Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi from the United Arab Emirates spent five days in Alberta. While here he saw a hydroponics operation in Strathcona County, his first hockey game and was the Spruce Grove and District Chamber of Commerce’s guest speaker at a luncheon. Brenda Johnson, president and CEO of the Chamber told […]
What’s going on with Regina refinery?
An investigation by CBC has revealed the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S or sour gas) released by the Co-op Refinery Complex is significantly higher than any other refinery in the country. According to Environment Canada while some VOCs are are not a concern, others are toxic and can cause cancer […]
Fracking process has not led to widespread impact on water supplies
A report released by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States earlier this month on hydraulic fracturing has come out in support of the oil and gas industry. The report concludes the extraction process has “not led to widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water.” Having said that, it is also acknowledged there’s plenty of […]
A couple of big carbon emitters ok with tougher new rules
Two big carbon emitters Capital Power and Shell, are showing support for Alberta’s plan to strengthen its greenhouse gas rules. Capital Power CEO Brian Vaasjo expects more green energy investment as a result of the steps being taken by Alberta’s New democrat government. “Not only is it the right thing to do, it’s the right […]
Set to play a bigger role in climate change battle
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) has reported Canada’s oilsands producers are prepared to take a greater leadership role on climate action as part of the growing global intention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Tim McMillan, CAPP President said, “Alberta has world class energy resources and oilsands companies are committed to developing world class […]
The Oil & Gas Awards come to Canada to honour the industry’s best
It is a first for Canada’s oil and gas industry. An internationally recognized awards show stopped in Calgary for the inaugural Canadian Oil & Gas Awards. Over two dozen companies received the honour tonight of being picked best among their peers. Oliver Bridgen, the Oil & Gas Awards COO took time out from a very […]
Waste not, want not.
Cleaning up a mess of paper is child’s play for Dan Giurescu. His business, Caledonia Solutions, helps companies get off their paper addiction and move towards a more environmentally friendly paperless office. The benefits don’t stop there. Giurescu also told iKan Media how such a change can save money and improve performance. Check out his interview.
State of the oil industry
“There is pain across North America when it comes to the oil industry”. That comment came from Christopher Guith. The Senior VP-Policy for the Institute for 21st Century Energy with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was talking to delegates at the Oil & Gas Awards Industry Summit. Guith told the crowd the oil industry is […]
Preparing for a possible emergency
Federal scientists at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (Nova Scotia) are studying the behaviour of diluted bitumen from the Alberta oil sands when it spills into the ocean. They’re finding it poses real challenges for any cleanup. “It is to a certain degree tougher to work with than conventional oil,” says Thomas King of the […]
Reputation as challenging as costs for oil sands industry
Canada’s oil sands industry faces an equal risk from its reputation as an environmental laggard as from high operating costs, industry observers said. The failure to win approval for pipelines like TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL and Enbridge Inc.’s Northern Gateway is tied to concerns about carbon emissions with oil production, Ed Whittingham, executive director of […]
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