sands related topics (regulation, extraction methods, environment, socio-economic and technology).

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Oil Sands Information Portal (Government of Alberta)

    The Oil Sands Information Portal provides updates on the environmental impacts (specifically Air, Water, Land, Climate Change, Wildlife, & Conservation) as a result of oil sands development in Alberta. The Interactive Map function details oil sands operations, location of regional monitoring stations, & helps users visualize surface mining disturbances & reclamation. Results provide details on air & water quality, water use, green house gas emissions & amount of land disturbed due to oil sands development. The Data Library helps users understand trends, review such information as reports, static images, links, graphs, & tables as well as historical data sets. Energy... Oil and Gas...

  • OilSandsWatch.org (The Pembina Institute)

    Publications related to environmental aspects of the oil sands, including In the Shadow of the Boom. How oilsands development is reshaping Canada’s economy (May 2012), Solving the puzzle: environmental responsibility in oilsands development (Apr. 2011), Duty Calls: Federal Responsibility in Canada's Oil Sands (Oct. 2010), Toxic Liability. How Albertans Could End Up Paying for Oil Sands Mine Reclamation (September 2010) and Drilling Deeper: The In Situ Oil Sands Report Card (March 2010).

    Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues... Oil and Gas...
  • Oilweek Magazine

    Location: Cameron Science and Technology Library
    TN 860 O395

    Includes an annual list of the top 100 oil and gas producers.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC)

    "The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry."

    Select Industry Info to view industry overviews, a mud list (toxicological data on specific mud additives used in the Province of Alberta by the oil and gas industry), an extensive list of industry associations & government bodies and statistics (data sources for prices & production, well & rig counts and pipelines).

    The site also links to a member directory and career resources (a job board and occupational profiles).

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • PWC Energy Visions

    PWC publishes several reports about the energy sector in Alberta: PWC Energy Visions 2010: Alberta's Oil Sands: Then, Now, Next, Oil Sands: Policy Drivers Influencing the "Alberta Advantage", & Energy Visions 2011: Shifting Landscapes which outlines the impact of technology on the oil & gas sector in Alberta. Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Renewable Energy & Cleantech Canada: Industry Guide

    Location: Winspear Business Reference Library
    TJ 807.6 R44

    Directory of renewable energy companies and organizations. Includes suppliers. Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues...
  • Renewable Energy in Canada (Ernst & Young)

    2010

    Provides renewable energy news & developments in Canada including information about how leaders in the industry discuss challenges & opportunities to make British Columbia a leader in cleantech.

    Energy...
  • Research (Canadian Energy Research Institute - CERI)

    CERI, founded in 1975, is "independent, non-profit research institute committed to excellence in the analysis of energy economics and related environmental policy issues in the producing, transportation, and consuming sectors."

    Selected publications are available for downloading, including:

    Electric Power... Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC)

    Created in October 2007, the council produces "regular national reports benchmarking Canada's science and technology performance against international standards". Select Publications to access the State of the Nation reports (2008, 2010) and an Innovation Roadmap.

    Energy... Forestry and Forestry Products... Manufacturing... Oil and Gas... Transportation...
  • Supply and Disposition of Refined Petroleum Products (Statistics Canada)

    1999 - .

    Data on domestic sales by province, and supply and disposition (refinery production, inter-provincial transfers, imports, exports, inventories, etc) by region and product.

    Earlier title: Refined Petroleum Products (1999-2004)

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

    SDTC is an arm's-length foundation created by the Government of Canada that finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technologies.

    The Knowledge Centre:

    • SD Business Case reports focus "on investment priorities for the development and demonstration of clean technologies that benefit the economy, the environment and the health of Canadians". Technology areas include: renewable electricity generation, clean conventional fuels, biofuels, hydrogen, eco-efficiency in commercial buildings and industrial freight transportation.
    • Other Reports - Globe and Mail supplements on the global environmental industry (clean tech - Feb. 2013, Feb. 2012, Feb. 2011), 2010 SDTC Cleantech Growth and Go-To-Market Report (national report on the cleantech sector), Cleantech, positioned for growth (2009, SDTC, Deloitte - Western Canada Cleantech Report) and reports analysing public investment in clean energy, Ontario's cleantech industry, a public venture capital study and energy efficiency in the commercial building sector.

    News Room - media releases.

    Energy... Environment Industry and Environmental Issues...
  • TD Economics Canada

    This site provides select current special industry reports and observations. Reports are changed on a regular basis. Look under Special Reports/Observations, then look under Industry/Commodities. Click on More Industry/Commodities to view more reports.

    Agriculture... Automobiles and Automotive Parts and Equipment... Construction... Energy... Forestry and Forestry Products... Oil and Gas... Real Estate...
  • Unconventional Resource Guidebook + Directory

    Location: Winspear Business Reference Library
    Print: TN 882 C2 U53 2012

    A directory of companies, industry associations and government agencies involved in Canada's unconventional oil & gas industry.

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Utility Rate Comparisons. Survey of Canadian Electricity Bills (Manitoba Hydro)

    Comparison of bills/rates for a number of Canadian cities, including Edmonton. Average one month bills for residential and general service (small, medium, large load) customers.

    Electric Power... Energy...
  • Western Canada Oil & Gas benchmarking report: Juniors and intermediates (PWC - 2012)

    Covers operations, supply chain management, finance, risk & controls, human resources and information technology.

    Companies surveyed were split roughly equally "between juniors, with daily production in excess of 2,000 BOE/d, and intermediates that went from 10,000 to 90,000 BOE/d. Emerging juniors were not included."

    Energy... Oil and Gas...
  • Worldwide Petroleum Industry Outlook

    Location: Winspear Business Reference Library
    HD 9561 O56

    Energy... Oil and Gas...