Markham Hislop

Chemical Activity Barometer: More American economic growth coming?

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Chemical Activity Barometer shows acceleration of activity following winter freeze An important leading economic indicator –  Chemical Activity Barometer – took another tick upward in June, perhaps foreshadowing significant growth for the American economy in the near future. The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), is derived from a composite index of chemical industry activity and has been found to […]

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Shell Canada, Capital Power welcome Alberta’s new carbon emissions rules

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Shell Canada president says economic growth demands environmental leadership At least two big carbon emitters have given the thumbs-up to Alberta’s plan to strengthen its greenhouse gas rules over the next 18 months. Capital Power (TSX:CPX) CEO Brian Vaasjo cheered the changes at a news conference alongside Environment Minister Shannon Phillips on Thursday, saying more

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Drug cartels, terrorists crossing Texas border along pipelines – TRCC

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Railroad Commission inspectors can carry firearms, use buddy system, receive satellite phones The Texas Railroad Commission is taking steps to beef up safety and security for its employees working in South Texas near the border. Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter says the federal government has been “ineffective in preventing illegal activity along the border” in recent

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Dutch eco-activists win big with landmark court ruling on GHG emissions

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Dutch victory for environmental activists could have global repercussion A Dutch court ordered its government on Wednesday to cut the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25 per cent by 2020 to help fight global warming. The ruling by The Hague District Court could lay the foundations for similar cases around the world, said the director

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Mexico building 500 mile ‘submarine’ gas pipeline from South Texas

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Total value of Mexico energy projects nearly $10 billion The Mexican government has announced significant expansion plans for electricity and natural gas infrastructure projects, including a gas pipeline under the Gulf of Mexico from Texas to the port of Veracruz. The Federal Electricity Commission said Monday that the costliest project would be the 500-mile underwater

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Gulf Coast refineries importing no light oil, less Middle Eastern medium crude

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Medium crude imports to Gulf Coast refineries decreased 45% in Q1 2015 After stopping light crude imports altogether, Gulf Coast refineries are now significantly reducing their imports of medium crude from Middle Eastern producers, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Certain types of crude oil have been affected more than others; for example, the increased economic

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