One oilsands major sells off N.L. offshore assets, another bulks up Alberta holdings
Cenovus Energy Inc. is growing its oilsands footprint with a $5.7-billion deal to buy up smaller peer Athabasca Oil Corp., while Suncor Energy Inc. is selling offshore assets in Atlantic Canada as it focuses on its own northern Alberta holdings.
Pipeline Online Podcast Ep 45: Heather Exner-Pirot on major pipeline and nuclear developments
Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute is one of the leading voices in what’s going on in the energy industry. She recently spoke at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show. With Saskatchewan planning its nuclear future, another pipeline to the Pacific in the works, another to the south, Churchill, LNG Canada 2, this podcast covered a lot of ground.
QuickQuotes: Reaction to the Pacific Link pipeline project
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Oct. 1 that the Pacific Link pipeline project is the first to be designated a project in the national interest under the Building Canada Act.
Here is what’s being said in response:
Another oilsands boom? Smith, Carney say this time Canada will be ready
It’s been a relatively quiet decade in Alberta’s oilsands, but the federal and provincial governments believe a new West Coast pipeline coupled with policy shifts might help turn up the volume.
Two large reactors in the NW, two SMRs in the SE: Moe lays out Saskatchewan’s nuclear plans
This is the lead story of extensive coverage into the Sept. 29 announcement of Saskatchewan’s nuclear power intentions going forward. This would have been the largest capital investment in Saskatchewan history, except for that Regina data centre. But it’s still right up there. Find links at the bottom of this story for other stories in this package, with more yet to come in following days.
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Scott Moe: “Today, we are announcing plans to build about 2,600 megawatts of nuclear generation by the year 2050”
“We are charting a path forward for one of the largest energy and economic development opportunities in our province’s history.” – Scott Moe
How are we going to put together a supply chain and workforce for building nuclear?
The Saskatchewan supply chain is ready to play a significant role in the building of large nuclear infrastructure where needed to support Saskatchewan’s growing economy and long-term energy security. SIMSA is ready to build both small and large reactors, plus its supporting infrastructure when called upon, on time and on budget.
Sheldon Wuttunee on nuclear power: “What a great opportunity to work together”
“And for us here in Saskatchewan, what a great opportunity to work together as First Nations and non-First Nations to come together to build those partnerships.” – Sheldon Wuttunee
Carla Beck: Our team supports nuclear power … Saskatchewan people deserve to see the full plan
Just before the Sept. 29 Saskatoon press conference where Premier Scott Moe announced his government’s nuclear power generation plans, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck released the following statement by email:
Brian Crossman: How about that?
Nearly everything we use is either made with crude oil or it’s derivatives. Look around the room, your office or take a walk around town. It is everywhere. We could not and would not have the quality of life we enjoy. “How about that?”
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Lithium in SK, Part 44: Feds invest into Prairie Lithium project
Prairie Lithium announced on Sept. 28 it has been approved for CAD $6.3m (AUD $6.3m) in financing from the Government of Canada.
Energy regulator approves Trans Mountain toll settlement
The Canada Energy Regulator has approved a settlement between Trans Mountain Corp. and companies that pay to ship their oil through the Alberta-to-British Columbia pipeline.
Alberta, Ontario premiers set to share stage in Calgary to talk energy policy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are set to share the stage in Calgary today to talk energy. The leaders will be in the city's downtown to talk about how to best get Canada's natural resources to market in a world of fluctuating politics...
Anand tells UN that Canada seeks ‘strategic autonomy,’ relies on civil debate
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada’s foreign policy is guided by establishing autonomy in strategic fields to limit superpower coercion, along with aspirations to lead middle powers.
Eastern Canada business leaders call for ‘single economy’ between Atlantic provinces
Atlantic Canada could become one of the country’s most prosperous regions if it leverages its abundant talent and resources as a “single economy,” a group of business leaders say.
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Strong oil prices see consistent drilling activity, but no surge overall
With oil prices in the US$90 range, drilling activity in Saskatchewan remains consistent, but has not seen a surge overall. Cenovus, however, is seeing some of its strongest numbers in years.
Frontier Centre for Public Policy: Canada’s own trade barriers and political battles are costing the country investment, jobs and economic opportunities
Our trade relationship with the United States has deteriorated badly. Washington imposed 50 per cent tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods in August. Canada responded Sept. 8 with counter-tariffs of 15, 25 and 50 per cent on an equivalent value of U.S. imports. The obvious question is: What do we do about Donald Trump?
Federal government introduces bill to extend gas tax pause to January 2027
The federal government introduced its promised bill to extend the federal gas tax pause for several more months shortly after Parliament resumed sitting following the summer break.
Strathcona Resources opens Meota Central SAGD facility, with big plans for more to come
For Strathcona Resources, its investment in Saskatchewan will not slow down. It’s only going to grow, with Waterous saying the company is talking about roughly quintupling its Saskatchewan thermal production over 10 years
Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled a sweeping bill Monday meant to fast-track approvals for major projects, cut their review times and create zones of “national interest” to pre-approve certain types of projects.
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Moe warns ‘blood potash’ part of Trump’s planned deal with Belarus to thwart Canada
As U.S. President Donald Trump works on a deal to buy potash from Belarus to lessen dependence on Canadian fertilizer, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning that the eastern European country has blood on its hands.
Feds approve FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG expansion under ‘one project, one review’
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project’s benefits.
Five things to know about the Liberals’ new Building Canada Strong Act
The Building Canada Strong Act removes the responsibility for reviewing many big projects, such as pipelines and power transmission lines, from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. It also proposes changes to the Canada Labour Code.
Judge rejects federal bid to quash case over greenhouse gas emission targets
The Federal Court has rejected Ottawa’s bid to toss out a case accusing the government of having no intention of meeting its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target.
Jim Warren: C-69 no longer applies to oil and gas pipelines: Why aren’t we celebrating?
What, no happy dance? On 9 September the Carney government delivered a long-awaited win to supporters of conventional energy. The heavy hand of C-69, the “No More Pipelines Act”, will no longer apply to major projects in the oil and gas sectors including pipelines to Canada’s coasts.