Canada

Imperial starts maintenance at Kearl oil sands project early – sources

Problems at ore processing plant at Kearl oil sands project CALGARY, Alberta, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Imperial Oil has started planned maintenance its Kearl oil sands project in northern Alberta earlier than originally scheduled, two sources said on Thursday. One source said the turnaround, planned for September, started early after problems with an ore processing plant.

Imperial starts maintenance at Kearl oil sands project early – sources Read More »

Twin Butte debenture holders make new proposal on Reignwood deal

Twin Butte deal specifics not given CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Twin Butte Energy debenture holders, who on Monday rejected a takeover bid by Reignwood Resources Holding Pte Ltd, have made an alternative proposal on the deal to the Canadian oil producer’s special committee, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. The source,

Twin Butte debenture holders make new proposal on Reignwood deal Read More »

NEB suspends Energy East pipeline approval hearing

Energy East panel considering motions on recusal of panel members By Nia Williams and David Ljunggren CALGARY/OTTAWA, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Canada’s National Energy Board on Tuesday suspended Montreal hearings on TransCanada Corp’s proposed Energy East pipeline after protests disrupted the first day of the process on Monday. The board, Canada’s energy regulator, also said in

NEB suspends Energy East pipeline approval hearing Read More »

Energy East pipeline hearing in Montreal shut down by protestors

Energy East pipeline protestors’ “disruptions and disrespectful behaviour are not acceptable”: Regulator By Allison Lampert MONTREAL, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Canada’s National Energy Board has indefinitely postponed hearings in Montreal on TransCanada Corp’s proposed Energy East pipeline after protesters on Monday disrupted the first day’s session, an agency spokeswoman said. Montreal police said three protesters were arrested

Energy East pipeline hearing in Montreal shut down by protestors Read More »

25.5 billion barrel West Orphan Basin development may be hobbled by low prices

West Orphan Basin located northeast of Newfoundland By Nia Williams CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 25 (Reuters) – A deepwater oilfield off the coast of eastern Canada could hold 25.5 billion barrels of crude, according to a new seismic report by the Newfoundland and Labrador government, potentially making it the country’s largest offshore resource. But the West

25.5 billion barrel West Orphan Basin development may be hobbled by low prices Read More »

TransCanada offers 42 pct gas pipeline toll cut on long-term contracts

TransCanada looking for long-term contracts By Nia Williams CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Pipeline company TransCanada Corp is offering tolls as low as 82 Canadian cents per gigajoule on its natural gas mainline from western Canada if enough producers sign up to long-term contracts, a company executive said on Friday. Stephen Clark, TransCanada’s senior vice

TransCanada offers 42 pct gas pipeline toll cut on long-term contracts Read More »