Matt Chester writes about three ambitious renewable energy projects that are hoping to find startup capital through crowdsourcing. Renewable energy startups look to crowdsourcing for capital By Matt Chester This article is a re-hosting of [Read more]
According to a report by the US Energy Information Administration, space heating and water heating were the top two energy-consuming uses in U.S. homes in 2015. Yellow Dog Productions/Getty Images photo. Space heating, water heating [Read more]
According to TASS news agency, Russia and Saudi Arabia are in discussions to cut production next year to balance the oil market and stabilize prices. OPEC, allies’ goal to keep oil market close to balance [Read more]
Enbridge’s mainline pipeline system. Source; Enbridge. We were surprised to see Enbridge has this much additional expansion potential on its mainline to PADD II (Midwest) and it is even earlier than expected. – Dan Tsubouchi [Read more]
In its monthly report, the US Energy Information Administration says US crude output is expected to average 12.06 million barrels per day (b/d) by mid-2019. Anadarko photo. US crude output expected to average 12.06 million [Read more]
Oil prices fell almost 2 per cent on Tuesday, one day after the Trump administration announced it will grant waivers to some of Iran’s top crude buying customers. Nexen photo. Oil prices also impacted by [Read more]
South Africa is a major player in African energy markets representing the largest energy consumer on the continent, accounting for about half of Africa’s electricity capacity and possessing one of the highest electrification rates. Kuoni.co.uk [Read more]
Because of higher crude oil prices and lower fuel inventories, average heating oil and propane prices will be 18 per cent higher and 1 per cent higher than last winter, respectively. Smart Touch Energy photo. [Read more]
Most of the US, with the exception of California, Florida, Hawaii and Alaska is expected to experience colder than normal temperatures in the middle of November. The forecast has boosted natural gas prices. ACityMadeByPeople.com photo [Read more]
Oil prices were up slightly on Monday as the sanctions on Iranian crude exports formally began, however, the Trump administration granted eight countries temporary waivers to the sanctions which helped ease concerns about an oil [Read more]
The Trump administration is temporarily granting eight countries permission to purchase oil from Iran. The Iran sanctions exemptions for China, India, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Greece, Taiwan and Turkey are set to last up to [Read more]
Hedge fund managers have been net sellers of 371 million barrels since the end of September, taking their net long position to the lowest level for 15 months, according to records published by regulators and [Read more]
US Gulf Coast demand for Canadian heavy crude is growing because of declining supply from Venezuela, Mexico, Iran Our thesis is that Canadian heavy oil is not a discounted product, it’s a stranded product. Those [Read more]
A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute finds that 54 per cent of Canadians are inclined to support the Trudeau government’s carbon pricing plan. CaptainKimo.com photo. At least two-thirds in both Alberta and Saskatchewan [Read more]
In an all-stock deal valued at approximately $5.5 billion, Encana Corporation will acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of Newfield Exploration Company. Encana photo. Newfield Exploration deal makes Encana one of the top [Read more]
Alberta Energy Regulator recently announced regulatory efficiency initiatives, allowing it to better respond to new technology and changing stakeholder expectations One day after the Alberta Energy Regulator had to publicly apologize for using unvalidated figures for [Read more]
Crude prices, spreads and the reactions of producers and consumers suggest the oil market has passed the first major cyclical peak after the slump of 2014/15. BP photo. Oil market strongly cyclical By John Kemp [Read more]
In Kenya, electricity now reaches 45 per cent of the population and the Last Mile Connectivity Project aims to deliver universal access to electricity by 2025. CT Cooper photo via Wikimedia Commons. As of 2018, [Read more]
Southern resident killer whales off the west coast of British Columbia face significant threats to their survival including lack of prey, noise and physical disturbance from marine vessels as well as contaminants in the water. [Read more]
“AER-verified calculations estimate” is $58.65 billion and all or almost all will be paid by industry Public agencies doing the walk of shame is a rare sight, but the Alberta Energy Regulator was forced to [Read more]
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