CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (“Birchcliff” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BIR) is pleased to announce that Ms. Stacey McDonald has been appointed as a director of Birchcliff effective December 14, 2018. Ms. McDonald brings over 13 years of experience in the energy and financial sectors to Birchcliff, including extensive knowledge of capital markets and financial analysis. She was most recently a Managing Director of Institutional Energy Research at GMP [Read more]
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Alberta premier says oil cut plan working, takes yuletide jab at prime minister
SLAVE LAKE, Alta. - Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the decision to cut oil production seems to be working, but says it's not a long-term solution. Notley has ordered companies to cut production by almost nine per cent starting in the new year to close the price gap between Alberta oil and the North American benchmark. That price gap was growing so wide that vast reserves of oil were building up in Alberta and the price was falling through the floor, leading to fears of massive job cuts and [Read more]
Pieridae Energy Limited: Proposed Private Placement
CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pieridae Energy Limited (“Pieridae”) (PEA - TSXV) announces that, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”), it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement offering to raise $8.0 million (the “Private Placement”) the terms of which are detailed below. Pieridae is progressing with its closing of the Arrangement Agreement with Ikkuma Resources Corp. (“Ikkuma”). To that end Pieridae intends to use the proceeds of [Read more]
Altagas announces its 2019 balanced funding plan, including financial outlook and capital plan
Incoming President and CEO outlines near-term priorities to drive performance, fund growth and de-lever company CALGARY, Dec. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - AltaGas Ltd. (AltaGas) (TSX: ALA) today announced the details of its balanced funding plan and outlook for 2019. The plan outlines measures to regain financial strength and flexibility to fund future growth opportunities aligned with the Company's focus on Midstream and U.S. Utilities. The Company's balanced funding plan has been designed to optimize [Read more]
IEA sees global oil supply tightening more quickly in 2019
The global oil market could move into deficit sooner than expected thanks to OPEC's output agreement with Russia and to Canada's decision to cut supply, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday.The Paris-based IEA kept its 2019 forecast for global oil demand growth at 1.4 million barrels per day, unchanged from its projection last month, and said it expected growth of 1.3 million bpd this year.Uncertainty over the global economy stemming from U.S.-China trade tensions could [Read more]
HubH2O Releases Free Online Water Sharing Tool: WaterShare
North American energy companies spent over $24.5 billion on water and water-related services in 2017. To address these costs, the oil and gas industry has long supported water reuse, with similar direction from regulators. However, water sharing has been difficult due to a combination of regulatory challenges and lack of information on actual sharing opportunities. HubH2O is a Calgary-based water intelligence company that works with energy producers and service companies to address challenges [Read more]
Jupiter Noteholders Approve Recapitalization Transaction
CALGARY, Dec. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Jupiter Resources Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, "Jupiter" or the "Company") are pleased to announce that, at the previously announced meeting (the "Meeting") of the holders of the Company's US$1.1 billion 8.5% senior unsecured notes due October 1, 2022 (the "Senior Notes", and the holders of such Senior Notes, the "Noteholders"), the Noteholders voted overwhelmingly in support of the Company's proposed recapitalization transaction (the "Recapitalization [Read more]
Terry Etam’s letter to Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton
Mr. Crompton, It was with extreme incredulity that I read a copy of the letter that you sent to Canadian Natural Resources. I am an energy writer seeking to find and promote balanced discussions with respect to energy issues. I just wanted to warn you against the downside of putting such bizarre accusations out into the public realm. There is a huge downside to your reputation as a thoughtful person and also to the whole debate about climate change. I won't waste much of your time, this [Read more]
N.L. to enjoy fastest-growing economy thanks to oil production: report
A dramatic economic turnaround is being predicted for Newfoundland and Labrador next year. The Conference Board of Canada says it is expected to lead the provinces in economic growth, thanks to offshore oil royalties. Just a year after having the weakest economic outlook in 2018, the province's real GDP is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2019. Prince Edward Island and British Columbia are also expected to see strong growth of 2.7 per cent next year, with P.E.I. [Read more]
Alberta to face uphill battle; B.C economy to thrive in 2019: RBC Economics
Alberta economy expected to slow in 2019: RBC Economics forecasts the pace of growth to slow to 1.5 per cent in 2019 from 2.4 per cent in 2018. Canada's economy to face challenges: Canada's GDP growth expected to drop 0.2 percentage points to 1.7 per cent in 2019. Global expansion to continue, but downside risks are growing: Global economy forecasted to expand by 3.7 per cent, matching the previous two years. TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Two of Canada's western provinces are expected [Read more]