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Month: July 2017

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Time for BC journalists to ask energy economists why Petronas cancelled Pacific NorthWest LNG?

July 30, 2017 Markham Hislop

BC media habitually reports on energy news stories without interviewing energy economists, Pacific NorthWest LNG just latest example Are John Horgan and the BC NDP responsible for Petronas’ decision to cancel the $27 billion Pacific [Read more]

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BC NDP govt can’t ‘un-ring bell’ of inflammatory anti-Trans Mountain Expansion rhetoric – law prof

July 27, 2017 Markham Hislop

The BC NDP government of John Horgan is proceeding cautiously with the Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline, not wanting to expose the Province to a lawsuit, according to Attorney General David Eby, especially since it’s not [Read more]

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The REAL significance of France, Britain banning gasoline-powered cars by 2040

July 26, 2017 Markham Hislop

Better batteries, lower prices, self-driving, new business models – France and Britain are being conservative with 2040 deadline So, Britain is “banning” the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040. France announced a similar [Read more]

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Trump sanctions on Venezuela could be boon for Alberta oil sands producers

July 24, 2017 Markham Hislop

Pipelines are full, which would mean more oil-by-rail to US Gulf Coast refineries Global heavy crude oil markets are already tight because of OPEC cutbacks and potential sanctions against Venezuela by the United States could [Read more]

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Canada needs a national energy strategy yesterday and Trudeau must take lead – Michal C. Moore

July 23, 2017 Markham Hislop

Energy technology is changing rapidly, Canada risks being left behind unless it prepares for future with national energy strategy The premiers met last week and one of the topics on the table was the “Canadian [Read more]

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Oil sands players back Notley’s energy/climate policies – sticky politics for new conservative party?

July 22, 2017 Markham Hislop

Oil sands players believe Climate Leadership Plan will help them lower production costs, crude oil carbon-intensity This weekend members of the Wildrose Party and the PC Assoc. of Alberta are deciding if they want to [Read more]

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“Technology renaissance” transforming oil sands in situ production – lowering costs, carbon-intensity

July 21, 2017 Markham Hislop

“Oil and gas producers need to be carbon-competitive and cost-competitive” – Suncor CEO Steve Williams A technology revolution is taking place in the Alberta oil sands. Suncor and Cenovus, two of the largest oil sands [Read more]

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Trudeau Liberals’ popularity surprisingly strong in BC, Alberta – can it survive Trans Mountain Expansion?

July 20, 2017 Markham Hislop

Trudeau Liberals handling of upcoming pipeline protests could seriously damage – or help – popularity in BC, Alberta A new public opinion poll from Abacus Data shows the federal Liberals with surprisingly high popularity in [Read more]

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Give up meat, cars, plane travel, more kids? No thanks, say Canadians

July 17, 2017 Markham Hislop

Canadians won’t change their lifestyles to reduce GHG emissions, curtailing options to meet Paris climate commitments A study from Sweden’s Lund University got a lot of play in the Canadian media last week because it [Read more]

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Brian Jean stoking resentment of Alberta in other provinces for his own political gain

July 16, 2017 JZadmin

Jean deceives Albertans by distorting province’s contribution, role in equalization program “Hostility is not a good political strategy,” is how Calgary communications expert Doug Lacombe described an oil and gas industry attempt in 2015 to [Read more]

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How Alberta, industry are about to waste the PR value of the Climate Leadership Plan

July 14, 2017 JZadmin

A few weeks or days before pipeline construction begins is too late to be talking up Climate Leadership Plan in Vancouver The Alberta oil and gas industry talks a lot about the cost of the [Read more]

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Notley hits right note in Calgary speech defending Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline

July 12, 2017 JZadmin

With minority BC NDP government set to take power, Notley must lead fight to defend Trans Mountain Expansion After a shaky start to her campaign to support Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline when it begins construction this [Read more]

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Musk tweets photos as first Model 3 rolls off the assembly line – is this Tesla a game changer?

July 11, 2017 JZadmin

EV analyst Chris Robinson cautions that Tesla Model 3 not yet a tipping point for EV market, industry The long awaited first Tesla Model 3 – a sleek black four door gifted to CEO Elon [Read more]

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Time for Notley to emerge as Alberta energy champion? CAPP study provides opportunity

July 6, 2017 JZadmin

Rachel Notley should lead Sustainable Prosperity Steering Committee, use it as platform to champion Alberta energy The Canadian Assoc. of Petroleum Producers released a study Wednesday arguing that Alberta energy and climate regulations are hindering industry [Read more]

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As part of NEB modernization, make oil/gas/pipeline companies partner with Indigenous communities

July 2, 2017 JZadmin

During 1-year political/policy assessment, NEB can insist proponent engage Indigenous people as partners Happy belated birthday, Canada, it’s not every year you turn 150. Canadians had a lot to celebrate yesterday, but a discussion paper [Read more]

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Notley ignores energy and loses election again. Time for a new NDP leader

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Rachel Notley is not the person to craft or deliver a new energy vision for Alberta. She has proven that repeatedly over past 4 years How do you hope to be premier of Canada’s energy [Read more]

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