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Opinion

Forecasting the energy industry: Fantasy energy league

December 13, 2018 Energi Staff

Matt Chester would like to gather a group of energy wonks to compete in predicting certain outcomes of the energy industry to test who is truly the favourite forecaster, the oracle of outlooks, the premier prognosticator! [Read more] [Read more]

News

US petroleum products, crude exports outpace imports last week of Nov.

December 13, 2018 Energi Staff

According to the US Energy Information Administration, US crude exports and petroleum products exports topped imports for the first time in weekly data going back to 1991.  Port of Corpus Christi photo. Rise in US [Read more] [Read more]

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Canada

Market demand for Alberta oil sands heavy crude growing as competitors shrink – IHS MarkIt

December 12, 2018 Markham Hislop

Lost in the media noise generated by Rachel Notley’s announcement that Alberta is chasing a bitumen refinery project was a study from consulting firm IHS MarkIt that was good news for the oil sands. Heavy [Read more] [Read more]

British Columbia

New BC climate plan praised by construction industry as good for business

December 12, 2018 Markham Hislop

A coalition of 14 BC building companies and organizations think the BC government’s plan to invest in more efficient homes and commercial buildings as part of CleanBC, it’s new climate plan, will provide a big [Read more] [Read more]

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USA

US switch from coal to gas power generation cleans up SOX, NOX emissions

December 12, 2018 Markham Hislop

While the world focuses on weaning electrical utilities off coal in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the US is enjoying another benefit: significant decline in electric power industry emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen [Read more] [Read more]

Markham on Energy

Notley’s bitumen refinery proposal rounds out aggressive Alberta value-added processing strategy

December 12, 2018 Markham Hislop

Expression of interest approach could encourage applicants to propose innovative ideas, like the new “crude oil to petrochemicals” technology used in China Premier Rachel Notley says she wants to build a new refinery (or expand [Read more]

Alberta

Notley govt trying to boost a suffering Alberta natural gas sector with LNG investment team

December 11, 2018 Markham Hislop

LNG investment team will work with industry to identify natural gas export opportunities for Alberta producers Alberta natural gas producers are facing declining traditional markets thanks to stiff competition from US shale producers that has [Read more] [Read more]

British Columbia

NE BC fracking operation shut down after earthquakes of 3.4 to 4.5 magnitude detected

December 11, 2018 Markham Hislop

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]

USA

US LNG production increasing rapidly, set to double by end of 2019 – EIA

December 10, 2018 Markham Hislop

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]

Markham on Energy

Thank you, Canada, for supporting Alberta oil/gas and pipelines

December 8, 2018 Markham Hislop

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]

Canada

Propane poised to capture more Canadian market share – study

December 8, 2018 Markham Hislop

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]

Markham on Energy

Experts praise Rachel Notley for handling of energy policy, issues management

December 7, 2018 Markham Hislop

“…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]

Markham on Energy

Northern Gateway 2.0? Dream on

December 6, 2018 Markham Hislop

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]

Financial

Oil prices down as market awaits OPEC decision

December 6, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

British Columbia

New BC climate plan speeds up shift to electricity, growing low-carbon economy

December 6, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

Canada

Marine shipping more important amid trade, pipeline debates: Poll

December 6, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

Alberta

New treatment for oilsands tailings developed at U of A

December 6, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

Opinion

Opinion: Lingering coal consumption complicates climate change efforts

December 6, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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News

OPEC, Russia close in on oil supply deal despite pressure from Trump

December 5, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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Opinion

Amarjeet Sohi: Trudeau government has always had Alberta’s back, always will

December 5, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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