Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
When President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran in late February, energy analysts issued dire warnings that oil prices could more than double during a protracted conflict and urged investors and motorists to buckle up for a bumpy ride.
New Brunswick coal-fired generating station switching to wood pellets
Because using trees is clearly better than coal. Sure thing.
Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show: Live with Kurt Price, Brian Zinchuk and Deidra Garyk
Brian Zinchuk and Deidra Garyk joined Lloydminster’s Live with Kurt Price on the floor at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show on Sept. 16. Check it out.
Brian Crossman: Unions and the oilpatch
While he isn’t the biggest union guy, he does acknowledge the part they played in the many positives in the modern workplace. (Bet many of you didn’t see this coming…)
Data Centre Wars: Moe’s home ice advantage vs Beck’s moratorium and referendum
The Saskatchewan NDP have identified the spectacular growth of data centres in this province as their next target, with a full court press against the expansion of such centres. On Sept. 14, Premier Scott Moe, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Bell Canada...
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The short, short version on the coal decision appeal
Remember Spaceballs, when the priest at the end of the movie does the “short, short” version of the vows? Well here goes on the coal decision appeal short, short version:
Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show kicks off
So come on down – entrance is free. The show takes place Wednesday and Thursday, wrapping early afternoon on Thursday.
SK-AB-NWT MOU on nuclear power and interties
Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories are partnering to strengthen grid reliability through nuclear energy and electricity interconnections, with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Sept. 14 in Toronto during the inaugural Canada Investment Summit.
BREAKING: Bell to quadruple the size of Regina AI data centre, build its own 900 MW of power generation
They haven’t even finished building the first part of its Regina data centre, yet Bell Canada will now quadruple it in size. The announcement is the largest dollar value project in Saskatchewan history, and its power consumption will equal 42 per cent of Saskatchewan’s current power generation on a mid-September day.
The Great Coal Debate: Should Saskatchewan refurbish its coal fleet? Mitch Carlson on Ep. 44 Pipeline Online Podcast
Should Saskatchewan rejuvenate its coal-fired power generation fleet? This episode is a debate on that topic, with sustainable energy consultant Mitch Carlson, as the guest.
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Jim Warren: The more we learn about Donald Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal, the worse it looks
After a couple of weeks of self-congratulations and grandstanding, the future of the Trump administration’s “Biggest Oil Deal in History” is looking a lot less bright.
Alberta’s Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday that it’s “unlikely” her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural gas pipelines in the province.
Alberta landowners challenge ‘chronic underfunding’ for orphan well cleanup
Alberta landowners are going to court over what they allege is the provincial energy regulator’s failure to properly fund the cleanup of oil and gas sites that have no company legally responsible for them.
Weekend Watch: The US-Canada War has begun
First of all, I’m not endorsing this video. There’s a fair bit of hyperbole. But it is also a very interesting perspective on the current trade war between the United States and Canada.
Weekend Watch: Australia’s “The Pipeliners” from 1976
Hardhats? What are those? Welders just hold their sugar scoop kinda-sorta in front of them as the automated welder progresses. Bare chests and backs are common. High viz? Forget about it! Zero rollover protection on the equipment.
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Brian Crossman: Driving safety and the oilpatch
“I am so glad cell phone cameras didn’t exist back in the day, I’d still be in jail.”
Jim Warren: It’s kinda hard to worry about the climate when Trump’s trade war might put you out of work
Polls show heat and smoke have increased Canadians’ concerns about climate change: Not to worry, it won’t cause Carney to back down on Pacific pipeline concessions n response to forest fires, smoke and a series of hot days this summer concern about climate...
Enbridge picks up more American pipelines with US$2.55B pipeline and storage deal
Enbridge announced on Sep. 9 that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a definitive agreement with wholly-owned subsidiaries of Tallgrass Energy LP.
Officials break ground on massive carbon capture project in central Alberta
The Weyburn Unit takes a lot more than the 1.5 million tonnes per year this new facility will take, but that’s what CP reported, and Hogson said on his X account.
Pipeline Online Podcast Ep. 43: Chris Beaudry, Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources
Chris Beaudry, Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources, joins the Pipeline Online Podcast to speak about the ongoing trade war, pipelines, Venezuela, and growing Saskatchewan oil production. Beaudry will be speaking at the upcoming Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show in mid-September.
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MAX Power reports success on recent natural hydrogen wells, drilling more
MAX Power Mining Corp. reported on Sept. 8 that it’s ongoing drilling program has continued to find more natural hydrogen.
Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel retiring, Michele Harradence to take over
Enbridge Inc. announced on Sept. 8 that Greg Ebel will retire as president and chief executive officer effective December 31, 2026, and that Michele Harradence has been appointed to succeed him
Tamarack Valley and Headwater in $10B deal to create oil-producing heavyweight
By Lauren Krugel Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. and Headwater Exploration Inc. are joining up in a $10-billion all-stock deal that they say will create an oil-producing heavyweight in the Clearwater region of northern Alberta. "The transaction brings together two leading...
A Labour Day glimpse at two unions who power our province
While there are several unions involved with producing power in Saskatchewan, there are two in particular at the forefront when it comes to coal-fired power generation – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067 and United Mine Workers of America Local 7606.
Peter Zeihan: The End of U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been the American’s ace-in-the-hole for decades. Originally meant to be used in only the absolute worst case scenarios, various presidents over the years have misused it to make gasoline prices more palatable, and now it may be reaching the end of its useful life.