February 25, 2010

Oilsands output ramping up
CanWest News Service – February 25, 2010 

Syncrude and Imperial are planning for 20% production increases. Read more…

Suncor sells natural gas assets in Trinidad and Tobago
Globe and Mail – February 25, 2010 

Company continues to pare down assets that don't fit with its core oil sands business. Read more…

GE bullish on province's green power sector
Vancouver Sun – February 25, 2010 

"We think that between the run of the river projects and the wind regime you have here, and the opportunity for distribution, both to [domestic] use and for export, makes for a great market opportunity. Read more…

Oilsands to drive power demand
Calgary Herald – February 25, 2010

Power demand in Alberta will grow at a slower pace over the next two decades than previously forecast, but will continue to be driven by oilsands activity, the provincial power watchdog said. Read more… 

Many factors led to oilsands shutdown, says Total
Calgary Herald – February 25, 2010 

A regulator’s decision to restrict steam pressure in its Joslyn thermal oilsands pilot project was just one factor in the decision to abandon it, a Total E&P Canada spokeswoman said Wednesday. Read more…

Alberta least competitive in oil and gas: U of C report
Edmonton Journal – February 24, 2010 

Jack Mintz, director of The School of Public Policy, ranked oil and gas producing jurisdictions in terms of their competitiveness and the ability of their tax and royalty structures to attract investment, comparing Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Texas. Read more…