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
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Burnaby spends a bundle in fight against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
How much has Burnaby spent in legal costs on fighting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project since 2014? The amount is $1.12 million. Continue reading
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
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe urging feds to restart Trans Mountain project
By Adam MacVicar Videographer
Premier Scott Moe believes the impact will be severe on Saskatchewan’s economy. 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
Trump administration declares that conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative
Trump has embraced the notion of “energy dominance” as a national goal, and called for easing what he calls burdensome regulation of oil, gas and coal, including repealing the Obama Clean Power Plan. Continue reading
Public offering of Crown petroleum, natural gas rights generates $6.5M for Sask.
The provincial government says the Kindersley area was the primary focus for Crown petroleum and natural gas rights during August’s public offering. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power says it’s making ‘steady progress’ on oil spill in Halifax Harbour
The Province’s power utility says it has made ‘steady progress’ on cleaning up the less than 5,000 litres of oil that made its way into the harbour. Continue reading
