The ‘next big thing’ is big multi-lateral wells – but the impact is devastating to many oilfield services
Editor’s note: My stomach has been tied up in knots for months as to whether I should write this story. In Saskatchewan, most of the oilfield jobs are in the oilfield services. And I’ve had more conversations than I can count as to “why things are slow.” It’s not just oil prices, which aren’t great. There is a major technological change that is happening that is impacting much of the industry. I finally decided people need to know what is actually going on in as fulsome way as possible.
N.S. introduces bill to allow local use of offshore energy
The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill that sets up the framework for developing offshore energy.
Conservative Rustad says private property rights, Indigenous title cannot coexist
Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad says “Indigenous rights and private property rights cannot coexist” and he wants the Supreme Court of Canada to resolve the conflict as soon as possible.
Tariffs, government spending, gas prices — what’s driving inflation right now?
MPs returned to the House of Commons earlier this month to confront an old problem — inflation — which is now being driven by new forces.
Pipeline Online Podcast, Ep. 18: Eric Anderson of SIMSA
Eric Anderson is the executive director of the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association, or SIMSA. They are holding an Energy Suppliers Forum in Regina on Oct. 8. SIMSA has also been tasked with putting together a supply chain for nuclear power development in Saskatchewan.
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B.C. Green Party votes in climate activist Emily Lowan as new leader
Little more than five years ago, Emily Lowan ran and won a spot on the student council at the University of Victoria. On Wednesday, the 25-year-old climate activist celebrated her election as the new leader of the British Columbia Green Party.
N.S. government says newly introduced bill will reduce red tape, encourage business
The Nova Scotia government is introducing a bill it says would eliminate red tape and encourage business activity, particularly in the natural resources sector.
Canada’s mayors, councillors want fast-tracking of projects that fight climate change
More than 250 elected officials across Canada have signed onto a campaign calling on the federal government to prioritize major infrastructure projects that help in the fight against climate change.
Lithium Americas in talks with U.S. Department of Energy about loan conditions
Lithium Americas Corp. says it’s in talks with the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Holdings LLC, its joint venture partner in the Thacker Pass lithium project, regarding the conditions of its US$2.26-billion loan from the U.S. government.
Lithium in SK, Part 38: Arizona Lithium is again Prairie Lithium
What’s old is new again, as a name change reflects changing times for one of the leading players in Saskatchewan’s nascent lithium play.
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CPP Investments buying stake in Sempra Infrastructure
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has signed a deal to buy a 13 per cent indirect equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners from Sempra for about US$3 billion.
Jim Warren: We’re being played: It will take a political earthquake to get an oil pipeline to Prince Rupert
It is time to admit that in the absence of a political earthquake the Mark Carney government will do nothing of consequence to facilitate the building of a new oil pipeline from the prairies to the West coast.
Parkland, Sunoco clear key U.S. regulatory hurdle for acquisition
Parkland Corp. and Sunoco LP say they have cleared a key U.S. antitrust hurdle in a US$9.1-billion deal that would see the U.S. fuel distribution giant buy the Calgary-based refiner and retailer.
Black Diamond Group buying Royal Camp Services for $165 million
Workforce housing company Black Diamond Group Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Royal Camp Services Ltd. for $165 million.
Natural gas pipeline ruptures in southern Wyoming, sending up huge flame and charring freight train
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — A natural gas pipeline ruptured and burst into flames early Sunday in southern Wyoming, charring a freight train and lighting up the night sky with a glow seen more than 60 miles (nearly 100 kilometers) to the south in Colorado, officials said.
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For 16 hours on Sunday, the entire province of Alberta saw power prices less than one singular Timbit
That’s right – the entire province (except for there they may be a side deal or two), every pumpjack, streetlight, factory, hospital, hard-wired welder, refinery, LRT, air conditioner, computer and hair dryer was powered at a cost of precisely zero dollars for two-thirds of the day.
And one Timbit at least costs something.
Energy Minister visits Steel Reef Viewfield, sees implementation of gas-fired power generation
Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young had the opportunity to check out Steel Reef’s move into the power generation world, touring the company’s Viewfield Plant 4 facility on Sept. 4.
‘Draw the Line’ rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s agenda, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects and expected public service cuts.
Cenovus Energy makes case for MEG Energy offer over bid by Strathcona Resources
Cenovus Energy Inc. says its cash-and-stock bid for MEG Energy Corp. offers a premium valuation and certainty over a rival all-stock offer by Strathcona Resources Ltd.
Canada’s 2030 emissions target is out of reach after progress stalled in 2024: report
Canada’s short-term targets for reducing its emissions are now out of reach after emission levels remained unchanged last year, and recent federal policies have set back Canada’s progress, Canada’s leading climate policy research organization says in a new report.
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Tamarack Valley Energy selling non-core assets in eastern Alberta for $112 million
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. has signed a deal to sell a group of non-core assets in eastern Alberta to a private company for $112 million.
Energy adviser group decries ‘abrupt’ closure of Greener Homes Loan, warns of layoffs
A group representing the energy adviser profession says it’s deeply concerned about the sudden closure of applications for the federal Canada Greener Homes Loan program.
Canadian banks’ fossil fuel funding nearly double compared with renewables: report
A new report says Canada’s big banks financed about US$145 billion in fossil fuel investments last year, compared with about US$75 billion to low-carbon energy.
Lithium in SK, Part 37: EMP Metals gets Sask Critical Minerals Program support, permits, and starts construction on Viewfield demo plant
The race to commercialize lithium production in Saskatchewan is heating up, as EMP Metals begins work on its demonstration plant.
Patchwork Podcast: Acceleware
In this edition of Patchwork, Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers steps in as co-host, and we learn more about Acceleware with COO Mike Tourigny and CEO Geoff Clark joining in.