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 >
China reacts to energy crunch with coal price reform
The global energy crunch continues, marked by surging commodity prices and building speculation around supply. This week, eyes are on China—the world’s largest exporter of goods—as the country grapples with ongoing shortages and their ripple effect across the nation’s economy and key commodities, especially metals crucial in the manufacturing sector. The ... 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 >
Natural gas shortage and soaring prices threaten economic growth
Soaring natural gas prices point to an energy shortage across the globe, from the United States to Europe and China. The crunch has the potential to turn into a crisis if not managed, and has already caused industrial and residential power outages, threatened economic growth and jeopardized climate goals. Natural gas prices are rallying around the ... READ MORE >
Amid Ida’s devastating human toll, the national economic damage is likely to be limited
Even as Hurricane Ida leaves a trail of disrupted lives, destroyed homes and shattered communities in its wake, the Category 4 storm will in the end most likely have a modest impact on overall U.S. economic activity. In our estimation, the disruption to economic activity, including higher energy prices, supply chain disruptions and extensive property ... 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 this week in energy: Oil prices spike, workforce diversity, Inter Pipeline
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 the driving forces behind the recent two-year high in oil prices, a new report on gender diversity in energy technology and services, and a bidding war over a Canadian energy infrastructure company. Here’s the latest. 1. Oil ... READ MORE >
Pandemic pressures leave women struggling to regain lost ground on jobs
During the pandemic, women have taken the brunt of the damage to the labor force, whether in the form of losing their jobs or working triple-duty at home with child care and education on top of their work obligations. Real wage differentials between men and women during the pandemic have turned into a chasm, with the gap increasing by more than 19% at the ... READ MORE >