U.S. ‘likely’ now the world’s biggest oil producer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said Wednesday that America “likely surpassed” Russia in June and August after jumping over Saudi Arabia earlier this year. Continue reading
Oil and Gas
Trans Mountain expansion a frustrating, anger-inducing process for Alberta: Notley
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the challenges facing the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion shows her province can do everything by the book and still get shortchanged. Continue reading
First Nations have specific, measurable requests that could save Trans Mountain pipeline
Rerouting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to avoid an aquifer and ensuring another community is immediately notified of a spill are among the steps Ottawa could take to address Indigenous concerns. Continue reading
Rising oil prices expected to spur spending by small, intermediate producers
Rising oil prices that encouraged more spending by small and intermediate oil and gas companies in Western Canada in the first six months of 2018 are expected to lead drilling budgets to grow even further this fall. Continue reading
Nova Scotia and Morocco sign petroleum exploration deal, cite common geological history
Nova Scotia and Morocco were part of the same land mass 200 million years ago, before the supercontinent known as Pangaea broke apart. Continue reading
Burnaby RCMP arrest anti-pipeline demonstrators at Camp Cloud
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The demonstrators have been camped out on Burnaby Mountain for weeks, despite a court order to take down “Camp Cloud” by Sunday night. Continue reading
Enbridge Inc reports improved second quarter earnings amid asset sales
It also received positive news on its Line 3 replacement project, with a Minnesota regulator approving its plan. Continue reading
Canada’s oil industry led economic growth in May — but will it continue?
Oil has been moving up steadily in the past year, reaching prices not seen since 2014, offering more reprieve to the beleaguered market. Continue reading
New oilsands seismic exploration tech leaves forest intact, to the relief of the caribou
The technology scales down the size of the sensors and charges so they can be carried into the forest on foot, and the inventor says the survey results are just as detailed as traditional seismic. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s South Shore communities calling for suspension of offshore drilling
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
Mahone Bay, Shelburne and Lunenburg have written to federal and provincial ministers, urging a suspension of offshore exploratory drilling by British Petroleum. Continue reading
