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Woodland Cree First Nation, Obsidian Energy reach deal, traditional camp disbanded

June 11, 2024 Energi Staff

By Susan V. Thompson An agreement has been reached between the Woodland Cree First Nation and Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE) (NYSE American: OBE) after a dispute that saw oil production shut down by a traditional [Read more]

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Pembina responds to oil and gas industry report on hypothetical impacts of proposed emissions cap

May 28, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Pembina Institute on May 27, 2024. CALGARY, AB—The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) today released a report, Economic Impact Assessment of Canadian Conventional Oil and Gas, outlining hypothetical scenarios for [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the whole bill for oil sands’ carbon capture

May 28, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on May 21, 2024. By MC Bouchard Who should pay to reduce emissions from Canada’s oil sands production? More to the point, when it involves investing in [Read more]

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Ditch hydrogen as ‘poor decarbonization tool’, citizens’ committee urges Edmonton

May 14, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on May 14, 2024. By Mitchell Beer A citizens’ committee appointed by the City of Edmonton is calling on Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and municipal councillors to reject [Read more]

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Alberta’s evolving electricity market

May 13, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canadian Climate Institute on May 13, 2024. By Jason Dion, Sara Hastings-Simon, Tim Weis Since Alberta deregulated its electricity sector almost 20 years ago, Alberta has had a market-driven [Read more]

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Alberta wind farm cancelled, three other projects shelved as ‘Pristine Viewscapes’ ruling bites

May 7, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on May 6, 2024. TransAlta Corporation has cancelled a wind farm in southern Alberta and put three other projects worth an estimated C$500 million on hold, citing [Read more]

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Committee launched to help reclaim oil sands tailings ponds

May 7, 2024 Energi Staff

The Alberta government is launching an Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee in what the Smith government describes as an effort to speed up the reclamation of oil sands tailings ponds. According to a press [Read more]

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One CCS project cancelled, another one failing as industry navigates very bad week

May 3, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on May 3, 2024. By Mitchell Beer Canada’s sputtering carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry sustained two serious setbacks in less than 48 hours this week, with [Read more]

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Eavor partners with the government of Alberta to launch Alberta Drilling Accelerator

May 2, 2024 Energi Staff

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada – On April 30, Calgary-based Eavor was joined by Rebecca Schulz, the Minister of Environment & Protected Areas, the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, the Rural Municipalities [Read more]

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Canada is expanding its CO2 pipeline network: CER

May 1, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canada Energy Regulator on May 1, 2024. In Canada, new carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline projects are being announced. In September 2023, Wolf Midstream announced the expansion of its Alberta [Read more]

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CER issues final authorization for Trans Mountain Expansion Project to operate

May 1, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canada Energy Regulator on April 30, 2024. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has approved the final pipeline leave to open (LTO) application for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP). [Read more]

Opinion

The federal government must tackle water pollution from the oilsands

April 19, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Policy Options on April 19, 2024. By Aliénor Rougeot, Anna McIntosh Perched on the shores of the Athabasca River in northern Alberta are a staggering 1.4 trillion litres of toxic [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: One year since launch, no material progress on Alberta climate plan

April 19, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on April 19, 2024. CALGARY, AB — The Government of Alberta has made no meaningful progress on the commitments made in its Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan, [Read more]

Opinion

How ideology is darkening the future of renewables in Alberta

April 17, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on April 16, 2024. By Ian Urquhart Those advocating for a green transition have, in recent years, had to contend with not just economic or political resistance, but [Read more]

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CER responds to Alberta pipeline explosion near Edson

April 17, 2024 Energi Staff

CALGARY – The Canada Energy Regulator says it is responding to a pipeline rupture and explosion that sparked a wildfire on Crown land about 40 kilometres from Edson on Monday morning. The natural gas pipeline [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: New coalition demands overhaul of Alberta energy regulation

April 15, 2024 Energi Staff

After repeated failures to adequately regulate energy development in Alberta, a new coalition of eight environmental, Indigenous, scientific, and civil society organizations are demanding the removal of fossil fuel representatives from the Board of Directors [Read more]

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Ottawa won’t blink on oil and gas emissions cap, Trudeau tells oilpatch

April 9, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published on April 9, 2024. By Chris Varcoe The federal government has no intention of scrapping its cap on oil and gas emissions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told an audience of oilpatch [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: Assessing potential impact of Alberta’s proposed viewscapes and agricultural land restrictions for renewable energy

April 5, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on March 21, 2024. By Courtney Smith, Jason Wang, Karambir Singh The end of Alberta’s seven-month moratorium on renewable energy development has been far from breezy. Initial announcements made on [Read more]

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Assessing potential impact of Alberta’s proposed viewscapes and agricultural land restrictions for renewable energy

March 22, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on March 21, 2024. By Courtney Smith, Jason Wang, Karambir Singh The end of Alberta’s seven-month moratorium on renewable energy development has been far from breezy. Initial announcements made [Read more]

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Athabasca River Basin seeks recognition of legal personhood concerning CNUL Jackpine oil sands mine

March 13, 2024 Energi Staff

CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATY 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III) Last week, the Athabasca River Basin submitted a statement of concern to the Alberta Energy Regulator requesting that [Read more]

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