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Canada

Weaker economic growth forecast for all provinces in 2018 – CBOC

May 30, 2018 Markham Hislop

BC economy forecast to advance by 2.6%, Alberta by 1.9%, Saskatchewan by just 1.3% All provinces can expect slower economic growth this year as a number of factors—ranging from uncertainty over NAFTA, stalled oil pipeline [Read more]

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Electricity sector will experience major transformations in 2018 – IEA

April 18, 2018 Markham Hislop

Electricity power sector still accounts for 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions The role of electricity in our economies and societies is growing rapidly. The power sector is becoming a critical actor in the global [Read more]

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Canadian rig count down 105 in March thanks to spring break up, up 20 in U.S.

April 7, 2018 Markham Hislop

As of March 29, Alberta rig count is 114, down from 208 on March 2 Baker Hughes says the international rig count for March 2018 was 972, down 7 from the 979 counted in Feb. [Read more]

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Upstream oil and gas investment decisions bolstered by lower breakeven costs

April 5, 2018 Markham Hislop

Wave of large projects post-2019 could signal new cost cycle underway As previously forecasted by Wood Mackenzie, 2017 saw a significant recovery in upstream FIDs (Final Investment Decision), with the number of project sanctions more [Read more]

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Financial

Chevron issues second climate report for investors

March 5, 2018 Markham Hislop

“We’re committed to addressing the risks of climate change while delivering the energy that benefits societies and economies.” Chevron Corporation published its second report describing the company’s approach to managing climate change risks and its [Read more]

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Opinion

Is $70 oil enough? Volatile year expected for oil prices

January 19, 2018 Markham Hislop

Possible US crude production could soon overtake Saudi Arabia and rival Russia’s International Energy Agency commentary The price of Brent crude oil closed earlier this week above $70/bbl for the first time since Dec. 2 [Read more]

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Trinidad Drilling laying off employees, cutting executive salaries to reduce expenses

January 11, 2018 Markham Hislop

Trinidad says it aims to become drilling company with lowest cost structure among competition Calgary-based Trinidad Drilling is lowering its 2018 general and administrative expenses to $43 million following a thorough review of its cost [Read more]

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The Canadian energy conversation is stuck in the wrong century

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Find Energi Media journalism in video, audio, and essays YouTube Channel: Video energy news Substack Essays: Thoughtful Energy Journalism Energi Talks Audio Podcast Real story of this energy crisis is not supply disruption, but demand [Read more]

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