Pipeline Online attends NDP Grid and Growth town hall in Moose Jaw that media weren’t invited to
In asking hard questions about the NDP’s numbers for the cost of natural gas fuel, no hard numbers were given in reply.
Is it over? Deal is reached to end Iran war and Trump orders stop to US naval blockade
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.
Correction: It turns out Alberta takes 40 hours to drill as many gas wells as Saskatchewan did over the last decade, not four
If I make an error in fact, I will issue a correction. So here goes:
Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
AltaGas in talks with more Asian customers to supply fuels from B.C. terminal: CEO
The chief executive of AltaGas Ltd. says the company is in talks with customers in India, Vietnam, Taiwan and other Asian markets to supply Canadian propane and butane as it expands its export infrastructure footprint on the West Coast.
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Scott Moe to the SK Oil and Gas Show: This is our moment
Premier Scott Moe addressed a full house at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show on June 3, telling the crowd of energy producers, “This is our moment.”
E.B. Campbell refurbishment complete on time and budget, while coal refurbishment battles continue
Refurbishing old power generation infrastructure has been highly contentious of late, at least as far as the Saskatchewan NDP are concerned, but SaskPower announced on June 10 it had completed a major refurbishment of the E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station.
Aaron Well Servicing acquired by Eagle Sky Ventures, part of the Day Group of Companies
Perhaps the biggest local industry news to come out of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show was the announcement that Eagle Sky Ventures, part of the Day Group of Companies, has acquired Weyburn-based Aaron Well Servicing.
Canada ‘open for business,’ Hodgson tells international energy conference
By Lauren Krugel Federal natural resources minister Tim Hodgson came to the Global Energy Show with a message for international delegates: "Canada can be a supplier you need in a volatile world." But the CEO of a major oilsands producer cast doubt on whether...
Former government net-zero adviser ‘disappointed’ by Carney’s commitment to climate
The co-founder of Ottawa’s independent net-zero advisory body says she has been “disappointed” by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment to climate action to date.
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Pipeline Online Podcast, Ep. 37: Andrew Scheer, federal energy update
On June 3 we ran into Regina-Qu'Appelle MP Andrew Scheer at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show. In this episode, recorded June 8, we touch base on what's happening with energy on the federal stage. Will the Liberals ever allow another pipeline to be built to the coast?...
Another European utility looks to lock down supply from Ksi Lisims LNG
Another European utility has expressed interest in purchasing liquefied natural gas from the Ksi Lisims project planned for the northern British Columbia coast.
Brian Zinchuk on Evan Bray Show: Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show edition
On Wednesday, June 3, Pipeline Online editor and owner Brian Zinchuk appeared on the CJME/CKOM Evan Bray Show, but this time from the show floor of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn.
In Alberta, Poilievre to argue new federal direction can ease separatist concerns
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in Alberta when he makes a speech in Calgary on Monday.
Lithium in SK, Part 43: Veritasium explains why lithium is so important for batteries
I came across this video from YouTube science channel Veritasium which explains the why we are developing a lithium industry in the first place.
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Ottawa pumps the brakes on proposed changes to major project environmental reviews
The federal government is pumping the brakes on its proposed changes to how major projects are reviewed, and says it won’t table legislation on the changes until the fall.
Brian Crossman: Random thoughts of anger – remember killer bees and the coming ice age?
Some days we just need to go off about shit. And by shit I mean whatever is making me upset, angry, befuddled, bewildered, confused, pissed off and generally unsettled. (so yeah, shit)
Jim Warren: Insanity by the sea: There are safety and reliability issues affecting a bridge critical to west coast oil exports
The letter says, “Failure to address these infrastructure vulnerabilities will reinforce perceptions of Canada as an unreliable trading partner, with serious implications for investment, market access, and the long-term strength of our export-driven economy.”
Paul Colborne, Saskatchewan Oil Person of the Year
He was president, CEO and founder of Crescent Point Energy, and is now president and CEO of Surge Energy, both of which have had significant impact in southeast Saskatchewan. Here’s Colborne, explaining his story:
Still stopping spills, the JK Junior is now 10 years old and has updated designs
The innovative blue box addresses a key environmental concern in oil production, namely catching any possible leakage from the stuffing box on a reciprocating rod pump and stopping it in its tracks.
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Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Hall of Fame inductee Eldon McIntyre passes at 84
Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Hall of Fame inductee (2019) Eldon McIntyre died on May 27 at the age of 84. Eldon was named one of 10 recipients of the 2016 Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
Betts Drilling fully deployed before the end of May
Here’s some good news to kick off this week’s oil show: If you’re in the oilfield services business, an empty yard makes for happy management, as that usually indicates everything is out in the field.
Separatism and energy: Alberta’s Smith to meet with counterpart in Quebec this week
By Dayne Patterson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, with separatism and energy possible topics of discussion. Speaking at an unrelated news conference in Calgary, Smith was asked about her...
For 34 hours, Alberta’s power price for the entire province has been less than one singular Timbit
Imagine you own a McDonalds in Alberta. Burger King across the street has a surplus of beef right now, so they are flooding the market with Whoppers priced at precisely zero dollars. And they’ve been doing this for 34 hours. How many hours, or days, will you tolerate this condition before you’re not very happy? After all, the problem with no one making money is no one is making money.
Corb Lund’s Alberta anti-coal petition enters homestretch amid separatism
Corb Lund is exhausted and would rather just play music. It’s been almost four months of collecting signatures in his fight to force a referendum to stop coal development in the Rockies.