Peter Zeihan: The self-inflicted downfall of Mexican energy
Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan frequently delves into various aspects of the energy industry. I this video published on Sept. 12, he talks about the decline of the once-mighty Mexican oil industry. The question to ask yourself when watching this is, “How does this affect Canadian oil production?”
Weekend Watch: Jet engines that power a nation
You’ve probably heard about natural gas-fired power generation, but what does that really mean? The vast majority of natural gas-fired power plants, it’s used to turn turbines, essentially jet engines, to create power.
Vi Day, Brian Zinchuk among King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients
Among the 21 doctors, politicians, veterans, police officers and volunteers honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at Government House, Regina, on Sept. 19, Vi Day of Carnduff and Brian Zinchuk of Estevan were two people from Saskatchewan’s energy sector recognized.
Brian Zinchuk: Has Canada forgotten how to build drilling rigs?
I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but while we weren’t looking, a significant portion of our industrial base got hollowed out. And we will likely live to regret it.
New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing
As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed his main rivals were already planning a power-sharing deal similar to the now-defunct one between the federal Liberals and NDP.
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Are more drilling rigs going to be decommissioned? And have we forgotten how to build new ones?
Saskatchewan’s multilateral drilling incentive might be good for drilling in this province, but the industry still might see a lot more rigs cut up, according to the CAOEC.
SRC Rare Earth Processing Facility first to produce rare earth metals in North America
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) announced on Sept. 18 that its Rare Earth Processing Facility located in Saskatoon is ahead of schedule and produced rare earth metals at a commercial scale in summer 2024 – making Saskatchewan the first and only jurisdiction to do so in North America.
N.B. election: Parties’ answers on treaty rights, taxes, Indigenous participation
The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick distributed a survey on Indigenous issues to political parties ahead of the provincial election, which is scheduled to kick off Thursday. Here are some of the answers from the Progressive Conservative, Liberal and Green parties.
Estevan Bruins announce name sponsorship with Eagle Sky Ventures
The Estevan Bruins were pleased to announce Wednesday, the club has entered a sponsorship agreement with Eagle Sky Ventures as the team’s name sponsor ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Multilateral well program proving a big win in Lloydminster area and SE Sask
The question remains – is this rejuvenated drilling activity directly tied to the Saskatchewan government’s multilateral well incentive, announced in the 2024 spring budget?
In short, yes.
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Last day to register for SIMSA 10th Annual Saskatchewan Suppliers Energy Forum at reduced price
Today is the last day to register for the 10th Annual Saskatchewan Suppliers Energy Forum at a reduced price. The price goes up on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Patchwork Podcast: Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show – Part 2: Andrew Oracheski, Roger Deeks, Brian Zinchuk
The bi-yearly Lloydminster Heavy Oils Show returns to Lloydminster. LHOS Chairman Andrew Oracheski and OTS President Roger Deeks kick off the show with hosts Kurt Price and Tracy Klotz. And Brian Zinchuk from Pipeline Online joins to discuss everything oil and gas and what a Coal Mine re-opening in BC might mean for Saskatchewan and his neighbours.
Report charts path for Canada to show importance to United States
While Canada cannot escape the gravitational pull of an increasingly unstable United States, a new report is charting a path forward to ensure Canadian interests become more important to our closest neighbour. "The world does need more of Canada. The United States...
Why aren’t the oilsands companies planning on using CO2 for enhanced oil recovery?
In their press conference at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show on Sept. 11, Pipeline Online asked Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about that. (For the record, CBC Alberta asked about hockey tickets for cabinet members and City News asked about a train line in Calgary, while at an oil show in Lloydminster. But at least City did ask about pipelines beforehand.)
Federal $500M bailout for Muskrat Falls power delays to keep N.S. rate hikes in check
The federal Liberal government bails out a second Atlantic Canada province due to the Muskrat Falls hydro debacle.
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Energy minister says public money could help finance Alberta energy cleanup
Alberta’s energy minister is promising strong action by next fall to clean up the province’s growing backlog of unreclaimed oil and gas sites.
Quick Dick McDick: Whappin wheat – Harvest 2024
Quick Dick McDick takes time from his busy harvest to show a bit of how its done. Also, stick around for the end where he shows how much wheat is produced per acre and how much chemicals are used to produce it.
Patchwork Podcast: Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show – Part 3: Deidra Garyk, Brian Zinchuk on Bill C-59
On the second day of the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show, Live with Kurt Price’s Patchwork Podcast tackles Bill C-59 and more. Energy advocate Deidra Garyk and Pipeline Online editor Brian Zinchuk.
Op-Ed: Kaase Gbakon: Strategic Gas Infrastructure: The Gulf of Guinea Pipeline and Equatorial Guinea’s Mega Hub Vision
Prince Albert-based economist Kaase Gbakon does a deep dive into African natural gas.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration rule to limit flaring of gas at oil wells
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has temporarily blocked a new Biden administration rule aimed at reducing the venting and flaring of natural gas at oil wells.
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Weekend Watch: Why all eyes are on Arkansas Lithium
This story, published by CNBC on Sept. 12, focuses on Standard Lithium and other players in Arkansas’ burgeoning lithium play. There are many significant parallels to what’s happening in Saskatchewan.
Irish company planning to produce jet fuel in Goldboro, N.S., at former LNG site
An energy firm based in Ireland is planning build a plant in eastern Nova Scotia to produce sustainable aviation fuel using about 700,000 tonnes of wood biomass annually.
Patchwork Podcast: Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Part 1 – Jim Reiter, Gerald Aalbers
The Patchwork Podcast with Kurt Price and Tracey Klotz provided extensive coverage on site at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Sept. 10 and 11. This is the first of three parts, with Minister of Energy and Resources Jim Reiter and Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers.
Singh says NDP drafting climate plan, won’t say if it’ll include consumer carbon tax
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won’t say whether he would keep the consumer carbon price if his party forms government after the next election.
B.C. to scrap consumer carbon tax if federal government drops legal requirement: Eby
A re-elected NDP government would scrap British Columbia’s long-standing carbon tax and shift the burden to “big polluters” if the federal government dropped its requirement for the law, Premier David Eby said Thursday.