In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the continuing global energy crunch, what the increased demand for fossil fuels means for Canada, and highlights from the Northam Energy Capital Assembly conference. Here's the latest. 1. Energy shortage The global energy crunch continued this week and attention turned to China, whose ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: Surging prices, Permian Basin shifts, Canada’s election
In this week's energy industry analysis, we look at the crunch caused by surging prices and decreased supply, how shifting assets in the Permian Basin might affect the industry, and what the results of Canada's federal election might mean for energy policy. Here’s the latest: 1. Energy shortage and soaring prices threaten growth Natural gas prices are ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: OPEC+ compromise, coal-to-gas conversion, pipeline cybersecurity
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. This week, we take a look at how the recent OPEC+ decision to increase oil production will affect the industry, a Canada company's coal-to-gas conversion for its electrical power generation facilities, and new U.S. rules aimed at improving ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: OPEC+ stalemate, carbon capture, labor shortages
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Our focus this week is on OPEC+ oil production discussions, the use of carbon capture projects, and labor challenges within the industry. Here’s the latest. 1. OPEC+ stalemate As the world deals with challenges related to rising demand and soaring ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: Legal challenge on drilling suspension, U.S.-Canada pipelines, WTI futures
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. This week, we take a look at a new challenge to President Biden’s suspension on new oil and gas permits on federal lands, the outlook for American and Canadian oil pipelines in the wake of the Keystone XL project getting scrapped, and a new contract for ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: China fuel tax, crypto mining, LNG outlook
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. This week, we take a look at a new tax on blending fuels in China, how natural gas production plays into cryptocurrency mining, and the shifting outlook for liquefied natural gas production. Here’s the latest. 1. A new fuel tax in China and its expected ... READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Major cyberattack, oil deals, pipeline permits
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. This week’s top item is the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Plus, we look at oilfield deal announcements and tensions around a pipeline that runs across Wisconsin and Michigan to Ontario. Here’s the latest. 1. Midstream pipeline cyberattack On May ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: Sustainable financing, emissions goals, Exxon’s carbon storage project
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Efforts around environmental, social and governance issues are a major theme in this week’s roundup. Here’s the latest. 1. The rise of ESG and sustainable financing Financial institutions are facing increasing pressure from investors to escalate ESG ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: signs of oil upswing, petrochemicals in Canada, Biden’s jobs plan
Signs are emerging that the oil industry is on an upswing, a nascent program in Canada to stimulate growth in Alberta’s petrochemicals sector just awarded its first grant, and clean energy is a core part of Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan. Biweekly, we round up news and analysis about three things going on in the energy industry that we think you ... READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Suez Canal blockage, oil field deals, carbon pricing
This past week’s blockage of the Suez Canal registered briefly in the oil market before the ship was freed, several high-profile oil field deals are expected soon, and the Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled carbon pricing constitutional. Biweekly, we round up news and analysis about three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should ... READ MORE >