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Over 100 countries want an ambitious plastics treaty. Oil-producing nations are getting in the way.

December 5, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on Dec. 2, 2024. By Joseph Winters What was supposed to be the final round of United Nations negotiations for a global plastics treaty ended without an agreement on [Read more]

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Alberta’s ‘pointless’, ‘performative’ sovereignty act move won’t see court anytime toon: Expert

December 3, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Dec. 2, 2024. By Jody MacPherson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a government motion under the Alberta Sovereignty Within A United Canada Act that legal experts say [Read more]

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There’s a reason oil well sales are collapsing in California: Cleanup costs

December 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Capital & Main on Nov. 20, 2024. By Aaron Cantú For years, large drillers in California sold unprofitable wells to smaller companies willing to wring the last drops of oil out [Read more]

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U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are at their lowest since 2020

November 27, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Nov. 27, 2024. By Alexander de Keyserling On the Monday before Thanksgiving, the retail price of regular gasoline averaged $3.04 per gallon (gal) across [Read more]

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U.S. crude oil production established a new record in August 2024

November 27, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Nov. 26, 2024. By Kimberly Peterson An average of 13.4 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil was produced in the United States [Read more]

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As a COP29 deal on fossil fuels falters, the blame game begins

November 25, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on Nov. 21, 2024. By Jake Bittle Editor’s note: Grist is hosting a free virtual event on January 9, 2025, at 2 pm EST / 11 am PST to analyze [Read more]

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Cenovus bets on offshore oil expansion amid signs of oversupply

November 20, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Nov. 19, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia Cenovus is moving forward with plans to expand offshore oil operations, even as forecasts suggest the global oil market could [Read more]

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What’s driving decreasing gasoline consumption in China?

November 20, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Nov. 20, 2024. By Jeff Barron Gasoline consumption in China has begun to fall in recent months amid increased sales of electric vehicles, slow [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: For many oil and gas companies, the emissions cap can be met through further efforts on methane

November 15, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on Nov. 14, 2024. By Amanda Bryant Methane mitigation is often referred to as the “low-hanging fruit” of emissions reductions from the oil and gas sector. That [Read more]

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U.S. associated natural gas production increased nearly 8 per cent in 2023

November 13, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Nov. 13, 2024. By Naser Ameen U.S. production of associated-dissolved natural gas, or associated natural gas, increased 7.9 per cent in 2023 compared with 2022, [Read more]

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Oil and gas emissions cap an important element of Canada’s economic future

November 6, 2024 Energi Staff

According to the most recent data, as of 2022, the oil and gas sector was responsible for 217 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent – or 30.6 per cent of Canada’s overall emissions – annually. [Read more]

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Share of natural gas production in U.S. tight oil plays increased over the last decade

October 31, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Oct. 31, 2024. By Trinity Manning Pickett Natural gas produced from the three largest tight oil-producing plays in the United States has increased in [Read more]

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Oil and gas lobby donates lavishly to Trump, hoping to dismantle Biden climate rules

October 29, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Oct. 29, 2024. By Mitchell Beer With the United States oil and gas lobby set to dismantle climate regulations brought in by the Biden administration, a [Read more]

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Alberta ad campaign dodges federal greenwashing rules while carrying fossil industry message

October 29, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Oct. 29, 2024. By Jody MacPherson Alberta’s $7-million advertising campaign against federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions is boosting claims by the oil and gas industry [Read more]

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U.S. energy production has increased faster than energy consumption over the past 50 years

October 29, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Oct. 29, 2024. By Brett Marohl In October 1974, in the wake of the 1973 Oil Embargo, the Federal Energy Administration—the predecessor of the U.S. Department [Read more]

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Alberta RMs decry oil industry ‘handouts’ amid escalating well cleanup costs

October 10, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Oct. 9, 2024. By Jody MacPherson With cleanup and restoration costs for “orphaned” oil wells in Alberta set to double, rural municipalities are redoubling their pressure [Read more]

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Alberta faces scrutiny over oil industry ‘handouts’ amid escalating well cleanup costs

October 8, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Oct. 7, 2024. By Jody MacPherson With cleanup and restoration costs for “orphaned” oil wells in Alberta set to double, the provincial government faces mounting pressure [Read more]

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Globe and Mail editorial demands real emission cuts from oil and gas

October 1, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Sept. 30, 2024. By Mitchell Beer Canada’s oil and gas industry must begin backing its pledges and pronouncements with real emission reductions, the editorial board of [Read more]

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Canada may lose out as fossil companies alienate investors on sustainability standards

August 20, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Aug. 20, 2024. By Mitchell Beer Fossil fuel and mining companies in Canada are beginning to alienate the institutional investors they depend on with their steadfast [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: Let’s get smarter about methane – the vital role of Canada’s Methane Centre of Excellence

August 15, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on Aug. 14, 2024. By Amanda Bryant Researchers across the country are submitting full project proposals this week as part of Natural Resources Canada’s developing Methane Centre of Excellence. Environment [Read more]

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