Business strategist Eric Miller says Donald Trump will likely change his 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports if and when the on-the-ground realities of how it negatively hits the American public becomes apparent to the White House.

Canada’s energy and natural resources minister pitched what he called a “win-win conversation” involving energy and minerals during his trip to Washington, D.C.

With Donald Trump’s inauguration imminent, Canadian and U.S. crude and natural gas analysts/experts contacted by DOB Energy have weighed in with their thoughts about the potential impact on Canadian oil and gas exports headed south of the border, given the likelihood of U.S. government-sanctioned tariffs.

Governments across Canada issued a total of 7,421 new well licences in 2024, even with the 7,410 permits that were granted the prior year.

Three additional energy companies are partnering with Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Teine Energy Ltd. to support the creation of new online oil and gas high school courses with work placements.

Drilling rig activity in Western Canada and the Top 10 active operators as of Jan. 17, 2025 as reported this morning by Rig Locator.

The U.S. rig count is down four from last week to 580 with oil rigs down two to 478, gas rigs down two to 98 and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at four.

Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. has entered into definitive agreements with a private company for the supply of between 3.2 mmcf/d and 4.8 mmcf/d of natural gas for an initial term of 25 years pursuant to a natural gas supply agreement.

Svante Technologies Inc. and Tenaska have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on delivering cost-effective, integrated solutions for industrial carbon capture and storage (CCS).

Bonterra Energy Corp. has entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $135 million of five year, 10.50 per cent senior secured second lien notes due 2030 by way of private placement.