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Key questions about the Keystone XL pipeline debate

November 24, 2014 by Rob Hislop Leave a Comment

Most people have heard of the Keystone XL pipeline. To many though it’s not clear why there’s so much controversy about the project. The basics are simple: The proposed pipeline to be built by TransCanada would carry 830,000 barrels of oil per day from the oil sands down to Nebraska. Supporters contend it will create jobs and bolster the flow of oil from […]

Filed Under: Alberta, Canada, Environment, International, News Tagged With: Alberta, barrels of oil, Bill McKibben, Canada, environmentalists, global warming, Keystone XL, Keystone XL pipeline, leaks, North Dakota, Northern Alberta, oil sands, Port Arthur Texas, TransCanada, U.S. State Department, US-Canada

Pitch for drones in the oil and gas industry

July 9, 2014 by Rob Hislop Leave a Comment

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly known to the general public as drones, is seen as a major step forward in aerospace. The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is suggesting the use of UAS could grow into a $140 billion dollar global market. In the oil and gas industry, the technology can be […]

Filed Under: Alberta, Canada, International, News Tagged With: corrosion, detect, drone, leaks, monitoring, oil and gas industry, pipeline, tank, Technology, theft, UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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