Oil
B.C. argues it cannot stop Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it can protect environment
B.C.’s Court of Appeal is considering a reference case filed by the province that asks if it has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal to hear province’s challenge of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Monday
The B.C. government’s reference case asks if the province has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta. Continue reading
Husky working to retrieve subsea connector linked to larges oil spill in N.L. history
Once retrieved, the connector will be inspected for insight into the November incident that saw 250,000 litres of oil leaked into the ocean. Continue reading
Pengrowth Energy launches review after debt refinancing fails amid plunging oil prices
Pengrowth Energy Corp. has launched a strategic review of options that could include the sale of the company after failing to renegotiate its high debt load amid plunging western Canadian oil prices late last year. Continue reading
Federal government to regulate controversial Alton Gas cavern project
Environment and Climate Change Canada says the proposed regulations for the Alton Gas project will be aimed at managing potential threats to fish, fish habitat and human health. Continue reading
BC Ferries need to go slower, quieter, NEB says in Trans Mountain decision
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The recommendations for slower, quieter ferry traffic came on the same day the province announced it was restoring nearly 3,000 sailings to coastal communities. Continue reading
National Energy Board rules Trans Mountain expansion project should be approved
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The decision starts the clock on a 90-day deadline for cabinet to decide whether the project should proceed, but there have already been signals that the deadline could be delayed. Continue reading
‘We didn’t like it at all’: CP Rail CEO objects to oil production curtailments
Canadian Pacific Railway CEO Keith Creel said his company “didn’t like it at all” when Premier Rachel Notley stepped in to work out a plan on shipping more crude oil via rail. Continue reading
Sask. government approves $194M in new spending ahead of budget
By David Baxter Reporter
The Saskatchewan government has approved $194 million in midyear spending, weeks before delivering a budget that’s expected to wipe out a $348 million deficit. Continue reading
U.S. based Devon Energy says it intends to exit Canadian oilsands sector
Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy Corp. says it’s getting out of the Canadian oilsands, as well as the Barnett Shale area in Texas. Continue reading