Archived Articles for Canadian Energy Insight

December 2020

German Lawmakers Weigh Sanction-Proof Structure on Nord Stream 2 (December 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/german-lawmakers-weigh-sanction-proof-structure-on-nord-stream-2/

World Oil Demand Hits Two-Month High (December 11, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/World-Oil-Demand-Hits-Two-Month-High.html

Oil jumps to 9-month high, Brent settles above $50 for first time since March (December 10, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/12/10/oil-markets-coronavirus-vaccine-optimism-iraq-oilfield-attack.html

As Ottawa prepares to unveil its Clean Fuel Standard, industry warns of refinery shutdowns (December 10, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/as-ottawa-prepares-to-unveil-its-clean-fuel-standard-industry-warns-of-refinery-shutdowns/wcm/98a89924-5dcf-4cbf-9dd1-b17b2b9a7a83
Meet the Activists Opposing Pipelines in Canada (December 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/meet-the-activists-opposing-pipelines-in-canada-politics-explained-aaron-gunn/
How Texas Could Bounce Back From The Oil Price Crash (December 10, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/How-Texas-Could-Bounce-Back-From-The-Oil-Price-Crash.html
Aramco To Sell Stakes In Subsidiaries To Raise Cash (December 10, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Aramco-To-Sell-Stakes-In-Subsidiaries-To-Raise-Cash.html
Moody’s Sees Brent At $45 In 2021 (December 10, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Moodys-Sees-Brent-At-45-In-2021.html

Oil moves lower following surprise inventory build (December 9, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/12/09/oil-markets-coronavirus-cases-rise-us-stimulus-hopes.html
Canadian oil producer Whitecap to buy TORC Oil & Gas for $430 million (December 9, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/business-pmn/canadian-oil-producer-whitecap-to-buy-torc-oil-gas-for-430-mln-2/wcm/2a46bd60-8978-41cb-82d3-c94497c3b990
Future value of Trans Mountain pipeline rests on Liberals’ climate plans, PBO says (December 9, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/12/8/future-value-of-trans-mountain-pipeline-rests-on-l/
Canadian Natural to boost capital spending 18.7 per cent on increased free cash flow and output (December 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/cnq-to-boost-capital-spending-18-7-per-cent-on-increased-free-cash-flow-and-output/
Oil Fluctuates With Demand Outlook, Virus Vaccines in Focus (December 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/oil-fluctuates-with-demand-outlook-virus-vaccines-in-focus/
Why The World Might Not Have Enough Oil To Meet Demand Trough 2050 (December 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-The-World-Might-Not-Have-Enough-Oil-To-Meet-Demand-Trough-2050.html

Canada's Oil Heartland Goes Into Lockdown As Covid-19 Infections Surge (December 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Canadas-Oil-Heartland-Goes-Into-Lockdown-As-Covid-19-Infections-Surge.html

Oil jumps to highest level since March after OPEC+ reaches a supply compromise (December 4, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/12/04/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec.html
OPEC+ Finds Its Way to an Exhausting Compromise on Oil Cuts (December 4, 2020) www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-04/opec-finds-its-way-to-an-exhausting-compromise-on-output-cuts
Husky Energy to get $41.5 million in federal cash for stalled N.L. offshore project (December 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/12/4/husky-energy-to-get-415-million-in-federal-cash-fo/
U.S. Oil Production Doesn’t Grow at $45 a Barrel, BNEF Says (December 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/u-s-oil-production-doesnt-grow-at-45-a-barrel-bnef-says/
Shell CEO Hopeful Biden Will Speed Up Climate Change Fight (December 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/shell-ceo-hopeful-biden-will-speed-up-climate-change-fight/
Fitch Sees Brent At $45 Next Year (December 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Fitch-Sees-Brent-At-45-Next-Year.html
Oil Rig Count Rises To Highest Level Since Mid-May (December 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Rig-Count-Rises-To-Highest-Level-Since-Mid-May.html

Oil slips on OPEC uncertainty after posting best month since May (December 1, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/12/01/oil-markets-opec-coronavirus.html
Canadian oil producer Suncor forecasts higher annual production, spending (December 1, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/business-pmn/canadian-oil-producer-suncor-forecasts-higher-annual-production-spending-3/wcm/8d00fd3c-0bdd-4466-a732-8d625ef2aa5f
Enbridge pipeline linking oilsands to U.S. Midwest wins approval (December 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/12/1/enbridge-pipeline-linking-oilsands-to-us-midwest-w/
BMO to Exit Oil And Gas Investment Banking in the U.S. (December 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/bmo-to-exit-oil-and-gas-investment-banking-in-the-u-s/
OPEC+ postpones talks to December 3 amid disagreements (December 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/12/opec-postpones-talks-to-december-3-amid-disagreements-sources-2/

Oil Price Rally Reverses As Inventories Balloon (December 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Price-Rally-Reverses-As-Inventories-Balloon.html
Exxon Breaks With Tradition, Announces $20 Billion Oil Asset Write-Down (December 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Exxon-Breaks-With-Tradition-Announces-20-Billion-Oil-Asset-Write-Down.html

November 2020

Oil moves lower amid key OPEC meeting on output policy (November 30, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/oil-markets-opec-.html
Canadian indigenous deal with KXL oil pipeline took years, aims to unlock long-term wealth (November 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/canadian-indigenous-deal-with-kxl-oil-pipeline-took-years-aims-to-unlock-long-term-wealth/
OPEC+ to discuss extending oil cuts or gradually raising output, sources say (November 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/opec-to-discuss-extending-oil-cuts-or-gradually-raising-output-sources-say/

Judge tosses application to pause Alberta inquiry into funding of oil and gas foes (November 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/judge-tosses-application-to-pause-alberta-inquiry-into-funding-of-oil-and-gas-foes/
OPEC+ Rumors Send Oil Prices Diving (November 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/OPEC-Rumors-Send-Oil-Prices-Diving.html

U.S. Oil Demand Set To Soar In The Coming Months (November 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/US-Oil-Demand-Set-To-Soar-In-The-Coming-Months.html
Oil Markets Face A 200 Million Barrel Glut In 2021 (November 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Markets-Face-A-200-Million-Barrel-Glut-In-2021.html

Oil prices set for weekly gain ahead of OPEC+ meeting (November 27, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/27/oil-markets-coronavirus.html

Keystone XL’s Indigenous investors plan to secure financing soon (November 27, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/27/keystone-xls-indigenous-investors-plan-to-secure-f/
OPEC+ calls last-minute talks ahead of decision on oil cuts (November 27, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/27/opec-calls-last-minute-talks-ahead-of-decision-on-/
Canada needs Line 3, TMX and Keystone XL (November 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/a-matter-of-fact-canada-needs-line-3-tmx-and-keystone-xl-deborah-jaremko/

57,000 jobs from oil and gas spending in BC – Mark Milke and Ven Venkatachalam (November 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/commentary-57000-jobs-from-oil-and-gas-spending-in-british-columbia-mark-milke-and-ven-venkatachalam/

Minnesota tribes file to halt pipeline approval due to virus (November 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/minnesota-tribes-file-to-halt-pipeline-approval-due-to-virus/

Oil Markets Hopeful As OPEC+ Meeting Looms (November 27, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Markets-Hopeful-As-OPEC-Meeting-Looms.html

Energy Stocks Set to Bear Brunt of Canadian Tax-Loss Selling (November 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/energy-stocks-set-to-bear-brunt-of-canadian-tax-loss-selling/

Exxon to cut up to 300 jobs in Canada (November 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/exxon-to-cut-up-to-300-jobs-in-canada/

Imperial Oil to lay off 200 workers following cost-cutting analysis (November 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/imperial-oil-to-lay-off-200-workers-following-cost-cutting-analysis/
Oil Pirates Are Dangerously Close To U.S. Waters (November 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Pirates-Are-Dangerously-Close-To-US-Waters.html
Thanksgiving Thursday Brings An End To The Oil Rally (November 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Thanksgiving-Thursday-Brings-An-End-To-The-Oil-Rally.html

Refineries Are Fighting Over Used Cooking Oil And Animal Fat (November 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Thanksgiving-Thursday-Brings-An-End-To-The-Oil-Rally.html

Oil jumps to 8-month high on U.S. inventory drop, vaccine hopes (November 25, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/25/oil-markets-coronavirus-us-crude-stockpiles.html

Keystone XL, TMX and Line 3 last pipelines Canada will ever need, says energy regulator (November 25, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/keystone-xl-trans-mountain-and-line-3-last-pipelines-canada-will-ever-need-says-energy-regulator/wcm/db3004fc-2c02-48a7-964d-c4537e3525d6

Alberta finance minister says outlook improves but budget deficit $21.3 billion (November 25, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/25/alberta-finance-minister-says-outlook-improves-but/

Fossil Fuels Will Play a Key Role in Canada’s Energy Mix (November 25, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/fossil-fuels-will-play-a-key-role-in-canadas-energy-mix-even-30-years-from-now-report/
Crude-by-rail shipments bounce back from summer lows in September (November 25, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/crude-by-rail-shipments-bounce-back-from-summer-lows-in-september-says-cer/
THE CLEAN FUEL STANDARD: Canadians Cannot Afford To Pay More For Energy (November 25, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/the-clean-fuel-standard-canadians-cannot-afford-to-pay-more-for-energy-david-yager/

Going Green Could Crush Canada’s Oil Industry (November 25, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Going-Green-Could-Crush-Canadas-Oil-Industry.html

Oil prices jump on the back of coronavirus vaccine developments (November 23, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/23/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec.html
Barclays keeps 2021 oil price outlook, supported by vaccine boost (November 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/barclays-keeps-2021-oil-price-outlook-supported-by-vaccine-boost/

5 key insights about 2020’s top producers based on PSAC areas (November 23, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/19/5-key-insights-about-2020s-top-producers-based-on-/
Cenovus and Husky announce leadership team for combined company (November 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/cenovus-and-husky-announce-leadership-team-for-combined-company/
Why the USA needs Keystone XL (November 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/why-the-usa-needs-keystone-xl-deborah-jaremko/

Survey shows two-thirds of energy company employers cut labour costs due to COVID-19 (November 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/survey-shows-two-thirds-of-energy-company-employers-cut-labour-costs-due-to-covid-19/

Oil Demand Set To Rebound In 2021 (November 23, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Demand-Set-To-Rebound-In-2021.html

Oil posts third straight week of gains on Covid-19 vaccine optimism (November 20, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/20/oil-markets-coronavirus-cases-rise-stimulus-talks.html
End of the road? Quebec's goal to ban gas-guzzling cars latest move to hasten oil's decline (November 20, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/end-of-the-road-quebecs-goal-to-ban-gas-guzzling-cars-latest-move-to-hasten-oils-decline/wcm/6c6a804e-fe1e-4350-8723-6653cebd5eba

5 key insights about 2020’s top producers based on PSAC areas (November 20, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/19/5-key-insights-about-2020s-top-producers-based-on-/
Cenovus and Husky announce leadership team for combined company (November 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/cenovus-and-husky-announce-leadership-team-for-combined-company/
Why the USA needs Keystone XL (November 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/why-the-usa-needs-keystone-xl-deborah-jaremko/

Survey shows two-thirds of energy company employers cut labour costs due to COVID-19 (November 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/survey-shows-two-thirds-of-energy-company-employers-cut-labour-costs-due-to-covid-19/

Oil Demand Set To Rebound In 2021 (November 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Demand-Set-To-Rebound-In-2021.html

Oil prices slip as surge in virus cases raises concerns about demand (November 19, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/oil-markets-covid-cases-overshadow-vaccine-hopes.html
The least-cost path to net zero needs oil and gas (November 19, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/jack-m-mintz-least-cost-path-to-net-zero-needs-oil-and-gas/wcm/3575d24f-75c2-49f8-871b-fa4d15599f88
What is happening with the Keystone XL oil pipeline? (November 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/what-is-happening-with-the-keystone-xl-oil-pipeline/
How America’s Political Structure Protects Its Oil Industry (November 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/how-americas-political-structure-protects-its-oil-industry-david-yager/

Saudi Arabia Aims Next to Be Largest Hydrogen Exporter (November 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/saudi-arabia-aims-next-to-be-largest-hydrogen-exporter/

Three Catalysts That Will Control Oil Prices In 2021 (November 19, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Three-Catalysts-That-Will-Control-Oil-Prices-In-2021.html
OPEC+ On Edge As Libya’s Oil Production Returns To Pre-Blockade Levels (November 19, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/OPEC-On-Edge-As-Libyas-Oil-Production-Returns-To-Pre-Blockade-Levels.html

Oil jumps to 11-week high on hope of OPEC+ supply increase delay (November 18, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/18/oil-markets-us-crude-stockpiles-opec.html

TC Energy keeps pressing on Keystone XL with 'historic' agreement with First Nations (November 18, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-tc-energy-keeps-pressing-on-keystone-xl-with-historic-agreement-with-first-nations
Drilling forecast calls for 14 per cent rebound in 2021 from depths of 2020 activity (November 18, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/drilling-forecast-calls-for-14-per-cent-rebound-in-2021-from-depths-of-2020-activity-2/
Enbridge Gas to blend hydrogen with natural gas for consumers in Markham, Ont. (November 18, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/enbridge-gas-to-blend-hydrogen-with-natural-gas-for-consumers-in-markham-ont/
Putin Told to Clean Up on Climate or Risk Losing Investors (November 18, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/putin-told-to-clean-up-on-climate-or-risk-losing-investors/

Why Biden’s Approach To Venezuela Is So Important For Oil Markets (November 18, 2020) oilprice.com/Geopolitics/South-America/Why-Bidens-Approach-To-Venezuela-Is-So-Important-For-Oil-Markets.html
UK To Ban Sales Of Gasoline Cars From 2030 (November 18, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/UK-To-Ban-Sales-Of-Gasoline-Cars-From-2030.html

Oil falls 2% on coronavirus surge but gains 8% this week on vaccine hopes (November 13, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/13/oil-markets-coronavirus.html

Enbridge warns of 'devastating consequences' as Michigan moves to shut down Line 5 (November 13, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/enbridge-faces-new-fight-as-michigan-seeks-to-shut-down-line-5/wcm/49909421-5ecd-49b5-aeed-be594120f704
Minnesota grants key permits for Line 3 crude oil pipeline (November 13, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/13/minnesota-grants-key-permits-for-line-3-crude-oil-/
Healthy oil and gas sector key to Canadian environmental innovation and economic success (November 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/healthy-oil-and-gas-sector-key-to-canadian-environmental-innovation-and-economic-success-qa-with-jack-mintz/

Renting a Slice of U.S. Oil’s Hot Spot Is 70% Cheaper After Rout (November 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/renting-a-slice-of-u-s-oils-hot-spot-is-70-cheaper-after-rout/
The Oilfield Services Sector Is Showing Signs Of Recovery (November 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Oilfield-Services-Sector-Is-Showing-Signs-Of-Recovery.html
OPEC+ Compliance With Cuts At 101% Ahead Of Crucial Meetings (November 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/OPEC-Compliance-With-Cuts-At-101-Ahead-Of-Crucial-Meetings.html

Oil gains more than 2% as vaccine hopes outweigh lockdown impact (November 10, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/10/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec.html
Canada's oilpatch finds fresh hope for Keystone XL despite Biden victory (November 10, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/canadas-oilpatch-finds-fresh-hope-for-keystone-xl-despite-biden-victory/wcm/f5a393e2-c2f6-4f3b-824a-62e8cf1acfba
Successful vaccine would boost oil consumption, but not for 6-12 months (November 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/commentary-successful-vaccine-would-boost-oil-consumption-but-not-for-6-12-months-john-kemp/

Alberta farmers file what may be first class-action lawsuit over unpaid oil leases (November 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/alberta-farmers-file-what-may-be-first-class-action-lawsuit-over-unpaid-oil-leases/

Oil Hits Two-Month High With Vaccine Hope Offsetting Demand Fear (November 10, 2020) www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-09/oil-rally-loses-shine-as-virus-surge-offsets-vaccine-optimism
The Road To Recovery Is Long For Oilfield Services (November 10, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Road-To-Recovery-Is-Long-For-Oilfield-Services.html

India Could Be The Next Breakout Natural Gas Market (November 10, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/India-Could-Be-The-Next-Breakout-Natural-Gas-Market.html

Oil soars 8.5% on promising Covid-19 vaccine results (November 9, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/09/oil-markets-coronavirus-uselection.html
Trican Well Service brings back 200 staff but makes 350 layoffs permanent as activity rises (November 9, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/energy/trican-well-service-brings-back-200-staff-but-makes-350-layoffs-permanent-as-activity-rises
Biden win may curb U.S. oil drilling, super-charge renewables (November 9, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/9/biden-win-may-curb-us-oil-drilling-super-charge-re/

Biden win bad news for Keystone XL, marks new relationship with Canada (November 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/biden-win-spells-end-of-keystone-xl-but-competitiveness-may-improve-pundits-say/
OPEC+ Gives New Signal It May Tweak Plan to Boost Oil Supply (November 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/opec-gives-new-signal-it-may-tweak-plan-to-boost-oil-supply/
Citibank Forecasts $49 WTI For 2021 (November 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Citibank-Forecasts-49-WTI-For-2021.html
IEA: Return Of Lockdowns To Cut Oil Demand (November 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/IEA-Return-Of-Lockdowns-To-Cut-Oil-Demand.html

Oil drops more than 4% as Covid-19 cases surge (November 6, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/06/oil-markets-coronavirus-us-election.html
Pipeline giant Enbridge becomes largest oil company in North America to set 2050 emissions goal (November 6, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/pipeline-giant-enbridge-joins-shell-bp-with-2050-emissions-goal/wcm/3b89552e-f6db-4679-8ccf-77f98c66408b
U.S. energy chiefs weigh what Biden means for oil, renewables (November 6, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/6/us-energy-chiefs-weigh-what-biden-means-for-oil-re/

CCPA Report Against Trans Mountain is Misleading & Incorrect (November 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/a-matter-of-fact-ccpa-report-against-trans-mountain-is-misleading-incorrect-deborah-jaremko/
U.S. drillers add oil and gas rigs for eighth week -Baker Hughes (November 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/u-s-drillers-add-oil-and-gas-rigs-for-eighth-week-baker-hughes/
COVID Surge Keeps Oil Below $40 (November 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/COVID-Surge-Keeps-Oil-Below-40.html

Energy 'war room' criticized by auditor general for single-source contracts (November 6, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/energy-war-room-criticized-by-auditor-general-for-single-source-contracts

Oil jumps 4% as U.S. supply falls sharply (November 4, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/04/oil-markets-us-elections-opec.html

Oil, Canadian energy stocks up as early indications suggest worst for oilpatch wont happen (November 4, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/oil-canadian-energy-stocks-up-as-early-indications-suggest-worst-for-oilpatch-may-not-come-to-pass/wcm/1cfd1e9a-1866-4459-8eda-73df1919575d
Oil rises after Trump falsely claims victory in tight U.S. election (November 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/oil-rises-2-but-traders-brace-for-wild-ride-on-u-s-election-day/
Coronavirus Surge Throws Oil Recovery Into Reverse (November 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/coronavirus-surge-throws-oil-recovery-into-reverse/

OPEC President Says Saudis, Russia Push to Delay Supply Hike (November 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/opec-president-says-saudis-russia-push-to-delay-supply-hike/

Texas Oil Industry May Have Left The Worst Of The Downturn Behind (November 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Texas-Oil-Industry-May-Have-Left-The-Worst-Of-The-Downturn-Behind.html

The U.S. Officially Quits The Paris Climate Agreement (November 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-US-Officially-Quits-The-Paris-Climate-Agreement.html

Oil gains more than 2% as OPEC eyes deeper output cuts (November 3, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/03/oil-markets-coronavirus-libya-output-opec.html

Biden, Trump poles apart when it comes to oil industry (November 3, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/3/biden-trump-poles-apart-when-it-comes-to-oil-indus/
B.C. resource sector seeks gas subsidies, stumpage reform (November 3, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/3/bc-resource-sector-seeks-gas-subsidies-stumpage-re/
Alberta defies Trudeau with grant offers to petrochemical firms (November 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/alberta-defies-trudeau-with-grant-offers-to-petrochemical-firms/

US natural gas imports to Canada up 1,233% since 2000 (November 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/commentary-us-natural-gas-imports-to-canada-up-1233-since-2000-mark-milke-and-lennie-kaplan/
China Looks To Boost Oil Exploration, Expand Oil & Gas Storage (November 3, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Looks-To-Boost-Oil-Exploration-Expand-Oil-Gas-Storage.html
Why Oil Markets Aren’t Focused On The Election (November 3, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-Oil-Markets-Arent-Focused-On-The-Election.html

Oil reverses steep loss to gain nearly 3% despite rising Covid-19 cases (November 2, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/11/02/oil-markets-coronavirus.html

Alberta offers grants to petrochemical firms (November 2, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/11/2/alberta-offers-grants-to-petrochemical-firms/
Canada turns on oil taps as prices rise, curbs lift (November 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/canada-turns-on-oil-taps-as-prices-rise-curbs-lift/
Canada’s economy already benefiting from LNG (November 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/canadas-economy-already-benefiting-from-lng/
Pandemic, energy transition to hasten peak in global oil demand (November 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/11/pandemic-energy-transition-to-hasten-peak-in-global-oil-demand-rystad-energy/
The Future Landscape Of U.S. Oil (November 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/The-Future-Landscape-Of-US-Oil.html

Trump Signs Order To Protect Fracking (November 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Trump-Signs-Order-To-Protect-Fracking.html

October 2020

Oil sinks to five-month low, posts worst week since April on demand concerns (October 30, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/30/oil-markets-coronavirus.html

Oilsands production rises as red ink accumulates (October 30, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-oilsands-production-rises-as-red-ink-accumulates
'Bleak' drilling forecast calls for even fewer Canadian oil and gas wells in 2021 (October 30, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/30/bleak-drilling-forecast-calls-for-even-fewer-canad/
Coronavirus, consolidation taking toll on North American energy jobs (October 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/coronavirus-consolidation-taking-toll-on-north-american-energy-jobs/
Alberta, Saudi firm in talks on petrochemical plant: report (October 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/alberta-saudi-firm-in-talks-on-petrochemical-plant-report/

Exxon, Chevron to cut US jobs as oil industry struggles (October 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/exxon-chevron-to-cut-us-jobs-as-oil-industry-struggles/

Western Europe’s Biggest Oilfield Set To Increase Production (October 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Western-Europes-Biggest-Oilfield-Set-To-Increase-Production.html

Oil jumps more than 2% on U.S. Gulf shutdowns (October 27, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/27/oil-markets-coronavirus.html
Keystone XL faces Biden risk after COVID made project less crucial (October 27, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/27/keystone-faces-biden-risk-after-covid-made-project/
Cenovus targets 20 to 25 per cent workforce reductions following Husky takeover (October 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/cenovus-targets-20-to-25-per-cent-workforce-reductions-following-husky-takeover/
Deal With Li Ka-shing’s Husky Gives Canadian Oil Giant a Biden Hedge (October 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/deal-with-li-ka-shing-gives-canadian-oil-giant-a-biden-hedge/
Suncor Energy relocating its PetroCanada head office to Calgary from Ontario (October 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/suncor-energy-relocating-its-petrocanada-head-office-to-calgary-from-ontario/

How a Biden presidency would transform the U.S. energy landscape (October 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/factbox-how-a-biden-presidency-would-transform-the-u-s-energy-landscape/

The U.S. Looks To Delay The World’s Most Controversial Pipeline Once Again (October 27, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-US-Looks-To-Delay-The-Worlds-Most-Controversial-Pipeline-Once-Again.html

Oil drops more than 3% amid demand fears, Libyan output rebound (October 26, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/26/oil-markets-coronavirus.html
Cenovus to buy Husky Energy for $3.8 billion in shares (October 26, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/26/cenovus-to-buy-husky-energy-for-38-billion-in-shar/

U.S. Election Will Help Canada’s Oilpatch No Matter Who Wins (October 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/u-s-election-will-help-canadas-oilpatch-no-matter-who-wins/

Markets expected to take measure of Cenovus-Husky deal as earnings season begins (October 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/markets-expected-to-take-measure-of-cenovus-husky-deal-as-earnings-season-begins/
WHO’S NEXT? Cenovus-Husky deal creates new Canadian oil major, stokes hunger for deals (October 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/whos-next-cenovus-husky-deal-creates-new-canadian-oil-major-stokes-hunger-for-deals/

OPEC chief says rising infections may delay oil recovery (October 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/opec-chief-says-rising-infections-may-delay-oil-recovery/
Is Canadian LNG Too Expensive To Compete? (October 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Is-Canadian-LNG-Too-Expensive-To-Compete.html

Oil drops nearly 2% on demand concerns, snaps 2-week win streak (October 23, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/23/oil-markets-coronavirus.html
Alberta to scrap oil production limits in December with demand for heavy oil poised to rise (October 23, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/alberta-to-scrap-oil-production-limits-in-december-with-demand-for-heavy-oil-poised-to-rise/wcm/5c27f744-e1d7-4b03-9e7a-87e90a973f64

$100 million fund to be used to cut oilpatch emissions, fuel new product development (October 23, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/23/100-million-fund-to-be-used-to-cut-oilpatch-emissi/

The Role of Canada’s Resources in Delivering our Modern World (October 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/the-role-of-canadas-resources-in-delivering-our-modern-world-grant-wilde/
Putin Says Russia Open to Delaying Planned OPEC+ Output Hike (October 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/putin-says-russia-open-to-delaying-planned-opec-output-hike/
Trump Seizes On Biden Oil Comment to Warn Swing State Voters (October 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/trump-seizes-on-biden-oil-comment-to-warn-swing-state-voters-2/
U.S. And Canadian Oil Rig Counts Continue To Rebound (October 23, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-And-Canadian-Oil-Rig-Count-Continue-To-Rebound.html

Oil drops 4% on weak U.S. gasoline demand (October 21, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/21/oil-markets-coronavirus-us-crude-stockpiles.html
As new report shows historic 10% hit to city economy, it’s time for Calgary to play more offence (October 21, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-facing-historic-10-per-cent-hit-to-economy-its-time-for-calgary-to-play-more-offence

Alberta welcomes federal OK of NGTL gas pipeline expansion while criticizing delay (October 21, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/21/alberta-welcomes-federal-ok-of-ngtl-gas-pipeline-e/

Suncor Studies Sale of North Sea Oil and Gas Fields (October 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/suncor-studies-sale-of-north-sea-oil-and-gas-fields-by-laura-hurst-and-dinesh-nair/
Carbon Pricing in High-Income OECD Countries – Fraser Institute (October 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/carbon-pricing-in-high-income-oecd-countries-fraser-institute/
Western Canadian oil output still down after restoring some COVID cutbacks (October 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/western-canadian-oil-output-still-down-after-restoring-some-covid-cutbacks-cer-says/
Big Oil Hamstrung In Tackling Methane Problem (October 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Big-Oil-Hamstrung-In-Tackling-Methane-Problem.html

Oil rises on U.S. stimulus hopes, but Covid-19 cases keep gains in check (October 20, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/20/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec.html
After providing tax relief to oilpatch, province must tackle unpaid taxes to municipalities (October 20, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-after-providing-tax-relief-to-oilpatch-province-must-tackle-unpaid-taxes-to-municipalities

Worried about weak oil demand, OPEC pledges action (October 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/worried-about-weak-oil-demand-opec-pledges-action/
Alberta welcomes federal approval of gas pipeline expansion while criticizing delay (October 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/alberta-welcomes-federal-approval-of-gas-pipeline-expansion-while-criticizing-delay-2/
Tribes make new move to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline (October 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/tribes-make-new-move-to-shut-down-dakota-access-pipeline/
‘Dear Canada’: Colorado climate group appeals to Canadians over CPP-owned energy firm (October 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/dear-canada-colorado-climate-group-appeals-to-canadians-over-cpp-owned-energy-firm/
Alberta Unimpressed By Canadian Plastics Ban (October 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Alberta-Unimpressed-By-Canadian-Plastics-Ban.html

Oil little changed, despite OPEC+ members stressing compliance (October 17, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/19/oil-markets-coronavirus-china-economy.html

Arrests escalate protest over Trans Mountain pipeline (October 17, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/arrests-escalate-protest-over-trans-mountain-pipeline

Calfrac investors approve company plan over Wilks Brothers takeover (October 17, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/19/calfrac-investors-approve-company-plan-over-wilks-/
Minnesota judge upholds state decision on Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement (October 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/minnesota-judge-upholds-state-decision-on-enbridge-line-3-pipeline-replacement/

Trudeau Is Preparing to Test Limits of Debt-Financed Spending (October 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/trudeau-is-preparing-to-test-limits-of-debt-financed-spending/
ConocoPhillips to buy Concho Resources for $9.7 billion in 2020’s top shale deal (October 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/conocophillips-to-buy-concho-resources-for-9-7-billion-in-2020s-top-shale-deal/
OPEC Meeting Ends Without Firm Decision On Output Cuts (October 17, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/OPEC-Meeting-Ends-Without-Firm-Decision-On-Output-Cuts.html

Oil dips on rising Covid-19 cases, but posts second straight week of gains (October 16, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/16/oil-falls-as-possible-opec-supply-boost-covid-spike-weigh-on-sentiment.html

India emerges as market hungry for Canadian heavy oil (October 16, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/india-emerges-as-market-hungry-for-canadian-heavy-oil-deborah-jaremko/
Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe concerned about Biden’s opposition to Keystone XL (October 16, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/saskatchewans-scott-moe-concerned-about-bidens-opposition-to-keystone-xl/
U.S. oil and gas rig count rises by most since January (October 16, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/u-s-oil-and-gas-rig-count-rises-by-most-since-january-baker-hughes/
Trans Mountain pipeline good for province, country (October 16, 2020) www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/opinion/trans-mountain-pipeline-good-for-province-country/

COVID Kills Another Oil Rally (October 16, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/COVID-Kills-Another-Oil-Rally.html

China’s Oil Imports Are Falling (October 16, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Chinas-Oil-Imports-Are-Falling.html

Oil slips as lockdown measures threaten demand, but U.S. inventory draw limits downside (October 15, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/15/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec.html

Alberta to resume oil land sales, but critics warn against 'giving away' assets (October 15, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/alberta-to-resume-oil-land-sales-but-critics-warn-against-giving-away-assets-in-severe-downturn/wcm/e7d6af39-899c-4a22-87a5-098515d63045

Alberta premier says he’s still hopeful about Keystone, even if Biden elected (October 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/alberta-premier-says-hes-still-hopeful-about-keystone-even-if-biden-elected/
OPEC+ will ensure oil prices do not plunge again, says OPEC chief (October 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/opec-will-ensure-oil-prices-do-not-plunge-again-says-opec-chief/
Energy Demand to Receive a Work-From-Home Boost This Winter (October 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/energy-demand-to-receive-a-work-from-home-boost-this-winter/
Many Lost U.S. Oil Jobs May Never Return (October 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Many-Lost-US-Oil-Jobs-May-Never-Return.html
Oil Jumps On Bullish EIA Inventory Report (October 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Jumps-On-Bullish-EIA-Inventory-Report.html

Oil jumps 2% ahead of U.S. inventory data (October 14, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/14/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec.html

Banks and insurers shun Canada’s oil sands (October 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/banks-and-insurers-shun-canadas-oil-sands/

Moment of Truth – How Confederation Serves Alberta Poorly (October 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/book-review-moment-of-truth-how-confederation-serves-alberta-poorly-david-yager/
ConocoPhillips in Talks to Buy Concho Resources in Big Shale Bet (October 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/conocophillips-in-talks-to-buy-concho-resources-in-big-shale-bet/
Canada's oil patch seeks government green aid to produce cleaner crude (October 14, 2020) ca.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil-canada-environment-focus-idCAKBN26Z2NL
OPEC+ To Relax Oil Production Cuts Despite Second Wave (October 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Russia-OPEC-To-Relax-Oil-Production-Cuts-Despite-Second-Wave.html
Saudi Aramco Sees Tighter Oil Markets In 2022 (October 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Saudi-Aramco-Sees-Tighter-Oil-Markets-In-2022.html

Oil gains nearly 2% as robust China trade data offsets returning supply (October 13, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/13/oil-markets-coronavirus.html

Alberta oil output 16% below pre-COVID levels (October 13, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/business-pmn/alberta-oil-output-16-below-pre-covid-levels-minister/wcm/5c5291af-b3e4-46b3-9c72-5f4a7f9e38cb

Pandemic could delay energy demand recovery to 2025 (October 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/pandemic-could-delay-energy-demand-recovery-to-2025/
Saudi Aramco and BlackRock, others, discussing deal worth over $10 billion (October 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/saudi-aramco-and-blackrock-others-discussing-deal-worth-over-10-billion-sources/
Oil Holds Its Breath As Presidential Election Approaches (October 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Holds-Its-Breath-As-Presidential-Election-Approaches.html
Morgan Stanley Sees Oil Prices Struggling To Break Above $50 (October 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Morgan-Stanley-Sees-Oil-Prices-Struggling-To-Break-Above-50.html
The Real Reason China Is Betting Big On Renewables (October 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Real-Reason-China-Is-Betting-Big-On-Renewables.html

Oil falls nearly 3% as production comes back online (October 12, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/12/oil-markets-hurricane-delta.html
How much Albertans and their oil and gas sector have contributed to federal finances (October 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/how-much-albertans-and-their-oil-and-gas-sector-have-contributed-to-federal-finances/
12 things to know about Ottawa’s Clean Fuel Standard (October 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/12-things-to-know-about-ottawas-clean-fuel-standard-resource-works/

Alberta unconcerned about OPEC prediction for slower growth in oil demand over next 25 years (October 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/alberta-unconcerned-about-opec-prediction-for-slower-growth-in-oil-demand-over-next-25-years/
Absent any new policy, carbon tax must rise to meet Paris emission targets, PBO says (October 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/china-aims-to-cut-all-greenhouses-gases-by-2060-researcher-says/
Libya Reopens Biggest Oil Field, Giving OPEC+ a New Headache (October 12, 2020) www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-11/libya-lifts-force-majeure-on-biggest-oil-field-of-sharara
Goldman Sachs: Biden Win Is Bullish For Oil (October 12, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Goldman-Sachs-Biden-Win-Is-Bullish-For-Oil.html

IEA: Natural Gas Demand To See Largest Drop Ever In 2020 (October 12, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/IEA-Natural-Gas-Demand-To-See-Largest-Drop-Ever-In-2020.html

Oils jumps 9% for the week, snapping two-week losing streak (October 9, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/09/oil-markets-norway-strike.html
Major new Illinois power plant to be fed by low-emissions natural gas from Alberta (October 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/major-new-illinois-power-plant-to-be-fed-by-low-emissions-natural-gas-from-alberta/
The super-sized contributions from oil and gas, Albertans to Ottawa (October 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/commentary-the-super-sized-contributions-from-oil-and-gas-albertans-to-ottawa-mark-milke-lennie-kaplan/
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn sees energy sector rebound but urges patience (October 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/billionaire-investor-carl-icahn-sees-energy-sector-rebound-but-urges-patience/

Justin Trudeau's co-ordinated assault on Canadian energy (October 9, 2020) nationalpost.com/opinion/conrad-black-trudeaus-environmental-policies-threaten-canada-itself

Oil Prices Climb 10% In A Week (October 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Prices-Climb-10-In-A-Week.html

Saudi Arabia May Face Budget Squeeze After 2021 (October 9, 2020) www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-08/saudi-arabia-may-face-budget-squeeze-after-2021-moody-s-says

Oil jumps 3% to highest level in nearly five weeks on supply losses (October 8, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/oil-markets-gulf-of-mexico-coronavirus.html

In a world with too much oil, OPEC+ sweats its next move (October 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/8/in-a-world-with-too-much-oil-opec-sweats-its-next-/
Trudeau’s second carbon tax coming at worst possible time (October 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/trudeaus-second-carbon-tax-coming-at-worst-possible-time-ctf/
OPEC, in major shift, says oil demand to plateau in late 2030s (October 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/opec-in-major-shift-says-oil-demand-to-plateau-in-late-2030s/
Ottawa's delay of Alberta’s gas pipeline: Building back slower (October 8, 2020) www.thewhig.com/opinion/opinion-ottawas-delay-of-albertas-gas-pipeline-building-back-slower/wcm/62722892-3428-4a11-9091-78dcded4a241
Oil Spikes After OPEC Claims: ‘’The Worst Is Over For The Oil Market’’ (October 8, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Oil-Spikes-After-OPEC-Claims-The-Worst-Is-Over-For-The-Oil-Market.html

The Energy Sectors Most Threatened By A Biden Presidency (October 8, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Energy-Sectors-Most-Threatened-By-A-Biden-Presidency.html

Oil jumps on hurricane approaching Gulf Coast, supply disruptions (October 6, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/06/oil-markets-coronavirus-gulf-of-mexico.html
Alberta announces plans to export hydrogen by 2040 (October 6, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/energy/alberta-unveiling-plans-to-use-hydrogen-to-cut-emissions-and-produce-more-oil

Irving Oil terminates purchase of North Atlantic Refinery Limited (October 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/irving-oil-terminates-purchase-of-north-atlantic-refinery-limited/
Discussions about N.L. oil refinery future ongoing: Premier (October 6, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/6/discussions-about-nl-oil-refinery-future-ongoing-p/
In 2020, It’s Now Open Season On Oil Workers (October 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/it-is-now-open-season-on-oil-workers-david-yager/
Natural Gas Offers Lifeline For Distressed Gulf Oil Giants (October 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Natural-Gas-Offers-Lifeline-For-Distressed-Gulf-Oil-Giants.html
Russia Is Expanding Its Energy Influence In Africa (October 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Russia-Is-Expanding-Its-Energy-Influence-In-Africa.html

Oil slips more than 4% on oversupply fears, sees fourth negative week in five (October 2, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/02/oil-markets-coronavirus.html

Throne speech represents existential threat to Alberta’s energy transformation (October 2, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-throne-speech-represents-existential-threat-to-albertas-energy-transformation

Court hearing to resume in B.C. over Coastal GasLink pipeline (October 2, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/2/court-hearing-to-resume-in-bc-over-coastal-gaslink/
Painted Pony shareholders approve sale to Canadian Natural Resources (October 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/painted-pony-shareholders-approve-sale-to-canadian-natural-resources/
Suncor Energy says it will cut 10 to 15 per cent of its workforce over next 18 months (October 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/suncor-energy-says-it-will-cut-10-to-15-per-cent-of-its-workforce-over-next-18-months/
Iraq Boosts Oil Exports Despite OPEC+ Pledges (October 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iraq-Boosts-Oil-Exports-Despite-OPEC-Pledges.html
What Trump’s Positive COVID Test Means For Oil (October 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/What-Trumps-Positive-COVID-Test-Means-For-Oil.html

Oil dips nearly 4% on weak demand outlook and higher OPEC output (October 1, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/10/01/oil-markets-coronavirus.html

TransAlta and Tidewater selling Pioneer Pipeline to Atco instead of TC Energy (October 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/1/transalta-and-tidewater-selling-pioneer-pipeline-t/

Oil refiner Marathon says 12% of workforce affected in jobs cull (October 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/10/1/oil-refiner-marathon-says-12-of-workforce-affected/
Despite COVID impact, Canada will need more pipelines for oilpatch to grow (October 1, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-despite-covid-impact-canada-will-need-more-pipelines-for-oilpatch-to-grow
Permit in Hand, An Entrepreneur Starts on Alaska-Alberta Railway (October 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/permit-in-hand-an-entrepreneur-starts-on-alaska-alberta-railway/
Oil and gas rival Paramount Resources says it may make a takeover bid for NuVista (October 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/10/nuvista-shares-jump-on-potential-takeover-bid-by-oil-and-gas-rival-paramount/
Carbon Capture Is A Critical Part Of Our Energy Future (October 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Carbon-Capture-Is-A-Critical-Part-Of-Our-Energy-Future.html

September 2020

Oil jumps more than 2% on optimistic inventory data (September 30, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/30/oil-markets-coronavirus.html
Natural gas producers frustrated by Ottawa's delay to TC Energy's biggest pipeline expansion (September 30, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/natural-gas-producers-frustrated-by-ottawas-delay-to-tc-energys-biggest-pipeline-expansion/wcm/704a54e6-d7db-4907-8dbc-50c35ac90032

Shell plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs as oil demand slumps (September 30, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/30/shell-plans-to-cut-up-to-9000-jobs-as-oil-demand-s/

How a Biden presidency would transform the U.S. energy landscape (September 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/how-a-biden-presidency-would-transform-the-u-s-energy-landscape/

Threat of Venezuela Sanctions Has Reliance Buying Canadian Crude (September 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/threat-of-venezuela-sanctions-has-reliance-buying-canadian-crude/
Key Indicator Shows Signs Of Oil Market Recovery (September 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Key-Indicator-Shows-Signs-Of-Oil-Market-Recovery.html
The Biggest Oil Refiner In The U.S. Forced To Cut Jobs (September 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Biggest-Oil-Refiner-In-The-US-Forced-To-Cut-Jobs.html

Oil slides more than 3% as virus cases mount (September 29, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/29/oil-markets-coronavirus.html
Alberta Welcomes Oil Route After Trump OKs Alaska Rail Link (September 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/alberta-welcomes-oil-route-after-trump-oks-alaska-rail-link/

Lack of capital for major project investments cited by Indigenous business panel (September 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/lack-of-capital-for-major-project-investments-cited-by-indigenous-business-panel/

TC Energy inks deal for Indigenous ownership stake in Keystone XL pipeline (September 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/tc-energy-inks-deal-for-indigenous-ownership-stake-in-keystone-xl-pipeline/
Pieridae signs Bechtel as engineer and builder of Nova Scotia LNG export project (September 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/pieridae-signs-bechtel-as-engineer-and-builder-of-nova-scotia-lng-export-project/
Joe Biden Could Never Ban Fracking (September 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Joe-Biden-Could-Never-Ban-Fracking.html

Oil Prices Under Pressure As Gasoline Inventories Climb (September 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Prices-Under-Pressure-As-Gasoline-Inventories-Climb.html

Oil rises on economic recovery hopes, Covid-19 keeps prices in check (September 28, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/28/oil-markets-coronavirus-fuel-demand.html
Alberta's oilpatch gets a rare gift — a U.S-backed $22-billion export line to tidewater via Alaska (September 28, 2020) financialpost.com/executive/posthaste-albertas-oilpatch-gets-a-rare-gift-a-u-s-backed-22-billion-export-line-to-tidewater-via-alaska

Alberta announces carbon levy funded programs to reduce oilpatch methane emissions (September 28, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/28/alberta-announces-carbon-levy-funded-programs-to-r/

Devon to buy WPX for $2.56 billion to expand in Permian oil (September 28, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/28/devon-to-buy-wpx-for-256-billion-to-expand-in-perm/
Informed Opinions on the Future of Oil Versus Uninformed Agendas (September 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/commentary-informed-opinions-on-the-future-of-oil-versus-uninformed-agendas-by-mark-milke-and-lennie-kaplan/

Inter Pipeline to acquire Milk River pipeline in swap deal with Plains (September 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/inter-pipeline-to-acquire-milk-river-pipeline-in-swap-deal-with-plains/
California’s Electric Vehicle Dream Has A Major Problem (September 28, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Californias-Electric-Vehicle-Dream-Has-A-Major-Problem.html

Oil declines, posts third negative week in four on demand concerns (September 25, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/25/oil-markets-coronavirus-fuel-demand.html
Kenney faces twin threat of Justin Trudeau and Alberta separatism (September 25, 2020) calgaryherald.com/news/politics/david-staples-kenney-faces-twin-threat-of-justin-trudeau-and-alberta-separatism
Saskatchewan supports Indigenous participation in pipeline projects (September 25, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/25/saskatchewan-supports-indigenous-participation-in-/

Legislation to set five year climate targets highest priority this fall: Wilkinson (September 25, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/25/legislation-to-set-five-year-climate-targets-highe/
Seven reasons the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion is good for Canada (September 25, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/seven-reasons-the-trans-mountain-pipeline-expansion-is-good-for-canada-deborah-jaremko-cec/
Canadian government to spend C$320 million aiding offshore oil industry (September 25, 2020) www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil-canada/canadian-government-to-spend-c320-million-aiding-offshore-oil-industry-idUKKCN26G2QZ

Why Natural Gas Prices Are Set To Soar (September 25, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Why-Natural-Gas-Prices-Are-Set-To-Soar.html

Oil rises on falling inventory, but demand fears cap upside (September 24, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/24/oil-is-flat-as-frail-demand-outlook-outweighs-us-stock-drawdown.html
Trudeau Vows ‘Whatever It Takes’ to Get Canada Through Covid – But Lacks Opposition Support (September 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/trudeau-vows-whatever-it-takes-to-get-canada-through-covid-but-lacks-opposition-support/
Saskatchewan Premier Moe says throne speech lacks support for farms, energy (September 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/saskatchewan-premier-moe-says-throne-speech-lacks-support-for-farms-energy/

'Crisis' in energy sector not reflected in throne speech, says Jason Kenney (September 24, 2020) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/jason-kenney-throne-speech-alberta-erin-otoole-trudeau-1.5736551
Even Now, U.S. Oil Drillers Remain Focused on Output Over Debt (September 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/even-now-u-s-oil-drillers-remain-focused-on-output-over-debt/

ConocoPhilips: Oil Demand Will Return And Grow (September 24, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/ConocoPhilips-Oil-Demand-Will-Return-And-Grow.html

California To Ban Sales Of Gasoline Cars By 2035 (September 24, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/California-To-Ban-Sales-Of-Gasoline-Cars-By-2035.html

Oil posts slight gain as U.S. inventory declines (September 23, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/23/oil-markets-coronavirus-demand.html

Natural resources sector suffers 'steepest decline ever' with 43,000 jobs lost: StatsCan (September 23, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/natural-resources-sector-suffers-steepest-decline-ever-with-43000-jobs-lost-statscan

U.S. fracking services won’t recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2025 (September 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/u-s-fracking-services-wont-recover-to-pre-pandemic-levels-until-2025-rystad-energy/
Supreme Court hears arguments for and against ending the carbon tax (September 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/supreme-court-hears-arguments-for-and-against-ending-the-carbon-tax/
Taxpayers Federation: Throne speech promises risk breaking the bank (September 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/283581/
Top shipping insurance group will not cover ships linked to Nord Stream 2 (September 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/top-shipping-insurance-group-will-not-cover-ships-linked-to-nord-stream-2/

EIA Sees Global Oil Market Balancing By End-2021 (September 23, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/EIA-Sees-Global-Oil-Market-Balancing-By-End-2021.html

Oil edges higher, but demand fears cap upside (September 22, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/22/oil-markets-coronavirus-fuel-demand.html

Second Wave Of COVID Could Crush Road Fuel Recovery (September 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Second-Wave-Of-COVID-Could-Crush-Road-Fuel-Recovery.html

Oil ekes out gain, but still posts second straight negative week (September 11, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/11/oil-markets-coronavirus-pandemic-us-stockpiles.html

The Great Rethink: It's time to reassess how our provinces manage natural resource wealth (September 11, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/the-great-rethink-its-time-to-reassess-how-our-provinces-manage-natural-resource-wealth/wcm/74525cea-f33d-4ee1-af7f-11abb153d7fb/

BP, Shell urge Texas regulator to end routine gas flaring (September 11, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/11/bp-shell-urge-texas-regulator-to-end-routine-gas-f/
Cold winter forecasts have traders hoping LNG rally lives on (September 11, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/11/cold-winter-forecasts-have-traders-hoping-lng-rall/
Enough is enough’: Canada’s Montney producers swap oil and gas assets for cash (September 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/enough-is-enough-canadas-montney-producers-swap-oil-and-gas-assets-for-cash/

Canada touts plan to cut fuel carbon intensity, refiners fret about costs (September 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/canada-touts-plan-to-cut-fuel-carbon-intensity-refiners-fret-about-costs/
OPEC’s Third-Largest Producer Fails To Comply With Output Cuts (September 11, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/OPECs-Third-Largest-Producer-Fails-To-Comply-With-Output-Cuts.html

Oil prices dip as inventory builds (September 10, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/10/oil-markets-coronavirus-pandemic.html
Enbridge to restart east leg of Line 5 pipeline in Straits of Mackinac (September 10, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/enbridge-to-restart-east-leg-of-line-5-pipeline-in-straits-of-mackinac/wcm/ca4b2f5e-e6c7-4461-a10e-7edbae650a81/

Husky asks for government investment while reviewing West White Rose project (September 10, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/10/husky-asks-for-government-investment-while-reviewi/
Quebecers are fans of Western Canadian oil (September 10, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/9/poll-quebecers-are-fans-of-western-canadian-oil/

Imagining the Future of Canada’s Oil and Gas Industry (September 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/commentary-imagining-the-future-of-canadas-oil-and-gas-industry-stewart-muir/
U.S. Job Losses in Oilfield Services and Equipment Top 100,000 (September 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/u-s-job-losses-in-oilfield-services-and-equipment-top-100000-trade-group/
Retreating Oil Prices Force OPEC+ To Reconsider Easing Cuts (September 10, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Retreating-Oil-Prices-Force-OPEC-To-Reconsider-Easing-Cuts.html

Oil drops more than 7% to multi-month low on demand fears (September 8, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/08/oil-drops-to-multi-month-low-on-demand-fears.html
Cleaner LNG one answer to climate change crisis, O'Regan tells investors (September 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/8/cleaner-lng-one-answer-to-climate-change-crisis-or/
Germany uses Novichok as leverage with Kremlin over gas pipeline (September 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/8/germany-uses-novichok-as-leverage-with-kremlin-ove/
Canada’s oil sands can have a prosperous and environmentally responsible future (September 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/a-matter-of-fact-canadas-oil-sands-can-have-a-prosperous-and-environmentally-responsible-future/

Obsidian Energy announces intention to launch exchange offer for Bonterra Energy (September 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/obsidian-energy-announces-intention-to-launch-exchange-offer-for-bonterra-energy/
Pushing out free-market oil producers will only benefit state-owned rivals (September 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/pushing-out-free-market-oil-producers-will-only-benefit-state-owned-rivals-analysts/
Trump's Drilling Ban Bombshell Rocks Oil Industry (September 8, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Trumps-Drilling-Ban-Bombshell-Rocks-Oil-Industry.html

Oil drops nearly 4% to end the week lower, snapping four-week win streak (September 4, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/04/oil-markets-oil-demand-fuel-inventories.html
Friendly or hostile, mergers and acquisitions picking up in oilpatch (September 4, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-friendly-or-hostile-mergers-and-acquisitions-picking-up-in-oilpatch/wcm/70288244-0749-405a-9404-67609b250c0c/

Tanker with two million barrels oil catches fire off Sri Lanka (September 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/4/tanker-with-two-million-barrels-oil-catches-fire-o/
Canada has big plans to use hydrogen to cut emissions – and produce more oil (September 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/canada-has-big-plans-to-use-hydrogen-to-cut-emissions-and-produce-more-oil/
Canada not on pace to meet target to cut methane emissions by 2025 (September 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/canada-not-on-pace-to-meet-target-to-cut-methane-emissions-by-2025/
Cheapest Labor Day Gas Prices in 16 Years Casts Pall Over Oil (September 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/cheapest-labor-day-gas-prices-in-16-years-casts-pall-over-oil/

Oil Major Total, Carmaker PSA Set Up $6B EV Battery Venture (September 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Major-Total-Carmaker-PSA-Set-Up-6B-EV-Battery-Venture.html

Oil closes slightly lower, regaining most of an early 3% drop (September 3, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/03/oil-markets-fuel-demand-us-economy.html
B.C. delays more carbon taxes to help with pandemic recovery (September 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/b-c-puts-delays-or-put-taxes-on-hold-to-help-on-pandemic-recovery/

Canadian oil firms: Better days ahead, says Goldman Sachs (September 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/canadian-oil-firms-better-days-ahead-says-goldman-sachs/

Heavy discount narrows as pipeline leak cuts off supplies (September 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/heavy-discount-narrows-as-pipeline-leak-cuts-off-supplies/

AltaGas ready to double its propane export capacity from BC terminal (September 3, 2020) www.energeticcity.ca/2020/09/altagas-ready-to-double-its-propane-export-capacity-from-bc-terminal/
Low Oil Prices Force Aramco To Delay LNG, Petchem Ambitions (September 3, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Low-Oil-Prices-Force-Aramco-To-Delay-LNG-Petchem-Ambitions.html
U.S. Fuel Economy Standards Led To Big Savings, Lower Emissions (September 3, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Fuel-Economy-Standards-Led-To-Big-Savings-Lower-Emissions.html

Oil drops 3% to one-month low on weak U.S. gasoline demand (September 2, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/02/oil-markets-us-crude-stockpiles.html
Pipeline outage shuts Imperial's Kearl oilsands site, boosting Canadian oil prices (September 2, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/canadian-oil-rises-after-spill-shuts-diluent-pipeline-in-alberta-2/wcm/d36a1808-730a-4ca5-931c-ab22cd1fb111/

Upcoming summit a worthwhile event for Alberta’s new jobs minister (September 2, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/2/upcoming-summit-a-worthwhile-event-for-albertas-ne/

Enbridge restores offshore pipelines after hurricane shutdown (September 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/enbridge-restores-offshore-pipelines-after-hurricane-shutdown/

Oilsands diluent pipeline partly closed following spill near Fort McMurray (September 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/oilsands-diluent-pipeline-partly-closed-following-spill-near-fort-mcmurray/
The Difference Between Green Energy And ‘Greenwashed’ Energy (September 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Difference-Between-Green-Energy-And-Greenwashed-Energy.html
Oil Prices Hit Hard By Lower Refinery Runs (September 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Prices-Hit-Hard-By-Lower-Refinery-Runs.html

Oil prices rise on improving economic data (September 1, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/09/01/oil-markets-dollar-moves-coronavirus-pandemic.html

Calfrac says U.S. court sides with company in fight with Wilks Brothers (September 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/9/1/calfrac-says-us-court-sides-with-company-in-fight-/
Schlumberger to Contribute North American Pressure Pumping Business to Liberty (September 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/oilpatch-deal-schlumberger-to-contribute-north-american-pressure-pumping-business-to-liberty/

Oilsands diluent pipeline partly closed following spill near Fort McMurray (September 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/oilsands-diluent-pipeline-partly-closed-following-spill-near-fort-mcmurray/
PetroChina and Ovintiv end joint venture deal, agree to split Alberta assets (September 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/09/petrochina-and-ovintiv-end-joint-venture-deal-agree-to-split-alberta-assets/
The Real Reason The Oil Rally Has Fizzled Out (September 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/The-Real-Reason-The-Oil-Rally-Has-Fizzled-Out.html

Venezuela Faces The Real Possibility Oil Production Dropping To Zero (September 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Venezuela-Faces-The-Real-Possibility-Oil-Production-Dropping-To-Zero.html

August 2020

Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies (August 31, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/31/oil-markets-brent-crude-futures-coronavirus.html

  

Alberta's petroleum marketing arm suffers severe $1.9 billion-net loss (August 31, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/albertas-petroleum-marketing-arm-suffers-severe-1-9-billion-net-loss-amid-rising-northwest-refinery-costs/wcm/4255d72d-f1bd-44a4-bd8b-7a5dc8511825/
Obsidian proposes merger with Bonterra in share swap deal (August 31, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/31/obsidian-proposes-merger-with-bonterra-in-share-sw/

Oilpatch capital spending fell by 54% in second quarter, StatsCan reports (August 31, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/30/oilpatch-capital-spending-fell-by-54-in-second-qua/

U.S. court rejects bid to halt Kinder Morgan gas pipeline (August 31, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/u-s-court-rejects-bid-to-halt-kinder-morgan-gas-pipeline/

Whitecap offers to buy NAL Resources from Manulife for $155 million in shares (August 31, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/whitecap-offers-to-buy-nal-resources-from-manulife-for-155-million-in-shares/

Second U.S. shale boom’s legacy: Overpriced deals, unwanted assets (August 31, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/second-u-s-shale-booms-legacy-overpriced-deals-unwanted-assets/
Chinese And Saudi Oil Giants Book Mammoth Losses (August 31, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Chinese-And-Saudi-Oil-Giants-Book-Mammoth-Losses.html

Muted oil reaction to dual storm threat is ‘remarkable,’ Kilduff says (August 24, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/24/muted-oil-reaction-to-dual-storm-threat-is-remarkable-kilduff-says.html
The Erin O’Toole Plan for Canada’s Energy Industry (August 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/the-erin-otoole-plan-for-canadas-energy-industry/

Crude-by-rail shipments drop to 8-year low in June, one tenth of February record (August 24, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/24/crude-by-rail-shipments-drop-to-8-year-low-in-june/

A $91 billion asset manager dumps Exxon, Chevron on Climate (August 24, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/24/a-91-billion-asset-manager-dumps-exxon-chevron-on-/

Interprovincial workers bringing benefits of Alberta oil and gas sector back home (August 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/interprovincial-workers-bringing-benefits-of-alberta-oil-and-gas-sector-back-home/
Two Plans for Canada: Liberal “Resilient Recovery” All Politics, Ignores Canadian Economic Reality (August 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/two-plans-for-canada-liberal-resilient-recovery-all-politics-ignores-canadian-economic-reality-david-yager/
O'Toole committed to western Canada, bolstering struggling energy sector (August 24, 2020) calgary.ctvnews.ca/o-toole-committed-to-western-canada-bolstering-struggling-energy-sector-1.5076557
More Gas Pipelines Scrapped Than Put In Service In H1 2020 (August 24, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/More-Gas-Pipelines-Scrapped-Than-Put-In-Service-In-H1-2020.html

Oil prices drop on sluggish coronavirus recovery (August 21, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/21/oil-markets-opec-coronavirus-pandemic-in-focus.html
Resource sector says it can add 2.6 million jobs to a green economic recovery (August 21, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-resource-sector-says-it-can-add-2-6-million-jobs-to-a-green-economic-recovery/wcm/00a2b23c-8a95-4d4e-a681-5bac25a9962f/
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister hints at federal support for N.L. oil sector (August 21, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/21/intergovernmental-affairs-minister-meets-nl-premie/

Bill Morneau Failed as Finance Minister But Was One of the Few Oil & Gas Realists in Cabinet (August 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/bill-morneau-failed-as-finance-minister-but-was-one-of-few-oil-gas-realists-in-cabinet-greg-mclean/

U.S. rival a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ attempting a takeover, charges Calfrac (August 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/u-s-rival-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-attempting-a-takeover-charges-calfrac/
It has been 5 months and little help in sight for the oil and gas sector (August 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/commentary-it-has-been-5-months-and-little-help-in-sight-for-the-oil-and-gas-sector-cody-ciona/

U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises For First Time Since January (August 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Oil-Rig-Count-Rises-For-First-Time-Since-January.html

China Charters Tankers For 37 Million Barrels Of U.S. Oil (August 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Charters-Tankers-For-37-Million-Barrels-Of-US-Oil.html

Oil falls nearly 1% on oversupply concerns, U.S. jobless data (August 20, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/20/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec-in-focus.html

Microsoft deepens oil ties, helping Petrobras weather pandemic (August 20, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/20/microsoft-deepens-oil-ties-helping-petrobras-weath/
Biden presidency prospect casts doubt on Keystone pipeline’s future (August 20, 2020) www.piquenewsmagazine.com/must-reads/biden-presidency-prospect-casts-doubt-on-keystone-pipelines-future-2652645
World’s Largest Offshore Rig Owner Files Bankruptcy (August 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Worlds-Largest-Offshore-Rig-Owner-Files-Bankruptcy.html
Kuwait Is Running Out Of Money To Pay Public Salaries (August 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Kuwait-Is-Running-Out-Of-Money-To-Pay-Public-Salaries.html
Oil Falls On Gloomy U.S. Jobs Report (August 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Falls-On-Gloomy-US-Jobs-Report.html

Oil rises slightly as inventory draw outweighs demand worries (August 19, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/19/oil-markets-coronavirus-opec-us-fuel-demand-in-focus.html

Canada Energy Regulator forecasts 6.6% drop in Canadian oil production this year (August 19, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/19/canada-energy-regulator-forecasts-66-drop-in-canad/
Federal help finally set to arrive, but is it too late for the oilpatch? (August 19, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-federal-help-finally-set-to-arrive-but-is-it-too-late-for-the-oilpatch/wcm/5c11cf69-27b1-4cb6-98b0-9421057f8597/
Trudeau plans sweeping social welfare reform, sources say (August 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/trudeau-plans-sweeping-social-welfare-reform-sources-say/
Saudis Keep Pressure on OPEC Cheats Before Ministerial Talks (August 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/saudis-keep-pressure-on-opec-cheats-before-ministerial-talks/
Global Oil Demand Could See A 97% Recovery By The End Of 2020 (August 19, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Saudi-Oil-Minister-Global-Oil-Demand-Could-See-A-97-Recovery-By-The-End-Of-202.html
Europe’s Big Oil Companies Aim To Become Big Energy (August 19, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Europes-Big-Oil-Companies-Aim-To-Become-Big-Energy.html

Oil jumps 2% as China plans to boost U.S. imports (August 17, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/17/oil-markets-us-china-relations-in-focus.html
2020's crude price crash offers a bright spot for natural gas producers (August 17, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/17/2020s-crude-price-crash-offers-a-bright-spot-for-n/
Trump charts Arctic drilling rights sale in likely election row (August 17, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/17/trump-charts-arctic-drilling-rights-sale-in-likely/
OPEC+ Seeks to Defend Oil-Market Gains as Demand Outlook Darkens (August 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/opec-seeks-to-defend-oil-market-gains-as-demand-outlook-darkens/
Work at Suncor’s Fort McMurray base plant affected until September due to fire (August 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/work-at-suncors-fort-mcmurray-base-plant-affected-until-september-due-to-fire/
Chevron Looks To Iraq For Next Big Oil Investment (August 17, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Chevron-Looks-To-Iraq-For-Next-Big-Oil-Investment.html
Iran Claims Fuel Seized By U.S. Was Not Iranian…. But It Was (August 17, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iran-Claims-Fuel-Seized-By-US-Was-Not-Iranian-But-It-Was.html

Oil slips on demand fears, but posts gain for the week (August 14, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/14/oil-markets-global-demand-recovery-in-focus.html
UCP stuck in middle of tax clash between oilpatch and rural municipalities (August 14, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-ucp-stuck-in-middle-of-tax-clash-between-oilpatch-and-rural-municipalities/wcm/fba8401a-9fb5-4ad7-81ff-bf3fadcb7c42/

Oil demand woes deepen as transport fuels languish (August 14, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/14/oil-demand-woes-deepen-as-transport-fuels-languish/
B.C.’s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister (August 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/b-c-s-fuel-suppliers-to-publish-prices-to-provide-accountability-minister/

Heavy discount narrows on slow pace of restoring output (August 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/heavy-discount-narrows-as-pipelines-run-below-capacity/

Natural Gas Price Soar As Heat Wave Hits Large Parts Of U.S. (August 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Natural-Gas-Price-Soar-As-Heat-Wave-Hits-Large-Parts-Of-US.html
China’s Diesel Demand Set To Jump To Record This Year (August 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Chinas-Diesel-Demand-Set-To-Jump-To-Record-This-Year.html

Oil drops 1% after IEA lowers demand forecast (August 13, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/13/oil-markets-us-markets-in-focus.html

IEA Sees 2020 Oil Demand Down 8.1 Million Bpd (August 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/IEA-Sees-2020-Oil-Demand-Down-81-Million-Bpd.html
Alberta eyes cleaner future as hydrogen superpower (August 13, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/13/alberta-eyes-cleaner-future-hydrogen-superpower/

Massive oil refiners are turning into biofuel plants in the west (August 13, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/13/massive-oil-refiners-are-turning-biofuel-plants-we/
Kamala Harris’s Fracking Record Scares Big Oil But Attracts the Left (August 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/kamala-harriss-fracking-record-scares-big-oil-but-attracts-the-left/

How Natural Resources Can Relaunch the Canadian Economy (August 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/how-natural-resources-can-relaunch-the-canadian-economy-phillip-cross/
Turkey Claims One Of Its Oil And Gas Exploration Vessels Was Attacked (August 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Turkey-Claims-One-Of-Its-Oil-And-Gas-Exploration-Vessels-Was-Attacked.html

Oil jumps more than 2% after larger-than-expected U.S. inventory drop (August 12, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/12/oil-markets-us-crude-stock-in-focus.html

Trump administration abandons Obama-era curbs on methane leaks (August 12, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/trump-administration-abandons-obama-era-curbs-methane-leaks/

Environmental Groups Should Embrace Pipelines, Not Cancel Them (August 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/insight-environmental-groups-should-embrace-pipelines-not-cancel-them/
There's just no access to capital,' Painted Pony CEO says as company accepts takeover bid (August 12, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-theres-just-no-access-to-capital-painted-pony-ceo-says-as-company-accepts-takeover-bid
Canada Has To Cut Oil Production Emissions To Attract Investors (August 12, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Canada-Has-To-Cut-Oil-Production-Emissions-To-Attract-Investors.html

How COVID Relief Saved Texas Shale Jobs (August 12, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/How-COVID-Relief-Saved-Texas-Shale-Jobs.html

Oil drops, reversing more than 2% gain in volatile session (August 11, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/11/oil-markets-us-stimulus-talks-oil-demand-recovery-in-focus.html

Canadian Natural to buy Painted Pony for $461 million (August 11, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/canadian-natural-buy-rival-painted-pony/
Canadian oil expansion hinges on emission cuts to draw investors – Seamus O’Regan (August 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/canadian-oil-expansion-hinges-on-emission-cuts-to-draw-investors-seamus-oregan/
The Only Thing Alberta and Norway Have in Common is Lousy Weather (August 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/the-only-thing-alberta-and-norway-have-in-common-is-lousy-weather-stop-all-comparisons-please-david-yager/
Trudeau taps Carney for help in crafting COVID-19 recovery plan (August 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/trudeau-taps-carney-for-help-in-crafting-covid-19-recovery-plan/
Across The Board Draws Send Oil Prices Higher (August 11, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Across-The-Board-Draws-Send-Oil-Prices-Higher.html

How COVID-19 Completely Disrupted Car Markets (August 11, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/How-COVID-19-Completely-Disrupted-Car-Markets.html

Oil slips on demand concerns, but posts a gain for the week (August 7, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/07/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Canadian Natural brings back shut-in oil, but has no plans to amp up spending (August 7, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-canadian-natural-brings-back-shut-in-oil-but-has-no-plans-to-amp-up-spending/wcm/238d4b64-0a1c-44fd-9ecf-ffe04de39af1/
A $433-billion missed opportunity haunts Canada’s oil heartland (August 7, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/433-billion-missed-opportunity-haunts-canadas-oil-heartland/
Enerplus restarting North Dakota production despite threat to pipeline (August 7, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/enerplus-restarting-north-dakota-production-despite-threat-to-pipeline/
U.S. oil & gas rig count falls to record low for 14th week (August 7, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-falls-to-record-low-for-14th-week-baker-hughes/
Recovery leadership begins with recognizing the value of energy industry (August 7, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/opinion-recovery-leadership-begins-with-recognizing-the-value-of-energy-industry-mark-scholz/

COVID Fears Cause Oil To Fall Back After A Brief Rally (August 7, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/COVID-Fears-Cause-Oil-To-Fall-Back-After-A-Brief-Rally.html

Oil struggles to hold 5-month high amid pandemic worries (August 6, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/06/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Canadian Natural sets synthetic crude record while recording net loss of $310 million (August 6, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/canadian-natural-sets-synthetic-crude-record-while-recording-net-loss-310-million/
Heavy discount widens to 3 1/2-month high as supplies return (August 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/heavy-discount-widens-to-3-1-2-month-high-as-supplies-return/

Will Low Prices Save Long-Term Oil Demand? (August 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Will-Low-Prices-Save-Long-Term-Oil-Demand.html
Cost Of Shale Gas Drilling Permit In Pennsylvania Jumps 150% (August 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Cost-Of-Shale-Gas-Drilling-Permit-In-Pennsylvania-Jumps-150.html

Rig Count In Cowboy State Falls To Zero (August 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Rig-Count-In-Cowboy-State-Falls-To-Zero.html

Oil jumps more than 1% to five-month high on larger-than-expected inventory drop (August 5, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/05/oil-markets-coronavirus-fuel-demand-in-focus.html
Keystone XL Union Agreements Put Pressure on Pipeline Foe Biden (August 5, 2020) financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/keystone-xl-union-agreements-put-pressure-on-pipeline-foe-biden
Oilfield services rival makes alternative plan to restructure Calfrac debt (August 5, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/oilfield-services-rival-makes-alternative-plan-restructure-calfrac-debt/

Permian Shale Chiefs Signal Growth Is Over, at Least for Now (August 5, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/permian-shale-chiefs-signal-growth-is-over-at-least-for-now/
East Coast Oil Refiners At Risk As Tropical Storm Isaias Approaches (August 5, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/East-Coast-Oil-Refiners-At-Risk-As-Tropical-Storm-Isaias-Approaches.html
Exxon To Halt Employee Savings Plan Match To Cut Costs (August 5, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Exxon-To-Halt-Employee-Savings-Plan-Match-To-Cut-Costs.html

Oil jumps more than 1% on weekly inventory decline forecast (August 4, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/08/03/oil-markets-opec-and-allies-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Alberta, Ottawa sign deal that reduces oilsands environmental monitoring (August 4, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/alberta-ottawa-sign-deal-that-reduces-oilsands-environmental-monitoring/wcm/e6a316bf-7804-4ee6-83f2-2eb4642a6d96/

BP cuts dividend as virus hastens moves to curb oil output (August 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/8/bp-cuts-dividend-virus-hastens-moves-curb-oil-output/
Understanding the ripple effect of oil and gas jobs in Canada (August 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/understanding-the-ripple-effect-of-oil-and-gas-jobs-in-canada/

Husky targets 25% GHG emissions intensity cut, vows to hire more female leaders (August 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/08/husky-targets-25-ghg-emissions-intensity-cut-vows-to-hire-more-female-leaders/
U.S. Natural Gas Assets Are Selling For Pennies On The Dollar (August 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Natural-Gas-Assets-Are-Selling-For-Pennies-On-The-Dollar.html
Oman Counters Chinese Influence With Two New Energy Megaprojects (August 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oman-Counters-Chinese-Influence-With-Two-New-Energy-Megaprojects.html

July 2020

Oil gains nearly 1%, posts third straight month of gains (July 31, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/31/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Exxon, Chevron Earnings Gutted by Virus-Driven Demand Slump (July 31, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/business-pmn/exxon-chevron-earnings-gutted-by-virus-driven-demand-collapse/wcm/5fce042f-0bb6-40a1-8c48-4d0ff19f3db8/

New U.S. permit to boost Keystone pipeline oil exports by next year: TC Energy (July 31, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/new-us-permit-boost-keystone-pipeline-oil-exports-next-year-tc-energy/
No industry better positioned to get people back to work than energy (July 31, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/commentary-no-industry-better-positioned-to-get-people-back-to-work-than-energy-tom-olsen/

OPEC and Allies Prepare to Pump More Oil Just as Market Recovery Teeters (July 31, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/opec-and-allies-prepare-to-pump-more-oil-just-as-market-recovery-teeters/
U.S. oil & gas rig count holds steady at record low (July 31, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-holds-steady-at-record-low-baker-hughes/

Economic Turmoil Leaves Oil Trapped At $40 (July 31, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Economic-Turmoil-Leaves-Oil-Trapped-At-40.html

Oil sinks more than 3% on weak U.S. economic data, rising Covid-19 cases (July 30, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/30/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Total writes off $9.3B in oilsands assets, cancels Canadian oil lobby membership (July 30, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/total-writes-93b-oilsands-assets-cancels-canadian-oil-lobby-membership/

Trump lets Keystone line ship more oil with expansion stalled (July 30, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/trump-lets-keystone-line-ship-more-oil-expansion-stalled/
TC Sees Path for Keystone XL Work Despite Court Setback (July 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/tc-sees-path-for-keystone-xl-work-despite-court-setback/
Headache for OPEC as oil market structure signals return of glut (July 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/headache-for-opec-as-oil-market-structure-signals-return-of-glut/
Trading Profits Save Oil Majors In Very Volatile Second Quarter (July 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Trading-Profits-Save-Oil-Majors-In-Very-Volatile-Second-Quarter.html

Oil edges up after sharp U.S. crude inventory drop (July 29, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/29/oil-markets-us-crude-inventories-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Enbridge CEO doesn't see major problems dealing with potential Biden administration (July 29, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/enbridge-ceo-doesnt-see-major-problems-dealing-with-potential-biden-administration/wcm/e6ebade4-d755-4067-b0bf-fd9dcc71659c/

Alberta uses COVID crisis to speed economic revamp (July 29, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/alberta-uses-covid-crisis-speed-economic-revamp/
Prolonged oil industry slump leads to third cut in Canadian drilling forecast (July 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/prolonged-oil-industry-slump-leads-to-third-cut-in-canadian-drilling-forecast/
OPEC prepares for an age of dwindling demand (July 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/opec-prepares-for-an-age-of-dwindling-demand/

Could Rising US-China Tensions Change Global Energy Markets? (July 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Asia/Could-Rising-US-China-Tensions-Change-Global-Energy-Markets.html

Oil drops more than 1% as rising Covid-19 cases spark demand fears (July 28, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/28/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Oilsands production expected to rebound after pandemic-linked 2020 slump (July 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/oilsands-production-expected-to-rebound-after-pandemic-linked-2020-slump/

Once Canada’s oil relief valve, rail shipping grinds to near halt (July 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/once-canadas-oil-relief-valve-rail-shipping-grinds-to-near-halt/
Will Coronavirus Be The Catalyst For The End Of Fossil Fuels? Not Likely! (July 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/will-coronavirus-be-the-catalyst-for-the-end-of-fossil-fuels-not-likely/
Record Volumes Of Cheap U.S. Crude Oil Are Headed To Asia (July 28, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Record-Volumes-Of-Cheap-US-Crude-Oil-Are-Headed-To-Asia.html

Asia Pacific Oil Demand Set For 25% Increase By 2040 (July 28, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Asia-Pacific-Oil-Demand-Set-For-25-Increase-By-2040.html

Oil rises on stimulus hopes, but U.S.-China tensions cap gains (July 27, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/27/oil-markets-coronavirus-us-china-tensions-in-focus.html

Oilsands producers pile on debt to survive the crash but eye tentative recovery (July 27, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/oilsands-producers-pile-on-debt-to-survive-the-crash-but-eye-tentative-recovery/wcm/77dd79c0-c3a1-4c55-b3e0-2f02cb63df48/
Development of LNG industry could create almost 100,000 jobs (July 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/development-of-lng-industry-could-create-almost-100000-jobs-says-report/
Environmental law group seeks to stop inquiry into who funds oil critics (July 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/environmental-law-group-seeks-to-stop-inquiry-into-who-funds-oil-critics/
Deutsche Bank says it won’t back any new oilsands or coal projects (July 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/deutsche-bank-says-it-wont-back-an-new-oilsands-or-coal-projects/
U.S. oil rig count rises for first week since March (July 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/u-s-oil-rig-count-rises-for-first-week-since-march-baker-hughes/

This Oil Crisis Will Completely Transform The Industry (July 27, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/This-Oil-Crisis-Will-Completely-Transform-The-Industry.html

Oil dips 2% as coronavirus demand concerns weigh (July 23, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/23/oil-markets-supply-and-demand-economic-data-in-focus.html
Kelt to sell B.C. Montney assets to ConocoPhillips for $510 million (July 23, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/kelt-sell-bc-montney-assets-conocophillips-510-million/
Ottawa reports $29 million profit since buying Trans Mountain pipeline in 2018 (July 23, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/ottawa-reports-29-million-profit-buying-trans-mountain-pipeline-2018/
Kelt to sell B.C. Montney assets to ConocoPhillips for $510 million (July 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/kelt-to-sell-b-c-montney-assets-to-conocophillips-for-510-million/
Suncor CEO signals caution about restarting oil output as economy recovers (July 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/suncor-ceo-signals-caution-about-restarting-oil-output-as-economy-recovers/
One of Canada’s greatest contribution to global emissions reductions can be our LNG (July 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/commentary-one-of-canadas-greatest-contribution-to-global-emissions-reductions-can-be-our-lng-bryan-cox/

World’s Largest Economies Are Still Spending Big On Oil & Gas (July 23, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Worlds-Largest-Economies-Are-Still-Spending-Big-On-Oil-Gas.html

Oil declines slightly after surprise build in U.S. inventories (July 22, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/22/oil-prices-fall-on-us-inventory-build-increasing-pandemic-fears.html
Zurich Insurance drops cover for Trans Mountain oil pipeline (July 22, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/business-pmn/zurich-insurance-drops-cover-for-trans-mountain-oil-pipeline/wcm/04c79390-1ecb-435f-afed-99389337b3f9/

Oilsands’ slow return keeps Canadian pipelines partly empty (July 22, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/oilsands-slow-return-keeps-canadian-pipelines-partly-empty/

Kelt to sell B.C. Montney assets to ConocoPhillips for $510 million (July 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/kelt-to-sell-b-c-montney-assets-to-conocophillips-for-510-million/
Crude-by-rail exports fall to four-year low as economic slump frees pipeline space (July 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/crude-by-rail-exports-fall-to-four-year-low-as-economic-slump-frees-pipeline-space/
The World’s Newest Oil Boom Is Facing A Major Problem (July 22, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Worlds-Newest-Oil-Boom-Is-Facing-A-Major-Problem.html
The Beginning Of The End For Gas Flaring (July 22, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Beginning-Of-The-End-For-Gas-Flaring.html

Oil jumps nearly 3% to highest level since March on vaccine hopes, EU deal (July 21, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/21/oil-markets-coronavirus-pandemic-and-vaccine-hopes-in-focus.html
Hibernia shuts production after sheen detected (July 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/hibernia-offshore-oil-production-halted-after-apparent-spill-of-drilling-fluids/
Halliburton revenue drops $1.8B as rival files for bankruptcy (July 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/halliburton-revenue-drops-1-8b-as-rival-files-for-bankruptcy/
Oil firm BJ Services files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (July 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/oil-firm-bj-services-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/

40 U.S. producers recorded combined impairments of $48 billion in Q1 2020 (July 21, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/eia-40-us-producers-recorded-combined-impairments-48-billion-q1-2020/
Large And Unexpected Crude Build Halts Oil Rally (July 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Large-And-Unexpected-Crude-Build-Halts-Oil-Rally.html

Russia Delivers First Arctic Oil To Key Ally China (July 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Russia-Delivers-First-Arctic-Oil-To-Key-Ally-China.html

Oil rises as hopes for Covid-19 vaccine lends support (July 20, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/20/oil-falls-as-worsening-pandemic-threatens-recovery.html
Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill (July 20, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/michigan-wants-enbridge-pledge-funds-case-oil-spill/

Chevron buys Noble for $5 billion (July 20, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/stirring-oil-patch-chevron-buys-noble-5-billion/
Oilpatch is living in limbo with oil at $40 US per barrel (July 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/oilpatch-is-living-in-limbo-with-oil-at-40-us-per-barrel/
Analysts split over $45-million drilling partner consolidation by Ensign Energy (July 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/analysts-split-over-45-million-drilling-partner-consolidation-by-ensign-energy/
Where Will Bakken Oil Go When Pipelines Run Dry? (July 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Where-Will-Bakken-Oil-Go-When-Pipelines-Run-Dry.html

Oil moves lower amid uncertainty over fuel demand, easing supply curbs (July 17, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/17/oil-markets-fuel-demand-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Major new pipelines and mines must show path to 'net zero' to get approved (July 17, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/major-new-pipelines-and-mines-must-show-path-net-zero-get-approved/

Top Operators Report: A long, hard road for oilfield services sector hit with COVID-19 (July 17, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/long-hard-road-oilfield-services-sector-hit-covid-19/
Heavy discount narrows on final day of August trading (July 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/heavy-discount-narrows-on-final-day-of-august-trading/
U.S. oil & gas rig count falls to record low for 11th week – Baker Hughes energynow.ca/2020/07/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-falls-to-record-low-for-11th-week-baker-hughes/

Oil Market Tightens, But Second Wave Looms (July 17, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Market-Tightens-But-Second-Wave-Looms.html

Shell: UK Could Achieve Goal To Ban Gasoline Cars Sales As Early As 2030 (July 17, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shell-UK-Could-Achieve-Goal-To-Ban-Gasoline-Cars-Sales-As-Early-As-2030.html

Oil jumps more than 2% on surprise U.S. inventory draw (July 15, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/15/oil-markets-opec-meeting-us-crude-inventories-in-focus.html

North Dakota urges court to halt Dakota Access line shutdown (July 15, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/north-dakota-urges-court-halt-dakota-access-line-shutdown/
Trump poised to streamline Nixon-era environmental reviews (July 15, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/trump-poised-streamline-nixon-era-environmental-reviews/

Canada needs to extract full value from its oil and gas resources for economic recovery (July 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/canada-needs-to-extract-full-value-from-its-oil-and-gas-resources-for-economic-recovery-cepa/
OPEC+ to Boost Oil Output in August, Seeing Demand Recovery (July 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/opec-to-boost-oil-output-in-august-seeing-demand-recovery/
Trudeau government energy policies making jobs and investment disappear (July 15, 2020) theprovince.com/opinion/columnists/guest-opinion-trudeau-government-energy-policies-making-jobs-and-investment-disappear/wcm/d5da02e9-117a-4aeb-a2c7-7d07ee34bdbe
The Next Big Unknown For Oil Prices (July 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Next-Big-Unknown-For-Oil-Prices.html

Oil rises slightly ahead of OPEC+ meeting (July 14, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/14/oil-markets-fuel-demand-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Long-shot Obsidian talks up consolidation in beaten-down Canadian oilpatch (July 14, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/long-shot-obsidian-talks-up-consolidation-in-beaten-down-canadian-oilpatch/wcm/96a4a3c5-2d71-4aae-a315-d4f9ee840bd8/

Oilpatch optimism expected to rise as difficult second quarter finally ends (July 14, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/oilpatch-optimism-expected-rise-difficult-second-quarter-finally-ends/
Cash is coming as Alberta to open next phases of oil well cleanup (July 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/alberta-to-open-next-phases-of-oil-well-cleanup/
OPEC chief sees oil market moving closer to balance before key meeting (July 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/opec-chief-sees-oil-market-moving-closer-to-balance-before-key-meeting/
From NEPA to North Dakota, 4 U.S. pipeline fights to watch (July 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/from-nepa-to-north-dakota-4-u-s-pipeline-fights-to-watch/
Oil Climbs On Major Crude Draw (July 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Climbs-On-Major-Crude-Draw.html

Oil falls 1% ahead of OPEC meeting as spike in Covid-19 cases weighs (July 13, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/13/oil-markets-opec-in-focus.html
Shell's Quest carbon capture project hits milestone of 5 million tonnes (July 13, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/shells-quest-carbon-capture-project-hits-milestone-five-million-tonnes/
Scrapped pipeline imperils comeback for biggest U.S. gas patch (July 13, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/scrapped-pipeline-imperils-comeback-biggest-us-gas-patch/
Common Sense Returning To Climate Change Discussion (July 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/common-sense-returning-to-climate-change-discussion-david-yager/
IMF: Mideast loses $270B oil income amid virus, recession (July 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/imf-mideast-loses-270b-oil-income-amid-virus-recession/
OPEC Readies Next Move in Bid to Avoid Oil Taper Tantrum (July 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/opec-readies-next-move-in-bid-to-avoid-oil-taper-tantrum/
Shale CEO: U.S. Has Passed Peak Oil (July 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shale-CEO-US-Has-Passed-Peak-Oil.html

Oil rises more than 2% on improved forecast for demand recovery (July 10, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/10/oil-markets-coronavirus-fears-in-focus.html
Risks rising on Alberta's multibillion-dollar pipeline investment (July 10, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/energy/varcoe-risks-rising-on-albertas-multibillion-dollar-pipeline-investment/wcm/6b437a00-69d9-4034-ab46-cf9569b3284e/

Judge rejects Dakota Access pipeline request to stop closure (July 10,. 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/judge-rejects-dakota-access-pipeline-request-stop-closure/
Trans Mountain construction aids economic rebound for hard hit B.C. communities (July 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/trans-mountain-construction-aids-economic-rebound-for-hard-hit-b-c-communities/
Busting the myth of anti-oil and gas First Nations (July 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/commentary-busting-the-myth-of-anti-oil-and-gas-first-nations/

U.S. oil & gas rig count falls to record low for 10th week (July 10, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-falls-to-record-low-for-10th-week-baker-hughes/

Oil Returns To $40 After COVID Correction (July 10, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Returns-To-40-After-COVID-Correction.html

Oil rises on improving U.S. gasoline demand (July 8, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/07/oil-markets-coronavirus-supply-cuts-in-focus.html
Oilsands companies restoring production as demand growth spurs higher prices (July 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/oilsands-companies-restoring-production-demand-growth-spurs-higher-prices/

Pipeline setbacks in U.S. rattle oilsands producers in Canada (July 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/pipeline-setbacks-us-rattle-oil-sands-producers-canada/
Air Transat signs deal to use jet fuel made from captured carbon dioxide (July 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/air-transat-signs-deal-to-use-jet-fuel-made-from-captured-carbon-dioxide/

Energy Transfer Isn’t Shutting Dakota Access Despite Ruling (July 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/energy-transfer-isnt-shutting-dakota-access-despite-ruling/
Researchers Look For Ways To Cut Norway's Gargantuan $100 Billion Decommissionin (July 8, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Researchers-Look-For-Ways-To-Cut-Norways-Gargantuan-100-Billion-Decommissionin.html

Oil moves lower as Covid-19 cases spark demand fears (July 7, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/07/oil-markets-coronavirus-supply-cuts-in-focus.html

U.S. Supreme Court deals blow to Keystone oil pipeline project (July 7, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/us-supreme-court-deals-blow-keystone-oil-pipeline-project/
Buffett decision shows LNG projects on shaky political, economic ground: report (July 7, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/buffet-decision-shows-lng-projects-shaky-political-economic-ground-report/
Attempts to close Line 5 pipeline a “threat” to consumers (July 7, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/attempts-to-close-line-5-pipeline-a-threat-to-consumers-suncor-ceo/
N.L. judge says extension of offshore drilling licence unreasonable (July 7, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/n-l-judge-says-extension-of-offshore-drilling-licence-unreasonable-3/
Pipeline setbacks in U.S. rattle oil sands producers in Canada (July 7, 2020) www.bnnbloomberg.ca/pipeline-setbacks-in-u-s-rattle-oil-sands-producers-in-canada-1.1461866
Oil Price Rally On Hold After API Reports Rising Crude Inventories (July 7, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Price-Rally-On-Hold-After-API-Reports-Rising-Crude-Inventories.html

Oil up on tighter supply, expectations for positive data (July 6, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/03/oil-markets-coronavirus-fuel-demand-in-focus.html
Developers cancel long-delayed, $8 billion U.S. Atlantic coast pipeline (July 6, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/developers-cancel-long-delayed-8-billion-us-atlantic-coast-pipeline/
Demise of gas project shows U.S. pipelines becoming unbuildable (July 6, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/demise-gas-project-shows-us-pipelines-becoming-unbuildable/
Record debts come due for Canadian oil patch after five years of crisis (July 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/record-debts-come-due-for-canadian-oil-patch-after-five-years-of-crisis/
Global oil demand rebound from pandemic’s lows prompts price spike forecasts (July 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/global-oil-demand-rebound-from-pandemics-lows-prompts-price-spike-forecasts/
Oil Gains With Saudis Raising Prices, Equities Rallying (July 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/oil-gains-with-saudis-raising-prices-equities-rallying/

China’s June Crude Oil Imports Hit Record High (July 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Chinas-June-Crude-Oil-Imports-Hit-Record-High.html

Oil falls as growing coronavirus cases stoke fuel demand worries (July 3, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/03/oil-markets-coronavirus-fuel-demand-in-focus.html
Cenovus Energy ships oil to New Brunswick via Panama Canal (July 3, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/cenovus-energy-ships-oil-new-brunswick-panama-canal/
B.C. First Nations vow to keep fighting Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (July 3, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/bc-first-nations-vow-keep-fighting-trans-mountain-pipeline-expansion/
CANADA’S BILLION DOLLAR OPPORTUNITY – Carbon Fibre (July 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/canadas-billion-dollar-opportunity-carbon-fibre/

Presidential hopeful Biden could be swayed to supporting Keystone XL: Kenney (July 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/presidential-hopeful-biden-could-be-swayed-to-supporting-keystone-xl-kenney/
Former Alberta trade representative to lead Canada Energy Regulator (July 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/former-alberta-trade-representative-to-lead-canada-energy-regulator/
The Oil Rally Has Stalled Once Again (July 3, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Oil-Rally-Has-Stalled-Once-Again.html

Oil jumps 2% on U.S. economic data, posts second weekly gain in three (July 2, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/07/02/oil-markets-fuel-demand-coronavirus-in-focus.html

'Another critical victory': Kenney applauds Supreme Court dismissal of TMX appeal (July 2, 2020) calgaryherald.com/news/politics/another-critical-victory-kenney-applauds-supreme-court-dismissal-of-tmx-appeal/wcm/3c5f27fb-72f6-4308-b121-d6ec2478e5cf/

Supreme Court dismisses Indigenous appeal of Trans Mountain approval (July 2, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/supreme-court-dismisses-indigenous-appeal-trans-mountain-approval/
Michigan judge allows restart of disputed Enbridge pipeline (July 2, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/7/michigan-judge-allows-restart-disputed-enbridge-pipeline/

Trans Mountain timeline: A look at key dates in the project’s history (July 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/trans-mountain-timeline-a-look-at-key-dates-in-the-projects-history-3/

U.S. Oil & Gas Rig count Hits Record Low for 9th Week (July 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/07/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-hits-record-low-for-9th-week-baker-hughes/

Prepare For A Global Consolidation Of Refineries (July 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Goldman-Sachs-Prepare-For-A-Global-Consolidation-Of-Refineries.html

June 2020

Oil slips 1% on demand worries, but posts best quarter in nearly three decades (June 30, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/30/oil-markets-libyan-supply-return-in-focus.html

Shell warns of multibillion writedown as virus curbs oil demand (June 30, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/shell-warns-multibillion-writedown-virus-curbs-oil-demand/

Resource Sector Has Provided Jobs for 28,000 New Canadians (June 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/resource-sector-has-provided-jobs-for-28000-new-canadians/
More Canadian oilpatch companies seek CCAA protection to restructure (June 30, 2020) www.cbc.ca/news/business/ccaa-insolvency-oilpatch-1.5632074
Oil Markets On Edge As Second Wave Hits (June 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Markets-On-Edge-As-Second-Wave-Hits.html
Saudi Arabia Discusses Progress Of OPEC+ Deal With Nigeria (June 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabia-Discusses-Progress-Of-OPEC-Deal-With-Nigeria.html
How The Fed Bailed Out U.S. Oil And Gas (June 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/How-The-Fed-Bailed-Out-US-Oil-And-Gas.html

Oil rises 3% on improving economic data (June 29, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/29/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Alberta cuts business tax, boosts infrastructure spending to reboot economy (June 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/alberta-cuts-business-tax-boosts-infrastructure-spending-to-reboot-economy/

‘Hope is not a strategy’: M&A heats up as new era rattles oil patch (June 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/hope-is-not-a-strategy-ma-heats-up-as-new-era-rattles-oil-patch/

Fracking pioneer Chesapeake files for bankruptcy protection (June 29, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/fracking-pioneer-chesapeake-files-bankruptcy-protection/
U.S. oil & gas rig count falls to record low again – Baker Hughes (June 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-falls-to-record-low-again-baker-hughes/
OPEC Secretary General: Oil Not Out Of the Woods Just Yet (June 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/OPEC-Secretary-General-Oil-Not-Out-Of-the-Woods-Just-Yet.html
Fossil Fuels Make Up 84 Percent Of The Global Energy Market (June 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Fossil-Fuels-Make-Up-84-Percent-Of-The-Global-Energy-Market.html

Oil dips on rise in coronavirus cases, posts second negative week in three (June 26, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/26/oil-markets-coronavirus-fuel-demand-in-focus.html

Enbridge ordered to shut Line 5 pipeline in victory for Michigan officials (June 26, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/enbridge-ordered-to-shut-line-5-pipeline-in-victory-for-michigan-officials/wcm/f313a1ec-fb52-42d7-b39c-334891c95422/
Alberta probe into foreign funding of anti-oil groups extended to October (June 26, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/alberta-probe-foreign-funding-anti-oil-groups-extended-october/

A $70 Billion Money Manager Wants Oil in His ESG Strategy (June 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/a-70-billion-money-manager-wants-oil-in-his-esg-strategy/
Want prosperous First Nations? Say “yes” to pipelines (June 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/commentary-want-prosperous-first-nations-say-yes-to-pipelines-mark-milke-lennie-kaplan/
Oil Prices Fall Back Below $40 On New COVID Fears (June 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Prices-Fall-Back-Below-40-On-New-COVID-Fears.html

UN Warns Abandoned Full Oil Tanker Off Yemen Could Explode (June 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UN-Warns-Abandoned-Full-Oil-Tanker-Off-Yemen-Could-Explode.htm

Oil climbs nearly 2% as U.S. economic data lends support (June 25, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/25/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Big Oil’s long bet on hydrogen offers a climate lifeline (June 25, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/big-oils-long-bet-hydrogen-offers-climate-lifeline/
Well completion firm Calfrac reports deeper loss on 36% drop in revenue (June 25, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/well-completion-firm-calfrac-reports-deeper-loss-on-36-drop-in-revenue/
American oil firms slam brakes on return-to-work as virus cases soar (June 25, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/stay-home-american-oil-firms-slam-brakes-on-return-to-work-as-virus-cases-soar/
Texas Oil Companies Are Already Preparing To Restart Production (June 25, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Texas-Oil-Companies-Are-Already-Preparing-To-Restart-Production.html
China’s Oil Giants Are Reeling From The Price Crash (June 25, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Chinas-Oil-Giants-Are-Reeling-From-The-Price-Crash.html

Oil drops nearly 6% on record U.S. crude inventories, pandemic resurgence fears (June 24, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/24/oil-markets-us-crude-inventories-in-focus.html
Enbridge fight with Michigan over oil pipeline flares again (June 24, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/enbridge-fight-michigan-over-oil-pipeline-flares-again/
Three key insights into shut-in WCSB production (June 24, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/three-key-insights-shut-canadian-production-canoils-assets/
Fossil Fuels Still Supply 84 Percent Of World Energy (June 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/fossil-fuels-still-supply-84-percent-of-world-energy-and-other-eye-openers-from-bps-annual-review/

U.S. Shale Oil Recovery Is Seen Taking Years After Decade of Excess (June 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/u-s-shale-oil-recovery-is-seen-taking-years-after-decade-of-excess/
Oil Trader Mercuria Sees Global Oil Stocks Drawing Fast (June 24, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Trader-Mercuria-Sees-Global-Oil-Stocks-Drawing-Fast.html
Which Oil Major Is The Most Resilient? (June 24, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Which-Oil-Major-Is-The-Most-Resilient.html

Oil drops nearly 1% as demand concerns weigh (June 23, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/23/oil-markets-us-china-relations-in-focus.html
After years of angst, Canada’s pipeline problem may be over (June 23, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/after-years-angst-canadas-pipeline-problem-may-be-over/
Michigan asks judge to shut down Enbridge pipeline in Great Lakes (June 23, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/michigan-asks-judge-shut-down-enbridge-pipeline-great-lakes/
Alberta to reinstate environmental monitoring in industry, oilpatch on July 15 (June 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/alberta-reinstating-environmental-monitoring-in-industry-oilpatch-on-july-15/
Oil Recovers Losses After Trump Says China Trade Deal Still On (June 23, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/oil-recovers-losses-after-trump-says-china-trade-deal-still-on/

U.S. LNG Exports Crash By More Than 50% (June 23, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-LNG-Exports-Crash-By-More-Than-50.html
Oil Prices Tumble As API Reports Another Inventory Build (June 23, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Prices-Tumble-As-API-Reports-Another-Inventory-Build.html

Oil jumps more than 1%, settles above $40 for first time since March (June 22, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/22/oil-markets-crude-supply-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Calgary-based Ranch Energy's failure more than doubles B.C.’s inventory of orphan wells (June 22, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/calgary-based-ranch-energy-failure-more-doubles-bcs-inventory-orphan-wells/
Canadian crude-by-rail exports drop by half in April as fuel demand plunged (June 22, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/canadian-crude-rail-exports-drop-half-april-fuel-demand-plunged/
Net-zero carbon emissions target a ‘moon shot,’ says natural resources minister (June 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/net-zero-carbon-emissions-target-a-moon-shot-says-natural-resources-minister/

Swedish-backed report hopes to steer Canadian policy makers away from oil and gas developments (June 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/column-swedish-backed-report-hopes-to-steer-canadian-policy-makers-away-from-oil-and-gas-developments/

China Aims To Boost Its Oil And Gas Production In 2020 (June 22, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Aims-To-Boost-Its-Oil-And-Gas-ProductionIn-2020.html
Oil Prices Will Hit $50 Before The End Of The Year (June 22, 2020)  oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Prices-Will-Hit-50-Before-The-End-Of-The-Year.html

Oil jumps 2%, posts seventh positive week in eight on supply cut optimism (June 19, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/19/oil-markets-opec-and-allies-in-focus.html

Federal loans for mid-sized businesses – including O&G – now ready (June 19, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/federal-loans-mid-sized-businesses-including-og-now-ready/
Canadian crude-by-rail exports drop by half in April as fuel demand plunged (June 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/canadian-crude-by-rail-exports-drop-by-half-in-april-as-fuel-demand-plunged/
Feds relaxing new fuel standards in short term, but making them tougher by 2030 (June 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/feds-relaxing-new-fuel-standards-in-short-term-but-making-them-tougher-by-2030/
U.S. oil & gas rig count falls to record lows: Baker Hughes (June 19, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-falls-to-record-lows-baker-hughes-2/
U.S. Imports Of Canada’s Natural Gas Drop As Prices Jump (June 19, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Imports-Of-Canadas-Natural-Gas-Drop-As-Prices-Jump.html

Oil Prices Climb Despite Fears Of A “Second Wave” (June 19, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Prices-Climb-Despite-Fears-Of-A-Second-Wave.html

Oil gains 2% on OPEC+ output cut compliance (June 18, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/18/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Coastal GasLink set to lay first pipe as it ramps up LNG pipeline construction (June 18, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/coastal-gaslink-set-lay-first-pipe-it-ramps-lng-pipeline-construction/
Enbridge says 800 staff have taken voluntary buyouts offered to cut costs (June 18, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/enbridge-says-800-staff-have-taken-voluntary-buyouts-offered-cut-costs/
Ovintiv Cutting Jobs Across North America as Oil Drilling Slows (June 18, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/ovintiv-cutting-jobs-across-north-america-as-oil-drilling-slows/
Alberta will hold referendum on equalization in 2021 as Fair Deal Panel offers 25 recommendations (June 18, 2020) www.timminspress.com/news/politics/kenney-says-alberta-will-hold-referendum-on-equalization-in-2021-as-fair-deal-panel-offers-25-recommendations/wcm/48f4437e-52f0-489f-93b6-8a4faf10aad6
How Venezuela Beat U.S. Oil Sanctions (June 18, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/How-Venezuela-Beat-US-Oil-Sanctions.html

Oil dips 1% as oversupply fears grow (June 17, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/17/oil-markets-us-crude-inventories-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Federal aid promised for oil sector still in development, three months later (June 17, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/federal-aid-for-oil-sector-still-in-development-three-months-later/wcm/aabce8e0-8ccf-46a0-b025-97a2bb7fd0ad/

Provinces want flexibility on using $14B in federal transfer funds: Moe (June 17, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/provinces-want-flexibility-using-14b-federal-transfer-funds-moe/

Texas eyes gas flaring curb to allay wall street climate worries (June 17, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/texas-eyes-gas-flaring-curb-allay-wall-street-climate-worries/
Saudi Arabia Idles Drilling Rigs as Pandemic Saps Oil Demand (June 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/saudi-arabia-idles-drilling-rigs-as-pandemic-saps-oil-demand/
Global Energy Demand Growth Already Slowed Before The Pandemic (June 17, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/BP-Global-Energy-Demand-Growth-Already-Slowed-Before-The-Pandemic.html

Oil jumps 3% on supply cuts, improving demand (June 16, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/16/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Scientists criticize Alberta’s monitoring suspension, lack of consultation (June 16, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/scientists-criticize-albertas-monitoring-suspension-lack-consultation/

Oil Demand Recovery May Take a Couple of Years, IEA Says (June 16, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/oil-demand-recovery-may-take-a-couple-of-years-iea-says/
Heavy discount narrows, stays in tight range (June 16, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/heavy-discount-narrows-stays-in-tight-range/

U.S. Supreme Court Grants Right-Of-Way To Key Natural Gas Pipeline (June 16, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Supreme-Court-Grants-Right-Of-Way-To-Key-Natural-Gas-Pipeline.html

Oil Markets Have Finally Found Stability (June 16, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Markets-Have-Finally-Found-Stability.html

Oil falls on growing fears of a second wave of coronavirus (June 15, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/15/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Trans Mountain pipeline restarts after light crude spills in Abbotsford, B.C. (June 15, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/trans-mountain-pipeline-restarts-after-light-crude-spills-in-abbotsford-b-c/wcm/285cd042-a56e-4765-85f7-66b24b738c74/
BP takes $17.5B hit as pandemic accelerates emissions cuts (June 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/bp-takes-17-5b-hit-as-pandemic-accelerates-emissions-cuts/
Canada’s oil patch cuts green initiatives under pandemic (June 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/canadas-oil-patch-cuts-green-initiatives-under-pandemic/
IEA: The Energy Sector Will Never Be The Same Again (June 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/IEA-The-Energy-Sector-Will-Never-Be-The-Same-Again.html
Top Oil Refiners Aim To Boost Synthetic Fuel Sales (June 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Top-Oil-Refiners-Aim-To-Boost-Synthetic-Fuel-Sales.html

Oil posts worst week since April, snaps 6-week winning streak (June 12, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/12/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Alberta lifts economic lockdown in an effort to rein in high unemployment (June 12, 2020) calgaryherald.com/news/economy/alberta-lifts-economic-lockdown-in-an-effort-to-rein-in-high-unemployment/wcm/14d6e37e-2e3f-4e87-abca-09f9502ae2ff/
Alberta officially ends agency created to handle green rebates and programs (June 12, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/alberta-officially-ends-agency-created-handle-green-rebates-and-programs/
Trans Mountain pipeline still maxed out (June 12, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/trans-mountain-pipeline-still-maxed-out/
Court: Michigan Great Lakes tunnel deal constitutional (June 12, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/court-michigan-great-lakes-tunnel-deal-constitutional/
New investment report counters misconceptions about the oil sands (June 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/new-investment-report-counters-misconceptions-about-the-oil-sands-cec/

U.S. oil & gas rig count hits record low for 6th week (June 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-hits-record-low-for-6th-week-baker-hughes/

Oil drops more than 8% as fears over second wave of coronavirus cases hit the market (June 11, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/11/oil-news-crude-wti-prices-today.html

Adjustments to temporary monitoring suspensions under review, says AER (June 11, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/adjustments-temporary-monitoring-suspensions-under-review-says-aer/

Twenty B.C. First Nations and Pipeline Prosperity – CEC (June 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/twenty-b-c-first-nations-and-pipeline-prosperity/
Shell CEO Says LNG Market Will Recover to Pre-Virus Levels (June 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/shell-ceo-says-lng-market-will-recover-to-pre-virus-levels/

Heavy discount narrows against plunging U.S. benchmark (June 11, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/heavy-discount-narrows-against-plunging-u-s-benchmark/
New bill cuts energy efficiency agency, ends cabinet approval of oilsands projects (June 11, 2020) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-bill-22-red-tape-energy-efficiency-1.5608446
OPEC+ Cuts Effective In Reducing Oil Market Volatility (June 11, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/OPEC-Cuts-Effective-In-Reducing-Oil-Market-Volatility.html

Oil jumps 2% on supply cut optimism (June 9, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/09/oil-markets-coronavirus-crude-demand-in-focus.html
As oilpatch approaches midway of 2020, 'they have taken the paddles away' (June 9, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-as-oilpatch-approaches-midway-of-2020-they-have-taken-the-paddles-away/wcm/1c3ec574-8f3a-42a3-9a01-19f5b8dfc46f/
Oil and gas spending estimates adjusted lower as uncertainties persist (June 9, 2020) jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/oil-and-gas-spending-estimates-adjusted-lower-uncertainties-persist/
Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch (June 9, 2020) jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/alberta-first-nations-appeal-suspension-environmental-monitoring-oilpatch/

Suncor CEO blasts Norway; oil sands divestment 'not founded in fact' (June 9, 2020) www.bnnbloomberg.ca/suncor-ceo-blasts-norway-oil-sands-divestment-not-founded-in-fact-1.1447987
Why Oil Prices Didn’t Rally After The OPEC+ Extension (June 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-Oil-Prices-Didnt-Rally-After-The-OPEC-Extension.html
Are Hedge Funds Done With Oil? (June 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Are-Hedge-Funds-Done-With-Oil.html

Oil prices slip despite OPEC+ cuts as Gulf ends voluntary curbs (June 8, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/08/oil-markets-crude-output-opec-in-focus.html
OPEC, allied nations extend nearly 10 million barrel cut by a month (June 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/opec-allied-nations-extend-nearly-10-million-barrel-cut-month/
Crown, company drop charges against LNG pipeline opponents in B.C. (June 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/crown-company-drop-charges-against-lng-pipeline-opponents-bc/
Fake News and the Future of Alberta – David Yager (June 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/fake-news-and-the-future-of-alberta-david-yager/
The Natural Gas Export Boom — For Canada’s Competitors (June 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/commentary-the-natural-gas-export-boom-for-canadas-competitors-cec/

Russia says global oil deal took nearly 9 mln bpd off the market (June 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/russia-says-global-oil-deal-took-nearly-9-mln-bpd-off-the-market/

China Oil Imports Jumped To Record Levels In May (June 8, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Oil-Imports-Jumped-To-Record-Levels-In-May.html

Oil rises slightly as traders await clarity on output cuts (June 4, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/04/oil-markets-crude-output-opec-meeting-in-focus.html
Oilpatch feels 'deceived' over Ottawa’s no-show relief package (June 4, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-ottawas-aid-for-oilpatch-may-be-too-late-to-help/wcm/bce9eae7-c9bd-46ab-8a4a-b17af575dd81/
Enbridge Line 3 project may face delay on longer permit process (June 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/enbridge-line-3-project-may-face-delay-longer-permit-process/
CRICKETS: Hard-hit Canadian oil companies still waiting for Trudeau loans (June 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/crickets-hard-hit-canadian-oil-companies-still-waiting-for-trudeau-loans/
New rules to speed up approvals for exploratory drilling off Newfoundland (June 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/new-rules-to-speed-up-approvals-for-exploratory-drilling-off-newfoundland/

The biggest banks in Canada are seeing a surge in energy loans (June 4, 2020) www.bnnbloomberg.ca/the-biggest-banks-in-canada-are-seeing-a-surge-in-energy-loans-1.1445533

Iran To Reach Production Target At World’s Largest Gas Field This Year (June 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Iran-To-Reach-Production-Target-At-Worlds-Largest-Gas-Field-This-Year.html

Oil rises in volatile session as traders eye OPEC cuts (June 3, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/03/oil-markets-crude-output-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Enbridge to boost tolls on key pipeline based on 2019 economy (June 3, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/enbridge-boost-tolls-key-pipeline-based-2019-economy/
Natural gas may be the next commodity to trade below zero (June 3, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/natural-gas-may-be-next-commodity-trade-below-zero/

Saudi, Russia reach deal on oil cuts, raising pressure on laggards (June 3, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/saudi-russia-reach-deal-on-oil-cuts-raising-pressure-on-laggards/
What U.S. shale's woes mean for Canada's oil and gas industry (June 3, 2020) www.cbc.ca/news/business/us-shale-oil-impact-on-canada-1.5593771
U.S. States Just Lost Pipeline Veto Rights And That’s A Big Deal For Oil (June 3, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-States-Just-Lost-Pipeline-Veto-Rights-And-Thats-A-Big-Deal-For-Oil.html

Oil moves lower as U.S.-China tensions weigh (June 1, 2020) (June 3, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/06/01/oil-markets-opec-in-focus.html

Coronavirus glimpse of oil demand disruption coming in not-so-distant future (June 1, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/canadas-suncor-ceo-sees-electric-vehicles-disrupting-oil-demand-as-much-as-coronavirus/wcm/e7cc39d2-870b-4561-aac8-be17e4482338/
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion work starts in Kamloops (June 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/trans-mountain-expansion-starts-work-kamloops/
OPEC+’s talks for short extension to cuts leave oil prices flat (June 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/6/opecs-talks-short-extension-cuts-leave-oil-prices-flat/
Could OPEC+ Become a Victim of Its Own Success?: Julian Lee (June 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/06/could-opec-become-a-victim-of-its-own-success-julian-lee/
The Big Tech Company Backing Canada's Oil Sands (June 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Big-Tech-Company-Backing-Canadas-Oil-Sands.html
Russia Is Quickly Becoming The Most Dominant Force In Energy (June 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Russia-Is-Quickly-Becoming-The-Most-Dominant-Force-In-Energy.html

May 2020

Oil jumps nearly 90% in May to $35, registering best month on record (May 29, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/29/oil-is-on-track-for-its-best-month-ever.html

Oilpatch advocates tell MPs help needs to be faster, easier to get (May 29, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/oilpatch-advocates-tell-mps-help-needs-be-faster-easier-get/
Irving to buy North Atlantic Refining including refinery in Come By Chance, N.L (May 29, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/irving-buy-north-atlantic-refining-including-refinery-come-chance-nl/
Ottawa’s oilpatch help is slow and complicated making survival uncertain for many companies (May 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/ottawas-oilpatch-help-is-slow-and-complicated-making-survival-uncertain-for-many-companies/
U.S./Canadian oil & gas rig count falls to record low (May 29, 2020) business.financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/u-s-canadian-oil-gas-rig-count-falls-to-record-low-baker-hughes
The Next Big Wildcard For Oil Markets (May 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Next-Big-Wildcard-For-Oil-Markets.html
The Shale Bust Has Arrived (May 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Shale-Bust-Has-Arrived.html

Oil jumps more than 2% to reverse early losses on higher U.S. gasoline demand, refinery runs (May 28, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/28/oil-markets-crude-inventories-coronavirus-in-focus.html

Alberta introduces bill to put deadlines on energy project approvals (May 28, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/alberta-introduces-bill-put-deadlines-energy-project-approvals/
A comeback in U.S. shale is at least a year away, Precision Drilling CEO says (May 28, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/comeback-us-shale-least-year-away-oil-ceo-says/
Alberta Cuts Oil Output by 1 Million bpd – Sonya Savage (May 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/alberta-cuts-oil-output-by-1-million-bpd/

Court denies request to revive US pipeline permit program (May 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/court-denies-request-to-revive-us-pipeline-permit-program/
Keystone XL pipeline likely to face delays after U.S. court denies stay (May 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/keystone-xl-pipeline-likely-to-face-delays-after-u-s-court-denies-stay/
Hypocrisy abounds against Canadian energy (May 28, 2020) nationalpost.com/opinion/derek-h-burney-hypocrisy-abounds-against-canadian-energy

Deja Vu: OPEC's Recurring Oil Production Dilemma (May 28, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Deja-Vu-OPECs-Recurring-Oil-Production-Dilemma.html

Oil prices climb as faith in supply cuts grows (May 26, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/26/oil-markets-crude-output-coronavirus-lockdowns-easing-in-focus.html

Changes at top at Vermilion Energy as investors prepare for oilpatch evolution (May 26, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/varcoe-changes-at-top-at-vermilion-energy-as-investors-prepare-for-oilpatch-evolution/
Gathering limits make it a ‘great time to be building a pipeline:’ Alberta minister (May 26, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/gathering-limits-make-it-great-time-be-building-pipeline-alberta-minister/
Coastal GasLink route nearly cleared (May 26, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/coastal-gaslink-route-nearly-cleared/
Russia Sees Oil Market Balance in June-July on OPEC+ Cuts (May 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/russia-sees-oil-market-balance-in-june-july-on-opec-cuts/

Some Good News! Oilpatch Recovery Already Underway (May 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/some-good-news-oilpatch-recovery-already-underway-david-yager/
Permian Drillers Resilient Despite Record-Breaking Rig Count Crash (May 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Permian-Drillers-Resilient-Despite-Record-Breaking-Rig-Count-Crash.html

Oil drops 2%, but still posts fourth straight week of gains (May 22, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/22/oil-markets-coronavirus-crude-demand-in-focus.html
U.S. LNG cancellations swell with storage space vanishing (May 22, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/us-lng-cancellations-swell-storage-space-vanishing/

Myths and facts about energy subsidies in Canada – CEC (May 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/commentary-myths-and-facts-about-energy-subsidies-in-canada/
U.S. oil & gas rig count falls to record lows: Baker Hughes (May 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-falls-to-record-lows-baker-hughes/
Elizabeth May is wrong about oil and gas (May 22, 2020) business.financialpost.com/opinion/elizabeth-may-is-wrong-about-oil-and-gas
Is The Oil Rally Coming To An End? (May 22, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Is-The-Oil-Rally-Coming-To-An-End.html
Top 12 Listed Oil Giants Book Huge $20.6 Billion Loss In First Quarter (May 22, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Top-12-Listed-Oil-Giants-Book-Huge-206-Billion-Loss-In-First-Quarter.html

Oil jumps to highest level since March on lower U.S. inventories, recovering demand (May 21, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/21/oil-markets-us-crude-inventories-global-economy-in-focus.html
Alberta Energy Regulator suspends environment monitoring for oilpatch over COVID (May 21, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/alberta-energy-regulator-suspends-environment-monitoring-for-oilpatch-over-covid/wcm/efc8c0d7-cf57-44f0-a532-9124f119c820/

Oil is back — but, post-pandemic, where will it come from? (May 21, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/tertzakian-oil-back-post-pandemic-where-will-it-come/
Sturgeon Refinery says it is processing bitumen after two years of delays (May 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/sturgeon-refinery-says-it-is-processing-bitumen-after-two-years-of-delays/
Canada intent on worsening urgent fiscal problem with increasingly lonely climate change battle (May 21, 2020) business.financialpost.com/opinion/joe-oliver-canada-intent-on-worsening-urgent-fiscal-problem-with-increasingly-lonely-climate-change-battle
Chinese Oil Imports To Rise In 2020 Despite Coronavirus (May 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Chinese-Oil-Imports-To-Rise-In-2020-Despite-Coronavirus.html
U.S. Shale Scrambles To Innovate Its Way Out Of Crisis (May 21, 2020)  oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Shale-Scrambles-To-Innovate-Its-Way-Out-Of-Crisis.html

Oil jumps nearly 5% on firmer demand, surprise drop in U.S. stockpile (May 20, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/20/oil-markets-coronavirus-crude-demand-in-focus.html
Alberta gears up for another legal battle over Keystone XL after Biden vows to pull permissions (May 20, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/alberta-gears-up-for-another-legal-battle-over-keystone-xl-after-biden-vows-to-pull-permissions/wcm/aa2d8180-aae2-481d-b9a5-8d6e40f5b94a/

Oilpatch M&A expected to pick up after pandemic's dampening of demand eases (May 20, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/oilpatch-m-expected-pick-after-pandemics-dampening-demand-eases/
RCMP investigating burned truck, theft of fuel at Trans Mountain work site (May 20, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/rcmp-investigating-burned-truck-theft-of-fuel-at-trans-mountain-work-site/
Regulator to proceed with Enbridge pipeline hearing despite Suncor, Canadian Natural's objections (May 20, 2020) business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/regulator-to-proceed-with-enbridge-pipeline-hearing-despite-suncor-canadian-naturals-objections
China Is Buying Up Canadian Crude Again (May 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Is-Buying-Up-Canadian-Crude-Again.html

Downside Risks Remain Despite Oil Price Rebound (May 20, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Downside-Risks-Remain-Despite-Oil-Price-Rebound.html

Oil jumps 6%, posts third week of gains amid signs of demand pickup (May 15, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/15/oil-markets-coronavirus-crude-stockpiles-in-focus.html
Oil back at early April highs as demand shows signs of picking up (May 15, 2020) calgaryherald.com/pmn/business-pmn/oil-back-at-early-april-highs-as-demand-shows-signs-of-picking-up-2/wcm/1e2e8ec7-66bc-46e0-921d-7c5921d2c256/

B.C.'s Wet'suwet'en and governments sign understanding on rights and title (May 15, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/bcs-wetsuweten-and-governments-sign-understanding-rights-and-title/
Oilsands virus outbreak expands to Canadian Natural’s Horizon (May 15, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/oilsands-virus-outbreak-expands-canadian-naturals-horizon/
An Open Letter to Elizabeth May – Member of Parliament – Deidra Garyk (May 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/an-open-letter-tp-elizabeth-may-member-of-parliament-deidra-gayrk/
Oil & gas rig count plunges to record low for second week: Baker Hughes (May 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/u-s-oil-gas-rig-count-plunges-to-record-low-for-second-week-baker-hughes/

The Relentless Oil Price Rally (May 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Relentless-Oil-Price-Rally.html

Oil prices climb as Saudi Arabia pledges further production cut (May 12, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/12/oil-markets-crude-output-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Oilpatch welcomes federal aid for large firms despite climate change conditions (May 12, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/oilpatch-welcomes-federal-aid-large-firms-despite-climate-change-conditions/
Big Oil has big plans for net zero. are they credible? (May 12, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/big-oil-has-big-plans-net-zero-are-they-credible/

U.S. Shale Drillers Are Already Reopening Wells, Pipe Giant Says (May 12, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/u-s-shale-drillers-are-already-reopening-wells-pipe-giant-says/
Major insurers increase cover for Trans Mountain oil pipeline - filings (May 12, 2020) business.financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/major-insurers-increase-cover-for-trans-mountain-oil-pipeline-filings
Aramco Earnings Plunge By 25% As Low Oil Prices Persist (May 12, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Aramco-Earnings-Plunge-By-25-As-Low-Oil-Prices-Persist.html

Oil jumps 5%, posts second straight week of gains (May 8, 2020) https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/08/oil-markets-coronavirus-easing-lockdowns-crude-demand-in-focus.html

There's still plenty of life left in the oilpatch, even as some say it's dead (May 8, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/theres-still-plenty-of-life-left-in-the-oilpatch-even-as-some-say-its-dead/wcm/22f5fe38-07a1-47a5-bd91-ac1e4e46c737/

Trudeau says he does not share view that oil and gas sector is beyond saving (May 8, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/trudeau-says-he-does-not-share-view-oil-and-gas-sector-beyond-saving/

Majority say shutting down Canadian oil wouldn’t really help the global environment (May 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/majority-say-shutting-down-canadian-oil-wouldnt-really-help-the-global-environment-survey/
It’s time to call the nonsense put forward by Ms. May and Mr. Blanchet for what it is (May 8, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/its-time-to-call-the-nonsense-put-forward-by-ms-may-and-mr-blanchet-for-what-it-is-greg-mclean-mp-calgary-centre/

U.S. Oil, Gas Rigs Fall Below 400 For The First Time Since 1940 (May 8, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Oil-Gas-Rigs-Fall-Below-400-For-The-First-Time-Since-1940.html

Oil drops 2%, snapping five-day winning streak in volatile trading session (May 6, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/06/oil-news-crude-wti-brent-prices-today.html

Small gains for pipeline progress, but will it matter with oil-price collapse? (May 6, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/varcoe-little-gain-in-pipeline-progress-now-but-still-cause-for-optimism/
Enbridge converts idled Mainline export system pipeline for crude storage (May 6, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/enbridge-converts-idled-mainline-export-system-pipeline-crude-storage/

Suncor goes into further defensive crouch – Cuts dividend, further capital spending again (May 6, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/suncor-goes-into-further-defensive-crouch-cuts-dividend-further-capital-spending-again/
Egyptian Billionaire: Buffett Is Wrong, Oil Will Hit $100 Within 18 Months (May 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Egyptian-Billionaire-Buffett-Is-Wrong-Oil-Will-Hit-100-Within-18-Months.html

Why Oil Is Critical To U.S. Survival (May 6, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-Oil-Is-Critical-To-US-Survival.html

Oil pares losses and jumps 3% as lockdowns ease (May 4, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/04/oil-markets-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Irving Oil finally gets approval to source Alberta oil — but through the Panama Canal (May 4, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/irving-oil-finally-gets-approval-to-source-alberta-oil-but-through-the-panama-canal/wcm/56fd6379-4a0b-42c8-91c0-5cdb1a6bea00/

Global oil demand starts a long, painful and uncertain recovery (May 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/global-oil-demand-starts-long-painful-and-uncertain-recovery/
TC Energy says Keystone XL construction continuing despite U.S. court ruling (May 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/tc-energy-says-keystone-xl-construction-continuing-despite-us-court-ruling/
North American oil producers slash spending by about 34% amid crude price rout – See the list (May 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/north-american-oil-producers-slash-spending-by-about-34-amid-crude-price-rout-see-the-list/
You Know Times Are Tough When Michael Moore Becomes Good News (May 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/you-know-times-are-tough-when-michael-moore-becomes-good-news-david-yager/
TC Energy Says Montana Ruling Could Delay Keystone XL by a Year (May 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/tc-energy-says-montana-ruling-could-delay-keystone-xl-by-a-year/

Oil jumps 5%, snaps 3-week losing streak (May 1, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/01/oil-markets-us-stockpiles-output-cuts-in-focus.html
As Alberta loosens restrictions, shackles tighten on energy industry (May 1, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/varcoe-as-alberta-loosens-restrictions-shackles-tighten-on-energy-industry/

Oil and gas drilling forecast revised to 49-year low as producers cut spending (May 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/oil-and-gas-drilling-forecast-revised-49-year-low-producers-cut-spending/
Precision Drilling employee count down almost 3,000 as rig activity stalls (May 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/5/precision-drilling-employee-count-down-almost-3000-rig-activity-stalls/

Heavy discount narrows to at least 11-year low on oil curtailments (May 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/heavy-discount-narrows-to-at-least-11-year-low-on-oil-curtailments/
U.S. drillers cut oil rigs for seventh week in a row (May 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/05/u-s-drillers-cut-oil-rigs-for-seventh-week-in-a-row/

A Rare Week Of Optimism For Oil (May 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/A-Rare-Week-Of-Optimism-For-Oil.html

April 2020

Oil prices surge again US stockpiles grow less than feared, output cuts kick in (April 30, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/05/01/oil-markets-us-stockpiles-output-cuts-in-focus.html
'Necessary evil': Shell cuts dividend for first time since World War Two (April 30, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/update-3-shell-cuts-dividend-for-first-time-since-world-war-two/wcm/7c9bf2a6-8733-4974-8dbd-6873f4344202/
Economic ‘train wreck’ delivers billions in asset impairments to oil producers (April 30, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/economic-train-wreck-delivers-billions-asset-impairments-oil-producers/
No short-term end to oil price slump hitting Alberta: premier (April 30, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/no-short-term-end-oil-price-slump-hitting-alberta-premier/
Global oil price slump hitting Alberta to continue a year post pandemic: Kenney (April 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/global-oil-price-slump-hitting-alberta-to-continue-a-year-post-pandemic-kenney/
Wet’suwet’en agree to deal with government over rights and title (April 30, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/wetsuweten-agree-to-deal-with-government-over-rights-and-title/
China Calls For Probe Into Oil-Linked Product That Burned Tons Of Investors (April 30, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Calls-For-Probe-Into-Oil-Linked-Product-That-Burned-Tons-Of-Investors.html

Oil jumps 22% on smaller-than-expected inventory build, optimism around reopening economies (April 29, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/29/oil-markets-us-crude-inventories-coronavirus-in-focus.html
Canadian producers see markets stabilizing, offering hope for a rebound (April 29, 2020) www.worldoil.com/news/2020/4/29/canadian-producers-see-markets-stabilizing-offering-hope-for-a-rebound
LNG development a lifeline for Canada’s oil and gas supply chain (April 29, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/lng-development-lifeline-canadas-oil-and-gas-supply-chain-new-report/
Upstream M&A reaches US$21 billion in Q1 2020 (April 29, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/upstream-m-reaches-us21-billion-q1-2020/
Fort McMurray Now Deals With Flood on Top of Oil Price Crash, COVID-19 (April 29, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/fort-mcmurray-now-deals-with-flood-on-top-of-oil-price-crash-covid-19/

Crashing Fuel Demand Leads To Large Loss For This Big U.S. Refiner (April 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Crashing-Fuel-Demand-Leads-To-Large-Loss-For-This-Big-US-Refiner.html

Russia Calls For Market Share Target For OPEC+ (April 29, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russia-Calls-For-Market-Share-Target-For-OPEC.html

Oil drops 3% in volatile session as storage capacity fears and weak demand weigh (April 28, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/27/oil-news-wti-crude-brent-prices-today.html
Canada's big oil producers will start reporting earnings tomorrow. Here’s what to expect (April 28, 2020) business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/investors-brace-for-less-oil-sands-output-to-accompany-results
Fort McMurray, Canadian oil sands hub, floods amid virus fight (April 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/fort-mcmurray-canadian-oil-sands-hub-floods-amid-virus-fight/
Canada’s economy in deepest recession on record, U-shaped recovery likely (April 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/canadas-economy-in-deepest-recession-on-record-u-shaped-recovery-likely/
Investors Brace for Less Oil Sands Output to Accompany Results (April 28, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/investors-brace-for-less-oil-sands-output-to-accompany-results/
Traders Are Betting Big On An Oil Price Rebound (April 28, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Traders-Are-Betting-Big-On-An-Oil-Price-Rebound.html

Oil Storage Crisis Deepens As API Reports Very Large Crude Inventory Build oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Storage-Crisis-Deepens-As-API-Reports-Very-Large-Crude-Inventory-Build.html

Oil plunges 25%, extending recent losses as storage fills (April 27, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/27/oil-news-crude-wti-brent-prices-today.html

National Bank CEO blasts ‘act of economic warfare’ on North American energy industry (April 27, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/national-bank-ceo-blasts-act-of-economic-warfare-on-north-american-energy-industry/wcm/76deda25-a822-44ca-b819-bd39542ce77b/
How Stephen Jarislowsky thinks the North American oil industry can be saved (April 27, 2020) business.financialpost.com/diane-francis/diane-francis-how-stephen-jarislowsky-thinks-the-north-american-oil-industry-can-be-saved

Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say they are on track despite pandemic (April 27, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/trans-mountain-lng-canada-say-they-are-track-despite-pandemic/
Common Sense Overcomes Party Politics to Protect Companies and Workers from Oil Price Collapse (April 27, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/common-sense-overcomes-party-politics-to-protect-companies-and-workers-from-oil-price-collapse-david-yager/
If Alberta's energy sector dies every Canadian will suffer — the numbers don't lie nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/corbella-if-albertas-energy-sector-dies-every-canadian-will-suffer-the-numbers-dont-lie/wcm/25008c30-1a2b-4cbe-9154-161ea76f253b
Saudi Arabia Starts Production Cuts Ahead Of OPEC+ Deal oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabia-Starts-Production-Cuts-Ahead-Of-OPEC-Deal.html

Oil ends volatile week lower despite nearly 50% jump over three days (April 24, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/24/oil-market-coronavirus-crude-output-in-focus.html

Crunch time for Canada’s energy companies as credit talks begin (April 24, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/crunch-time-canadas-energy-companies-credit-talks-begin/
U.S. natural gas to be world’s priciest amid virus upheaval (April 24, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/us-natural-gas-be-worlds-priciest-amid-virus-upheaval/
Alberta unveils process for paying out $1 billion in oilfield cleanup grants (April 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/alberta-unveils-process-for-paying-out-1-billion-in-oilfield-cleanup-grants/
U.S. drillers cut most oil rigs in a month since 2015 -Baker Hughes (April 24, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/u-s-drillers-cut-most-oil-rigs-in-a-month-since-2015-baker-hughes/
Alberta planting representative in D.C. to advocate for Canadian energy (April 24, 2020) edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-planting-representative-in-d-c-to-advocate-for-canadian-energy-1.4910338
This Oil Price Rebound Is Only Temporary (April 24, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/This-Oil-Price-Rebound-Is-Only-Temporary.html

Oil jumps 19%, clawing back some of the recent losses (April 22, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/22/meltdown-in-oil-continues-as-brent-plunges-more-than-15percent.html

Canadian energy sector shutting down production as low crude oil prices persist (April 22, 2020) globalnews.ca/news/6854861/oil-prices-production-canada-alberta-coronavirus/
Canada's export agency will backstop bank energy loans (April 22, 2020) www.reuters.com/article/canada-oil-credit/canadas-export-agency-will-backstop-bank-energy-loans-document-idUSL2N2CA196

Steadier prices no cure for Western Canada’s natural gas producer woes (April 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/steadier-prices-no-cure-for-western-canadas-natural-gas-producer-woes/

Whether OPEC+ formally agrees, deeper oil cuts now look inevitable (April 22, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/whether-opec-formally-agrees-deeper-oil-cuts-now-look-inevitable/
Incoming 50 Million Barrel ‘Saudi Oil Bomb’ Could Send Prices Even Lower (April 22, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Incoming-50-Million-Barrel-Saudi-Oil-Bomb-Could-Send-Prices-Even-Lower.html
With Oil Hedged At $49, Mexico Saves $6.2 Billion As Prices Crash (April 22, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/With-Oil-Hedged-At-49-Mexico-Saves-62-Billion-As-Prices-Crash.html

June oil futures contract drops more than 40% as crude continues unprecedented sell-off (April 21, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/20/june-oil-futures-rebound-3percent-but-may-contract-is-still-trading-at-negative-price.html

Remember the 1980s oil glut: last time we saw conditions like this prices stayed low for 17 years (April 21, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/update-1-remember-the-1980s-glut-ex-bp-boss-browne-warns-oil-will-stay-low/wcm/4418a74d-04c3-43d8-afb5-ea6bbb26acf5/
Plunging oil prices point to ‘deep collapse’ in sector, drilling firm CEO warns (April 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/plunging-oil-prices-point-to-deep-collapse-in-sector-drilling-firm-ceo-warns/
Canada cuts steam-driven oil projects, risking permanent damage (April 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/canada-cuts-steam-driven-oil-projects-risking-permanent-damage/
OPEC+ Bid to Save Oil Industry Overwhelmed by Demand Collapse (April 21, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/opec-bid-to-save-oil-industry-overwhelmed-by-demand-collapse/
Are Negative Oil Prices About To Become The New Normal? (April 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Are-Negative-Oil-Prices-About-To-Become-The-New-Normal.html
The Worst Is Yet To Come For Oil Prices (April 21, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/The-Worst-Is-Yet-To-Come-For-Oil-Prices.html

Oil posts seventh negative week in eight as demand concerns weigh (April 17, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/17/oil-markets-coronavirus-pandemic-in-focus.html
Trudeau announces aid for struggling energy sector, including $1.7B to clean up orphan wells (April 17, 2020) www.cbc.ca/news/politics/financial-aid-covid19-trudeau-1.5535629
Freeze carbon tax, delay new climate regs during virus crisis, oil lobby asks (April 17, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/energy/freeze-carbon-tax-delay-new-climate-regs-during-virus-crisis-oil-lobby-asks/
109 Groups Want the Government to End Canadian Oil During a Pandemic Crisis (April 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/column-109-nincompoops-michael-binnion-what-109-groups-have-nothing-better-to-do-during-a-pandemic-crisis/
Alberta responses to federal energy stimulus package: A good start! (April 17, 2020) www.todayville.com/alberta-responses-to-federal-energy-stimulus-package-a-good-start/

Saudi Arabia, Russia Hint at Further Action to Stem Oil Rout (April 17, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/saudi-arabia-russia-hint-at-further-action-to-stem-oil-rout/

Saudi Arabia’s Oil Stock Gambit (April 17, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Saudi-Arabias-Oil-Stock-Gambit.html

Oil prices hold at 18-year low on demand concerns amid coronavirus shutdowns (April 16, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/16/oil-markets-crude-output-coronavirus-pandemic-in-focus.html
Old wells, new life and a major economic opportunity (April 16, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-old-wells-new-life-and-a-major-economic-opportunity/
Montana judge blocks Keystone XL permit for river crossings (April 16, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/montana-judge-blocks-keystone-xl-permit-river-crossings/

Oil’s collapse is taking an entire service industry down with it (April 16, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/oils-collapse-taking-entire-service-industry-down-it/
U.S. Weighs Paying Drillers to Leave Oil in Ground Amid Glut (April 16, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/u-s-weighs-paying-drillers-to-leave-oil-in-ground-amid-glut/
Nova Scotia LNG project decision delayed due to market conditions, COVID-19 (April 16, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/nova-scotia-lng-project-decision-delayed-due-to-market-conditions-covid-19/
Rystad Lowers Production Outlook For Shale By 2.15 Million Bpd (April 16, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Rystad-Lowers-Production-Outlook-For-Shale-By-215-Million-Bpd.html

Oil drops to more than 18-year low on inventory build, supply concerns (April 15, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/15/oil-markets-crude-output-in-focus.html
CEOs of Calgary companies taking pay cuts during COVID-19 (April 15, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/ceos-of-calgary-companies-taking-pay-cuts-during-covid-19/

World oil demand forecast to suffer biggest drop ever (April 15, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/world-oil-demand-forecast-suffer-biggest-drop-ever/
America’s Oil Glut Turns Canadian Pipeline Problem on Its Head (April 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/americas-oil-glut-turns-canadian-pipeline-problem-on-its-head/
Oil Glut May Overwhelm Global Storage Tanks Within Weeks (April 15, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/oil-glut-may-overwhelm-global-storage-tanks-within-weeks/
Coronavirus Has Wiped Out A Decade Of Oil Demand Growth (April 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Coronavirus-Has-Wiped-Out-A-Decade-Of-Oil-Demand-Growth.html

Pirates Board Crude Tanker Near World’s Most Critical Oil Passage (April 15, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Pirates-Board-Crude-Tanker-Near-Worlds-Most-Critical-Oil-Passage.html

Oil drops more than 10% as producer cuts fail to banish demand fears (April 14, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/14/oil-markets-coronavirus-pandemic-us-shale-in-focus.html
Trudeau says relief for oil sector amid COVID-19 pandemic coming ‘shortly’ (April 14, 2020) globalnews.ca/news/6816250/coronavirus-covid-19-oil-gas-sector-federal-bailout/

Heavy discount narrows as output cuts look to ease glut (April 14, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/heavy-discount-narrows-as-output-cuts-look-to-ease-glut/ (April 14, 2020)

Oil Hits $20 After API Reports Mega Crude Inventory Build (April 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Hits-20-After-API-Reports-Mega-Crude-Inventory-Build.html

Saudis slashing oil prices to Asia shows supply war isn’t over (April 14, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/saudis-slashing-oil-prices-asia-shows-supply-war-isnt-over/
OPEC+ Powerless As Oil Prices Near $20 (April 14, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/OPEC-Powerless-As-Oil-Prices-Near-20.html

Oil drops as supply concerns outweigh OPEC and allies’ historic production cut (April 13, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/12/oil-prices-flat-after-opec-and-allies-agree-to-historic-production-cut.html
Even with OPEC deal, federal help for Canadian oilpatch needed, says Savage (April 13, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/varcoe-even-with-opec-deal-federal-help-for-canadian-oilpatch-needed-says-savage/wcm/88fd9b75-ff07-420a-8cee-45450dca68b0/

Oil price war ends with historic OPEC+ deal to slash output (April 13, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/oil-price-war-ends-historic-opec-deal-slash-output/
Canadian oilpatch cutbacks expected to continue despite OPEC agreement (April 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/canadian-oilpatch-cutbacks-expected-to-continue-despite-opec-agreement/
Saudi Minister Says OPEC+ Deal to Bring Stability to Oil Markets (April 13, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/saudi-minister-says-opec-deal-to-bring-stability-to-oil-markets/
Trump Wants OPEC+ To Double Its Production Cut (April 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Trump-Wants-OPEC-To-Double-Its-Production-Cut.html
Higher Natural Gas Prices Are On The Horizon (April 13, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Higher-Natural-Gas-Prices-Are-On-The-Horizon.html

OPEC and allies’ historic oil cut hits snag as Mexico reportedly rejects deal (April 9, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/09/oil-jumps-ahead-of-make-or-break-opec-meeting.html

As OPEC's tentative deal falls short, Canadian producers fear 1.7 million barrels a day will be shut in (April 9, 2020) business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/as-opecs-tentative-deal-falls-short-canadian-producers-fear-1-7-million-barrels-will-be-shut-in

Financier predicts new respect for oilpatch as Canada recovers from pandemic (April 9, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/financier-predicts-new-respect-oilpatch-canada-recovers-pandemic/
Canada won't tip hand on possibility of import tariffs on Saudi oil (April 9, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/canada-wont-tip-hand-possibility-import-tariffs-saudi-oil/
U.S. oil rig count drops to lowest since Dec. 2016 (April 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/u-s-oil-rig-count-drops-to-lowest-since-dec-2016-baker-hughes/

COVID-19 plan key part of Keystone XL construction acceleration (April 9, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/covid-19-plan-key-part-of-keystone-xl-construction-acceleration-says-ceo/
Oil Could Fall Back To $20 (April 9, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-Prices/Oil-Could-Fall-Back-To-20.html

Oil drops 9% as oversupply concerns outweigh hopes for a global production cut (April 4, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/07/oil-markets-coronavirus-crude-output-in-focus.html

Global oil powers close in on historic deal to curb output (April 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/global-oil-powers-close-historic-deal-curb-output/
Drilling 'completely evaporated' in oilpatch as Saudi-Russia impasse deflates Canadian oil prices (April 4, 2020) calgaryherald.com/commodities/energy/drilling-completely-evaporated-in-oilpatch-as-saudi-russia-impasse-deflates-canadian-oil-prices-another-25/wcm/4a0c7a07-c7c8-427f-aa89-40e0f12a798e/
Group of First Nations want to launch fight of Trans Mountain pipeline approval (April 4, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/group-first-nations-want-launch-fight-trans-mountain-pipeline-approval/
Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19 (April 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/premier-kenney-predicts-25-per-cent-unemployment-in-alberta-due-to-covid-19/
Alberta minister says patience running short for federal energy industry aid (April 4, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/alberta-minister-says-patience-running-short-for-federal-energy-industry-aid/
The Dream Of U.S. Energy Independence Is Dying Along With The Shale Revolution (April 4, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Dream-Of-US-Energy-Independence-Is-Dying-Along-With-The-Shale-Revolution.html

Oil surges 24% for best day on record after Trump tells CNBC Saudis, Russia reach agreement (April 2, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/02/oil-rallies-10percent-after-trump-says-he-expects-saudi-arabia-russia-feud-to-end-soon.html
Canadian energy firms fret as Ottawa labours over promised aid package (April 2, 2020) calgaryherald.com/business/canadian-energy-firms-fret-as-ottawa-labours-over-promised-aid-package/
Overflowing oil tanks have traders eyeing rail cars for storage (April 2, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/overflowing-oil-tanks-have-traders-eyeing-rail-cars-storage/
Massive new mine could be oilsands’ first big price war victim (April 2, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/massive-new-mine-could-be-oilsands-first-big-price-war-victim/

Trump says oil output cut could be more than 10 mln bbls (April 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/trump-says-oil-output-cut-could-be-more-than-10-mln-bbls/
TC Energy Completes Big Bond Deal After Getting Help From Alberta (April 2, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/tc-energy-completes-big-bond-deal-after-getting-help-from-alberta/

Why A 15 Million Barrel Per Day Cut Will Never Happen (April 2, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-A-15-Million-Bpd-Cut-Will-Never-Happen.html

Oil falls on oversupply fears and US inventory growth (April 1, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/04/01/oil-markets-crude-output-in-focus.html

Alberta places $7B bet on Keystone XL (April 1, 2020) calgaryherald.com/opinion/varcoe-alberta-places-7b-bet-on-keystone-xl/

TC Energy to Build Keystone XL Pipeline – Thousands of New Jobs, Billions in Economic Stimulus (April 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/03/tc-energy-to-build-keystone-xl-pipeline/
Oil holds above $20 as Saudi output surges, Russia’s won’t rise (April 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/oil-holds-above-20-saudi-output-surges-russias-wont-rise/
Imperial Oil cutting spending plans for 2020 by $1 billion (April 1, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/4/imperial-oil-cutting-spending-plans-2020-1-billion/
Trump Says World’s Biggest Oil Producers to Meet on Market Crash (April 1, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/04/trump-says-worlds-biggest-oil-producers-to-meet-on-market-crash/
Who Is Really Responsible For The Oil Price War (April 1, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Who-Is-Really-Responsible-For-The-Oil-Price-War.html

March 2020

Oil drops nearly 5% as demand fears overshadow stimulus hopes (March 26, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/03/27/oil-markets-coronavirus-stimulus-measures-in-focus.html
Barrel of Monkeys now worth more than a barrel of Alberta oil (March 26, 2020) www.cbc.ca/news/business/bitumen-wcs-wti-oil-1.5511386
Oil industry braces for biggest idling of wells in 35 years (March 26, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/3/oil-industry-braces-biggest-idling-wells-35-years/
Oil price crash expected to hit thermal oilsands production in Western Canada (March 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/03/oil-price-crash-expected-to-hit-thermal-oilsands-production-in-western-canada/
Canada Weekly Rig Count Down 44 for Week Ending March 27, 2020 (March 26, 2020) energynow.ca/2020/03/canada-weekly-rig-count-down-44-for-week-ending-march-27-2020/
Canadian heavy oil collapses another 28% to under $5 as oilsands face shut-ins (March 26, 2020) business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/canadian-heavy-oil-collapses-another-28-to-under-5-as-oilsands-face-shut-ins

Oil Tumbles Towards $20 As Glut Grows (March 26, 2020) oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Tumbles-Towards-20-As-Glut-Grows.html

Oil prices mixed as demand shrinks, but stimulus hopes support (March 25, 2020) www.cnbc.com/2020/03/26/oil-markets-coronavirus-stimulus-measures-in-focus.html

In rare step, oilsands giant Suncor shuts output to weather rout (March 25, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/3/rare-step-oilsands-giant-shuts-output-weather-rout/
Woodfibre LNG construction delayed (March 25, 2020) www.jwnenergy.com/article/2020/3/woodfibre-lng-export-construction-start-delayed/ &