oilsands
New cleantech report puts Alberta innovation in the spotlight
Cleantech Directions showcases market drivers and calls to action from a national executive survey and panel of experts
Oilpatch worker housing operators feeling the pinch
Companies that own and operate the luxurious housing for oilsands workers had a tough 2015 and are facing a harder year ahead
Husky Energy announces 1,100 layoffs at Sunrise oilsands project
Husky says oil has started flowing from the project in northeastern Alberta, hence the pink slips.
Canadian crude production to jump by end of decade: report
Growth anticipated despite another drop in expected crude oil output, to average 4.35 million barrels a day, this year
Trudeau promises national carbon reduction targets
Liberal leader said he would work with premiers to establish standard for carbon reduction, would provide federal funding to help achieve targets
Anti-oilsands activists in U.S. getting visits from FBI agents
Oilsands opponents claim they have been contacted by FBI investigators in several states following their involvement in protests
Oilsands vote in Europe accepted without amendments
Original fuel quality directive singled out oilsands crude as more carbon intensive than crude from other sources around the world
Suncor pressing ahead for $13.5B Fort Hills project
Calgary-based Suncor pressing ahead with $13.5-billion Fort Hills oilsands mine despite weak global oil prices
U.S. EPA’s call for further Keystone XL review a delay tactic: TransCanada CEO
Said suggestions that environmental impacts of pipeline be revisited in light of lower crude prices merely a tactic to delay project
Oilfield services firm Newalta laying off 180 staff to reduce costs
Calgary-based Newalta said it is cutting 180 people from its workforce to reduce costs and improve margins
