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Markham on Energy

Alberta crude oil market access crisis deepens: Montana judge stops Keystone XL construction

November 9, 2018 Markham Hislop

Photo source: The Spokesman-Review “The Court’s decision to withdraw the permit and stop construction on the Keystone XL pipeline in Indigenous Environmental Network, et al. v. U.S. Department of State is a major blow to the ultimate completion [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Eco-activist arguments against Keystone XL pipeline are flawed

March 27, 2017 JZadmin

If Canadian producers keep investing in new technology, Keystone XL could lower GHG intensity of heavy crudes refined on Gulf Coast In this Feb. 25, 2015 column I argued that a key point was being [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Does Keystone XL approval mean a re-working of North American oil market?

March 24, 2017 JZadmin

“The importance of a common, continental energy market cannot be overstated.” – Carr spokesperson The verdict is in: bitterly controversial pipeline Keystone XL is going ahead. Canadian and Alberta politicians are throwing their support behind [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Expect Trudeau, Notley to take bazooka to Keystone XL gun fight

March 23, 2017 JZadmin

President Donald Trump may leave the political battles with KXL opponents to Canadian leaders The Keystone XL pipeline is back in the public eye, thanks to an imminent approval from the State Dept. Expect Standing [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Can Trudeau play hardball with Obama over oil sands, market access?

November 20, 2015 JZadmin

Justin and Barack hit it off over climate change objectives. Will Canada now get a new oil sands pipeline? Judging by the sidebar meeting between President Obama and new Prime Minister Trudeau at the APEC [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Froma Harrop couldn’t be more wrong about Keystone XL, Alberta oil sands

November 12, 2015 JZadmin

Canada supplies 45% of American crude oil imports, forecast to increase in coming decades, even without Keystone XL Yesterday I wrote about how climate activist opposition to Keystone XL was part of a larger campaign [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

The real meaning behind Obama’s rejection of Keystone XL

November 11, 2015 JZadmin

White House decision about Keystone XL not about data, economics, or climate change Supporters of the Canadian oil sands on both sides of the border are in a flap after President Barack Obama denied a [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Keystone XL rejection setting stage for new pipeline deals?

November 8, 2015 JZadmin

New governments in Alberta and Ottawa will cut energy-based GHG emissions in return for pipelines, market access Let’s get one thing straight: President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline is not about facts or [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Jeb Bush releases tepid energy platform, ignores the obvious bold strategy

September 29, 2015 JZadmin

Jeb Bush had the chance to propose a North American Energy Pact, but lacked the nerve for a daring move If Republican voters are wondering why the Jeb Bush campaign is languishing, they need look no [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Dear TransCanada: Patience, Obama will NEVER approve Keystone XL

July 6, 2015 JZadmin

Keystone XL has become political football between Obama, Democrats and Republicans TransCanada is asking – yet again – for President Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, this time because of new climate friendly policies [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Jeb Bush calls out Barack Obama for ‘insulting our neighbour to the north’

May 21, 2015 Markham Hislop

Jeb Bush says he would visit Canada within 100 days of taking office That neighbour to the north is Canada, America’s closest ally, largest trading partner, and supplier of 30 per cent of American energy. [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Alberta’s new socialist premier won’t lobby for Keystone XL – and she’s right

May 15, 2015 Markham Hislop

Keystone XL won’t get approved any faster with the Alberta NDP lobbying for it Americans will be shocked to learn that voters in Alberta – often called the Texas of Canada – elected a socialist [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Energy infrastructure: Obama needs to get over fixation with renewables

May 13, 2015 Markham Hislop

America has become global oil and gas superpower, Obama energy plan should recognize new energy infrastructure reality When Barack Obama says “energy infrastructure,” does he mean everything but oil pipelines? That would seem to be the [Read more]

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Notley ignores energy and loses election again. Time for a new NDP leader

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Rachel Notley is not the person to craft or deliver a new energy vision for Alberta. She has proven that repeatedly over past 4 years How do you hope to be premier of Canada’s energy [Read more]

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