Canada Energy Industry News & Analysis
Some Win, Some Lose, All Sing the Blues: Global Impacts of Hormuz Closure
The impacts of Strait of Hormuz closure are not evenly distributed, at least in the short-term. But the economic pain becomes more universal the longer the crisis continues.
Small Modular Reactors: Gamechanger in Nuclear Power Politics?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) can help middle powers meet their renewable energy goals with fewer geopolitical strings attached, with Russia, China, and Canada leading the way. But supply chain bottlenecks and cost uncertainties suggest this won’t be an easy transition.
The Pacific Play: Canadian LNG Looks to Asian Markets
The next two years will determine whether Canada becomes a permanent supplier in global LNG markets, with all eyes on the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia.
Could Canadian Crude Improve European Energy Security?
If Canada is to help improve European energy security amid the Ukraine war, it must start delivering crude oil to Europe immediately. But how viable are these deliveries given Canada's export focus on the United States?
Canada-Saudi Feud Will Inevitably End in Happy Hypocrisy
The only question is: How long before Canada gives in?
FLASH: Inflation Ticks Upward in Canada
Creeping inflation could force the Bank of Canada’s hand on an interest rate hike come April.
Canada Oil Exports are Dead without US Shale Production
How is it that Canada could be dependent on US oil production?
Canadian Oil Is Building a Wall and Mexico Is Paying for It
Mexico and Canada are waging a silent battle for market share in the US crude oil refining market, and Canada is winning.
Misery Deepens in Canada’s Oil Patch
The prolonged dip in global energy prices has combined with natural disasters to extend the economic misery in Canada’s oil patch.
Canada Prime Minister Trudeau Embarks on Key China Visit
Trudeau’s first visit to the Middle Kingdom will set the tone for China-Canada relations in the years to come.
Enhanced Oil Recovery: Cleaning up “Dirty” Oil
The vilification of oil is bad for perception but good for business for the largest oil companies.
Winners and Losers in a Global Energy Shift to Renewables
If the global economy takes a hard turn towards renewables in the decades to come, some countries will benefit more than others.
Flash: Oil Sites around Canada’s Fort McMurray Evacuated
The reprieve was short-lived; wildfire is once again threatening key facilities around Canada’s Fort McMurray.
GPM Outlook 2016: A Turbulent Year for the Canadian Economy
Can Prime Minister Trudeau’s “sunny ways” permeate through the economic gloom gathering over Canada in 2016?
Canada’s Energy Industry in 2015: A Who’s Who of Pain
After a forgettable 2015, Canada’s energy industry is preparing for another tough year.
OPEC Dishes another Blow to Canada’s Energy Industry
Canada’s energy industry is bracing for another round of belt-tightening in the wake of OPEC’s recent meeting.
Do or Die Time for the Keystone XL?
After years of debate, a final decision on the Keystone XL pipeline may be close at hand.