Focus on Fuel
Government pledges to ‘stand with’ companies investing in new gas power
The Government will “stand with” electricity generators as they invest in building more gas-fired power stations, Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has said. In...
New gas power stations needed to avert threat of blackouts, says Coutinho
The Government has committed to building new gas power stations to avert what ministers described as the “genuine prospect of blackouts”. In a...
Oil sheen off California possibly caused by natural seepage from ocean floor, Coast Guard says
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — An oil sheen spotted off the Southern California coast last week was possibly caused by a natural seep...
Pipeline shortages to return sooner rather than later as oil production booms
CALGARY — After being hamstrung for years by a lack of export capacity, Canada’s oil industry will have reason to celebrate when the...
US natural gas pipeline accidents pose big, unreported climate threat
By Nichola Groom (Reuters) – Last October, an Idaho farmer using a backhoe punched a hole into a 22-inch (56-cm) pipeline buried under...
Alberta coal mine moves ahead without permits federal officials say are needed
Environmental groups are asking Ottawa to enforce its rules on an Alberta coal site that has started building an underground test mine without...
RBC raises renewable funding target, reports little progress on oil and gas emissions
TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it plans to ramp up its renewable energy funding as it also reported little progress on...
Malaysia to monitor changes in EU curbs on palm biofuel after WTO ruling
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia said on Wednesday it will closely monitor how the EU responds to a WTO ruling that supported the bloc’s...
Government extends windfall tax on oil and gas companies
The windfall tax on oil and gas companies will be extended for another year as higher oil and gas prices look likely to...
Enbridge to expand Gray Oak pipeline, grow export terminal in Texas
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has announced about US$500 million in spending on new projects to grow its business in the U.S. including its...
