Oilsands & Heavy Oil
Ottawa orders independent review panel for Suncor Energy oilsands mine extension
Monday, February 1, 2021, 6:05 AM MST
Ottawa says it is referring the impact assessment of a Suncor Energy Inc. oilsands mine extension in northern Alberta to…
Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations
Friday, January 29, 2021, 6:18 AM MST
The association representing oilfield service companies is boosting its 2021 drilling forecast by 29 per cent thanks to a stronger…
Cenovus unveils capital spending plan, confirms up to 2,150 layoffs still targeted
Friday, January 29, 2021, 6 AM MST
Most of the hundreds of layoffs expected in the wake of Cenovus Energy Inc.'s takeover of rival Husky Energy Inc.…
Cenovus Energy plans $2.3 billion to $2.7 billion in capital spending for 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021, 6:28 AM MST
Cenovus Energy Inc. says its capital spending this year will total between $2.3 billion and $2.7 billion The 2021 budget…
Cautious optimism rules oilpatch as fourth quarter reporting season dawns
Thursday, January 28, 2021, 6:24 AM MST
Canada’s oil and gas producers are expected to maintain spending discipline in 2021 as optimism from stronger oil prices is…
Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities
Monday, January 25, 2021, 6:09 AM MST
The cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline by U.S. President Joe Biden is a major setback for Canadian Indigenous people,…
Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment
Friday, January 22, 2021, 6:22 AM MST
Political analysts say Premier Jason Kenney must rethink his traditional “fight back” approach and start building bridges to reconcile environmental…
Irving Oil lays off 60 workers from Saint John refinery, citing collapse in demand
Friday, January 22, 2021, 6:16 AM MST
Irving Oil has laid off 60 workers from its Saint John refinery, saying the pandemic has had an “extreme and…
Loss of Keystone XL pipeline expected to hurt future oilpatch growth: experts
Friday, January 22, 2021, 6:11 AM MST
Western Canada's oil producers will likely cope better with Joe Biden's cancelling of the Keystone XL presidential permit than they…
Norwegian oil company Equinor completes oilsands exit by selling Athabasca Oil shares
Thursday, January 21, 2021, 6:04 AM MST
Norwegian oil giant Equinor ASA says it has completed its exit from the Canadian oilsands by selling the 18.8 per…
An outright 'No': Biden's Day 1 Keystone XL kibosh bodes ill for Canada U.S. ties
Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 6:27 AM MST
North America's perennial pipeline debate erupted anew Monday as president-elect Joe Biden's Day 1 plan to kill off the Keystone…
TC Energy decarbonization response to Keystone setback unlikely to sway ESG investors
Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 6:08 AM MST
Sustainable investing experts say TC Energy Corp.'s plan to decarbonize the Keystone XL pipeline is unlikely to save its fortunes,…
