Although a blanket tariff by the U.S. on all Canadian imports is unlikely to materialize in the first half of 2025, there is still cause for concern as selective U.S. tariffs are possible and would be disruptive to both countries’ economies. To illustrate this, look at energy and auto manufacturing — Canada’s industries with the highest exports to the U.S. … READ MORE >
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Texas energy supply during eclipse highlights importance of battery storage
The switch from solar energy to natural gas and coal-fired plants underscored the need to accelerate the connection of battery storage to the power grid to provide power during cloudy conditions. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Summer brings the heat; clean energy investment on the rise
This week we look at weaknesses in the existing energy grid, the case for improved natural gas infrastructure and the rise in clean energy investment. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: FERC cybersecurity investment rule, oil prices, Canada wildfires
In this week’s energy industry roundup, we examine a new federal rule that allows certain electric utilities to recover cybersecurity investment costs, the bearish oil market and the impact of wildfires in Canada. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Surprise OPEC+ cuts, energy project legislation, electricity demand growth
We examine the aftermath of the OPEC+ surprise cut announcement, a proposed bill to expedite energy projects, and transmission constraints on electricity demand growth. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Solar headwinds, Willow project, Gulf Coast LNG
In this week’s energy industry roundup, we examine headwinds for the solar industry, the Willow oil project in Alaska and liquefied natural gas facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Russia oil price cap, natural gas outlook, nuclear SMRs
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at the European Union’s latest sanction on Russian oil, the Energy Information Administration’s natural gas outlook, and plans for North America’s first small modular reactor. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: U.S. LNG exports, oil and gas markets, Canada outlook
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at U.S. liquefied natural gas exports, oil and gas market conditions and a 2023 outlook for Canada’s energy sector. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Methane emissions, oil demand, taxing share buybacks
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at a proposed U.S. rule for methane emissions, the oil demand outlook, and the Canadian government’s plan to introduce a tax on share buybacks. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: OPEC+ cuts, battery factories, carbon capture
RSM professionals look at some of the latest news in the energy industry. … READ MORE >