Alberta introduces special production allowances for oil shipped by rail

CALGARY – The provincial government is offering curtailment relief for oil producers who intend to ship their product by rail. According to the province, operators who wish to increase oil production with the intent to ship it by rail may apply for the allowance that is scheduled to begin in December. "The special allowance program will protect the value of our oil by ensuring that operators are only producing what they are able to move to market," said Minister of Energy Sonya Savage in a