As buyers seek multiple sources of supply for crude oil, familiarity with the commercial and legal aspects of unconventional crude oil projects is becoming ever more important. The oil sands deposits in Alberta, Canada are the third-largest proven crude oil reserve in the world. Kazakhstan and Russia also have large reserves of unconventional crude. Deposits of unconventional crude in the United States could be as much as two trillion barrels. These massive resources offer huge opportunities that Dentons can help you realize.

Oil sands and unconventional crude oil producers and buyers of production rely on Dentons to provide seasoned, expert and practical advice on:

• Acquisitions and divestitures
• Joint ventures
• Environmental and regulatory approvals
• Development
• Construction
• Transportation
• Marketing
• Trading

In addition to providing all the general legal advice required by players in this sector, we are known for being one of the most experienced teams of oil sands legal experts in the world. Dentons helps long-standing unconventional crude oil producers and new entrants alike achieve success.