As the war in Ukraine continues, the sanctions imposed on Russian oil and gas imports are playing a major role in the global energy crunch. But where is this impact being felt the most? Russia, after all, was the world’s largest exporter of natural gas last year and the second-largest exporter of oil ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: US LNG capacity, Canada pipelines, Europe’s natural gas supply
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the anticipated growth of U.S. liquefied natural gas production, the impact of the British Columbia floods on pipeline operations in Canada, and fears of a natural gas supply disruption in Europe. Growth expected for US LNG exports After ... READ MORE >
What Biden’s $1.2T infrastructure package means for manufacturing and energy
On Nov. 15, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package—The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—that provides historic funding levels to improve public works, including roads, bridges, highways, internet access and the power grid, as well as to mitigate the effects of climate change. ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Omicron & OPEC, Canada oil revenue, measuring ESG
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at recent factors affecting oil prices, the oil revenue landscape in Canada and a new board that aims to create more consistency around measuring companies' progress on environmental, social and governance issues. Market update – OPEC+ and ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Infrastructure bill, carbon capture, oil prices up
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the recently passed infrastructure bill's implications for the sector, proposals for carbon capture and storage projects in Canada, and the recent rise in oil prices. Infrastructure implications The infrastructure bill passed by the House on ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: COP26, Permian production, Canada Cabinet shuffle
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at priorities for the upcoming United Nations climate change conference, the recent production surge in the Permian Basin, and new Cabinet appointments in Canada. 1. U.N. climate change conference Next week, the United Kingdom will host ... READ MORE >
The Permian Basin leads U.S. shale production recovery
Until recently, U.S. shale producers across the board have exercised production restraint due to market uncertainty and pressure from investors to practice capital discipline, but now a production surge in the prolific Permian Basin is leading recovery in the country’s shale patch. As the energy crunch ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Global shortage, Canada fossil fuels, Northam conference hot topics
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 ... 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, ... 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 ... READ MORE >