Alberta Tar Sands to Increase Output 250% Over Next 10 Years
by Michael Graham Richard, Gatineau, Canada on 06.18.08
Science & Technology (alternative energy)
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Alberta Tar Sands
Not all barrels of oil are created equal. Some take more energy and more water to get out of the ground than others, and tar sands, aka bituminous sands or extra heavy oil, are at the “extra dirty” end of the spectrum. So it’s not exactly good news for the environment to learn that a significant portion of the strong demand for oil in the next 10 years will be met by hydrocarbons from Alberta.
