Brian Zinchuk: Some suggestions for the Saskatchewan government to stimulate activity in the province’s oilpatch

Brian Zinchuk: Some suggestions for the Saskatchewan government to stimulate activity in the province’s oilpatch

As I noted on Sept. 28, there’s a substantial amount of concern in the oilpatch about the lack of activity despite high oil prices. As one person told me, “When oil was $40 a couple years ago I was optimistic that a price recovery would lead to increased activity in our region. Now that we’re struggling to keep a double digit rig count in SE Sask with $94 oil ($127 CAD) it’s tough to stay optimistic.”

Pipestone shareholders approve merger with Strathcona Resources

Pipestone shareholders approve merger with Strathcona Resources

Shareholders of Pipestone Energy Corp. have voted to approve a merger with Strathcona Resources Ltd., a deal the companies say will create what will be the fifth largest oil producer in Canada.

Shareholders voted in favour Wednesday of a proposal which will see privately held Strathcona buy them out in an all-stock deal, creating a combined company with an initial market capitalization of $8.6 billion.

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First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it’s entitled to appeal

First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it’s entitled to appeal

A B.C. First Nation is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to release its reasons as soon as possible for allowing a modification of the Trans Mountain pipeline’s route.

In a letter to the regulator dated Wednesday, a lawyer representing the Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) said the decision to grant the route deviation Monday without providing its reasons has left the First Nation without the ability to decide its next steps.

Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would use her province’s sovereignty act as a last resort to challenge any attempt by the federal government to impose a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.

Smith says achieving net-zero 12 years from now is not realistic, adding that it could lead to power blackouts because Alberta wouldn’t have a reliable source of baseload power such as natural gas.

Brian Zinchuk: With oil prices now at US$94 per barrel, why is industry activity akin to when it was half that?

Brian Zinchuk: With oil prices now at US$94 per barrel, why is industry activity akin to when it was half that?

In the last week I’ve spoke to some of the most knowledgeable people I know in the Saskatchewan oilpatch, business owners all, from Weyburn, Lloydminster and several from Estevan. There’s a rising chorus of dissatisfaction amongst them. Things should be booming in this province’s oilpatch, but they aren’t. And this disquiet could threaten the governing Saskatchewan Party with the potential loss of a key portion of its base.

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Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

A group of 25 state governors that make up the U.S. Climate Alliance and the Biden administration announced a pledge Thursday to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030, from 4.7 million to 20 million.

Heat pumps use little electricity, yet are able to heat and cool buildings. Since they often replace oil or gas furnaces that add greenhouse gases to the air, they can meaningfully address climate change.

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Beating 75 percent target for cutting oil and gas methane emissions is Canada’s next challenge: Minister Guilbeault, verbatim

Beating 75 percent target for cutting oil and gas methane emissions is Canada’s next challenge: Minister Guilbeault, verbatim

Editor’s note: Again, sometimes its best to just hear it from the horse’s mouth. This is the Sept. 20 press release from Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault, sent “Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change” to the United Nations in New York to tell the world how we’re going to cut oil and gas methane emissions. (Does Climate Change have embassies?)

Sask Polytechnic to get new campus in Saskatoon

Sask Polytechnic to get new campus in Saskatoon

Premier Scott Moe made a major announcement in Saskatoon on Sept. 20. A new Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus in Saskatoon will transform an existing network of 11 decentralized, outdated buildings into a revitalized complex that offers modern, technology-rich learning for students and greater opportunities for applied research and investment.