Latest research shows that location of “slip-ready fault” key to cause of induced-seismicity A hydraulic fracturing operation in northeast BC was shut down on Nov. 29 after triggering earthquakes of 3.4 to 4.5, the BC [Read more] [Read more]
4 additional export terminals approved by regulators, waiting for final investment decisions China and other Asian countries are hungry for natural gas as they rush to electrify and reduce air pollution caused by coal power [Read more] [Read more]
Angus Reid survey, April 28, 2018 Honey attracts more Canadians than vinegar. Someone should make a T-shirt. A popular trope in Alberta is that the rest of Canada hates the province’s energy industry. Nothing could [Read more]
Canadian propane demand could increase by more than 50% by 2025 From extraction to end-use, Canada’s propane industry supports a significant level of economic activity. A new Conference Board of Canada report finds that propane [Read more] [Read more]
“…in Alberta we believe that markets are the best way to set prices.” – Rachel Notley, December 2 A week in and the consensus seems to be that Rachel Notley made the right decision to [Read more]
Aboriginal title and litigation biggest hurdle for Northern Gateway 2.0 Social media, the Alberta legislature, and even Parliament have been abuzz with calls for the Enbridge pipeline project to be resubmitted to the National Energy [Read more]
Oil prices fell 4 per cent Thursday, but regained some ground after OPEC and its allies signalled later in the day that it would cut production. Baytex photo. Oil prices down about 30 per cent [Read more] [Read more]
On Wednesday, the government of British Columbia issued its CleanBC plan which takes aim at cutting climate pollution and welcoming low-carbon businesses. BC government photo. CleanBC plan puts priority on shift to electricity, making BC [Read more] [Read more]
More than nine-in-ten Canadians say marine shipping is generally ‘safe’, but many say they have reservations about shipping oil. Trans Mountain Pipeline photo. Uncertain trade between Canada and US boosts importance of marine shipping The [Read more] [Read more]
The interaction of electrical charges between the fine clay particles suspended in oilsands tailings and water forces the particles into a uniform and stable structure. The U of A team discovered a way to remove [Read more] [Read more]
The persistence of coal consumption is consistent with the experience of earlier energy transitions and is one of the central challenges for policymakers concerned about climate change. AP file photo by David Goldman. During energy [Read more] [Read more]
Saudi Arabia says it is hoping an oil supply deal could result in an overall production cut of at least 1.3 million barrels per day, or 1.3 per cent of the world’s crude output. Bloomberg [Read more] [Read more]
In a letter penned by Amarjeet Sohi, the Minister of Natural Resources says the Trudeau government has stepped up to help Alberta when the province needed support. Toronto Star photo by Rick Madonik. Trudeau government [Read more] [Read more]
Proved US oil reserves increased by 6.4 billion barrels (19.5 per cent) in 2017 compared with the previous year, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Harvest Oil & Gas image. Shale plays accounted for [Read more] [Read more]
The Bio-Resy, a small-scale biogas digester from German-based Bio-Ways UG, enables users to transform their organic kitchen waste into a type of renewable energy called biogas. Biogas technology could help people in developing countries This [Read more] [Read more]
With global oil demand set to grow in 2018, global gas use also increasing and large numbers of new coal power plants coming online in 2018, CO2 emissions are expected to grow. CC0 public domain photo. [Read more] [Read more]
The electric power sector is the nation’s largest consumer of coal, accounting for 93 per cent of total US coal consumption between 2007 and 2018. Getty Images photo. 2018 US coal consumption will be 44 [Read more] [Read more]
Oil prices climbed over 4 per cent on Monday after talks between the US and China resulted in a temporary truce to the trade war that has dragged down markets in recent months. Anadarko photo. [Read more] [Read more]
Pressure from investors over climate change has forced Royal Dutch Shell to set out plans for industry-leading CO2 emissions targets which will be linked to executive pay. Shell CO2 emissions targets will be introduced in [Read more] [Read more]
Western Canadian Select crude is typically priced lower than other crudes because of its quality. Recently, WCS prices fell substantially because of planned maintenance and rising production. Suncor photo. WCS prices up on Monday following [Read more] [Read more]
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