Executives from the biggest oilsands companies in Canada say concerns about getting their products to market are starting to ease in the wake of the regulatory approval of Enbridge Inc.’s $9-billion Line 3 pipeline replacement project. Read more about it here.
Oil patch faces ‘short-term pain for long-term gain’ by tightening taps, says Notley
As Premier Rachel Notley threatens to assemble the ultimate weapon in the pipeline fight — legislation to throttle back oil and gas shipments to B.C. and, potentially, the rest of Canada — the energy industry is divided on the tactic. Read more about the potential bill here.
Keep Canada Working!
The B.C. government is putting the Canadian economy and environment at risk. We need you to take action. Please take the time to sign the petition located here.
Is Energy East dead?
CAPP’s Canada’s Energy Citizens organization has written on how the Energy East Pipeline would benefit all of Canada. You can read the article here.
As has been proven time and time again, we have the power to be heard and affect change at the highest decision-making levels. If you believe that Energy East remains a powerful and positive force for economic prosperity, click this link to send a letter to your MP at asking them to support this important pipeline project and the prosperity for middle-class Canadians it will bring.
Harvey Redevelops Into a Tropical Depression
See how tropical depression Harvey could affect energy infrastructure in Texas and Louisiana on the EIA’s Energy Disruption web page located here.
Is the Alberta Advantage Gone?
Remember the Alberta Advantage? It’s over, according to many in the oil and gas industry. Read more about it here.
Sales of oil and gas drilling rights surge in Alberta, B.C.
Sales of Crown drilling rights in Alberta and B.C. have already delivered more money to provincial treasuries this year than last year. Read more about it here.
Donald Trump approves TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline
The fight to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline will move from Washington D.C. to Nebraska after U.S. President Donald Trump approved the controversial and long-delayed project on Friday. Read more about it here.
Alberta receives federal money for orphan wells
On Wednesday, the federal budget took a tentative step toward addressing Alberta’s orphan well problem by providing $30 million to the Notley government “to support provincial actions that will stimulate economic activity and employment in Alberta’s resource sector.” Read more about the funding here.