“Pipelines have become the focal point of debate when looking at the energy industry” That comment was made by Norman Rinne, the Director of Business Development with Kinder Morgan. Rinne told the crowd at the World Heavy Oil Congress being held in Edmonton, Alberta that all you have to do is look at the ongoing […]
Oil sands projects forge ahead
The dramatic drop in oil prices is having an impact around the world and Alberta’s oil sands is no exception. Mike Ekelund, the Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Initiatives for Alberta Energy says because “large projects are a marathon and not a sprint, unless they are still in the planning stages they are not easily shelved”, […]
Oil price downturn has potential to bring out best in the industry
The plunging price of a barrel of oil has the industry in North America and other parts of the world scrambling to cover costs. At the World Heavy Oil Congress now underway in Edmonton, Alberta, those in attendance heard from ARC Financial Corp’s VP, Jackie Forrest that companies “are at the threshold or below where they need […]
Heavy oil conference rolls into Edmonton
Turns out it’s not just politicians who forget downturns happen in the oil industry, the industry itself can have a short term memory when it comes to coping with this sort of problem. That’s one message that came from the opening session at the World Heavy Oil Congress underway in Edmonton, Alberta. Suncor’s Executive VP. Upstream Mark […]
CN wanted for questioning
In the past month, four trains carrying oil have derailed across North America leading to fires, the evacuation of homes and in some cases the polluting of waterways. Federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt says wants to know what is going on and what can be done to prevent further incidents. So she would like to see […]
Are climate change activists really a threat to national security?
Climate change activists pose a “credible threat to the health and safety” of Canadians. That’s according to a memo by the RCMP to the Harper government. The document has climate change activists wondering if they will now face surveillance under proposed anti-terrorism laws. The 44 page intelligence assessment of Canada’s environmentalist movement, dated 24th January […]
Be careful what you wish for
The pressure to stop major oil pipeline projects prompted the industry to look for other solutions to moving oil. The train seemed like a natural solution. Forget the fact that pipelines are more energy-efficient and emit less carbon. People protest against them so trains carrying millions of barrels of oil are crisscrossing the continent in greater […]
Looking for options
Alberta is in discussions with Alaska about shipping oil sands crude through the U.S. state to the Pacific as approval for the southbound Keystone XL pipeline languishes in Washington. The Alaska plan would involve constructing a pipeline along the Mackenzie River valley and then west to existing ports on the U.S. coast, Alberta Premier Jim […]
A new way to look at the oil sands
According to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the EU’s new fuel quality directive (FQD) will treat Canada’s oil sands on a level playing field with other sources of oil around the world, creating new export opportunities for energy and allowing Canada to compete more freely in the global market. Tim McMillan, CAPP President and […]
Tailings ponds impact greater than estimated
In case you missed this story at the end of 2014, it ties in with our interviews concerning another study on the region by scientist Roland Hall. ———– Last November, Environment Canada released a study it says confirms oils ands tailings ponds are releasing toxic and potentially cancer-causing chemicals into the air. Scientist Elisabeth Galarneau said […]
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