Tag: Alberta oilsands

Alberta Reaches Highest Production Level of Natural Gas Since 2010: Report

Alberta boasted a 7 percent increase in marketable natural gas in 2022, reaching the highest production level since 2010, according to the latest report from the Alberta Energy Regulator. The 2023 Alberta Energy Report was published June 27, and provides independent information on the state of reserves and the supply and demand outlook for the…


Michael Taube: Saskatchewan’s Success With Uranium Could Be Alberta’s Renewed Success With the Oilsands

Commentary Saskatchewan, one of the world’s leading sources of uranium production, recently announced a significant achievement. “Saskatchewan is now the second largest producer of uranium in the world!” Premier Scott Moe tweeted on June 15. “Ranked third in 2021, Saskatchewan has now passed Namibia and Australia making our province a front-runner in supplying a reliable,…


Alberta Releases Emission Reduction Plan, Aims to Reach Net-Zero by 2050

EDMONTON—Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party (UCP) has released an emission reduction plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Emissions Reduction and Energy Development (ERED) plan includes a long list of promised actions, including modernizing the electricity system, integrating new technology, and supporting natural gas-fired generation. The province has said it expects to transition…


Indigenous Leaders Urge Alberta to Implement Recommendations in Report on Foreign Campaigns Against Energy Sector

Indigenous leaders advocating for First Nations oil and gas producers are urging the Alberta government to adopt the Allan Inquiry report’s recommendations that would support First Nations energy development in the face of anti-oilsands campaigns. Stephen Buffalo is president and CEO of the Indian Resource Council (IRC), which represents more than 155 oil- and gas-producing First…


Allan Inquiry Highlights Need to Dig Further Into Who Is Funding Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns

Commentary The indifference being shown toward the conclusions of the public inquiry into anti-Alberta energy campaigns is nothing short of astonishing. While the Allan inquiry found no legal wrongdoing on the part of environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), it did expose a dismaying amount of foreign funding into those groups. Canadian-based environmental initiatives received an eye-popping…


Kenney Expresses Concern as Indications Biden Administration May Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline

Indications that the incoming U.S. administration may be planning to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline is raising concerns for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. A briefing note shared by members of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team purportedly contains the words “Rescind Keystone XL pipeline permit,” suggesting the incoming president will cancel the project via executive action,…


Kenney Says Alberta Has ‘Strong Legal Basis’ to Seek Damages If Biden Administration Cancels Keystone XL Pipeline

Indications that the incoming U.S. administration may be planning to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline is raising concerns for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. A briefing note shared by members of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team purportedly contains the words “Rescind Keystone XL pipeline permit,” suggesting the incoming president will cancel the project via executive action,…