Oil and Gas
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Provincial regulator wraps up hearings into Alberta oilsands odours
Alberta Energy Regulator said it will review evidence, make recommendations in report by March 31
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U.S. State Department issues report on Keystone XL, raises no major objections
Approval process not over—government departments have 90 days to comment on report
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CPP investment arm pays $200M for stake in Peruvian gas firm
Pension fund purchased stake of Transportadora de Gas del Peru SA, Peru’s largest gas exporter
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Ottawa asks NEB, competition bureau to investigate propane prices
Two-pronged investigation will be launched by departments into price hikes, localized propane supply
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N.B. premier vows to press ahead with shale gas despite protests
David Alward said cost of not moving forward is too great, government will push ahead with sector
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Enbridge gets approval for GTA gas distribution system upgrade
Also received National Energy Board approval for new 182-kilometre crude oil pipeline in Alberta
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Keystone XL: U.S. study on environmental impact expected today
Study is seen as critical step in determining whether TransCanada Corp. project will go ahead
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Shell to stop Alaska offshore drilling, cut spending across board
Decision to stop Alaska drilling made after court ruling put “significant obstacles” in way, CEO said
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U.S. officials want more refinery oversight after deadly Washington state blast
Draft report said state should implement more proactive safety system to prevent future accidents
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B.C. coast, St. Lawrence gulf most at risk for marine oil spills: report
Study found small spills “can cause significant damage,” likely to occur more frequently than large ones
