At one of the largest gatherings of the oil and gas industry, the focus on a transition confronts complexity and profit
Oil and gas
‘When is enough enough?’ Downstream from the Kearl oilsands spill, residents grapple with what comes next
An Imperial Oil tailings pond leak — kept quiet for months — has renewed debate about the complicated and complex reality of life in northern Alberta
Optimism and anger as Albertans react to pipelines
Industry in Alberta was quick to celebrate the federal government's approval of the Trans Mountain and Line 3 pipelines on Tuesday, but opponents vow to delay or kill the projects by any means possible. "I think that Canada's reputation as a place that can move projects forward took a step forward today," said Tim McMillan, … Continue reading Optimism and anger as Albertans react to pipelines
Staunching the flow: As Alberta reviews its pipelines, critics cry foul
On Thursday, June 7, approximately 475,000 litres of oil started pouring into the Red Deer River from a ruptured pipeline owned by Plains Midstream Canada. By the next day, Premier Alison Redford was on scene, eager to show she cares. Just over a month later, a coalition of 54 groups penned an open letter to … Continue reading Staunching the flow: As Alberta reviews its pipelines, critics cry foul
Drew Anderson 