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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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