Focus on Govt of Alberta
Number of inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta fell five per cent in 2023: report
Alberta oil producers spent $769M on well cleanups in 2023, exceeding provincial requirements as inactive wells dropped by five per cent.
First Nations in Alberta want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project
Eight Alberta First Nations urge federal review of $16.5B Pathways carbon capture project over environmental and health risks.
Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law
Alberta claims Ottawa has failed to follow through on necessary changes to a law governing resource development.
Canada environment minister warns oil and gas companies against withholding emissions data
Canada wants oil and gas firms to report emissions data — but Alberta's premier has another plan in mind.
Industry not consulted on Alberta’s plan to challenge federal emissions cap
Danielle Smith’s surprise Sovereignty Act plans to counter a proposed federal emissions cap spark industry concerns over lack of consultation.
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.
‘Let’s do this’: Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed Alberta coal mine sooner than later
Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter seeks a meeting with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss a coal project supported by residents.
Alberta seeks to “de-risk” oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory
Alberta explores boosting U.S. oil exports by de-risking private investments, avoiding direct subsidies for new pipelines.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies
Alberta will invest $50M in a first-in-Canada drilling test site to boost oil, gas, geothermal, and lithium tech innovation.
‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on new Alberta coal mine
Crowsnest Pass residents vote on reopening the Grassy Mountain coal mine, reviving a decades-old debate of economy vs. environment.
