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B.C., Alberta Governments enter fray in Kinder Morgan dispute with Burnaby

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“We have been clear and consistent that we will use every tool available to defend B.C.’s coast” VICTORIA – The British Columbia provincial government will appear before the National Energy Board (NEB) on constitutional issues relating to Trans Mountain work at the Burnaby and Westridge marine terminals, according to a British Columbia government press release. […]

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NWT Premier blasts Trudeau government and Arctic drilling moratorium

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“What works in the South doesn’t always work in the North” North West Territory’s Premier Bob McLeod didn’t mince words in a statement on his territory posted to the governments website on Tuesday. McLeod says that policies are being imposed by Ottawa and Southern Canada are threatening their economic potential and work on Indigenous reconciliation.

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PSAC forecasting 7,900 wells drilled in 2018, better than 2017

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2018’s activity to be better than 2015, 2016 and 2017 The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) released its 2018 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast, with an expectation of 7,900 wells drilled in Canada, according to a press release. For 2017, the association’s final revised forecast predicts a yearly total of 7,550 wells. PSAC bases its

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Husky Oil applies for a $400 million, 10,000 barrels a day oil sands project

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Suncor recently applied for a 40,000 oil sands project The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) received an Oil Sands Conservation Act application and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act application from Husky Oil Operations Limited, according to a press release. Husky Oil Operations Limited applied to construct, operate, and reclaim the McMullen Willow Creek Project just south of

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Methane plan can cut emissions by 45%, protect 7,000 jobs: CAPP

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Made-in-Alberta solution would cost oil, natural gas industry $700-million over 8 years The Government of Alberta committed to reduce methane emissions by 45 per cent. Industry created competitive plan to achieve this in the most efficient way while protecting 7,000 jobs and balance environmental and economic priorities, according to an analysis conducted by the Canadian

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City of Calgary taking advantage of Alberta municipal solar program

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Since program launched in June – 104 residences, businesses and non-profits had systems pre-approved The City of Calgary is saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with support from the Alberta Municipal Solar Program, according to an Alberta government press release. The program has helped Calgary add more than 2.3 megawatts of energy capacity to six

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Iriving Oil pleads guilty to 34 offences in Lac Megantic train derailment disaster

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Irving Oil failed to adequately train employees in transportation of dangerous goods Irving Oil Commercial GP was sentenced on Friday following guilty pleas in Saint John Provincial Court to 34 counts for offences under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, according to a Federal Government press release. The Court ordered Irving Oil to pay a total

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Canada’s electricity sector will get even greener – NEB

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Alberta, Saskatchewan generate most electricity from coal, natural gas The National Energy Board’s latest report, Energy Futures 2017, projects considerable changes to the electricity capacity mix, primarily for non-hydro renewables and natural gas, according to a press release. Canada had just under 147 gigawatts (GW) of installed electricity generation capacity in 2016. Of this capacity, 55 per cent was

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