Scotiabank research had an analysis of crude oil production costs in Canada and the United states. Saskatchewans Bakken oil is the cheapest at $44 per barrel. Canada’s oilsands are $60-65 per barrel (both including 9% after tax return). They are a bit cheaper than crude oil from North Dakota’s Bakken and Texas tight oil.
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