A U.S. federal judge says a South Dakota sheriff should be removed from a lawsuit challenging new state laws that aim to prevent disruptive demonstrations against the Keystone XL pipeline. The suit spearheaded by the American Civil Liberties Union contends…
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Premier Jason Kenney pitching more Alberta oil in wake of Saudi supply disruption
The supply disruption caused by an attack on a major Saudi oil processing facility has renewed calls from Alberta politicians to get more energy from that province into the world market. “Instability in the Middle East underscores the importance of…
500,000 litres of produced salt water leaks from pipeline in northern Alberta
A Calgary-based energy company says a pipeline has been shut down after it was found to have leaked an estimated 500,000 litres of produced salt water. In a news release issued on behalf of NuVista Energy Ltd. on Thursday, Peak…
Court rules 6 Trans Mountain pipeline legal challenges allowed to proceed
September 4 2019 8:15pm The Federal Court of Appeals has allowed six First Nations to proceed with legal challenges of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Blake Lough reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id]…
Federal Court of Appeal to rule Wednesday on letting Trans Mountain pipeline appeals proceed
The Federal Court of Appeal says it will reveal Wednesday whether a new set of legal challenges to the Trans Mountain pipeline project can proceed. The federal government has twice approved a plan to twin an existing pipeline from Alberta’s…
Nebraska opponents of Keystone XL pipeline ask court to rehear case
Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline are asking the Nebraska Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that upheld state regulators’ decision to approve the project. Attorneys for the opponents filed a motion Thursday for the court to rehear the case.…
Enbridge says oil producer complaints won’t alter Mainline pipeline open season plan
A senior executive with Enbridge Inc. says the company won’t change course on its plan to convert most of its Mainline pipeline system to long-term contracts despite growing opposition from major Canadian oil producers. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is the…
Mexico declares renegotiated gas pipeline contracts will save billions
Mexico’s president says his government has reached a deal with private natural gas pipeline operators to solve a dispute over fees and payments. The pipelines would allow Mexico to import U.S. natural gas and distribute gas throughout Mexico. President Andres…
Suncor asks NEB to close down Enbridge open season on Mainline pipeline
An open season launched by Enbridge Inc. to try to lock shippers into long-term contracts on its Canadian Mainline oil pipeline system is designed to take advantage of “mostly captive shippers,” Suncor Energy Inc. says. In a submission to the…
Construction on Trans Mountain pipeline project could resume within the month
August 21 2019 9:55pm Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project could start up again within the month. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp…