Canada
Legislation
Canada's Trudeau Keeps The Wheel But Prepares For Left Turn
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Oct. 22 faced the cold reality of a minority government that will likely be forced to tilt left to survive, a move that risks upsetting the business community and stoking alienation in oil-producing provinces.
Policy & Regulations
Alberta Moves Closer To Creating ‘Energy War Room'
The government of Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, on Oct. 9 took the first steps towards establishing its so-called 'energy war room' aimed at boosting the image of the oil and gas industry.
Heavy Oil , Midstream
Canada's Heavy Oil Exports To Asia From US Surge
Shipments of Canadian crude from the U.S. Gulf Coast since May have more than doubled all of 2018's exports as Asian refiners scramble for heavy sour oil, according to vessel-tracking data, traders and industry sources.
International
Court Blocks Alberta Law Curbing Energy Flows To British Columbia
A Canadian court on Sept. 24 temporarily blocked legislation enabling the province of Alberta to restrict oil and gas flows to British Columbia, saying the constitutionality of the measure would be decided at a later trial.
People , Exploration & Production
Encana Names Michael McAllister As President; Expands Executive Leadership Team
Encana made changes to its executive leadership team on Sept. 10, including the promotion of Michael McAllister to president and Greg Givens to COO.
Infrastructure , Pipelines
Nebraska Court Affirms Keystone XL Route
TC Energy’s oil pipeline route was already approved by the state’s Public Service Commission.
Trends
A&D Transactions From The Week Of Aug. 21, 2019
Here’s a snapshot of energy deals from the past week including a Permian Basin acquisition by Vermilion Cliffs plus the closing of the roughly $422 million merger of rivals TGS and Spectrum.
Infrastructure , Pipelines
Canadian Oil, Gas Looks For Rebound
The Canadian oil and gas industry is slowly showing signs of recovery as energy experts are cautiously optimistic about the future of the vital economic driver.
Trends
A&D Transactions From The Week Of July 31, 2019
Here’s a snapshot of energy deals from the past week including the sale of Houston-based Sabine Oil & Gas to a Japanese company worth over $600 million.
Earnings , Unconventional , Shale Plays
Encana Beats Estimates On Higher Permian, Anadarko Production
Encana edged past estimates for quarterly profit on July 31, helped by increased shale oil production in the Anadarko and Permian basins.