North American rig count increases by eight: BH
The North American rig count continued inching upward in the latest count from Baker Hughes, Kallanish Energy reports. The U.S. count increased by five rigs and the Canadian count increased by three rigs in the Oct.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 19, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: October 19, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Alberta To Leverage Natural Gas Reserves to Export Hydrogen By 2040 Alberta will officially become a leading exporter of hydrogen energy, with at least two liquified natural gas projects lined up to assist in hydrogen production.US rig count increases by 13 rigs: Baker Hughes
The newest United States rig count was the type that oil and gas operators have been dreaming about since March after months of declining rig counts, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 16, 2020
Canadian company buys Spanish solar assets
Q-Energy has announced the sale of 73 solar assets in Spain to Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 15, 2020
Stifling Economic Recovery, Canada’s Plastic Ban Will Do More Harm Than Good
Just as Alberta released its plan to expand its petrochemical and plastics industries, Canada’s federal government took a dramatic sidestep by announcing its intention to ban some single-use plastics in 2021 and label manufactured plastic items as “toxic”.US rig count up 3, Canada count up 5: Baker Hughes
Texas got three new drilling rigs at work in the latest count by Baker Hughes, the Texas-based well services company. New Mexico also got one new rig but Pennsylvania lost one rig in the Oct.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 7, 2020
TC Energy makes bid for MLP TC PipeLines
TC Energy has made a non-binding offer to acquire all the upstanding shares of the master limited partnership TC PipeLines LP in exchange for TC Energy common shares, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 5, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: October 5, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Company Behind Keystone XL Inks Deal, Indigenous Groups Gain Stake TC Energy, the Alberta-based energy company behind the Keystone XL project, announced it had reached an agreement with an Indigenous interest group representing communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 1, 2020
Ontario: Where the Green New Deal Was Tried, Failed and Repealed
... … … Ontario gave a Canadian version of the Green New Deal a decade to prove itself and it failed — spectacularly so — for the province citizenry.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 1, 2020
Indigenous group may buy stake in Keystone XL
Alberta-based TC Energy and Natural Law Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding for indigenous First Nation groups to pursue an equity interest in the Keystone XL oil pipeline.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 28, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: September 28, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Québec Minister Praises LNG Project at Public Hearing During one of the multiple-day hearings on the CAN $9 billion liquified natural gas (LNG) complex being proposed by GNL Québec, Quebec’s junior minister responsible for regional development Marie-Ève Proulx stated her fervent support for the project, calling it the future of the province.Rig count up six in US, up seven in Canada: BH
It was a good week for the oil and natural gas industry, as the number of working rigs increased by six in the United States and by seven in Canada, according to Baker Hughes.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 22, 2020
Multiple Polls Show Canadians Support Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Canadians feel the oil and gas industry is valued and important, according to recent polls including one in Quebec, which has had a fracking ban since 2018.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 22, 2020
Alberta solar project sold to BluEarth Renewables
Ontario-based Canadian Solar Inc. has sold of its Suffield Solar Project in Alberta to BluEarth Renewables, Kallanish Energy reports. The sales price was not disclosed.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 21, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: September 21, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Survey: Canadians Believe Natural Gas Is Important for Canada’s Economy New analysis from a survey being conducted by at the University of Ottawa found that while political parties in Canada may be amplifying ideological differences between Canadians, a majority of Canadians believe the oil and gas industry is important to the future of Canada’s economy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 14, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: September 14, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Poll: Quebecers Support Domestic Energy Production When it comes to developing national resources for energy consumption, Quebecers are all-in.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 31, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: August 31, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: ESAI Energy: While Oil Production Increases Globally, Canadian Oil Sands Are Rebounding Faster than Others As oil prices begin to stabilize, production amongst Canadian Oil Sands producers is rebounding faster than other energy markets, ESAI Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 28, 2020
Cycle Energy purchases Canadian O&G firm
Alberta-based Cycle Energy Industries has announced its acquisition of 100% of Energy Express Canada Corp., Kallanish Energy reports. Energy Express Canada, described as a junior oil and gas company in Alberta, can produce 100 to 150 barrels of oil per day using traditional recovery methods.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 28, 2020
Equinor to cut operations in US, Canada, Britain
Norway-based Equinor has announced plans to curtail operations in the United States, Canada and Britain because of record low oil prices tied to the coronavirus pandemic and lower demand, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 28, 2020
Pieridae hires Muckherjee as SVP LNG
Alberta-based Pieridae Energy has hired Andy Mukherjee as senior vice president LNG to lead the development of its liquefied natural gas project in eastern Canada, Kallanish Energy reports.Fossil Fuel Myths Used to Frustrate Pipeline Development
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. …. …. There are an awful lot of fossil fuel myths being spun these days by oil and gas opponents who now seek to frustrate pipeline development.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 21, 2020
Guest Post: It’s Been 5 Months and Little Help In Sight for Canada’s Oil, Natural Gas Sector
Ticktock, ticktock. That is the sound of clocks at oil and gas companies still waiting to hear back on the short-term assistance that was announced by the Federal Government in April.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 18, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: August 18, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Study: BC Carbon Tax Ineffective at Reducing Emissions Earlier this month the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) looked at a number of policy efforts intended to offset greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 11, 2020
Alberta joins push toward modular nuclear reactors
Four Canadian provinces are working to support the development of nuclear energy through small modular reactors, Kallanish Energy reports. Alberta is joining Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick that had banded together in 2019.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 5, 2020
Report: Higher Investment, GDP, Employment, and Fiscal Gains Linked to LNG Development in B.C.
The future of Canada’s liquified natural gas (LNG) industry could generate significant, long-lasting employment opportunities for virtually every province, according to a new Conference Board of Canada report.US July 31 rig count remains steady
The U.S rig didn’t lose any rigs in the latest count that was released on July 31. It didn’t gain any rigs either.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 27, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: July 27, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: The Canadian Economic Recovery is Tied to the Trans Mountain Pipeline, BIV Reports In order to bring Canada’s economy back to pre-pandemic performance levels, one crucial project will determine just how quickly the economic turnaround will be.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 13, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: July 13, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: New Brunswick-bound Tanker Takes Off from British Columbia Port, Cenovus Energy Announces As Canadian oil suppliers continue to find ways to meet market demands, Cenovus Energy is the first oilsands producer to ship crude to refineries on Canada’s east coast.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 8, 2020
Line 5 Shutdown Has Serious Implications In Canada
A recent court decision in Michigan could have major implications for the energy security of Ontario and Quebec. A Michigan judge recently ordered the temporary shutdown of Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline that runs from Superior, Wisconsin to refineries in Sarnia, Ontario.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 7, 2020
Canada Supreme Court backs pipeline project
Canada’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from British Columbia First Nation groups against expanding the Trans Mountain oil pipeline, Kallanish Energy reports.US rig count still dropping: Baker Hughes
The working rig count for the United States continued its downward spiral, Kallanish Energy reports It slid from 265 on June 29 to an all-time low of 263 on July 2, according to the latest count from Baker Hughes.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 29, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: June 29, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Alberta Energy Minister Calls Norway’s New Oil Tax Cuts “Hypocritical” In an attempt to provide some relief to its oil and natural gas industry, Norway’s government cut taxes on the industry by 40 percent to help stimulate the sector and attract oil companies to the Norwegian Continental Shelf.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 25, 2020
Firm hired to begin Keystone XL construction in Alberta
Michels Canada is poised to begin construction on the $8 billion Keystone XL oil pipeline in Alberta, while construction in the United States is still delayed by a court appeal, Kallansh Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 22, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: June 22, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: New Report Steers Policy Makers Away From Oil and Gas Developments A new report from the Stockholm Environment Institute is receiving criticism for inflating risks associated with new oil and natural gas development projects in Canada.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 19, 2020
800 Enbridge workers voluntarily leaving company: report
Enbridge says 800 workers have voluntarily agreed to leave the company to avoid layoffs as it works to cut costs, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the oil price rout, Kallanish Energy has learned.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 15, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: June 15, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Canadian LNG Alliance Launches The British Columbia Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Alliance formally became the Canadian LNG Alliance (Canadian LNGA) this week to reflect the critical role of LNG for Canada’s COVID-19 economic recovery.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 12, 2020
Natural Gas: Canada’s Untapped Potential
Canadians are consuming more, but producing less natural gas in recent years, according to a recent analysis of U.S. Energy Information Administration data conducted by the Canadian Energy Centre.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 12, 2020
Pieridae Energy readies to seize opportunity in global LNG market
Canada’s Pieridae Energy said on Thursday it’s fully committed to its Goldboro LNG project in Nova Scotia, despite a delay on its final investment decision (FID) due to restrictions driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 8, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: June 8, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Big Tech Partners with Canadian Oil Sands Industry Amazon and TC Energy announced a new partnership that could help bring the one step closer to being completed.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 1, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: June 1, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Columnist: Energy Development Is Needed Toronto Sun columnist Larry Goldstein issued a call for more oil and natural gas development to aid Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.US rig count drops an additional 17 rigs: BH
The number of drilling rigs in the United States continued to plummet, Kallanish Energy reports. The total dropped by 17 in the count released last Friday by Baker Hughes, the Texas-based well services company.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 1, 2020
Appeals court blocks Keystone XL construction
A federal appeals court has refused to lift the ruling of a Montana federal judge that blocks construction on the Keystone XL oil pipeline.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 27, 2020
Report: Natural Gas Is Essential for Electrification in Québec
According to a new report by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), natural gas will drive Québec’s transition to electrification. Electrification is defined in many ways, but at its base electrification describes the adoption of electric end-use technologies.US, Canadian O&G rigs drop to new low
The U.S. and Canadian oil and gas rig count has fallen to a new record low on the week ending 22 May, Kallanish Energy learns from energy services firm Baker Hughes.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 18, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: May 18, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Fort McMurray Organization to Green Party Leader: Canada’s Oil Sands Are Alive and Well Responding to comments by Green Party Leader Elizabeth May who said the oil industry is “dead,”the leadership of McMurray Métis Local 1935 are inviting May and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francoise Blanchet to tour the oilsands once safe.US, Canada rig counts continue to plummet: Baker Hughes
The number of drilling rigs in the United States continued to plummet in the latest count by Baker Hughes, the well services company.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 16, 2020
Natural Gas Now Best Picks of the Week – May 16, 2020
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Readers pass along a lot of stuff every week about natural gas, fractivist antics, emissions, renewables, and other news relating to energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 15, 2020
Pact to be signed by Canada, BC, First Nation group
Canada and British Columbia have reached an agreement with a First Nation group in British Columbia that recognizes the rights and title of the Wet’suwet’en under Canada’s First Nation governance, Kallanish Energy reports.US rig count drops for eighth straight week: Baker Hughes
The number of drilling rigs in the United States continued to drop in the latest count by Baker Hughes, the well services company.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 8, 2020
Enbridge sees big drop in volumes on Mainline oil pipeline
Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge reported a first quarter 2020 net loss of $1.429 billion or 71 cents per common share, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 4, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: April 27, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Group of First Nations Announce New Energy Corridor A group of First Nations have begun building an energy corridor that spans from Fort McMurray, Alberta to Hudson’s Bay.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 27, 2020
Report: Venting & Flaring Emissions Drastically Reduced in Canada
Emissions from venting and flaring, as well as fugitive emissions, decreased significantly since 2005, according to Canada’s 2020 greenhouse gas inventory.US rig count drops by another 73: Baker Hughes
The U.S. rig count continued its sharp drop in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and low commodity prices, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 17, 2020
ConocoPhillips makes an added $3B in cuts
ConocoPhillips on Thursday announced that it plans to cut planned capital spending by 35% and to voluntarily curtail production by 225,000 gross barrels of oil per day, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 16, 2020
Amid Challenges on Many Fronts, Activists Continue to Politicize Relief Efforts
Canadian oil companies are experiencing unprecedented times as the COVID-19 health crisis and resulting drop in demand has prompted energy companies to cut budgets and reduce production.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 13, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: April 13, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: An Open Letter to Canada from Energy Workers Workers from 14 of Canada’s largest energy companies published an open letter to all Canadians seeking their support while the industry tackles challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as international production disagreements with OPEC+.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 9, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: April 9, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Supporting Canadian Energy During a Crisis: We Need Everyone With millions of Canadians and Americans currently under stay-at-home orders, demand for transportation fuels has decreased drastically.US rig count dips by 64, Canada drops by 13: Baker Hughes
The number of active oil and natural gas drilling rigs in the United States dropped by 64 rigs in the last week, according to the April 3 rig count from Baker Hughes, the Texas-based well services company.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 30, 2020