CALGARY, Sept. 6, 2017 /CNW/ - Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (TSX:KML) is pleased to announce that Trans Mountain has selected or signed memorandums of understanding with six contractors with experience delivering pipeline and major infrastructure projects in British Columbia and Alberta, in anticipation of planned construction activities in September 2017. The pipeline construction and associated terminal expansions are expected to take approximately 28 months to complete, with the work [Read more]
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Harvey damage prompts TransCanada to extend pipeline open season
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept 6 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp will extend the open season on its Keystone pipeline system by a month because of the unprecedented flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Harvey slamming into the Gulf Coast region in late August, the company said on Wednesday. Shippers will now have until Oct. 26 to sign up for committed capacity on the existing Keystone and proposed Keystone XL pipelines that will carry crude from Alberta’s oil sands to Cushing, Oklahoma and the Gulf [Read more]
Oilsands crude pellets touted as cure for industry’s bitumen transport ills
CALGARY - A new technology that transforms heavy crude oil into pill-sized pellets could cure the oilsands industry's transportation headaches, according to University of Calgary professor Ian Gates. The newly patented technique creates self-sealing balls of bitumen of various sizes that can then be moved in coal rail cars or transport trucks with less risk of environmentally harmful spills, thus reducing the need for new pipelines, he said. The technology was discovered [Read more]
Oil up after Harvey fallout, but Hurricane Irma heads to Caribbean
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as strong global refining margins and the reopening of U.S. Gulf Coast refineries provided a more bullish outlook after sharp drops due to Storm Harvey. Brent had gained 82 cents to $54.20 a barrel by 1215 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 55 cents at $49.21 a barrel. "Prices are extending the momentum seen in the last few days due to a number of U.S. refineries restarting after Harvey," said Harry Tchilinguirian, head of commodity [Read more]
Corporate Divestiture: Jayhawk Resources Ltd.
Sayer Energy Advisors has been engaged to assist Jayhawk Resources Ltd. (“Jayhawk” or the “Company”) with a corporate sales process. The Company provides an attractive acquisition opportunity with existing low-decline, shallow natural gas production. Jayhawk currently has a high LLR rating, no debt, positive working capital and no severance obligations. Operated production from its main property in the Minnehik area of Alberta includes ownership in all associated facilities, which provides [Read more]
This Modern Sour Gas Facility is Now Shut Down; Who else can employ this?
10MMSCFD Sour Gas Facility For Immediate Sale! Save Millions of Dollars and Months of Time by Installing this Facility - Shut down Only 2 weeks ago! Quick Points: Shut down August 2017 - All Gas has been diverted to a 3rd Party Processor The Most Modern Plant on the Market - 26 Million Dollars spent by PennWest in 2012 in upgrading and new construction Good Throughput Capacity with room for expansion Excellent Condition - Passed detailed mechanical & I/E [Read more]
France to ban oil, gas output on home soil in symbolic step
PARIS - France's government is unveiling a law to ban all production and exploration of oil and natural gas by 2040 on the country's mainland and overseas territories. The move is largely symbolic, however, as France's oil and gas production represents just 1 per cent of national consumption — the rest is imported. Current drilling permits will not be renewed, according to the draft bill obtained by The Associated Press. The bill is to be formally presented in a Cabinet meeting [Read more]
Minister Carr Reiterates Government’s Commitment to Pipeline Safety in Canada
VANCOUVER, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - A strong regulatory and safety regime for pipelines is vital to the public's confidence in pipeline projects and Canada's ability to sustainably move our energy resources to domestic and global markets. Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, said in Vancouver today that Canadians need to have confidence our natural resources, including oil and gas, are being developed and transported in a way that does not compromise the safety and [Read more]
Shell opens first service station in major Mexican expansion plan
HOUSTON, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ -- Shell today opened its first service station in Mexico, with more sites due to start providing Mexican motorists with high-quality Shell fuels and retail services over the next few months. Over the next 10 years, if market conditions continue to develop at their current rates, Shell plans to invest around $1 billion in Mexico. These investments will be channeled into expanding and improving the retail network, improving fuel logistics [Read more]
New Oil and Gas Jobs From BOE Report Jobs
Here are the latest oil and gas job postings courtesy BOE Report Jobs. To search and filter all the latest jobs, visit the BOE Report job board. All job listings are free to post for companies. Sign up to create an account to post jobs; it’s simple and easy to use. Sep. 2 Service Writer (Coiled Tubing Services) STEP Energy Services Blackfalds Sep. 2 Electronics Technician (Coiled Tubing) STEP Energy Services Blackfalds Sep. 2 Field Maintenance Technician (Coiled Tubing [Read more]