oil and gas
Federal oil tanker ban bill defeated in Senate, but legislation not dead [UPDATED]
Bill C-48 has enraged many backers of the Canadian oil industry.
Keyera stock rises after it green lights $1.3B Alberta liquids pipeline
Key Access Pipeline System to deliver condensate and other petroleum liquids to the liquids processing and storage hub at Fort Saskatchewan.
Pro-pipeline protesters chant outside natural resources minister announcement
Protest by the group Canada Action attracted about 300 people.
Construction accident in Alberta’s energy sector kills two workers
RCMP and the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Department are investigating.
Enbridge CEO says changes to Bill C-69 are ‘critical’ for Canadian energy sector
Al Monaco says there are three or four major problem areas in Bill C-69 that must be addressed.
Canada banning oil, gas and mining from marine protected areas
Changes apply recommendations made last fall.
New study suggests oilsands greenhouse gas emissions underestimated
Scientists say four major oilsands mines are releasing an average of about one-third more carbon dioxide per barrel of oil than they report.
Acquisitions, insolvencies cited as drilling company count tumbles by 40%
The Canadian drilling market would benefit from more consolidation given recent declines in drilling activity.
Kinder Morgan options for Canadian branch delayed due to ‘complexity’
Company reported net income of $21.3 million on revenue of $102 million in the three months ended March 30.
Kenney’s premiership to pose challenges, opportunities for Trudeau
Kenney could be a foil for Trudeau in the months to come.
Kenney says Bill 1 will repeal the carbon tax; swearing in set for April 30
He plans to recall the legislature in the third week of May.
Alberta’s UCP would create Indigenous crown corporation, help investments
In the leadup to the April 16 provincial election, Kenney has been hammering the Alberta NDP and federal Liberals.
Ottawa considers approval of BC methane rules called ‘weak’ in report
Under B.C.’s proposals, a leaking well could emit more than twice the amount of methane than Ottawa will allow when its rules come into effect next year.
Alberta Liberal leader would give municipalities veto over oil and gas drilling
David Khan would provide municipalities greater autonomy by amending the Municipal Government Act.
Alberta government announces further easing of oil production restrictions
Effective June 1, the province will allow 3.71 million barrels per day to be produced.