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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Drilling rig report sees busier northwest Saskatchewan
Northwest Saskatchewan is seeing notable drilling activity, according to Canadian Association of Energy Contractors data published by RiggerTalk.com.
The rig count for the province came in at 36, with 35 drilling for oil and one for helium.
11th Annual Saskatchewan Suppliers Energy Forum on Oct. 8
The 11th Annual Saskatchewan Suppliers Energy Forum (SSEF) will be on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Delta Hotel in downtown Regina. This event is co-hosted by SIMSA and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade & Export Development.
Alberta changing industrial carbon tax program to recognize company investments
The Alberta government is changing its industrial carbon tax program to let companies avoid paying provincial fees for emissions by investing in their own emissions reduction projects instead.
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About that CEO letter to Build Canada Now…
Sept. 16 saw a flurry of social media posts with regards to the most recent open letter co-signed by dozens of oil and gas CEOs to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging to "Build Canad Now." That letter was posted on Sept. 15. Here are some of those posts. [fwduvp...
Energy CEOs send another open letter to Carney, urging “Build Canada Now”
The signatures of almost every major mover and shaker in the western Canada oil and gas sector are affixed to yet another open letter sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging him to get cracking to “Build Canada Now.” Here is that letter, plus all the signatories, which goes on for many pages.
Roughriders and Co-op partner to deliver “Community Zone” at Mosaic Stadium
In this partnership, Co-op will receive naming rights to the Co-op Community Zone —a designated area of approximately 2,000 seats spanning the entire 600 level of the east side of Mosaic Stadium. In addition, the Club will also recognize Co-op as an Official Partner of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Official Fuel of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Official Liquor Retailer of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
SIMSA to lead study to strengthen Saskatchewan’s nuclear supply chain
The Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) has been awarded a major contract by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to lead a comprehensive supply chain study aimed at supporting the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Saskatchewan and across Canada.
Jim Warren: Carney Liberals could provide opponents of petroleum and pipelines with a $1.0 billion war chest
And so it begins. Environmentalists and Indigenous groups have launched the first protests and legal actions threatening conventional energy production since Mark Carney became prime minister. A few small protests have been held in Ontario and Quebec and a lawsuit was...