Energy in Canada

New NEB report gives insight into current Western Canadian oil supply and markets

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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Petroleum, Energy, Petroleum geology, Petroleum industry, Natural gas, Oil sands, Energy in Canada, S&P/TSX 60 Index, Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, National Energy Board, Petroleum industry in Canada, Western Canadian Select

CALGARY, Dec. 27, 2018 /CNW/ -Western Canada's oil supply is 365,000 barrels above the amount of oil flowing daily in existing pipelines, according to a new report on Western Canadian Crude Oil Supply, Markets, and Pipeline Capacity released today by the National Energy Board (NEB).

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Dec. 27, 2018 /CNW/ -Western Canada's oil supply is 365,000 barrels above the amount of oil flowing daily in existing pipelines, according to a new report on Western Canadian Crude Oil Supply, Markets, and Pipeline Capacity released today by the National Energy Board (NEB).
  • This report gives insight into the imbalance between supply and capacity to move crude oil to markets and factors that have contributed to a wider discount (known as a differential) for Canadian crude oil; it also describes how space is allocated on pipelines in Canada.
  • The NEB publishes a portfolio of products on energy supply, demand and infrastructure regularly as part of its ongoing market monitoring.
  • The Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) is the major crude oil producing region in Canada and includes conventional crude oil and oilsands.

Canada Invests in Indigenous Participation in the Forestry Sector in Yukon

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Friday, December 7, 2018
Energy in Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Amarjeet Sohi, YUKON, Government of Canada, Canada, Government

This is why the Government of Canada is working with Indigenous peoples to ensure that they participate in and benefit from natural resource projects.

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  • This is why the Government of Canada is working with Indigenous peoples to ensure that they participate in and benefit from natural resource projects.
  • The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalfof the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resource today announced a $645,000 investment in two Indigenous forestry projects in Yukon that will create jobs and boost the local economy.
  • Both projects were co-funded by Natural Resources Canada's Indigenous Forestry Initiative and Indigenous Services Strategic Partnerships Initiative, both of which create opportunities for Indigenous communities in the forest sector.
  • Teslin's biomass project, which is fueled predominantly by the community's waste wood is providing local opportunities in the forestry sector and in the professional trades.

Oral Traditional Evidence sessions begin for Trans Mountain Expansion Project Reconsideration hearing

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Energy in Canada, National Energy Board, Ōte, Intervention, Government, Energy, Law

CALGARY, Nov. 20, 2018 /CNW/ -The National Energy Board (NEB) is starting three weeks of Oral Traditional Evidence (OTE) proceedings today as part of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project Reconsideration hearing pertaining to project-related marine shipping.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Nov. 20, 2018 /CNW/ -The National Energy Board (NEB) is starting three weeks of Oral Traditional Evidence (OTE) proceedings today as part of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project Reconsideration hearing pertaining to project-related marine shipping.
  • In May, 2016 the NEB recommended that the Federal government approve the Trans Mountain Expansion Project subject to 157 conditions.
  • Ongoing NEB processes directly related to the Trans Mountain Expansion project, including consideration of condition compliance filings and detailed route hearing processes, have ceased.
  • Of those, the majority were intervenors in the original Trans Mountain Expansion Project hearing.

Media Advisory - Oral Traditional Evidence proceedings set to begin in Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project Reconsideration hearing

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Friday, November 16, 2018
Energy in Canada, National Energy Board, Ōte, NEB, Calgary, Energy, Economy of Greece, Government

CALGARY, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB) is set to begin Oral Traditional Evidence (OTE) proceedings as part of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project Reconsideration hearing.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB) is set to begin Oral Traditional Evidence (OTE) proceedings as part of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project Reconsideration hearing.
  • The NEB has scheduled OTE sessions over the next three weeks, starting in Calgary, Alta.
  • The NEB understands that Indigenous peoples have an oral tradition for sharing knowledge and this information cannot always be shared adequately or appropriately in writing.
  • At the OTE sessions, all media must be able to present government-issued photo ID along with a business card.

CGI partners with Hydro-Québec to launch MILES, a solution to address the root causes of electricity outages before they occur

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
Energy, Electric power distribution, Energy in Canada, Hydro-Québec, Institut de recherche d'Hydro-Québec, Electrical grid, Universe, Electric power

CGI will be responsible for the industrialization and commercialization of the solution worldwide, as well as for its implementation, support and integration within utility business operations.

Key Points: 
  • CGI will be responsible for the industrialization and commercialization of the solution worldwide, as well as for its implementation, support and integration within utility business operations.
  • MILES was developed by Hydro-Qubec's industry-leading research institute, IREQ, and has been used by the utility for several years with great success.
  • MILES enables grid operations to deliver timely and accurate information on fault location and probable cause to outage restoration crews.
  • It also improves maintenance planning by providing comprehensive insight on the root cause of outages and customer complaints.

NEB releases schedule for Trans Mountain Expansion Project reconsideration hearing

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Friday, October 12, 2018
Energy in Canada, National Energy Board, Federal Court of Appeal, NEB, Canada, Government, Energy

CALGARY, Oct. 12, 2018 /CNW/ -The National Energy Board (NEB) today released a hearing order setting out next steps and schedule as well as requests for information from Trans Mountain and Federal Authorities required for its reconsideration of aspects of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project pertaining to project-related marine shipping.

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  • CALGARY, Oct. 12, 2018 /CNW/ -The National Energy Board (NEB) today released a hearing order setting out next steps and schedule as well as requests for information from Trans Mountain and Federal Authorities required for its reconsideration of aspects of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project pertaining to project-related marine shipping.
  • In May, 2016 the NEB recommended that the Federal government approve the Trans Mountain Expansion Project subject to 157 conditions.
  • On August 30, 2018, a Federal Court of Appeal decision quashed the Order in Council approving the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, and nullified the Certificate issued by the NEB for the project.
  • Ongoing NEB processes directly related to the Trans Mountain Expansion project, including consideration of condition compliance filings, Right of Entry applications and detailed route hearing processes, have ceased.

NEB announces first steps for Trans Mountain Expansion Project reconsideration hearing

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Energy in Canada, National Energy Board, Federal Court of Appeal, Canada, Government, Energy

CALGARY, Sept. 26, 2018 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB) today announced that it will hold a public hearing to carry out its reconsideration related to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

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  • CALGARY, Sept. 26, 2018 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB) today announced that it will hold a public hearing to carry out its reconsideration related to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
  • "The NEB will carry out its reconsideration related to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project as directed by the Order in Council, and in a fair, efficient, and accessible manner.
  • On August 30, 2018, a Federal Court of Appeal decision quashed the Order in Council approving the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, and nullified the Certificate issued by the NEB for the project.
  • Ongoing NEB processes directly related to the Trans Mountain Expansion project, including consideration of condition compliance filings, Right of Entry applications and detailed route hearing processes, have ceased.

NEB Decision for NGTL's Northwest Mainline Loop

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Energy in Canada, National Energy Board, Canada–United States relations, Natural gas, Calgary, Alberta, Energy, Economy of Canada, Canada

CALGARY, July 31, 2018 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB or Board) announced today that it has approved NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL)'s request to construct and operate the Northwest Mainline Loop (Boundary Lake North Section) (Project).

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, July 31, 2018 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB or Board) announced today that it has approved NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL)'s request to construct and operate the Northwest Mainline Loop (Boundary Lake North Section) (Project).
  • The Project will be located in northwestern Alberta and includes 23kilometres of new pipeline to transport natural gas.
  • Today's decision follows a written public hearing in which three Indigenous groups and Environment and Climate Change Canada participated.
  • Canada is the world's fifth largest producer of natural gas and accounts for around five per cent of global production.

Canada's Top Metallurgy & Materials Engineers 2018 Award recipients announced

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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MONTREAL, July 4, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The Metallurgy & Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MetSoc of CIM) is pleased to announce the 2018 awards recipients.

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  • MONTREAL, July 4, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The Metallurgy & Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MetSoc of CIM) is pleased to announce the 2018 awards recipients.
  • "Over the years, many people and organizations have contributed significantly to the development of the Canadian Metals Industry.
  • The recipients will be recognized in person at the 57th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2018 hosted at MS&T18) on October 15th, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The 2018 Recipients of MetSoc are:

Oil Prices are Expected to Rise Even as Production Ramps Up

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Economy, Petroleum industry, Price of oil, Pricing, Chemistry, Natural gas, Petroleum, Petroleum politics, Energy in Canada, Energy policy, National Energy Program, Chronology of world oil market events

"Our updated global supply-demand balance continues to point to further declines in inventories and higher oil prices in 2H18," the bank said.

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  • "Our updated global supply-demand balance continues to point to further declines in inventories and higher oil prices in 2H18," the bank said.
  • While a production increase would decrease oil prices, the supply numbers are expected to be offset by increased political and economic disruptions in Venezuela and Iran.
  • Amazing Energy Oil and Gas, Co. (OTCQX: AMAZ) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company based in Amarillo, TX.
  • Stamper Oil and Gas Corp. (OTCQB: STMGF) is an oil and gas company, engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of conventional oil and natural gas properties.