Alberta's oil industry attracts the interest of the Dutch: Read more on the dedicated website:

 http://www.alberta-holland.com/

Dutch trade mission to Alberta succesful
 
They are Dutch, they were here, and they will be back. Recently, 24 Netherlands-based oil and gas service and supply companies  went on a week long whirlwind tour of Alberta’s oilsands industry. The goal was to “feel and smell” the opportunities in Alberta for the country’s businesses. 

The message the group left behind was clear – Holland wants to help address the myriad of challenges the industry faces, from labour strains to the need for new environmental technologies.

For more information on this oil sands visit, please read  Oil Sands Visit (pdf).

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