Drilling rig report sees busier northwest Saskatchewan
Northwest Saskatchewan is seeing notable drilling activity, according to Canadian Association of Energy Contractors data published by RiggerTalk.com.
The rig count for the province came in at 36, with 35 drilling for oil and one for helium.
11th Annual Saskatchewan Suppliers Energy Forum on Oct. 8
The 11th Annual Saskatchewan Suppliers Energy Forum (SSEF) will be on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Delta Hotel in downtown Regina. This event is co-hosted by SIMSA and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade & Export Development.
Alberta changing industrial carbon tax program to recognize company investments
The Alberta government is changing its industrial carbon tax program to let companies avoid paying provincial fees for emissions by investing in their own emissions reduction projects instead.
About that CEO letter to Build Canada Now…
Sept. 16 saw a flurry of social media posts with regards to the most recent open letter co-signed by dozens of oil and gas CEOs to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging to "Build Canad Now." That letter was posted on Sept. 15. Here are some of those posts. [fwduvp...
Energy CEOs send another open letter to Carney, urging “Build Canada Now”
The signatures of almost every major mover and shaker in the western Canada oil and gas sector are affixed to yet another open letter sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging him to get cracking to “Build Canada Now.” Here is that letter, plus all the signatories, which goes on for many pages.
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Roughriders and Co-op partner to deliver “Community Zone” at Mosaic Stadium
In this partnership, Co-op will receive naming rights to the Co-op Community Zone —a designated area of approximately 2,000 seats spanning the entire 600 level of the east side of Mosaic Stadium. In addition, the Club will also recognize Co-op as an Official Partner of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Official Fuel of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Official Liquor Retailer of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
SIMSA to lead study to strengthen Saskatchewan’s nuclear supply chain
The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) has been awarded a major contract by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to lead a comprehensive supply chain study aimed at supporting the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Saskatchewan and across Canada.
Jim Warren: Carney Liberals could provide opponents of petroleum and pipelines with a $1.0 billion war chest
And so it begins. Environmentalists and Indigenous groups have launched the first protests and legal actions threatening conventional energy production since Mark Carney became prime minister. A few small protests have been held in Ontario and Quebec and a lawsuit was...
CAPP responds to major projects announcement
“Today’s announcement sends a strong signal to investors that Canada is serious about building major projects. Together, a policy reset and the advancement of nation-building projects in the oil and natural gas sector will drive Canada to become an energy superpower and the fastest growing economy in the G7.”
CAOEC responds to federal government’s announcement of major projects
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) welcomes the federal government’s announcement of the first set of major projects, a significant milestone in strengthening Canada’s economic resilience during these unprecedented times.
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Nova Scotia estimates initial capital cost of Wind West at $60 billion
A Nova Scotia government document on the proposed initial phase of the Wind West offshore project pegs the capital cost at $60 billion.
Former climate minister McKenna describes struggles over carbon pricing in new book
“I was stunned. This wasn’t just a policy shift — it was a blatant, politically motivated move designed to shore up support in Atlantic Canada. When I saw (Trudeau) standing behind a podium with a sign that read, ‘Making Life More Affordable,’ I spit out my coffee,” McKenna writes.
Michael Zwaagstra: Your home should be your castle
Everyone has the right to be safe and secure in their own home. Your home should be your castle.
Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: minister
The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about the future of the sector’s emissions cap, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday.
Alberta premier praises first batch of national-interest projects
Energy industry players and Alberta’s premier say they see promising signs in the first batch of projects announced under Ottawa’s new fast-tracked approval process, but environmentalists warn the inclusion of liquefied natural gas locks Canada into a high-carbon future.
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Alberta wind output yet again fell to 0.1 per cent capacity at noon on Sept. 11
Alberta’s grid-scale wind generation fleet of 1,760 wind turbines and a total nameplate capacity of 5,688 megawatts was, once again, producing single digits in megawatts, and 0.1 per cent of capacity on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Here are the first major projects on Ottawa’s fast-track list
Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government’s fast-track list on Thursday — part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian economy.
The projects include planned energy development, mining and port infrastructure projects from the West Coast to Central Canada.
Carney’s major project list includes LNG development, nuclear power, mining
By Kyle Duggan An expansion to the Port of Montreal and work to double liquefied natural gas production in B.C. are among five projects to be considered first for fast-track approval under the federal government's major projects legislation. Prime Minister Mark Carney...
Energy minister tours CO2-enhanced oil recovery facility, keeping an eye to possibly more CO2-EOR in the future
On Sept. 4, Minister of Energy and Resources Colleen Young spent the day touring the Whitecap Resources-operated Weyburn Unit and Steel Reef’s Viewfield Plant 4 gas plant, which has a new power generating turbine that will soon be contributing to the SaskPower grid.
Ottawa names Indigenous advisory council on major projects
Eleven Indigenous leaders from across the country were named to the federal government’s new Indigenous Peoples’ Council on Wednesday, tasked with advising the new federal body working to fast-track major infrastructure projects.
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Canada to convene G7 energy, environment ministers in Toronto next month
Canada will be hosting G7 energy and environment ministers in Toronto next month.
Pipeline Online Podcast Ep. 17: Andrew Roman – climate activist litigation using children and the Charter
Retired lawyer Andrew Roman joins the Pipeline Online Podcast to talk about the recent trend in climate change activist lawfare to use children as their frontmen and Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Brian Zinchuk: How messing with power pricing will get the UCP unelected in a few easy steps
Here’s how to get unelected as the Alberta government in a few easy steps: Restructure the electricity market. In so doing, triple the maximum price for power. Introduce negative pricing. Wait for days when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine. See people’s...
Lower oil prices impacting provincial finances, say NDP
With oil prices notably lower than projected in the spring 2025 budget, the Saskatchewan NDP is crying foul.
Quick Dick McDick: 2025 Episode 1
Quick quiz: How many acres do they farm? All of them!