Decouple Media: Why the First Nuclear Renaissance Failed, and Whether America Can Build 8 AP1000s Now?
As for what this means for Saskatchewan – the US planning on building these reactors does something very important – it puts a price on them. It also will develop a hot production line and a functioning supply chain. So keep that in mind.
Decouple Media: The AP1000 Masterclass: Return of the Big Boring Reactor
When Premier Scott Moe talks about “1000 megawatt reactors”, he’s pretty much referring to the AP1000. As Saskatoon-based Cameco bought 49 per cent of Westinghouse in 2023, and Moe has joined the presidents of Cameco and Westinghouse Canada on stage at conferences in Saskatoon this year, this is the most likely design Saskatchewan would go with, should it go into “large nuclear,” after it forays into “Small modular reactors.”
Cenovus, Suncor aim for production boosts next year without big spending increases
Two of Canada’s biggest oilsands producers are aiming to increase their output next year without any major year-over year changes in their capital spend.
Chris Beaudry new Minister of Energy and Resources
Saskatchewan has a new Minister of Energy and Resources, Chris Beaudry.
Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
More than 200 remote and mostly Indigenous communities in Canada still depend on diesel generators for heat and power. The communities pay among the country’s highest electricity rates and have little to show for it, living with regular blackouts, pollution and the fear of a catastrophic spill.
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RM of Weyburn public hearing into Seven Stars wind project hears 6 supporters, 3 opponents
The Rural Municipality of Weyburn held a public hearing into the Seven Stars Energy Project development application on Dec. 8, with a decision to be made by council at a later date.
Seven Stars is a 200 megawatt wind power generation to be located east and southeast of Weyburn.
Pipeline Online Podcast Ep. 23: Estevan Mayor Tony Sernick
Estevan is the Energy City. This year saw the revival of its core industry – coal-fired power generation. That could eventually lead to more carbon capture, utilization and storage in the oilfield. Estevan is the chosen location for Saskatchewan’s first planned nuclear power reactors. There’s also a solar plant under construction, and an intertie to the US. Estevan is also spearheading a coal-to-graphite project and coal-to-hydrogen project.
CAOEC releases 2025 State of the Industry Report and 2026 Forecast
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) released its 2025 State of the Industry Report and 2026 Forecast on Dec. 1, offering a look at the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Canada’s drilling and service rig sector.
Feds facing climate criticisms action amid resignations on net-zero advisory body
Two founding members of Canada’s net-zero advisory body have resigned, accusing the Carney government of not seeking the group’s advice on key policy decisions, including the Alberta energy deal and Bill C-5.
Quick Dick McDick: Whitetail hunting 2025
Have you been thinking to yourself, “When is Quick Dick going to put out a hunting video already?”
I know I have. And sure enough, one came out on Dec. 1.
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Enbridge expects growth for 2026 as new projects enter service, raises dividend
“We are forecasting another year of steady and predictable growth driven by new projects entering service, as well as strong utilization and optimization of existing assets,” CEO Greg Ebel said in a news release Wednesday.
Brian Zinchuk on Evan Bray Show: Digging into the Alberta-Canada pipeline MOU
Pipeline Online editor and owner Brian Zinchuk appeared on the CJME/CKOM Evan Bray Show on Dec. 3, discussing the impact of the Alberta-Canada Memorandum of Understanding and how it has numerous impacts on Saskatchewan. They include the clean electricity regulations, carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery and more.
Carney ‘will have to answer’ questions about flip-flop on tax credit, Liberal MP says
A British Columbia Liberal MP said Wednesday Prime Minister Mark Carney “will have to answer” questions on why he reversed a budget commitment on tax credits when he signed the Alberta energy deal.
One is the loneliest number, again. Alberta’s 5684 megawatts of wind capacity produced one singular megawatt Tuesday night
Alberta’s 1,760 wind turbines with a nameplate capacity of 5,684 megawatts were producing just 1 megawatts at 11:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Thsoe 1,760 grid-scale turbines costing billions of dollars were collectively producing as much power as two generators in a seacan.
Brian Zinchuk: All out of CN towers to climb and economies to ruin, Guilbeault walks the plank
If there was any doubt about the gravity of the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding on a pipeline to the West Coast, it was solidified by the resignation of former Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault just hours after the signing.
If he quit because of the MOU, it must have some weight to it.
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Gridiron acquires Ironhorse Drilling Services and Torque Rathole Drilling, adds pressure cementing
Gridiron Drilling Services Partnership, an Alberta-based provider of rathole drilling and support services which also works in Saskatchewan, announced on Nov. 30 the acquisition of Ironhorse Drilling Services and Torque Rathole Drilling Inc., two established operators serving Western Canada’s upstream oil and gas industry.
Brian Crossman: Negativity vs. Positivity
I bumped into a friend of mine recently. He has seen his fair share of tragedy in the past few years and would have every right to be bitter. But he maintains that everything will work out for the best. Look for the simple joys in life, spend time with your kids, and your grandkids if you are so blessed. My pal said, “No matter what, there is someone worse off than you.” I’m inclined to agree with him on this.
What the Alberta-Canada pipeline MOU means for Saskatchewan
Pipeline Online digs deep into the MOU and its implications for Saskatchewan. There are many.
Carney’s speech on the Canada-Alberta pipeline MOU, verbatim
This is the verbatim text of the speech Prime Minister Mark Carney gave in Calgary on Nov. 27 upon the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the federal and Alberta governments which opens a path to a new oil export pipeline to the West Coast:
Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding, verbatim
Here is the full text of the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding that opens the pathway to another oil pipeline to the West Coast.
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Eby brands pipeline ‘energy vampire’ as First Nations vow it will never happen
“We don’t have to threaten legal action to stop a project, and to be blunt, we have already done that with the TMX project,” said Eby. “We lost in court. It’s very clear. We understand that if the federal government wished, they could impose this pipeline on us.”
Comments and reaction on Ottawa-Alberta pipeline memorandum of understanding
“Credit to Premier Smith, but also credit to Prime Minister Carney….The tone of conversation and the collaboration of our efforts is better and stronger today than it has been in the last decade.” — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe
Alberta wind generation falls to 0.12% capacity late Wednesday night
Without natural gas-fired power generation providing that 97 per cent of output, nearly every single light, electric heater, furnace fan, street light, factory, pumpjack, water pump and more would have gone out in Alberta at that moment.
Brian Zinchuk: If you’re serious, put your Grandma’s old folks home on the prioritized list to turn the lights off in January
“If you wish to turn off coal, please provide an itemized and prioritized list of which old folks homes, hospitals, schools, factories, apartments and homes we will shut the power off to first on Jan. 1, 2030, which is exactly what would have to happen if we were to follow federal coal legislation. Does your grandma live in an old folks home in Saskatchewan? Please make sure it’s high on the list. Like No. 1.”
Jim Warren: Then and Now: How the capacity of prairie governments to defend their resource industries has declined since 1970s and 1980s
After his party’s second election victory in 1975, Lougheed wasn’t hampered by significant opposition in the Legislature and had become one of the most popular premiers in Canada. He had greater freedom of action when doing battle with Ottawa than is currently available to Smith.