Oilsands plant additions are set to bump up Alberta production by 27% over the next 10 years, but natural gas production in the Canadian province is likely to be flat, according to government forecasts.

The latest annual industry review by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) said oilsands output should increase to 4.7 million b/d as of 2031 from the current 3.7 million b/d.

Sales beyond Alberta’s borders are forecast to reach 4.5 million b/d by 2031, as oilsands exports to the United States and overseas. Smaller Canadian markets mostly use light oil from flowing wells, including imports from the U.S. and overseas.

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