China says it will import record volumes of US crude and will probably import more commodities from the United States in an effort to stave off a trade war between the world’s two top economies. [Read more]
Oil prices fell on Thursday on concerns that OPEC may decide next month to increase its output to compensate for dropping Venezuelan production and possible decreases in Iran’s crude exports. Apache photo. Oil prices buoyed [Read more]
Vast majority of customers in the European Union located in highly liquid and competitive markets A major transformation is poised to advance Europe’s energy security goals and improve natural gas flows in European markets, according [Read more]
ExxonMobil achieved a 10% improvement in energy efficiency across its global refining operations following an effort launched in 2000 ExxonMobil announced greenhouse gas reduction measures that are expected to lead to significant improvements in emissions performance by [Read more]
North Montney is a $7.2 billion multi-year infrastructure expansion program TransCanada Corporation announced the National Energy Board (NEB) has recommended the federal government approve a variance to the previously issued North Montney Mainline Project certificate, [Read more]
Midwest reduced need to draw supplies from Gulf Coast because refineries are now running at higher rates and increased capacity More than half of all U.S. motor gasoline exports went to Mexico in 2017. Changes [Read more]
11 of 38 technologies surveyed by the IEA were significantly “not on track” The International Energy Agency’s new and most comprehensive analysis of the clean-energy transition finds that only 4 out of 38 energy technologies and sectors [Read more]
Most underground storage facilities in Canada are depleted oil and gas fields Natural gas is held in underground storage facilities in order to increase the reliability of natural gas supply throughout the year, according to [Read more]
A number of automakers have invested in Israeli startups or set up their own development centres in Israel to develop technology for autonomous cars. Reuters photo by Nir Elias. Beijing also a hotspot for development [Read more]
Matt Chester calculates increase to transportation-related carbon emissions when late-night games and early-closings of the public transit system require fans to find alternative ways home, including taxis or ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. Photo Library/Getty [Read more]
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex will serve as community centre and recreation facility for Indigenous athletes Alberta has partnered with Tsuut’ina Nation to lower power bills at the community’s sportsplex while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing [Read more]
Oil prices along with equities and other industrial commodities fell on concerns that setbacks in US-China trade talks could undermine already fragile world growth. Apache photo. Oil prices down following EIA data report shows US [Read more]
After reporting a net income of $3.4 billion in 2017, Marathon Petroleum Corp has asked the EPA for a hardship waiver which would exempt one of its facilities from biofuels regulations. Marathon Petroleum Corp. Marathon [Read more]
Significant volumes of gasoline flow from refineries in Eastern Canada to serve markets in Northeast US Canada is the largest energy trading partner of the United States, based on the combined value of energy exports [Read more]
Only 8 days to Kinder Morgan deadline, Notley “reasonably confident” deal will be struck to save Trans Mountain Expansion “On one hand, they don’t want our oil and on the other hand, they’re suing us [Read more]
Poll shows Canadians in all provinces not happy with Prime Minister Trudeau’s inept handling of pipeline dispute Another day, another public opinion poll about the Trans Mountain Expansion constitutional showdown. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley [Read more]
While praising Shell’s overall plans to reduce greenhouse gases, a number of major shareholders urged the company to commit to firm targets to cut their GHG emissions from its oil and gas production. Shell photo. [Read more]
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after the US government imposed new sanctions against Venezuela after President Nicolas Madura was re-elected in the South American country on Sunday. Associated Press photo by Ariana Cubillos. Oil prices [Read more]
Hedge fund managers have cut their net long position in the petroleum complex in each of the last four weeks by a total of 71 million barrels, according to records published by regulators and exchanges. [Read more]
70% renewables by 2050 target is achievable if regulations adequately reflect contribution of solar and wind power Upgrades to Panama’s regulatory environment and power system management are critical to achieving the renewable energy goals set [Read more]
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