Where Are Oil Sands Found

Oil sands deposits are found around the world, including Venezuela, the United States and Russia, but the Athabasca deposit in Alberta is the largest, most developed and uses the most technologically advanced production processes.

Where do oil sands come from?

Oil sands deposits are found in dozens of countries throughout the world. The main deposits are found within Cretaceous rocks in Venezuela and Canada.

Where in Alberta is oil found?

The Athabasca oil sands, also known as the Athabasca tar sands, are large deposits of bitumen or extremely heavy crude oil, located in northeastern Alberta, Canada – roughly centred on the boomtown of Fort McMurray.