fracking
Alberta regulator restricts fracking near Brazeau dam following earthquake
Oilfield firms that engage in hydraulic fracturing within five kilometres of the dam must report any seismic events greater than 1.0 magnitude.
New Brunswick legislators set to vote on partial lifting of fracking moratorium
The decision of the former Tory government of premier David Alward to embrace the shale gas industry was polarizing.
Resource firm planning new N.B. wells if Tories lift fracking moratorium [UPDATED]
Corridor Resources wants to expand but the previous Liberal government imposed a moratorium in 2014 that prohibits hydraulic fracturing.
Bedrock stress a factor in fracking-caused earthquakes: study
While the link between fracking and earthquakes is well-established, precisely how that link works remains mysterious.
Anti fracking suit seeks to block BLM oil drilling in Nevada
Conservation groups say the Bureau of Land Management is reversing course on limiting drilling on a vast stretch of federal land.
Seeking energy dominance by exporting oil, gas and coal to global markets.
Seeking energy dominance by exporting oil, gas and coal to global markets.
No environmental concerns after train hauling sand derails
25 rail cars that came off the track were carrying fracking sand.
Too many unknowns to recommend fracking in NL
Review panel calls for a continued freeze until risks and benefits are better understood.
NB fracking ban will continue indefinitely: minister
Government will not allow fracking unless conditions include a water disposal plan and consultation with First Nations are met.
NB fracking moratorium stays until conditions met
Government wants a plan for regulations, waste-water disposal, consulting First Nations, a royalty structure and a social licence.
Business groups urge an end to NB fracking moratorium
Jobs that would be created to lift province out of and economic slump.
BC confirms August quake caused by fracking
A 4.6-magnitude seismic event typically aren’t a risk to public or environmental safety
Ruling ends fracking water licence at BC’s Tsea Lake
Flawed science, lack of consultation cited; Nexen can use water it has stored in area pits only.
Fracking company linked to BC temblor in 2014
Progress Energy paused operations last week when another quake occurred.
Canuck companies vie for more of frack sand market
There are challenges, but producers are optimistic for industry’s long-term potential.
