Thursday, December 26, 2024

Northern British Columbia News

TC Energy: Order Blocking Keystone XL Pipeline Lifted

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TC Energy Corp's long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline took a small step forward this week, after a U.S. court overturned an injunction that barred certain work on the project, the company said.The company…

Petronas' Canadian Unit to Look at other LNG Opportunities

Progress Energy, a wholly-owned unit of Malaysia's Petronas, will look at other liquefied natural gas opportunities as a way to monetize its Canadian gas assets after Petronas scrapped a $29 billion LNG project this year…

Canceled LNG Project Casts Shadow over Canada's Biggest Shale Play

Petronas' decision to cancel its Pacific NorthWest LNG project is a blow to the growth outlook for Canada's largest shale play, eliminating a potentially huge source of future gas demand. Gas…

Enbridge's Request for Pipeline Permit Extension Suspended

The National Energy Board (NEB) said it suspended a review of Enbridge Inc's request to extend its permit for the proposed Northern Gateway crude oil pipeline project. Calgary-based Enbridge…

Petronas Still in Talks with Canada on LNG Deal

Malaysian energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to hold talks with Canadian authorities on how it can move forward with its much-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, a company official said on Thursday.

TransCanada Says Petronas LNG Project Plans to Go Ahead

TransCanada Corp said on Friday a consortium led by Malaysian national oil company Petronas has decided to proceed with plans to build a terminal in northern British Columbia to export Canadian natural gas to Asia.

Canada Approves Pipeline to Feed Pacific LNG Plant

The Canadian government has approved TransCanada Corp's proposed C$1.7 billion ($1.38 billion) North Montney Mainline natural gas pipeline that would connect natural gas fields in northern…

British Columbia: Oil Spill Response shows Unprepared for More Tankers

British Columbian officials on Friday criticized the Canadian government's response to an oil spill in the waters around Vancouver, calling into question plans for new crude oil export pipelines in the Pacific Coast province.

Oil Spill Response: USCG, CCG & Foss Team

Barbara Foss and Simushir

Canadian, U.S. Coast Guards and Foss Maritime coordinate a textbook response operation. Robust response trumps the need for later salvage. In the early hours of Friday, October 17, the crew…

Petronas to Canada: No Tax Deal, No LNG Plant for 15 Years

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Malaysian state-owned energy company Petronas said on Monday it could delay its planned $11 billion liquefied natural gas plant on Canada's Pacific Coast by up to 15 years unless it can reach a favorable tax deal by month's end.

Canada LNG Plant Delayed if no Tax Deal

Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petronas said on Monday it could delay its planned $11 billion liquefied natural gas plant on Canada's Pacific Coast by as long as 15 years unless…

Apache Seeks to Sell Some Alberta Oil Properties

Apache Corp said on Tuesday it plans to sell some of its oil and gas properties in Western Canada as the U.S. independent oil producer continues to winnow its portfolio of international assets.

Steelhead LNG Plans $30B LNG Export Terminal

A  Canadian company jumped into British Columbia's crowded liquefied natural gas (LNG) export fray with a plan to build a $30 billion terminal on Vancouver Island. Steelhead LNG said it applied…

Alberta Bureaucrat Appointed To Head Canada's Energy Regulator

Peter Watson, a former senior bureaucrat in Alberta's provincial government, has been appointed as chair of Canada's national energy regulator, federal Energy Minister Greg Rickford said on Friday.

Canada Revamps Pipeline Safety Rules Ahead Of New Projects

Canada unveiled new rules on Wednesday to enhance pipeline safety and spill response, ahead of the development of new projects proposed to carry crude from Alberta's oil sands to coastal ports for export.