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TransCanda faces industry pushback on pipeline tolls
As its Mainline across Canada brings in lower revenue, it eyes the Alberta system for fee hikes, to the displeasure of some gas shippers
Oilweek Magazine - On a mission
In an effort to create markets for growing shale gas production in North America, Encana is pushing to build out our natural gas vehicle infrastructure
Down with Coal-Fired Plants
Environment Minister Jim Prentice has told Canada’s major electricity producers that they’ll have to gradually retire their coal-fired plants and replace them with cleaner sources of power – a plan that would be a boon to natural gas producers.
A Contrarian View on Natural Gas
When it comes to predicting the price of oil, Henry Groppe has made a long career of zigging when other were zagging. So why should he be any different when talking about natural gas?
An Unconventional Glut
An excellent article published recently in The Economist explaining the economics, technology, politics and geology of Shale Gas. Discusses the changes in the market and its possible ramifications in the years to come.
Quebec shale gas find could redraw Canada's energy map
Shale gas has changed the face of the market this past year. Is there something special about the Marcellus, Barnett and Horn River fields or are they just the tip of the shale iceberg? The Globe and Mail reports on early findings that may have repercussions on what we traditionally think of as an Alberta asset.
Press Release
Energy Source Canada and Interconn Resources today announced the formation of a joint venture company based on Energy Source Canada’s growing reach into the Ontario natural gas market and Interconn’s broad and extensive natural gas experience in the United States. The new venture, called Energy Source Natural Gas Services, will follow the same business model that has led to the success of both companies.
Pickens' Bullish Natural Gas Call Makes Sense
Well-known Texas oil tycoon and born-again environmentalist T.Boone Pickens was back in the headlines again. Instead of pitching the benefits of wind energy this time, Pickens' focus has shifted to natural gas. In a new TV ad campaign, Pickens is promoting a plan to cut America's dependence on foreign oil by converting trucks to run on natural gas.