2009 MARCH 04 PUBLIC OFFERING OF CROWN OIL SANDS RIGHTS ENERGY PUBLIC OFFERING CONTROL COUNTS FOR 2009.03.04 From To Total Area LEASES: L0001 L0012 12 3,328.0000 ha. PERMITS: P0000 P0000 0 0.0000 ha. -------------------------- 12 3,328.0000 ha. PUBLIC OFFERING OF CROWN OIL SANDS RIGHTS BIDDING DEADLINE Offers to purchase oil sands leases and/or permits contained in this public offering will not be accepted after 12 noon on 2009 March 04. HOW TO SUBMIT BIDS 1. E-Bidding is mandatory for the submission of bids for all oil sands parcels offered. 2. Bid requests must be submitted using the Department of Energy's Electronic Transfer System (ETS). AMOUNT OF PAYMENT 1. Your total bid includes the bonus, rent at $3.50/ha or $50.00, whichever is the greater, and a fee of $625.00. 2. A bonus offer of less than $2.50/ha for a lease and $1.25/ha for a permit will not be considered. 3. The department reserves the right to reject any bid. FORM OF PAYMENT 1. Payments must be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) only. 2. Companies and individuals that do not have a GST registration number are liable for payment of the Goods and Services Tax on various charges. All registrants must ensure that their GST number is provided in writing to Financial Services Branch @ Fax No. (780) 422-4281. POINTS TO REMEMBER 1. The bidder is responsible for having sufficient funds in their EFT bank account to cover all bids on the day of the sale. It can take up to midnight on the day following the sale to see your funds debited from your bank account for an accepted offer. 2. Requestors of parcel(s) posted in a public offering are expected to bid on the parcel(s). The requestor will be charged a penalty of $625.00 plus GST for each unsold parcel. 3. The Government of Alberta's "First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development" may apply to surface activities proposed as a result of acquiring Crown mineral rights. For information contact Aboriginal Relations Business Unit, Alberta Energy at (780)427-5110. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS PUBLIC OFFERING WHEN APPLICABLE APPENDIX 1 - Contains applicable Zone Designations (ZD(s)). APPENDIX 2 - Contains applicable Deeper Rights Reversion Zone Designations (DRRZDs). APPENDIX 3 - Contains applicable addenda and contracts also terms and conditions for acquisition of parcel(s) within Metis Settlements (See IL 92-19). RESULTS OF THIS PUBLIC OFFERING 1. Results of the public offering will be available 2009 March 04 in the afternoon on the Department's website at http://www.energy.gov.ab.ca. 2. All agreements are issued electronically in accordance with the Mines & Minerals Act and its regulations. 2009 January 07 Steve Tkalcic - Director Operations EDMONTON, Alberta Oil Sands Development LEASE SCHEDULE OIL SANDS LEASES 2009, MARCH 04 LEASE HECTARES LAND DESCRIPTION ----- -------- ---------------- --- COLD LAKE OS AREA --- L0001 256 (GZR002301) 4-07-065: 2 OIL SANDS IN THE MANNVILLE GRP (DRRZD 4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0002 256 (GZR002301) 4-07-065: 3 OIL SANDS IN THE MANNVILLE GRP (DRRZD 4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0003 256 4-07-065: 10 OIL SANDS IN THE MANNVILLE GRP (DRRZD 4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ATHABASCA OS AREA --- L0004 512 4-12-087: 26;27 OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0005 256 (WPP001601) 4-12-087: 28 OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0006 512 (WPP001601) 4-12-087: 31 4-12-088: 6 OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0007 128 (WPP001601) 4-11-088: 5S OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0008 384 (WPP001601) 4-11-088: 6;7S OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0009 128 4-17-096: 11W OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0010 64 4-17-096: 36NE OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0011 256 4-15-097: 32 OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L0012 320 4-15-100: 13N;14N,SW OIL SANDS BELOW THE TOP OF THE VIKING FM (DRRZD 6) TO THE BASE OF THE WOODBEND GRP (DRRZD 258) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 3,328.00 HA TOTALS END APPENDIX 2 DEEPER RIGHTS REVERSION ZONE DESIGNATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE 2009, MARCH 04 PUBLIC OFFERING NOTICE DRRZD: 4 ZONE: 2480 MANNVILLE GRP INTERVAL: 2,557.00 - 2,985.00 FEET KEY WELL: 00/06-16-041-08W4/0 LOG TYPE: INDUCTION ELECTRICAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRRZD: 6 ZONE: 2140 VIKING FM INTERVAL: 2,600.00 - 2,680.00 FEET KEY WELL: 00/10-10-042-14W4/0 LOG TYPE: INDUCTION ELECTRICAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRRZD: 258 ZONE: 7040 WOODBEND GRP INTERVAL: 1,284.00 - 2,251.00 FEET KEY WELL: 00/10-29-077-18W4/0 LOG TYPE: SONIC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END APPENDIX 3 ADDENDA AND CONTACTS APPLICABLE TO THE 2009, MARCH 04 PUBLIC OFFERING NOTICE GZR002301 LEASE L0001 LEASE L0002 ALL LAND(S) IS/ARE WITHIN A GRAZING RESERVE. SURFACE ACCESS IS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: JIM LINDQUIST PGR RANGELAND AGROLOGIST DEPT. OF SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEV ST PAUL OFFICE - RANGELAND DISTRICT - LANDS DIVISION 5025 49 AVE PO BOX 417 ST PAUL AB T0A 3A4 (780) 645-6336 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WPP001601 LAND DESCRIPTION LEASE L0005 4-12-087: 28SP,NWP,NE LEASE L0006 4-12-087: 31NP,SE,SWP 4-12-088: 6P LEASE L0007 4-11-088: 5SP LEASE L0008 4-11-088: 6P;7S IS/ARE WITHIN A WILDLAND PROVINCIAL PARK. SURFACE ACCESS IS NOT PERMITTED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: BILL RICHARDS RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIST PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE TOURISM PARKS AND PROTECTED AREAS POLICY AND LAND USE PLANNING SECTION 9820 106 ST NW FLOOR 2 EDMONTON AB T5K 2J6 (780) 427-9445 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END