Energy industry
Energy exodus: The incentives in Texas luring Canadian oil and gas companies south
By Dallas Flexhaug Anchor
There has been a brain drain from Alberta to Texas in recent years, with many saying the state is a great place to do business. Continue reading
Ecojustice lawsuit seeks to quash Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes
Environmental law firm Ecojustice is asking a court to strike down Alberta’s inquiry into the role of foreign money financing the activities of charities opposing the oilsands. Continue reading
Longtime Edmonton charity questions ‘anti Albertan’ inquiry: ‘Everybody tone down the rhetoric’
The Muttart Foundation says the government’s inquiry into so-called anti-Alberta activities is creating a “climate of fear” by suggesting there is a price to be paid for disagreeing with the government. Continue reading
Encana reveals Denver will be its new headquarters after leaving Calgary
The Calgary-based company didn’t say which city would be its home base when it announced last week it would establish a “corporate domicile” in the United States to replace its longstanding home in Calgary. Continue reading
Alberta government says its energy war room will launch soon under ‘Canadian Energy Centre’ name
The $30-million centre is part of what Premier Jason Kenney has termed a “fight-back” strategy against those he says are unfairly denigrating the industry. Continue reading
Frustration grows among natural gas producers amid low prices, LNG uncertainty
A consortium of nine natural gas producers wants to attract partners to build and operate what could be a 12-million-tonne-per-year LNG project to open by 2026. Continue reading
City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies cover climate change costs
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The motion, which passed 7-4, points to a B.C. government report that projects the City of Vancouver will have to spend $1 billion this century to mitigate rising sea levels. Continue reading
‘It is possible:’ Victoria mayor says fossil-free future not optional
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Victoria’s mayor says cities need to move to a fossil-free future, while protecting jobs. Lisa Helps says her city has a plan to get off fossil fuels by 2050, and be carbon-neutral by 2030. Continue reading
NDP MPP Peter Tabuns reignites push to ban fracking in Ontario
Tabuns first introduced a bill to ban fracking in Ontario back in 2015, but it was shot down by the Liberals. Continue reading
Oil producers want to see policies that will double industry’s growth in Alberta election
The energy industry’s want list as Alberta politicians gear up for a spring election includes a doubling of the industry’s growth rate and support for six energy pipelines. Continue reading