Canada needs to ‘stop twisting itself in knots’ about LNG

Canada needs to ‘stop twisting itself in knots’ about LNGCross-country coalition pushing for new conversation on energy future Growing up in Montreal, Shannon Joseph dreamed of becoming an astronaut. But as she learned more about the world, she decided there were enough challenges to solve on planet Earth. One of today’s most pressing is access to reliable, affordable energy. “Energy is fundamental. Energy is…

Riyadh continues to push for higher crude oil market prices

Riyadh continues to push for higher crude oil market pricesSaudi Arabia requires US$80.90 per barrel oil if it is to meet its budgetary needs A new sense of urgency is taking hold among some oil producers desperate to put a floor under the crude markets. Over the last few months, OPEC+, which includes the OPEC oil-producing states and its allies including Russia, has made…

Canada a world leader in taming methane emissions

Canada a world leader in taming methane emissionsCanada’s oil and gas industry has been working hard to tackle methane emissions over the last two decades For Jean-Francois Gauthier, space is the next frontier in the quest to reduce global emissions, and the view from 6,000-kilometres above Earth is that Canada is a leader in curbing the most polluting of greenhouse gases. In…

Indigenous leaders make case for Canadian LNG

Indigenous leaders make case for Canadian LNGIndigenous-led LNG projects essential for energy security As G7 leaders left Hiroshima, Japan, they made a significant admission that liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a critical fuel to help reduce dependence on Russian energy and that increased natural gas investment is essential. “In this context, we stress the important role that increased deliveries of LNG…

Why energy change sparks controversy and protest

Why energy change sparks controversy and protestBoomer vs. Millennial in a battle of words on energy change Overheard this recently as a human fly on the wall... Energy “transition” and “transformation” were being used as sharp blades in a verbal fencing duel between a Baby Boomer and a Millennial. At a guess, 25 years separated them. The “match” occurred over Chinese…

Riyadh’s campaign for lower OPEC+ output clashes with Russia’s needs

Riyadh’s campaign for lower OPEC+ output clashes with Russia’s needsAnalysts doubt Russia’s appetite for additional production cuts Saudi Arabia and Russia diverging views on crude output policy have set the stage for an intriguing OPEC+ meeting on June 4. Moscow needs to maximize its crude revenue to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine. The price cap levied on its crude exports under the Western…

Oil markets showing signs of tightening

Oil markets showing signs of tighteningGrowing global demand and supply cuts point to a potential reversal in oil markets Global oil demand is projected to reach 102 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2023, signalling a substantial growth of 2.2 million bpd this year, according to the latest Oil Market Report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA attributes…

The case for energy trade with Germany is strong

The case for energy trade with Germany is strongGermany’s call for Canadian LNG is a golden opportunity for Canada By Lisa Baiton It’s simple. Germany wants to buy natural gas. Canada has the supply. Let’s make a deal. During last summer’s visit, Chancellor Olaf Scholz made clear Germany is looking at Canada to be a preferred supplier of energy. In April, German President…

How language shapes our understanding of issues

How language shapes our understanding of issuesThe language we use to define “energy transition,” for example, exposes our different value systems Had an intriguing chat the other day with an industry colleague. He’s personable, passionate, and persuasive. He has three degrees, including a doctorate. He is one of our sector’s most brilliant technical minds. He has published extensively in the right…

Crude markets brace for challenging times

Crude markets brace for challenging timesCrude markets dive amid global economic concerns The gloomy global economic outlook and banking fears are taking their toll on crude markets, leading to a significant dip. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) experienced three consecutive weeks of plunging prices, briefly reaching its lowest level since late 2021. Last week, the Brent benchmark saw a decline of…
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