Focus on Fuel
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...
Shell faces calls to safely decommission old assets before Nigeria exit
By Seun Sanni LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria needs to ensure that Shell safely dismantles its old infrastructure or pays to remove them from...
Energy regulator approves Enbridge tolling deal for Mainline pipeline system
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says the federal energy regulator has approved the tolling deal for its Mainline pipeline system. It’s the latest milestone...
Google-backed satellite to track global oil industry methane emissions
The parent company of Google is backing a new satellite with a mission to pinpoint oil and gas industry methane emissions from space.
Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023 – IEA
LONDON (Reuters) – Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use...
