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Crescent Point Energy completes deal to buy Hammerhead Energy

Crescent Point Energy completes deal to buy Hammerhead Energy

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it expects average production of 198,000 to 206,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024 now that it has closed its deal to buy Hammerhead Energy Inc.
Regulator denied Trans Mountain variance request due to pipeline safety concerns

Regulator denied Trans Mountain variance request due to pipeline safety concerns

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator is citing safety concerns as its reason for refusing a request by Trans Mountain Corp. for a pipeline variance.
Federal government backstops carbon price in first-of-its-kind deal

Federal government backstops carbon price in first-of-its-kind deal

CALGARY — A Calgary carbon capture company has signed a first-of-its-kind carbon offtake agreement with the federal government, a significant milestone that some say could help unlock future private-sector investments in decarbonization projects.

Federal regulators give more time to complete gas pipeline extension in Virginia, North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The builders of a proposed natural gas pipeline that will enter North Carolina from Virginia now have another 2 1/2 years to complete the project after federal regulators pushed back a deadline for the work.
Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

CALGARY — Athabasca Oil Corp. and Cenovus Energy Inc. say they will create a new joint venture stand-alone company called Duvernay Energy Corp.
Trans Mountain project costs 'reasonably and justifiably incurred:' company says

Trans Mountain project costs 'reasonably and justifiably incurred:' company says

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has submitted evidence to support its claim that oil companies must pay more in tolls in light of the pipeline project's mounting costs.
BP is the latest company to pause Red Sea shipments over fears of Houthi attacks

BP is the latest company to pause Red Sea shipments over fears of Houthi attacks

LONDON (AP) — Oil and natural gas giant BP has joined the growing list of companies that have halted their shipments through the Red Sea because of the risk of attack from Yemen's Houthi rebels, threatening a major trade route in what is expected to
Alberta's renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say

Alberta's renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say

EDMONTON — It was just supposed to be a pause, a breather for an overburdened regulator and concerned public to catch up with an industry growing beyond expectations.
Guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel is issued by Treasury Department

Guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel is issued by Treasury Department

Long-awaited guidance around tax credits for aviation fuel that reduces emissions of greenhouse gases compared with conventional fuel was issued Friday by the Treasury Department.
Trans Mountain warns regulator of potential 'catastrophic' two-year pipeline delay

Trans Mountain warns regulator of potential 'catastrophic' two-year pipeline delay

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is warning the project's completion could be delayed by two years if the Canada Energy Regulator does not allow a previously rejected request for a pipeline variance.
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