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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What the surprise oil production cut by OPEC+ means
Oil markets are reeling after OPEC+ said in a surprise announcement on Sunday that it would cut up to 1.15 million barrels a day in its target production starting next month. … READ MORE >
Industrial production advanced, and oil and coal outputs ramped up amid rising prices
Industrial production grew at a slower rate in February as utility outputs dropped back down from an unusually cold January. Manufacturing took the driver seat on the month, despite a sharp drop in auto production. … READ MORE >
Higher energy costs are on hospitality’s radar
What was supposed to be the summer of “revenge” travel may end up disappointing expectations. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Global market turbulence, Canada’s oil outlook, energy transition
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at the energy market implications of unrest in Kazakhstan, a strong outlook for Canada’s 2022 oil production and the continued importance of environmental, social and governance issues in the energy transition. … 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. … READ MORE >
What the global coordinated release of petroleum reserves means
The politics and policy of global inflation will begin to shape markets as major global economies push back in direct and indirect ways on the surging price of oil. … 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. … READ MORE >
The Permian Basin leads U.S. shale production recovery
U.S. shale producers have exercised production restraint due to market uncertainty and investor pressure, but now a production surge in the Permian Basin is leading recovery in the country’s shale patch. … 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. … READ MORE >