Alberta Oil And Gas

• Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxes

  Unpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.

  Economy

  Mar 16
  
• Alberta changing industrial carbon tax program to recognize company investments

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the move, likely to come into effect this fall, would support economic growth while ensuring energy companies work to lower emissions.

  Politics

  Sep 16, 2025
  
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• Oilfield service group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand ‘fantastic news’

  Oil and gas drillers that import vast amounts of sand such as silica and quartz from the U.S. are getting relief from counter-tariffs that could have added heavy costs to industry.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2025
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• Oilpatch spends billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses: CAPP

  The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says staffers of Indigenous descent make up seven per cent of the oil and gas workforce — well above the national average.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2025
• Trump’s tariffs threat hits Canada’s oil and gas drillers

  U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports are already taking a toll on Canada's oilfield drilling and services industries.

  Economy

  Mar 3, 2025
• Unpaid oil and gas taxes causing concern for rural Alberta municipalities

  Over $250 million in oil and gas taxes have gone unpaid over the last half decade in Alberta, leaving rural municipalities hanging.

  Economy

  Sep 19, 2024
• Public money could help finance Alberta oil and gas site cleanups: Energy minister

  The issue of how to fund cleanups at a time when conventional oil and gas is declining has brought the Alberta government into conflict with landowners and rural municipalities.

  Environment

  Sep 16, 2024
• No takers for Alberta program offering partial credit for partial oil and gas well cleanup

  Daryl Bennett of the Alberta Surface Rights Federation said the program could reduce payments to owners while leaving the worst environmental liabilities on their land untouched.

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2024
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• Trans Mountain pipeline project gives hope to those working, living in Fort McMurray

  With the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work in Fort McMurray hope their fortunes are headed for an upswing.

  Economy

  Apr 29, 2024
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• Latest milestones move Cedar LNG closer to getting a green light

  The proposed US$3.4-billion Cedar LNG facility is looking more likely to become a reality in the wake of recent positive statements by the project partners.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2024