The oil and gas industry should significantly increase its public education and advocacy efforts, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney said in an interview with the Daily Oil Bulletin late last week.
The DOB requested one-on-one interviews with Premier Rachel Notley and UCP Leader Jason Kenney when the election was called. We were unable to secure an interview with the premier, although we received emailed answers to questions sent to the NDP’s media representatives, which appear below.
The release on January 31, 2019, of the long-awaited court decision (the “Appeal Decision”) by the Supreme Court of Canada to the appeal by the Alberta Energy Regulator (the “AER”) of the May 2016 ruling by the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta that provincial regulations are in conflict with the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the “Redwater Decision”) was publicly lauded by many observers as the correct “social” decision.
Drilling rig activity in Western Canada and the Top 10 active operators as of April 16, 2019, as reported this morning by Rig Locator.
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) said that with last week’s regulatory approval it is on track to meet the June 1, 2020 in-service date for its West Path delivery project that will provide access to Pacific Northwest and California markets.
An examination of Chevron’s purchase of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation indicates the deal will result in a 48 per cent combined production increase across two of its core U.S. positions.
Canadian Discovery Ltd. (CDL) examines the relationships between pressure, temperature and hydrocarbon fluid chemistry in the Montney reservoir.
The Canadian oil and gas industry is in crisis, with volatile prices, regulatory issues, and market access and diversification concerns driving down capital investment, according to the third annual Daily Oil Bulletin Industry Survey. Industry puts the blame for its predicament squarely on the shoulders of the federal and Alberta governments, according to the survey, which was completed in December 2018.
The future of Canada’s oil and gas industry lies in being low-cost, low emissions hydrocarbon producers. The Energy Excellence Awards finalists for operational excellence in oil and gas are focused on working together to integrate new technologies into operations meet these future demands
Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. says it will not pursue civil contempt charges against those arrested in connection with attempts to block the company’s planned natural gas pipeline in northeastern British Columbia.
On the evening of May 30th, Oil and Gas Council will be gathering 350+ Senior Energy Executives at its annual Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner to celebrate the career of Rick Grafton – CEO of Grafton Asset Management.
After proving the viability of a quick cycle, light oil, primary production campaign in early 2018, Obsidian Energy Ltd. began a dedicated execution program starting in July 2018 and carrying through to breakup in March 2019.
Secure Energy Services Inc. completed two tuck-in acquisitions, providing the company with a strategic midstream footprint in one of the largest crude oil storage and trading hubs in North America.
Journey Energy Inc. says it achieved “encouraging test rates” in the first two East Duvernay commitment wells in its joint venture with Kiwetinohk Resources Corp.
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. announced that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued an interim order authorizing, among other things, the holding of the following meetings, related to the recapitalization transaction.
High Arctic Energy Services Inc. has closed on the previously announced agreement to acquire the assets of Precision Drilling Corporation’s snubbing services equipment, entirely located in Canada.
Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd. announced that Rodger Hawkins and Michael Watsky have resigned from the company's board of directors.
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have launched a regional assessment of offshore oil and gas exploratory drilling.