Oil sands producers not greenwashing net zero plans

Oil sands producers not greenwashing net zero plansGreenpeace complaint of greenwashing against Pathways Alliance’s CCS project ignores the facts Greenpeace has filed a complaint with the Competition Board of Canada claiming that the oil sands Pathways Alliance is “greenwashing” about its plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Oil sands producers are not greenwashing. Here are the facts. Fact: Carbon capture and…

University professors should just say no to oil and gas divestment

University professors should just say no to oil and gas divestmentThe end goal of divestment is supply shortages, higher prices, shuttered factories, job losses, and energy poverty Just as they did with university endowment funds, divestment activists are now pressuring university pension plans to abandon investment in oil and gas companies. That’s why InvestNow has called on 20,000 university professors to reject the divestment agenda.…

China–brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia catches world by surprise

China–brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia catches world by surpriseA new crude oil bloc seems to be taking shape, apparently at the cost to the U.S. and the West A new, global ‘crude’ order is coming, carrying geopolitical ramifications. On Mar. 10, a China-brokered deal between two oil-producing rivals in the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, was announced. The deal took the world…

The oil sector has its swagger back

The oil sector has its swagger backEnergy security is now the phrase on everyone’s lips and yesterday’s villains are today’s saviours Energy security is back on centre stage. A record-breaking 7,200-plus people jammed into Houston’s Hilton Americas last week for what is often dubbed the Super Bowl of the energy world – CERAWeek. And the mood was buoyant. After years of…

Ottawa’s own policies defeat its critical minerals push

Ottawa’s own policies defeat its critical minerals pushTrudeau government policies actively and aggressively discourage strategic minerals development Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently visited the Saskatchewan Research Council’s experimental rare earth refining facility in Saskatoon to tout his government’s efforts to promote rare earth discovery, development, and extraction, along with the refining advances SRC has achieved. He and his ministers have been ‘talking…

U.S. on track to double LNG exports while Canada dithers

U.S. on track to double LNG exports while Canada dithersLouisiana, Texas projects to add up to 190 million tonnes per year by 2030 As the Haisla Nation waits for the B.C. government’s delayed decision on its proposed three million tonne per year (mtpa) Cedar LNG project, a new report says the U.S. is on its way to adding up to 190 mtpa of new…

Greenwashing label discourages real solutions to energy crisis

Greenwashing label discourages real solutions to energy crisisCatherine McKenna’s attack against Canada’s energy sector irresponsible and oblivious to the world’s energy challenges In a recent op-ed, Canada’s former minister of environment and climate change, Catherine McKenna, launched an irresponsible attack on industries across Canada, categorizing their commitments to drive down greenhouse gas emissions and reach defined reduction targets as “greenwashing.” Reducing industry…

Russian oil price cap not as effective as hoped

Russian oil price cap not as effective as hopedIn the weeks following the cap, Russia sold its crude oil for about US$74 per barrel on average The ultimate impact of the western price cap on Russian crude export earnings remains an interesting point of discussion. Opinion is divided. After some bickering, on Dec. 5 of last year the European Union (EU) finally agreed…

One on One with Perry Kinkaide: Getting the energy transition right

One on One with Perry Kinkaide: Getting the energy transition rightPerry Kinkaide is joined by Bill Whitelaw, Managing Director, Strategy & Sustainability at geoLOGIC Systems Ltd. & JWN Energy. The interview was triggered by Ottawa’s announced “Just transition,” Bill’s Troy Media commentary If we don’t get energy transition right, we’re screwed, and Alberta’s reaction concerning the implications on jobs in the energy sector. Troy Media…

IEA raises global oil demand forecast again

IEA raises global oil demand forecast againSet to average a record 101.9 million barrels per day, up by two million bpd from 2022 Chinese crude consumption is under the spotlight. Markets are again looking towards Beijing, the world’s top crude importer, for direction. With COVID-19 restrictions gone, China is on the move – defining the global energy dynamics. Pushed up by…
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