It’s a decision that could impact resource projects around the country. The Supreme Court justices ruled overwhelmingly in favour of giving the Tsilhqot’in First Nation in title to land in the interior of British Columbia. A lawyer, Larry Innes, who represents the Athabasca Chipewyan, a band downstream from the Fort McMurray region had this to […]
Safety is priority one when it comes to transporting the oil industry’s products
It doesn’t matter how it is being transported around the country the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) wants you to know the oil industry is doing all it can to prevent accidents. CAPP V.P. Greg Stringham says his organization has pushed for a number of changes to rail transportation since the Lac Megantic tragedy […]
Mexican Shale Plays Hampered by Drug Cartels
It’s tough enough getting shale gas out of the ground, having bullets whiz past your head is making it almost impossible in Northern Mexico. Drug traffickers and thieves engage in running battles with soldiers along the countries Texas border. One of the more recent incidents saw about three dozen workers with Weatherford International (WFT) looking […]
Due diligence required
All training programs are not created equal. You wouldn’t want a piece of equipment on your rig that isn’t certified safe, it`s important your employees have the proper credentials as well. The problem is not all companies that offer safety programs are accredited. Before signing on with a safety program insist on seeing its Certificate […]
CAPP applauds Supreme Court decision for clearing up a muddy issue
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is expecting greater clarity now when its members have business deals with First Nations. This is in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling 8-0 giving the Tsilhqot’in B.C. title to their land. A V.P. with CAPP, Alex Ferguson, told CBC the ruling should help project coordinators when […]
Alberta Energy Regulator marks first year with a new three year plan
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) which oversees the provinces oil and gas sector, is looking for ways to become more efficient. The AER handles responsibilities handled previously by the Energy Resources Conservation Board, public lands regulations and the Water Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. Later this year it will also include the branch […]
Safety first
It’s a plan that just makes sense. You wouldn’t want equipment on rigs that isn’t up to safety standards, so why would you want people who aren’t properly prepared to go to work. The International Association of Drilling Contractors has launched its Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) Competencies Program. The plan is to help ensure […]
Drilling Forecast Optimistic
The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) says the industry hasn’t had this good a second quarter since 2007. Operating days will exceed 17-thousand and are forecasted to be 1-thousand more than the previous high set during the last seven years. CAODC president, Mark Scholz says “Stronger gas prices have increased cash investment to […]
Edmonton area is proposed site for liquefied natural gas plant
Gascana AB Energy Ltd. is behind a plan to produce 3-thousand tonnes of liquefied natural gas at a facility proposed for Edmonton. Gascana is a joint venture company formed by China’s Qingdao Sinoenergy Corporation, Asiafic Clean Energy Limited of Hong Kong (a subsidiary of Qingdao Sinoenergy Corporation) and Petrox Resources, which is headquartered in Calgary. […]
Canada’s economy buoyed by hike in oil
Fighting in Iraq has crude oil prices on the rise. As a result, some Canadian economists say our country stands to benefit. Although Scotiabank commodity market specialist Patricia Mohr feels a hike in prices will have a “two-pronged impact.” Adding, “on the positive side, it really bolsters earnings for Western Canada’s oil industry, but also […]