The Hamburg oil field is a remote area in north-western

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, with intensive exploration and production of

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. It was discovered in 1983. The closest town is

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, at 180 km east.

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activity is especially intensive during the winter months, when the otherwise soft

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can be crossed on

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s. Among the companies that have a large interest in the area are

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, and

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*West on the ''Chinhchaga Forestry Road'' from

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*Through the

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Clear Hills County Oil fields of Alberta {{Oilfield-stub

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