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- November 23, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: November 23, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Minister of Natural Resources Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Support for Indigenous Partnerships Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Hon.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 17, 2020
Northwest Florida Is Embracing Natural Gas Electricity to Lower Carbon Emissions
It’s official – natural gas is an important part of the solution to reduce emissions in northwest corridor of Florida. Gulf Power recently announced it would transition its Plant Crist generator units from coal to natural gas, enabling the electric utility to reduce its carbon footprint at the facility by 40 percent.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 12, 2020
EID Response to the New York Times
A recent article in the New York Times made several sensational and dubious allegations about Energy In Depth (EID) and the work that this program does.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 5, 2020
Oil Curtailment End Signals Boost for Alberta Energy Industry
Almost a whole year after it was originally intended to end, Alberta has officially set an end date to oil production limits the province laid out in 2018.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 2, 2020
Canadian Energy Weekly Round-Up: November 2, 2020
Here are the top news stories covering Canada’s energy landscape: Alberta Nixes Limits on Oil Production, Limits Expire at End of Year The Albertan government recently announced that while it will continue to maintain its regulatory authority to curtail oil production through 2021, it has no plans to set limits over the next year.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 27, 2020
What Is California Thinking? EV Plans Will Mean Higher Bills Without Natural Gas Power Generation
Shortly after California emerged from the first rolling blackouts in the state in 20 years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a ban on sales of gas-only cars within 15 years, adding an increased load to the grid.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 27, 2020
Ontario’s Economy Benefits from Alberta’s Energy Industry
Canada’s oil and natural gas industry, which is largely based in Alberta, is responsible for contributing to Ontario’s economic success, according to new figures from the Canadian Energy Centre.- 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.- 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”.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 8, 2020
Four Important Facts to Keep In Mind On Latest Abandoned Wells Report
It’s true that the ongoing global pandemic and oil price drop earlier this year resulted in challenging times for the U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 6, 2020
DOE Report Shows the Benefits of a Robust American Energy Industry, Shows Opportunities for the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying shutdowns threw the American economy—and the energy industry—a curve ball this year, but domestic production will be a key part of the economy recovery.- 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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- September 29, 2020
Climate Week: Are Parking Lots the Next Target for Anti-Fracking Activists?
Banning fossil fuel infrastructure was the focus of one New York City Climate Week panel last week, and while that’s not surprising, the suggestion that the definition of this infrastructure should expand to include things like parking lots was just one of many “creative” polices that overlooked some greater considerations.- 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.- 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 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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- September 11, 2020
Report: Energy Infrastructure is Essential to Jumpstarting American Economy
Billions of dollars in economic activity are being held back from jumpstarting the economy, according to a telling report from Consumer Energy Alliance released this week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 11, 2020
Production and Potential in the Permian
Not only is West Texas and Southeast New Mexico home to the world’s highest producing oilfield, but the prolific Permian Basin production is enabling the region to have one of the fastest growing economies in the country, according to a recently released Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) report.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 10, 2020
Texas Energy Sector Gives Back
Throughout the global pandemic and oil price war, the U.S. oil and natural gas industry has shown both its resilience and commitment to the communities in which it operates, especially in Texas.- 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 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 21, 2020
Federal Data Show the High Cost of Electrifying Homes
New federal data on home energy costs raise red flags on the implications of a movement to force families to switch from natural gas to electric-powered heaters and appliances.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 20, 2020
California’s Rolling Blackouts Are The Result Of A Constrained Supply
What happens when a state closes power plant facilities without also replacing the electricity generation capacity? In short, an energy shortage whose impacts range from inconvenient to potentially dire due to a record-heat wave hitting the western part of the country – and its one that could have been avoided.- 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 12, 2020
Natural Gas Can Help With Increased Energy Burden Brought On By the Pandemic
The stay at home orders have caused an increase in residential energy demand and a rise in electricity costs for families across the country.- 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.- 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 13, 2020
Report: Natural Gas Bans Will Disproportionately Impact Low Income Californians
Natural gas bans will hit California hard, disproportionately impacting the poorest of Californians, according to a new Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity report.- 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 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 18, 2020
Report: U.S. Continued to Decrease Emissions In 2019 Alongside Increased Natural Gas Production, Demand
While global carbon emissions saw a slight increase in 2019, the United States continued its long-term trend of reducing these emissions – at the same time that natural gas production and demand continued to increase – according to BP’s 2020 Statistical Review of World Energy.- 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 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.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 27, 2020
U.S. Energy-Related CO2 Emissions Declined Amid Economic Growth In 2019
Energy-related CO2 emissions declined by 2.8 percent from 2018 to 2019, according to data recently published by the Energy Information Administration.- 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.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 27, 2020
U.S. Power Sector Meets Climate Targets 11 Years Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. electric power sector has surpassed the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan emissions reduction targets 11 years ahead of schedule, according to a new report by the Carbon Tax Center.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 8, 2020
U.S. Power Sector Sees Impressive Carbon Emission Reductions Amid Natural Gas Growth
The United States’ power sector has decreased carbon emissions by 32.2 percent and its carbon intensity by an impressive 33.7 percent since 2005, according to Carnegie Mellon University’s Power Sector Carbon Index, which looks at the carbon intensity of electricity production broken out by fiscal quarter.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 1, 2020
Idling Trucks for Climate Action: Climate Protesters Parade Through Empty D.C. Streets
Like much of the United States, the streets of Washington, D.C. have been quiet for the past few weeks after city officials shuttered bars, restaurants, and all but the most essential businesses to try to halt the spread of the coronavirus.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 1, 2020
Top Four Things to Know About Sierra Club-funded Report on Air Quality & Natural Gas
There is a growing push to electrify everything recently that’s being led by “Keep It In the Ground” (KIITG) groups eager to decrease natural gas demand to prevent further development of the resource.- 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.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 1, 2020
Civil Rights Leaders Double Down on Natural Gas
Whether it’s used for electricity generation or to heat homes and cook meals, natural gas is providing tremendous savings for American consumers, especially low-income households – a fact that some of the country’s top civil rights leaders recently emphasized.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 30, 2020
Ohio Attorney General Says Climate Tort Lawsuits Put Constituents at a Disadvantage
Cities and counties suing energy producers for climate change are not “sophisticated litigants” and risk losing a substantial amount of any potential payouts to their attorneys’ fees, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said earlier this month.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 26, 2020
Oil Alliance Discussions Underscore American Energy Progress
As oil prices remain below $25 per barrel, U.S. government officials are in discussions about establishing a new oil alliance with Saudi Arabia to stabilize international markets.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 26, 2020
Rhode Island Official: Climate Lawsuit Will Generate a “Sustainable Funding Stream”
One of the motivations behind Rhode Island’s ongoing public nuisance climate change lawsuit against energy producers is to secure a “sustainable funding stream” for the state, according to recently released documents.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 19, 2020
Educator Turned Potential Profiteer in Climate Litigation Law Firm
Michael Burger – the Executive Director of Columbia University Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and a vocal advocate for public nuisance climate lawsuits against energy producers – has officially joined the crew of lawyers pursuing these frivolous cases in court.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 26, 2020
Natural Grid May Be Forced to Issue a Gas Moratorium…Again
Consumers in New York may face the consequences of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to stymie natural gas pipeline development across the Empire State once again.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 26, 2020
Activist Group Rewards Its Favorite Reporters
Earlier this month saw the announcement of the 2019 SEAL awards honoring environmental journalists who toe the activist line particularly well.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 10, 2020
Washington State Attorney General Sued for Dodging Transparency, Public Records Laws
On the same day that a handful of California municipalities seeking to revive their climate litigation crusade presented oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the non-profit public interest law firm Government Accountability and Oversight (GAO) filed a lawsuit on February 5th against the office of Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson for obscuring its communications around pursuing climate litigation against America’s energy producers.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 7, 2020
A Natural Gas Tale of Two States: Pennsylvania v. New York
While Pennsylvanians continue to prosper thanks to growing natural gas production, their neighbors to the north in New York are meeting a much different fate, despite shared access to the Marcellus Shale.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 5, 2020
LA Times Wades Back Into ‘Exxon Knew’ Controversy Ahead of California Trial
Today, a handful of cities and counties went before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in an attempt to revive the failing climate litigation campaign.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 31, 2020
EID Investigation Sheds Light on Activist-Driven Media Platform
Earlier this week, EID released our investigation into the new Drilled News platform, shedding light into the connections between this new media initiative and the climate litigation campaign.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 30, 2020
A Juliana Ruling Repeat? Five Things to Know Before California Cities’ Public Nuisance Lawsuit Heads Back to Court
Next month, the cities of San Francisco and Oakland will go before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in an attempt to resurrect their previously dismissed climate case, once again trying to pin alleged future damages from global climate change on a handful of energy companies.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 29, 2020
Drilling Down on New Climate “News” Platform
Climate Liability News recently announced that its closing its doors and folding itself in with the Drilled podcast and Heated newsletter to launch a combined “news” platform, Drilled News.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 29, 2020
Texas’ Energy Producers To Provide ‘Stronger Future’ for Lone Star State
2019 was an all-around record-setting year for the Texas oil and natural gas industry, according to the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association’s fifth “State of Energy Report.”- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 24, 2020
What California Stands to Lose in the Climate Legal Battle
In just a couple of weeks, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments stemming from the two California-based lawsuits where municipalities are suing energy companies for alleged costs associated with combating climate change.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 22, 2020