The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is undergoing a major shift as the U.S., the world’s largest LNG exporter, has paused approvals of new LNG export terminals due to climate concerns. The U.S. LNG industry has been growing rapidly in recent years, driven by abundant shale gas production, technological innovation, and growing demand from […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, 2024 has sparked a global crisis that has far reaching implications for the oil and gas industry, global energy prices, and consumer supply in both countries. Industry Impact The war in Ukraine has exposed the vulnerability of the oil and gas industry to geopolitical shocks and supply disruptions. Russia […]
The Great Lakes Tunnel Project is a proposed plan to build a tunnel deep under the Straits of Mackinac, a narrow waterway that connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, to house a replacement segment of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline. Line 5 is a 645-mile-long pipeline that carries light crude oil and natural gas liquids from […]
Oil and gas jobs offer enticing opportunities for career growth and financial stability, often drawing employees away from their homes and families for extended periods. While the lure of travel and added income potential is strong, the toll on personal lives, mental well being, and family dynamics cannot be overlooked. Let’s explore the plight of […]
Alberta is the center of Canada’s oil and gas industry. It is home to more than 450,000 oil and gas wells, of which about 10% are considered abandoned or orphaned. Abandoned wells are those that have been deactivated by their owners, but at still have a known owner or operator that is responsible for them. […]
ConocoPhillips, one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies, has recently announced its final investment decision to develop the Willow project in Alaska. The Willow project is a major oil drilling project located on the plain of the North Slope of Alaska in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A), a federally designated area […]
Canada is one of the most oil and gas-rich countries in the world, with the third-largest oil reserves and significant natural gas resources. The oil and gas industry is a major driver of the Canadian economy, generating billions of dollars in revenue, taxes, and royalties, as well as providing employment for hundreds of thousands of […]