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Markham on Energy

‘Lower forever’ oil prices mean Alberta needs to quickly rein in budget deficits – Part 1

November 14, 2017 Markham Hislop

MacKinnon/Mintz prescription for balanced budget: constrain public sector wages, reduce healthcare costs, lower business taxes Sooner or later, an Alberta government will have to grapple with the effect of “lower forever” oil prices – to [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Weak oil prices undermine any chance of recovery for Alberta finances before 2019 election

August 1, 2017 Markham Hislop

“There’s no self-correcting way out of this situation… if [oil] prices don’t rise, there’s no easy way.” – Tombe The Alberta government is betting on rising oil prices and growing royalties over the next year [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

Alberta cheering on Saudis in oil price battle with American shale

May 23, 2017 JZadmin

Alberta oil sands in good shape to ride out price volatility, but high paying oil and gas jobs won’t be back until 2018 Alberta is watching the Saudi vs. US shale cage match over marketshare with some [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

OPEC beaten by American shale producers? Not even close

June 2, 2015 JZadmin

US shale producers innovating, driving down costs vs. Saudi marginal cost of $10 per barrel Who’s winning the heavyweight bout for international oil markets? One American analysts is arguing for a US shale victory, but don’t count [Read more]

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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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