Energy Oil and Gas
Ontario PC leader testifies at hearing into cancelled GTA gas plants
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says she can't see what light Tim Hudak can shed on gas plants scandal
Explosions, fire at US gas distributor; minor injuries reported
50 to 100 cylinders in bunker in plant exploded in West Virginia
Conservatives boost resources ad spending to $16.5M, target US audiences
Includes ads in influential American publications and website for American viewers, gowithcanada.ca
NWT industry minister touts ‘made in the North’ oil pipeline alternative
Alberta crude would be transported to Alaska through NWT, Yukon
NDP says single oil and natural gas regulator needed in New Brunswick
Industry currently monitored by at least five different entities
Plans to increase US exports of LNG stir environment debate
More fracking, higher risks to the public; could drive up costs to manufacturers
Better oil price needed for emissions controls to work: Kent
Extra revenue would help companies invest in technologies to curtail pollution.
NRC, Canadian Natural Resources team up on $19M biofuels plant
Plant will use oil sands CO2 emissions to turn algae into fuel, fertilizer and livestock feed.
Low prices are stalling natural gas production and drilling
Current prices do not cover the full costs of developing most natural gas prospects, according to the National Energy Board
Alberta crude production and reserves way up, regulator says
Crude oil production totalled 556,000 barrels of oil per day with a yearly total of 204 million barrels.
Enbridge sees few obstacles expanding Alberta-Wisconsin pipeline
Capacity will be expanded by adding new pumping equipment instead of laying down new pipe.
NDP energy critic says Liberals on smear campaign over Kinder Morgan
John Horgan makes claim after secret meeting with the head of Kinder Morgan Canada
NB energy minister hopes for natural gas deal after court ruling
Court rules the government went beyond its authority under the Gas Distribution Act when it capped Enbridge Gas rates.
Alberta NDP presses province for pipeline safety report
Alberta Energy ordered the safety report last summer following three oil pipeline spills.
WTO ruling can’t end fight for Ontario green jobs: Steelworkers
Ruling against domestic renewable energy manufacturing a signal global trade rules need to be changed, union says.
Councillors pass bylaw that bans fracking in Nova Scotia county
Provincial cabinet minister John MacDonell said bylaw would not supersede provincial authority
Research says Northern Gateway underestimates risk of oil spills
Analysis found likelihood of tanker spill ranges from one every 23 years to one every 196 years
TransCanada to develop pipeline, terminal facility in central Alberta
Plans to build 200-kilometre pipeline from Edmonton to Hardisty, Alta.; terminal facility north of capital
CP Rail proceeding cautiously with oil by rail business: CEO
Expects to double deliveries of crude oil 12 months earlier than previously forecast
Premier denies any role in cancelling Ontario gas plants
Kathleen Wynne claims she learned about decision to cancel Mississauga plant through media