Coal Revival: RM of Estevan Reeve Jason LeBlanc gave a speech in the snow on Parliament hill in support of coal, now it has been saved
“We are over the top happy. The reason I say that is because the RM has been a strong advocate and been really pushing hard for the provincial government to get control of SaskPower, and they’re now taking a leadership role in common sense practice.” – Jason LeBlanc
Coal Revival: Revisiting Jason LeBlanc’s 2019 speech on Parliament Hill in support of coal and against the carbon tax
“In my hometown of Estevan, Saskatchewan, we are known as the Energy City. We are proud of that claim and proud of our city, but Prime Minister Trudeau’s policies have had profound impacts on our community. The state of uncertainty has clouded investments, killed jobs, eroded community support for programs, made it difficult for businesses to obtain and retain qualified employees, decreased property values and turned people’s dreams and hopes of an amazing life into a nightmare.”
Coal Revival: RM of Estevan lauds practical and common-sense decision
“This is a practical and common-sense decision that reflects a true understanding of the needs of both our community and the province as a whole.”
Kaase Gbakon: The Energy Strategy Playbook: What 16 Majors Are Really Betting On
In this edition we pull back the curtain on the strategies of sixteen international energy companies with a total revenue [2024] of $3.6 Trillion. We conduct a strategic theme clustering to reveal how each company positions itself along major energy transformation and profitability axes.
BREAKING: LNG Canada ships first cargo, making Canada a global player
A very long time in coming, LNG Canada announced late on June 30 it has shipped its first cargo of liquified natural gas (LNG). That path took many years, and involved protests blocking the key pipeline, TC Energy’s Coastal GasLink, where workers were terrorized and equipment was destroyed.
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Donald Trump’s disdain for wind energy could create windfall for Nova Scotia: experts
By Michael MacDonald U.S. President Donald Trump's opposition to renewable energy could create a "golden opportunity" for Nova Scotia's fledgling offshore wind energy industry, a leading international consulting firm says. Aegir Insights, based in Denmark, recently...
Energy Realities Podcast: Geopolitical issues and oil
The Energy Realities Podcast tackles geopolitical issues and oil, with a lot of talk about NATO. Dr. Tammy Nemeth can be seen on her lovely farm near Sedley, Saskatchewan.
Israel-Iran tensions are a wake-up call for Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its relatively slow shift to clean energy — make it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic weakness highlighted by the war between Israel and Iran.
Poilievre posts “Meet Hardisty” video about and its importance to Canada
It was only a matter of time before Poilevre did a video for social media about the Hardisty terminal.
Climate group raises concerns about oil and gas representation on pension fund boards
By Ian Bickis TORONTO — A climate advocacy group says oil and gas representation on the boards of Canada's big public pensions raise concerns about conflicts of interest. In a report out Thursday, Shift said that as of June 1, the boards of five...
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Parkland shareholders approve Sunoco takeover, management board slate
Fuel refiner and retailer Parkland Corp. says shareholders have voted in favour of its planned takeover by U.S. company Sunoco LP.
Coal Revival: City of Estevan says “This is a generational decision that is a critical step toward protecting our province’s energy security and economic stability”
Several letters of support were written backing the province’s move to rebuilt its coal fleet, announced on June 18. This letter is from the City of Estevan Mayor Tony Sernick.
Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics
Parliament has passed controversial major projects legislation that Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to shore up its economy in the face of a trade war with the United States.
Premier Smith says Albertans’ desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher.
Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B.C. pipeline only under right conditions
Canada’s biggest crude oil shipper says a lot needs to happen before it would propose a new pipeline to the West Coast.
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Regina Refinery at 90 and Devine’s Upgraders, Part 6: Were the Lloydminster and Regina upgraders enormous money losers, or huge successes? The conclusion
For all the political strife over cost overruns of the two projects as they were built, and their initial struggles, the added provincial royalties in the 21st century made up for that in spades. And the further investment in northwest Saskatchewan’s heavy oil patch has far outstripped the money spent on the Bi-Provincial Upgrader, even when you adjust for inflation.
Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP
British oil giant Shell on Thursday denied media reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP.
Coal Revival: RM of Hart Butte letter of support
Several letters of support were written backing the province’s move to rebuilt its coal fleet, announced on June 18. This letter is from the RM of Hart Butte, home to the Poplar River Power Station near Coronach.
Coal Revival: “I’m going to stay,” one coal worker told IBEW
“I had a conversation with a member, and he told me he had the best sleep in years. That was a highlight for me,” said Hoste. “There’s lots of relief.”
Coal Revival: IBEW says coal announcement will ‘have a meaningful impact on the lives of our members and their families’
“These advancements are more than just policies – they have a meaningful impact on the lives of our members and their families, creating long-term job security, vibrant communities, while providing reliable and affordable power to Saskatchewan residents.”
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Regina Refinery at 90 and Devine’s Upgraders, Part 5: Were the Regina and Lloydminster upgraders worth it? The two upgraders’ massive impact on provincial revenue
“Any reasonable entrepreneur in North America, if they had these resources, they would have done the same thing. Now, you had to be very determined about it, because it wasn’t easy. And you had the cyclical (nature) to deal with, but a lot of good entrepreneurs and business people, they know cycles. I would say it certainly contributed significantly to Saskatchewan, and it’s not going to change.” – Grant Devine
Coal Revival: Westmoreland intends to grow in Saskatchewan, says letter of support
“Westmoreland intends not only to continue operating our mines in support of these critical power plants but also to grow with Saskatchewan.”
Regina Refinery at 90 and Devine’s Upgraders, Part 4: Regina NewGrade Upgrader, now part of FCL, has processed 16 million barrels of heavy oil per year for 30 years
“Because of the upgrader, approximately, 40 per cent of our feedstock comes from Saskatchewan heavy oil.”
Coal Revival: United Mine Workers say federal mandate to phase out coal-fired electricity posed existential threats to entire communities
“Saskatchewan’s leadership in asserting provincial jurisdiction over its energy future deserves recognition. While the federal mandate to phase out coal-fired electricity by 2030 posed existential threats to entire communities, this new direction offers hope and continuity.”
Regina Refinery at 90 and Devine’s Upgraders Part 3: The Lloydminster Bi-Provincial Upgrader doubled the city in size
Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers said, “Without the upgrader, Lloydminster would likely be a community of under 15,000.”
The most recent 2021 census put the city’s population at just shy of 32,000, a marginal improvement from 2016.