Alberta Oilsands
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First Nations want federal government to class oilsands tailings component as toxinTwo First Nations have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish and other animals should be classed as toxic.EnvironmentMar 14
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Alberta oilsands pollutant release vastly higher than official estimates: studyAlberta's oilsands are releasing potentially hazardous compounds into the atmosphere at rates dozens of times higher than official estimates, newly published research suggests.EnvironmentJan 25
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Alberta oil production hits all-time record as producers ramp up for Trans Mountain completionThe Alberta Energy Regulator says crude oil production in the province rose by 8.8 per cent in November to a new historic high of 4.2 million barrels per day.EconomyJan 16
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Researchers call for public inquiry into program to ensure Alberta oilsands cleanupAlberta university researchers are calling for an open public inquiry into a provincial program designed to ensure oilsands producers can pay to clean up after themselves.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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Black bear euthanized after den hit at Imperial Oil siteA black bear has been euthanized after crews inadvertently damaged a bear den at Imperial Oil’s Kearl site in northern Alberta.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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Significant update on Pathways Alliance project coming soon: MEG Energy CEOSix oilsands companies have proposed jointly investing in the construction of what would be one of the largest carbon capture projects in the world.CanadaNov 7, 2023
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Total closes $4B Surmont sale to ConocoPhillips, fully exiting Alberta’s oilsandsFrench company TotalEnergies says it has finalized its sale of its stake in the Surmont oilsands project to U.S. oil company ConocoPhillips in a deal worth up to $4.4 billion.MoneyOct 4, 2023
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Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain’s latest hurdles with dismayThe group behind a proposed carbon capture and storage network for Alberta's oilsands is watching the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's latest regulatory hurdles with dismay.CanadaSep 21, 2023
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UN body reaffirms threats to Wood Buffalo National Park; calls for action on oilsandsA United Nations body has affirmed earlier findings that Canada's largest national park remains under environmental threats from dams, oilsands development and climate change.EnvironmentJul 5, 2023
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Dozens of dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sitesThe Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been found at two separate oilsands tailings ponds operated by Suncor Energy Inc.CanadaMay 15, 2023
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