Energy
TransCanada says Keystone likely won’t be operating until second half of 2015
Estimated total cost of $5.3-billion will increase depending on timing of receiving presidential permit
EPA lowers methane leak estimates during NG production
Environmental Protection Agency report further divides fracking camps.
Finavera Wind sells two wind projects for $28M
Pattern Energy acquires acquires Tumble Ridge, Meikle wind projects, with option to acquire two more.
US, Canada should consider building structures to raise Lake Huron, Michigan water levels
International Joint Commission called for study of placing inflatable gates at south outlet of Lake Huron
Ottawa won’t investigate Suncor spill despite toxin findings
Undiluted samples from the spill killed rainbow trout exposed to it.
French oil firm’s profits drop after sale of Canadian project
Took $1.6-billion loss after selling stake in since-cancelled Voyageur upgrader
Ontario Liberals target PC leader’s wife on cancelled Oakville gas plant
Deb Hutton will not be required to hand over documents related to her work for TransCanada Enterprises
Decline in Canadian auto parts content should shift industry focus to innovation
Content per vehicle built in North America dropped to 7.5 per cent in 2012 from 9.9 per cent in 2007
Nova Scotia biomass plant expected to produce power next month, says utility
Privately-owned utility expected to buy roughly 500,000 tonnes of biomass fuel for 60-megawatt plant
Oakville plant killed before telling energy minister
Brad Duguid learned of cancellation in meeting with TransCanada Enterprise executives
BC parties take a stand on pipelines, politics… sort of
Pipelines and tankers have become an election issue, but parties stances remain clear as Alberta crude.
No need for change despite US pipeline concerns, says Oliver
The EPA has serious concerns about Keystone XL's carbon footprint.
Fuel barges explode, causing fire in Alabama; 3 in critical condition
Fire officials said they planned to let fire burn overnight
EPA numbers peg Chevy Spark most efficient electric vehicle on US market
Tiny hatchback gets combined city/highway fuel economy equivalent of 119 miles per gallon
PetroBakken Energy plans name change to Lightstream Resources
Reflects fact company not just focused on Bakken region, no longer majority owned by PetroBank
Fisker’s troubles began a year before its loan was suspended
Obama administration was warned in 2010 the electric car maker was missing milestones.
Orders for US durable goods fall sharply on drop in aircraft demand
Orders for durable goods declined 5.7 per cent in March, after 4.3 per cent gain in previous month
Carney says foreign workers program must be temporary, aimed at high skills
To be used primarily to fill needs for high-skilled jobs temporarily, until businesses can train Canadians
Liberals want OPA head to update cost of cancelling Ont. gas plant
Want CEO to "share current estimate of longer term costs and savings" associated with plant