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OPEC
News

Russia looking at long-term relationship with OPEC

February 13, 2018 Energi Staff

Along with participating in the OPEC supply cut pact, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak says Russia and Saudi Arabia are also working together on energy projects, including oil services and petrochemicals.  Lukoil photo. Russia looking [Read more]

oil prices
Opinion

Column: Oil prices tumble as hedge funds liquidate record bullish position

February 12, 2018 Energi Staff

Commentators have identified several possible triggers for the correction in oil prices, including the sharp drop in U.S. equities, recent dollar strengthening and the unexpectedly rapid increase in U.S. shale production.  Shell photo. Near-record net [Read more]

oil prices
Financial

Oil prices rise as global markets calm, strong demand

February 12, 2018 Energi Staff

Oil prices were up slightly on Monday, helped by weaker US dollar and strong demand for crude.  Nexen photo. US oil prices up almost 1 per cent On Monday, slightly higher oil prices regained some [Read more]

canada
Opinion

Opinion: Getting to the heart of the Western energy debate

February 12, 2018 Energi Staff

The federal government’s announcement of new legislation for consideration of energy projects addresses competitiveness of the Canadian energy sector. This article was released by the C.D. Howe Institute and posted in the Globe and Mail [Read more]

offshore oil drilling
USA

California environmental groups protest Trump offshore oil drilling plan

February 9, 2018 Energi Staff

Protestors gathered outside the California state legislature in Sacramento to protest the Trump administration’s changes to the US offshore oil drilling plan. CALmatters.org photo. Trump administration expanded its offshore oil drilling plan last year At [Read more]

oil prices
Financial

Oil prices down, heading for weekly loss on rising US output

February 9, 2018 Energi Staff

Oil prices fell on Friday.  US WTI fell below the $60 mark for the first time since late December.  Seven Generations photo. Oil prices down over 9 per cent from 2018 high in late January [Read more]

crude oil exports
News

US oil exports hit worldwide markets, undercut oil prices

February 8, 2018 Energi Staff

The ban on US oil exports was lifted by the Obama administration in 2015, opening up global crude market to US producers. Getty Images photo. In 2015, the Obama administration lifted a 40-year ban on [Read more]

oil prices
Financial

Oil prices fall to six-week lows as US production hits record highs

February 8, 2018 Energi Staff

Oil prices on track to fall for fifth consecutive day after EIA data showed US crude production hit 10.25 million b/d and the Forties pipeline restarted following a shutdown. Nexen photo. Oil prices down over [Read more]

US shale oil
USA

First Middle East shipment of US shale oil bought by United Arab Emirates

February 8, 2018 Energi Staff

The Seoul Spirit, a crude tanker filled with US shale oil sailed from Houston and arrived in the Persian Gulf in January.  Teekay.com photo. Energy economist Ed Hirs says political conflict between UAE and Saudi [Read more]

venezuelan oil sanctions
USA

US decision on Venezuelan oil sanctions closer: Tillerson

February 8, 2018 Energi Staff

The United States says it is considering imposing Venezuelan oil sanctions in an effort to pressure President Nicolás Maduro to return the South American country to full constitutional order.  AFP/Getty Images photo by Luis Robayo. Venezuelan oil [Read more]

US solar
USA

US solar industry shed nearly 10,000 jobs last year

February 7, 2018 Energi Staff

A decline in incentives, concerns over tariffs and steep losses in mature markets led to a drop in employment in the US solar industry.  eSolar photo. Jobs lost in US solar industry due to a [Read more]

oil prices
Financial

Oil prices hit one-month low on rising US crude stocks

February 7, 2018 Energi Staff

Oil prices fell on Wednesday due to rising US crude stocks and a surprising increase in distillates inventories.  Repsol photo. US oil prices down over 3 per cent Wednesday Oil prices dropped to a one-month [Read more]

forties pipeline
News

Forties pipeline shut down for second time in two months

February 7, 2018 Energi Staff

Forties pipeline was shut down on Wednesday due to unexpected closure of the feed control valves.  Total photo. Oil prices rose about 50 cents/barrel on news of Forties pipeline shutdown The 450,000 barrels per day [Read more]

US shale
Opinion

Opinion: US shale surge sends warning to OPEC

February 7, 2018 Energi Staff

If the forecasts prove correct, US shale producers will capture all or most of the predicted growth in global oil consumption this year. Repsol photo. OPEC pact participants conceding market share to US shale producers [Read more]

virtual power plant
Innovation

Elon Musk, state government to build a virtual power plant in South Australia

February 6, 2018 Energi Staff

Tesla’s virtual power plant system will begin testing in 1,100 public housing properties.  Tesla image. Virtual power plant will generate ‘significant’ portion of households’ electricity needs Months after Tesla built the world’s largest lithium-ion battery [Read more]

panel
Financial

Oil prices down slightly on wave of commodities selling

February 6, 2018 Energi Staff

Oil prices fell on Monday as a rising US dollar made crude more expensive for non-US investors to buy greenback-dominated assets.  Nexen photo. Oil prices drop for third straight day Oil prices were caught in [Read more]

energy efficiency
Alberta

Opinion: An untapped Alberta resource: Energy efficiency

February 6, 2018 Energi Staff

The province must also require utility companies to assess and pursue more aggressive local energy efficiency programs, beyond those implemented on a system-wide basis.  CJOCFM.com photo. Energy efficiency includes cost effective alternatives to power generation [Read more]

airfares
News

Rising oil prices likely lead to higher airfares: Airline executives

February 5, 2018 Energi Staff

Oil prices have risen 52 per cent since June 2017 and have put a squeeze on airlines will likely result in higher airfares.   Airlines say airfare increases have not kept pace with increasing oil prices [Read more]

oil prices
Financial

Oil prices drop on rising US crude output and dollar, weaker physical market

February 5, 2018 Energi Staff

US oil prices fell over 2 per cent on Monday while price of North Sea oil hit its lowest in eight months.  Apache photo. Oil prices pressured Monday on market sell-off Oil prices dipped significantly [Read more]

provincial
Opinion

Opinion: Hedge funds pause oil buying as rally runs out of steam

February 5, 2018 Energi Staff

Hedge funds had built record net long position in Brent, NYMEX and ICE WTI, U.S. gasoline, U.S. heating oil and European gasoil a week earlier.  Anadarko photo.  Hedge funds cut long position in six most [Read more]

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Huge battery plant subsidies are price Canada pays for lagging in clean energy industry

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

China dominates clean energy industry, US and Europe race to catch up Government subsidies totalling $28.2 billion for two Ontario battery plants require 20-year pay back, according to Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Yves Giroux. Clean [Read more]

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