oil and gas

A flare stack lights the sky from an oil refinery in Edmonton on Friday December 28, 2018. Executives of some of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies are expected to testify before a parliamentary committee Thursday about their efforts to reduce their sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Oil CEOs tell House of Commons committee they support carbon pricing

Meanwhile, they oppose an emissions cap on their sector

 

Parkland Corp. says its refinery in Burnaby, B.C., returned to normal operations on March 29. The company says the return comes after an unplanned shutdown on Jan. 12 due to extreme cold weather. A boat travels past the Parkland Burnaby Refinery on Burrard Inlet at sunset in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C.’s Parkland refinery back in operation after extreme cold shutdown

Burnaby facility supplies a large chunk of Lower Mainland vehicle and jet fuel

 

Parkland Corp. is looking to sell 157 convenience store and fuel station locations across in six provinces. A Pioneer gas station is shown in Carleton Place, Ont., on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

B.C. gas bars on the market as Parkland plans to sell off 157 Canadian outlets

Chevron and FasGas among the brands up for sale as gas firm looks to optimize

 

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson takes part in a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. The federal government says the final offshore oil-and-gas permits for Canada’s west coast region have been relinquished. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Final oil and gas permits for B.C. waters have been relinquished

Federal government says Chevron voluntarily gave up its final 23 permits on Feb. 9

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson takes part in a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. The federal government says the final offshore oil-and-gas permits for Canada’s west coast region have been relinquished. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Flares burn off methane and other hydrocarbons at an oil and gas facility in Lenorah, Texas, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The federal Liberals will finally show details on their long-promised oil-and-gas emissions cap today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, David Goldman

Oil and gas sector must slash emissions by at least one-third by 2030

Cap promised by the Liberals in the 2021 election and is more than a year behind schedule

Flares burn off methane and other hydrocarbons at an oil and gas facility in Lenorah, Texas, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The federal Liberals will finally show details on their long-promised oil-and-gas emissions cap today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, David Goldman
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred by 2030. Flares burn off methane and other hydrocarbons at an oil and gas facility in Lenorah, Texas, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP - David Goldman

Near-ban on burning or releasing methane in energy production planned

Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred by 2030. Flares burn off methane and other hydrocarbons at an oil and gas facility in Lenorah, Texas, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP - David Goldman
The Ministry of Transportation completed repairs to a 50-metre stretch of Malahat highway on Oct. 31, almost two years after heavy rains and floods washed out the northbound lane and compromised the cliffside retaining wall. A campaign the CRD could look at joining wants to sue fossil fuel companies for climate-related costs taxpayers are paying. (Courtesy of B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation)

B.C. local leaders ponder lawsuit against ‘big oil’ over climate change

‘Sue Big Oil’ campaign hopes to help communities recoup costs related to the effects of climate change

The Ministry of Transportation completed repairs to a 50-metre stretch of Malahat highway on Oct. 31, almost two years after heavy rains and floods washed out the northbound lane and compromised the cliffside retaining wall. A campaign the CRD could look at joining wants to sue fossil fuel companies for climate-related costs taxpayers are paying. (Courtesy of B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation)
In the last year, Canadian green groups have lodged at least four formal complaints with the Competition Bureau, alleging false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies. Suncor’s base plant with upgraders in the oil sands in Fort McMurray Alta., on Monday June 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Environmental groups using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector

Complaints allege false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies

In the last year, Canadian green groups have lodged at least four formal complaints with the Competition Bureau, alleging false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies. Suncor’s base plant with upgraders in the oil sands in Fort McMurray Alta., on Monday June 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A pumpjack draws out oil from a well head near Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Canada’s oil and gas sector is pointing to new government numbers that it says proves the industry can increase its production and lower emissions at the same time. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Oil and gas sector says new data shows it can both hike output and lower emissions

During the period studied, Canadian conventional oil production declined by 9%

A pumpjack draws out oil from a well head near Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Canada’s oil and gas sector is pointing to new government numbers that it says proves the industry can increase its production and lower emissions at the same time. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Pictured is Suncor’s base plant with upgraders in the oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta. A new study finds equity ownership in Canada’s five largest fossil fuel companies is becoming increasingly concentrated. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

B.C. researchers find Canadian fossil fuel financiers not pushing carbon shift

Increasingly foreign stakeholders hold considerable leverage on Canada’s biggest companies

Pictured is Suncor’s base plant with upgraders in the oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta. A new study finds equity ownership in Canada’s five largest fossil fuel companies is becoming increasingly concentrated. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Flares burn off methane and other hydrocarbons at an oil and gas facility in Lenorah, Texas, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. New research on Canada’s methane emissions concludes it would be much cheaper for the energy industry to meet reduction targets for the potent greenhouse gas than it would be to pay carbon taxes on it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, David Goldman

Oil and gas methane reductions cheaper than paying carbon tax, study finds

‘The federal government’s target for 75 per cent reduction is achievable’

Flares burn off methane and other hydrocarbons at an oil and gas facility in Lenorah, Texas, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. New research on Canada’s methane emissions concludes it would be much cheaper for the energy industry to meet reduction targets for the potent greenhouse gas than it would be to pay carbon taxes on it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, David Goldman
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks at a press conference, in Ottawa, Monday, June 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production

New fossil-fuel projects funded only if government can square them with climate commitments

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks at a press conference, in Ottawa, Monday, June 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Delegates are silhouetted before the start of the LNG 2023 conference, in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, July 10, 2023. Officials from the LNG industry gathering in Vancouver for an industry conference say the consensus among economists is that the gas shortage in Europe is a situation unlikely to last beyond 10 years, with the rise of renewables cutting into demand from 2030 onward. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Uncertain demand clouds future of Canada’s planned LNG exports, experts say

Economists say European gas shortage unlikely to last, renewables will cut into demand

Delegates are silhouetted before the start of the LNG 2023 conference, in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, July 10, 2023. Officials from the LNG industry gathering in Vancouver for an industry conference say the consensus among economists is that the gas shortage in Europe is a situation unlikely to last beyond 10 years, with the rise of renewables cutting into demand from 2030 onward. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A pumpjack draws out oil and gas from a well head as a rainbow shines down on it near Calgary, Alta., Sunday, May 28, 2023. New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 if the world achieves net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within that time. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada’s oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

Report first time regulator has presented a long-term outlook using net-zero as a baseline

A pumpjack draws out oil and gas from a well head as a rainbow shines down on it near Calgary, Alta., Sunday, May 28, 2023. New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 if the world achieves net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within that time. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Police block the road into the wildfires near Entwhistle Alberta on Sunday May 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Energy companies curtail production due to Alberta wildfires

Companies have pulled workers out and halted operations in Alberta’s west and northwest

Police block the road into the wildfires near Entwhistle Alberta on Sunday May 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
The Scott Island Marine National Wildlife Area was the first protected marine area established under the Canada Wildlife Act. (Government of Canada screen capture)

Oil and gas ‘sleeper permits’ surrendered for sensitive B.C. coastal areas

Environment groups halt court challenge after Chevron surrenders historical rights in hot spots

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The Scott Island Marine National Wildlife Area was the first protected marine area established under the Canada Wildlife Act. (Government of Canada screen capture)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrive for a dinner in Toronto on Monday, August 22, 2022. A new report suggests Canada should be doing more to make its abundant natural gas riches a key component of the world’s effort to move to a lower-carbon future. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

Report calls for fast-tracking of infrastructure for liquid natural gas

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrive for a dinner in Toronto on Monday, August 22, 2022. A new report suggests Canada should be doing more to make its abundant natural gas riches a key component of the world’s effort to move to a lower-carbon future. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
FILE - Saudi Aramco engineers walk in front of a gas turbine generator at Khurais oil field during a tour for journalists, 150 kilometers east-northeast of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 28, 2021. Saudi Arabia said Sunday, April 2, 2023, it will cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day from May until the end of 2023. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts

Move could raise oil prices worldwide

FILE - Saudi Aramco engineers walk in front of a gas turbine generator at Khurais oil field during a tour for journalists, 150 kilometers east-northeast of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 28, 2021. Saudi Arabia said Sunday, April 2, 2023, it will cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day from May until the end of 2023. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)
The Royal Bank of Canada logo is seen in Halifax on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Protestors in major cities across Canada are demonstrating against the Royal Bank of Canada for funding fossil fuel projects. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Protestors across Canada demonstrate against RBC’s fossil-fuel funding

Critics accuse bank of ‘greenwashing’, moving too slow on clean energy transition

The Royal Bank of Canada logo is seen in Halifax on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Protestors in major cities across Canada are demonstrating against the Royal Bank of Canada for funding fossil fuel projects. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
The Alberta Energy Regulator logo is seen on a flag at the opening of the regulator’s office in Calgary in an undated handout photo. Alberta’s energy regulator is defending its finding that the province’s largest recorded earthquake was caused by oilpatch activity. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alberta Energy Regulator

Regulator defends finding that Alberta’s largest earthquake was caused by oilpatch

Obsidian Energy, a Calgary-based oil and gas producer, openly challenged the regulator’s attribution

The Alberta Energy Regulator logo is seen on a flag at the opening of the regulator’s office in Calgary in an undated handout photo. Alberta’s energy regulator is defending its finding that the province’s largest recorded earthquake was caused by oilpatch activity. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alberta Energy Regulator