14 h. ago Unpaid Oil & Gas Taxes: Worsening Crisis Calls for a Collaborative Solution

As rural municipalities struggle with increasing unpaid oil and gas property taxes, RMA proposes a collaborative approach to Alberta Municipal Affairs and Alberta Energy and Minerals. Nisku, AB, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2024, at least $253.9 […]

Economics

26 h. ago Tariff war challenges Canadian pension funds to maintain their momentum

HOOPP CEO hopes Canada's next prime minister and government will bring back real return bonds

Economics

35 h. ago STEP Energy Services Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Results

CALGARY, Alberta — STEP Energy Services Ltd. (the “Company” or “STEP”) (TSX: STEP) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. The following press release should be read in conjunction with the management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) and audited consolidated financial statements and […]

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40 h. ago Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

CALGARY — Alberta’s energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada’s resources to global markets. The province currently takes royalties from conventional production in-kind, or in oil itself, rather than cash. It […]

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40 h. ago Gibson Energy and Baytex Energy Announce Pembina Duvernay Infrastructure and Area of Dedication Agreement

CALGARY, Alberta , March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson”) and Baytex Energy Corp. (“Baytex”) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership in the Pembina Duvernay and the execution of a long-term take-or-pay agreement (the “Partnership” or the “Agreement”). The Partnership will see Gibson advance its liquids infrastructure strategy in support of […]

Economics

44 h. ago Alberta government says premier in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

Province did not identify the company or say what part of the world it is based in

Politics

69 h. ago Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for March 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for March 2025. These rates will apply to customers who do not currently have a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The method DERS uses to calculate the rates has been verified […]

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6 d. ago Prospera Energy Announces Acquisition of White Tundra Petroleum, Operations Update, and Convertible Debt Repayment Terms

CALGARY, Alberta, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) White Tundra Acquisition Prospera Energy is pleased to announce a strategic acquisition aimed at expanding its asset portfolio of low-decline base production with significant production upside. The Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire […]

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8 d. ago Decision on Grassy Mountain coal mining project expected in June

The Alberta Energy Regulator is expected to make a decision on a proposal to explore for coal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains by early June.

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8 d. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. To Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, March 20, 2025; Hold Conference Call on Friday, March 21, 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after the market closure. Senior Management will hold a Conference Call to discuss results on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 8:00 […]

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1 week ago New Stratus Energy Announces Award of a Transformative Production Sharing Contract for a Significant Oil Field in Ecuador, Funding and Offtake Agreement, and Concurrent Offerings

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Stratus Energy Inc. (TSX.V – NSE) (“New Stratus”, “NSE” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that a consortium formed by subsidiaries of Sinopec International Petroleum E&P Corporation (60%) (“Sinopec”) and […]

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1 week ago Prospera Announces Monthly Operations Update and Increase to Term Loan

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Prospera Energy remains committed to providing stakeholders with transparent, timely, and data-driven updates on operational performance and field developments. This monthly report delivers key insights into the company’s production trends, optimization initiatives, and strategic advancements. […]

Economics

2 w. ago 'Challenging': Alberta Budget 2025 to come tomorrow amid continued tariff, energy uncertainty

"It's going to be more challenging with the threat of tariffs and the uncertainty that we see," Finance Minister Nate Horner said of building Thursday's budget

Economics

2 w. ago Opinion: Ranchers asking for honesty, integrity in province's handling of coal mining

I made a phone call last week to a neighbour, someone reluctantly thrust into the “coal mines or water” debate. Last year, the MD of Ranchland took the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Government of Alberta to court, fighting Energy Minister Brian Jean’s “interpretation,” which stated that the Grassy Mountain Coal Project be considered an […]

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2 w. ago Pan American Energy Announces Filing of Amended Offering Document

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) announces that it has filed, via its SEDAR+ profile which may be accessed at […]

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2 w. ago Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CST Canada Coal Ltd. for contraventions

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has issued an administrative penalty to CST Canada Coal Limited (CST Canada Coal) for contravening the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). A copy of the decision is on the AER’s Compliance Dashboard. Following an investigation by the AER, it was determined […]

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2 w. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. Provides 2025 Capital and Gas Sales Guidance

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) is pleased to provide its capital and gas sales guidance for 2025. Dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars, with the exception of Canadian dollar unit prices (“C$”) where indicated and otherwise noted. The Corporation announces […]

Economics

2 w. ago Iraq Minister Hopes Kurdistan Oil Exports Resume in Two Days

Iraq’s oil minister said he’s hoping crude oil exports from the country’s northern Kurdistan region will restart in two days after a halt of almost two years following a payments dispute.

Politics

2 w. ago Lethbridge city councillor asking colleagues to confirm city's stance opposing coal mines

A Lethbridge city councillor is asking her council colleagues to confirm their opposition to any coal mines — including the proposed Grassy Mountain project — that “risk damage” to the Oldman watershed. Australia-based Northback Holdings has applied to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for a temporary drilling program to explore for coal and divert water […]

Economics

2 w. ago President Donald Trump will speak with Team USA before 4 Nations final against Canada

U.S. President also invited Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to join a meeting of American governors with hopes Canada will be the 51st state

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