BOE Report

The new carbon tax and emissions cap: Will it work and who will pay the price?

CALGARY, Nov. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - In 2007, Alberta became the first North American jurisdiction to put a price on carbon- demonstrating that it could be a leader in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, that emissions policy was more symbolism than a meaningful reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Last Sunday, the NDP released its plan - a carbon tax and a cap on oil sands emissions. But some details have yet to be revealed. In looking ahead to the next iteration of [Read more]

Majority of Quebecers oppose the Energy East pipeline and want the review process stopped

MONTREAL, Nov. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - Nearly six out of 10 people in Quebec are opposed to TransCanada's Energy East pipeline project, according to a new poll released today, while one year ago, 70 per cent of people in Quebec supported the pipeline. "This new information shows that the more Quebecers learn about the Energy East project, the more they reject it. The Quebec government must acknowledge this clear majority opposing large-scale oil projects crossing the province," says Karel Mayrand, [Read more]

National Energy Board launches online inspection reports of pipeline companies

CALGARY, Nov. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - Beginning immediately, Canadians will be able to access National Energy Board (NEB) pipeline company field inspection reports online from November 26th forward. This initiative reflects the NEB's mandate of openness and accountability to Canadians. NEB Inspection reports will be available online within six weeks of the inspection taking place to ensure that information is accurate, informative and translated into both of Canada's official languages. The [Read more]

Minister Carr Meets With Alberta Energy Minister, Energy and Environmental Stakeholders in Calgary

CALGARY, Nov. 25, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, today met with Alberta Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd and energy and environmental stakeholders in Calgary to discuss economic and environmental issues affecting the oil and gas sector, including lower oil prices, infrastructure development and access to markets. He outlined the Government's commitments to grow the economy and protect the environment while investing in clean technologies to develop [Read more]

LGX Oil + Gas Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results

CALGARY, Nov. 25, 2015 /CNW/ - LGX Oil + Gas Inc. ("LGX" or the "Company") (TSXV:OIL) is pleased to announce it has filed on SEDAR its unaudited financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.  Selected financial and operational information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with LGX's unaudited financial statements and the related MD&A which are available for review at www.lgxoil.com [Read more]

MEDIA ADVISORY – The new carbon tax and emissions cap: Will it work and who will pay the price?

Report and media conference CALGARY, Nov. 25, 2015 /CNW/ - In 2007, Alberta became the first North American jurisdiction to put a price on carbon- demonstrating that it could be a leader in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, that emissions policy was more symbolism than a meaningful reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Last Sunday, the NDP released its plan - a carbon tax and a cap on emissions.  But some details have yet to be revealed.  Who exactly will pay [Read more]

Madalena Announces Third Quarter 2015 Financial and Operational Results

CALGARY, Nov. 25, 2015 /CNW/ - Madalena Energy Inc. ("Madalena" or the "Company") (TSXV: MVN and OTCQX: MDLNF) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers are expressed in Canadian dollars. Selected financial and operational information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with Madalena's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at and for the [Read more]

Azimut reports on Hecla Quebec's progress on the Opinaca B gold property, James Bay region

Symbol: AZM.TSX Venture LONGUEUIL, QC, Nov. 25, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Azimut Exploration Inc. ("Azimut" or "the Company") (TSXV: AZM) is pleased to report that Hecla Quebec Inc. ("Hecla"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company (NYSE-HL), has renewed its option to earn up to 60% interest on the Opinaca B Property in the immediate vicinity of Goldcorp's Éléonore gold mine in the James Bay region. On the Opinaca B Property, Hecla has the option to earn up to a 60% interest from [Read more]

Energy Futures Lab Launches Fellowship to Shape Alberta's Energy Future

EDMONTON, Nov. 25, 2015 /CNW/ - The Energy Futures Lab (EFL) announces the Energy Futures Lab Fellows - 40 influencers from industry, NGOs, government, academia, and First Nations communities across Alberta, who will work together over the next three years to help accelerate the transition to a sustainable, resilient energy system. These leaders have come together because they believe that how we tackle the interconnected issues of climate change, energy security and sustainable development is [Read more]

Ecopetrol Names New Executive Vice President and Corporate Internal Audit Director

BOGOTA, Colombia, Nov. 24, 2015 /CNW/ -- Ecopetrol's Board of Directors (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC; TSX: ECP), during its ordinary meeting on November 20, 2015, elected the engineer Felipe Bayon Pardo as the new Executive Vice President of Ecopetrol. Mr. Bayon graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Los Andes in 1989 and has more than 24 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. During the past 20 years, he has worked with British Petroleum (BP), most [Read more]