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Enbridge Restarts Wood Buffalo Pipeline

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 2, 2013) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) today confirmed the return to service of the Wood Buffalo Pipeline (Line 75) between Fort McMurray and Cheecham early on July 2. The Wood Buffalo Pipeline had been shut down as a precaution following the June 22 release of light synthetic crude oil from Line 37 with which it shares a corridor. The failure of Line 37 was confirmed to have been caused by a 1-in-100 year rainfall event last week, which triggered [Read more]

Enbridge Restarts Athabasca Pipeline; Provides Update on Regional Oil Sands System Status

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 1, 2013) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) today confirmed the return to service of the northern segment of the Athabasca Pipeline (Line 19) between Fort McMurray and Cheecham on June 30th. Enbridge continues to make progress in responding to the June 22nd release from its Line 37 pipeline; the failure of Line 37 has been confirmed to have been caused by a 1-in-100 year rainfall event last week which triggered ground movement on the [Read more]

Canadian Oil Sands Contributes to Flood Relief Efforts

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 28, 2013) - Canadian Oil Sands Limited (TSX:COS)(OTCQX:COSWF) ("COS") announced today that it will donate $150,000 to support flood relief efforts in Calgary and surrounding area. The funds will be directed to the Red Cross, the United Way's emergency contingency fund, and other local organizations working with those most directly impacted. Along with this financial commitment, COS is supporting its employees in their volunteer efforts around the [Read more]

Canadian Energy Pipeline Association: Pipeline Industry Supports Federal Government Proposed Changes to Enhance Pipeline Safety

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 28, 2013) - CEPA supports the proposed changes to enhance pipeline safety and performance, as announced this week by Federal Minister, Honourable Joe Oliver. These changes align with our industry's commitment to improve its ongoing performance. "The pipeline industry is an important component of Canada's critical infrastructure," Brenda Kenny, president and CEO of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association said. "We encourage strong, independent regulatory [Read more]

Drilling Rig Fatality reported in Northwestern Alberta

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 27, 2013) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Calmena Energy Services Inc. (TSX:CEZ) and Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR) regret to report that late this morning a 32-year old man, employed by Calmena, died of injuries suffered in a fall on a drilling rig in northwestern Alberta. At the time of the incident the drilling rig, owned and operated by Calmena, was drilling surface [Read more]

Long Run Exploration Ltd. and Industry Partners Donate to Southern Alberta Flood Relief

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 27, 2013) - (TSX:LRE) Long Run Exploration Ltd. ("Long Run") and a syndicate of industry partners including Alberta Tubular Products Ltd., Canadian Energy Services & Technology Corp., Phoenix Technology Services LP, Cathedral Energy Services Ltd., Matrix Drilling Fluids Ltd., and Secure Energy Services Inc., are targeting a contribution of $1,000,000 to flood relief efforts in southern Alberta. Acknowledging the devastation caused by flooding in southern [Read more]

Sonde Resources Corp. Announces Senior Management Changes

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 27, 2013) - Sonde Resources Corp. ("Sonde") (TSX:SOQ) (NYSE MKT:SOQ) announced today that the Board of Directors has approved the following changes to its Senior Management structure and reporting relationships. Effective June 30, 2013, Bill Dirks has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Sonde, reporting to the Board. Mr. Dirks will focus his initial efforts on Sonde's Western Canada operations and business portfolio, with an [Read more]

First Nations Warn Enbridge Against Trespassing; Call on BC Government to Withhold Drilling Permits for Unapproved Pipeline

PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - June 27, 2013) - The Yinka Dene Alliance has sent a cease and desist letter and is warning Enbridge against trespassing in their traditional territories as the company seeks temporary permits for drilling and tree removal for its unapproved Northern Gateway pipeline, a project that is opposed by the BC government and more than 60% of British Columbians. The Alliance, whose members' territories make-up 25% of the proposed pipeline route, say that [Read more]

Whitecap Resources Inc. Consolidates Working Interests in Its Valhalla and Garrington Light Oil Core Areas, Announces $170Million Financing, Dividend Increase and Provides Increased 2013 Guidance

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 27, 2013) - Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap" or the "Company") (TSX:WCP) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase certain strategic light oil assets located predominantly in its core Valhalla and Garrington operated areas of Alberta for total consideration of $173.6 million (the "Acquisition"). The Acquisition adds 2,900 boe/d (56 percent oil and NGLs) of high netback, low base decline production (16 percent current [Read more]

Suncor Energy announces $1.5 million program in support of flood-relief efforts

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 26, 2013) - Suncor Energy today announced a comprehensive $1.5 million program to support flood-relief efforts in Southern Alberta. The funding and program will be administered through the Suncor Energy Foundation (SEF). "While it is devastating to see the damage as a result of the unprecedented flooding, it is heartwarming to see the community rally together," said Steve Williams Suncor president and chief executive officer. "Many of our employees [Read more]