Alberta election: Support for energy decarbonization in question after UCP win
An industry expert said a UCP government will be more likely to go to bat against Ottawa on any proposed emissions cap that threatens to curtail the industry's production.
Environment
May 30, 2023
Saskatchewan First Nation to be part owner of Keystone XL pipeline
Nekaneet Cree Nation Chief Alvin Francis says the Keystone XL pipeline will allow him to pursue long-term financial stability for his 551 registered members.
Canada
Oct 9, 2020
Authorities say rupture of new pipeline in Wyoming not expected to crimp state’s gas exports
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - A dramatic rupture that has crippled one of Wyoming's newest big gas pipelines won't affect the state's gas exports.
Money
Jul 22, 2011
TransCanada cashes in on new projects; second-quarter profits rise 30 per cent
CALGARY - TransCanada Corp.'s second-quarter profits rose 30 per cent as more of its projects came into service and the pipeline giant said Thursday that it expects to break ground on its next major feat — the controversial Keystone XL crude pipeline extension — in the new year.
Money
Jul 28, 2011
TransCanada wraps up construction on US$360 million Guadalajara pipeline
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TransCanada wraps up construction on US$360 million Guadalajara pipeline
<p>CALGARY - TransCanada Corp. said Monday it has wrapped up construction on its US$360-million Guadalajara natural gas pipeline in Mexico, its second pipeline investment in that country.</p> <p>The entire capacity of </p>
Money
Jun 20, 2011
Mackenzie Valley pipeline approved -with 264 conditions
The Mackenzie Gas Project has been approved by federal regulators, marking a new chapter in a 30-year pursuit of Arctic natural gas riches by southern producers and a territorial government seeking economic independence.
Dec 16, 2010
Canadian oilsands pipeline upsets Nebraskan land owners
The last letter Randy Thompson received from TransCanada Corp., arrived in early April, a blunt missive offering $17,861 to let the Calgary-based company run a 36-inch oilsands pipeline across his family's land.
Jun 18, 2011
TransCanada, Phoenix Energy form 50-50 partnership to build Alberta pipelines
CALGARY - TransCanada Corp. has entered a partnership with a Chinese-owned company to build a new $3-billion oilsands pipeline in Northern Alberta, pushing further into a business that has traditionally been dominated by rival pipeline giant Enbridge Inc.
Money
Oct 29, 2012
Support builds among premiers to ship Alberta oil to Eastern Canada
HALIFAX - A proposal to ship oil from Alberta to Eastern Canadian markets is drawing support from a growing number of premiers who say it could help stimulate the economy while serving as the foundation for a national energy strategy.
Money
Nov 23, 2012
Quebec and Alberta premiers agree to consider shipping oil to Eastern Canada
HALIFAX - The premiers of Alberta and Quebec have agreed to consider shipping oil to Eastern Canada after a similar proposal stoked tensions in the West.
Canada
Nov 22, 2012
Talisman Energy taps industry veteran to replace CEO, implement new approach
CALGARY - Talisman Energy Ltd. (TSX:TLM) says it's installing industry veteran Hal Kvisle as its new CEO because the Calgary-based oil and gas company needs a different leadership approach as it shifts strategic direction.
Money
Sep 10, 2012
National Energy Board says TransCanada has broken rules, launches audit
CALGARY - The National Energy Board is auditing TransCanada Corp.'s natural gas pipeline inspection procedures after an employee raised concerns the company was breaking its own rules as well as those of regulators.
Canada
Oct 12, 2012
National Energy Board says TransCanada has broken rules, launches audit
CALGARY - The National Energy Board says it's concerned Calgary-based pipeline giant TransCanada Corp. has broken the regulator's rules, as well as its own. A then-employee of TransCanada approached the board in May with concerns of "regulatory non-compliance," the NEB says in a letter posted on its website.
Oct 12, 2012
Former Suncor CEO says B.C. pipelines a matter of Canadian sovereignty
CALGARY - Building pipelines to connect Alberta crude to West Coast ports is a matter of Canadian sovereignty, says the former CEO of Canada's biggest oil company.
Politics
Oct 13, 2012
Former Suncor CEO says B.C. pipelines a matter of Canadian sovereignty
CALGARY - Building pipelines to connect Alberta crude to West Coast ports is a matter of Canadian sovereignty, says the former CEO of Canada's biggest oil company.
Money
Oct 13, 2012
American opposition to CNOOC proposal grows
Former U.S. governor Howard Dean is adding his voice to a growing chorus of Americans warning of the potential backlash that could occur if Canada approves China National Offshore Oil Corp.’s proposed takeover Nexen Inc.
Politics
Oct 21, 2012
Halifax MP says Alberta’s oil would be welcomed in Atlantic provinces
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A Liberal MP from Nova Scotia has paid a visit to the oilsands, saying that Alberta may be having struggles in accessing foreign markets but the province's crude is always welcome in the East.
Politics
Nov 17, 2012
Alberta’s oil would be welcomed in Atlantic provinces: Halifax MP
A Liberal MP from Nova Scotia has paid a visit to the oilsands, saying that Alberta may be having struggles in accessing foreign markets but the province's crude is always welcome in the East.
Nov 17, 2012
Canadian Oil Sands sees continued volatility in light oil pricing
CALGARY - Growing North American light oil production is expected to cause crude from the Syncrude oilsands mine to fetch a discounted price, says Canadian Oil Sands Ltd., the largest partner in the massive development.
Money
Nov 30, 2012
TransCanada heads to U.S. to defend new Keystone XL plan
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a public meeting in Nebraska Tuesday at which TransCanada Corp. will make its case for a revised plan to take the proposed Keystone XL pipeline through that state to transport oil from Alberta to refineries in Texas. <br />
Dec 3, 2012