BOE Report Staff

In a press release today, the AER announced the publishing of its 2022 Liability Management Performance Report. According to the release, this is the first in a series of annual reports assessing how the "conventional oil and gas sector is managing the closure and cleanup of oil and gas wells, pipelines, and other facilities across the province." Highlights of the first edition include: "Industry spent $696 million on cleanup, exceeding the $422 million spend requirement by 65%" "90% of [Read more]

In the relentless pursuit of reducing CO2 emissions, the energy industry stands at a crucial juncture. While capturing CO2 from relatively pure streams has become a common practice, the real challenge now lies in extracting CO2 from combustion sources. This article, derived from a comprehensive white paper by industry leading expert CANUSA EPC, focuses on this emerging frontier. Specifically, targeting midstream operators who face a vast, yet dispersed opportunity in compression engines. For [Read more]

NeeStaNan is pleased to announce that it is initiating Phase I (Feasibility Study) for the development of a utility corridor through Canada’s three prairie provinces and a multimodal deep-sea port facility on the shores of Hudson Bay. The new corridor and port will create new trade routes and critical infrastructure for the prairie provinces to gain better access to markets for agricultural products, minerals, bulk commodities and energy. The corridor will consist of a contiguous assembly of [Read more]

Calroc Industries is an innovative, integrated service company with capabilities across the spectrum of oil and gas client needs. In speaking with John Skoreyko, a manager with Calroc Industries who brings 35+ years of experience to the company, he explains that Calroc is a mature, energetic company with an appetite for continued growth across the Canadian market. He emphasizes that the company has a broad set of capabilities, and that they are committed to delivering quality in every project [Read more]

James Rose, former editor of BOEreport.com (2015-2019), has launched Rose & McClarty, a boutique copywriting firm serving Canada’s energy industry. “I saw a gap in the market where the typical garden variety copywriting agency couldn’t offer the in-the-trenches experience of working in the energy sector. It’s a technical industry that requires accurate communication,” said Rose. Often, CorporateSpeak or technical data dumps get in the way of connecting with an intended audience. There is a [Read more]

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and SaskPower came to the rescue of the Alberta power grid late on Saturday night, as record breaking cold weather resulted in unprecedented power demand in Alberta. While the Alberta power grid held strong, in part due to the help from our neighbours and consumers that did their part, it does highlight the importance of reliable energy. Fossil fuels unfairly get a bad rap by most in the media, so we feel it is important to highlight when these reliable sources [Read more]

The Commission of the #CER has approved Trans Mountain's variance application with conditions: https://t.co/OOFJF0pCOm. The reasons for the decision will be released in the coming weeks. Trans Mountain can now use 30-inch pipe for the 2.3-km section near the Fraser River in B.C. pic.twitter.com/gpzAJ3FSJ5 — Canada Energy Regulator (@CER_REC) January 13, 2024 [Read more]