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 >
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Carbon pricing—in the spotlight at COP26—could mean big shifts for global trade
Conversations last week at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, made clear that increases in carbon prices and in the adoption of carbon pricing programs are critical to reduce carbon emissions to keep the global temperature increase under 2 degrees Celsius. Though long touted ... 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 >
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 ... 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 ... 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 ... READ MORE >