North American Oil Sands Markets Assessment

Table of Contents

1. Market Overview

• 1. Introduction to Oil Sands
  • 1. History of Oil Sands

2. Technology Trends

• 1. Technology Overview
  • 1. Trends in Technology

3. Market Trends in Oil Sands Production

• 1. Market Drivers and Restraints
  • 1. Market Drivers
    • a. High Crude Oil Prices
    • b. Rising Global Oil Demand
    • c. Technological Innovation
    • d. Stable Investment Scenario
  • 2. Market Restraints
    • a. Market Development and Pipelines
    • b. Considerable Dependence on Natural Gas
    • c. High Initial Investment and Labor Issues
    • d. Environmental Impacts

4. Oil Sands Development Initiatives

• 1. Ongoing and Future Projects
  • 1. Major Oil Sands Projects

5. Conclusion

• 1. Conclusion
  • 1. Summary