energy
Nova Scotia moves to allow thermal disposal of plastic, newsprint
Move allows “new solutions” to reduce waste in landfills and recover energy.
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UN committee warns Canada that BC’s Site C dam may break deals
Agreement commits Canada to prevent development on Indigenous land without adequate consultation.
TransCanada name change ‘de-emphasizes’ Canada for leery investors: analyst
TransCanada says its new name, TC Energy, reflects its diverse business interests in pipelines, power generation and energy storage operations.
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Suncor Energy reports production hits quarterly record in Q4
Production averaged 831,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up 12% from Q3.
Syncrude to pay over $2.7M to settle blue heron death charges in Alberta
Abandoned sump pond lacked deterrents to keep waterfowl away, even though the pond met criteria for being high risk.
Oil prices remain strong as Alberta production cutbacks kick in
Provincial curtailments of 325,000 barrels per day aim to relieve a glut and free up export pipeline space.
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Energy audits: Are they worth the effort?
Significant cost savings result from implementing recommendations.
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Ottawa to announce $1.6B boost Tuesday for battered energy sector
It is a package based, in some ways, on those offered to softwood, steel and aluminum producers.
Protesters boo Quebec, free trade at Calgary rally supporting oil industry
Quebec Premier Francois Legault recently said that there was “no social acceptability” in his province for a “dirty energy” pipeline from Alberta.
I didn’t question Muskrat Falls cost estimates, former premier tells inquiry
Kathy Dunderdale asserted “risk mitigation was a theme that moved through the whole discussion of the development of Muskrat Falls.”
CanWEA Operations and Maintenance Summit 2018
January 30th 2019Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) annual summit. Network with wind farm operators, turbine manufacturers and service providers. The event covers the latest in technical innovations, operational strategies and turbine technologies.
NL has fastest growing economy thanks to oil production: report
Significant wage increases aren’t expected until 2020 but employment numbers should increase next year.
Enbridge proposes priority contracts for Mainline system in 2021
A response to producers angered by cutbacks in all shipments as nominated volume exceed capacity in 2018.
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Former CEO defends ‘good governance’ at Muskrat Falls overrun inquiry
Witnesses, commissioners describe lack of documents showing thorough review of cost estimates and project risks.
Husky Energy apologizes for largest ever oil spill off Newfoundland coast
Happened while SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a storm.
