Beck says she misspoke on LNG for power generation, asks about coal refurbishment costs
“Mr. Speaker, I’m going to stand in my place today and do something that is sometimes hard for politicians — particularly, it seems, for the Premier — and I’m going say that when I said LNG, I misspoke. I meant natural gas, Mr. Speaker.” – Carla Beck
IBEW 2067 reaction to NDP power plan: Come down to Estevan and Coronach and tell us about it
The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party has been taking its “Grid and Growth Plan 2026” on the road, promoting their new electrical grid strategy in Prince Albert and Yorkton. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067 would like to see them do the same in Estevan and Coronach, and see what reaction they get.
I’m sure a few hundred coal workers who would lose their jobs and possibly their homes would be happy to have that discussion.
Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline. This pipeline moves a LOT of Saskatchewan oil.
Enbridge gets federal approval for $4B natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.
What you need to know about the new Enbridge LNG pipeline approval
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says fracking opponents are drowning out other voices
On coal refurbishments: NDP focus on cost, Sask Party focus on reliability
The Iran War is causing an energy crisis: Doomberg on Decouple and Soar Financially
Brian Zinchuk: Place your bets! What will the oil price be due to the Iran war?
I’m guessing oil prices are going to shoot up really high, in short order.
I just got in my inbox this morning:
But there was “No business case” for Canadian LNG. Or Energy East, for that matter.
Also:
AtkinsRéalis’ Case for CANDU Part 2: A Canada-wide fleet purchase?
On the topic of nuclear power: Mike Harris, former premier of Ontario, will be talking nuclear power generation on the Pipeline Online Podcast on Tues., Mar. 3, at 10 a.m. Join us live on X at https://x.com/Pipeline_Online. I plan on asking about the big picture considerations on nuclear power.
Natural gas and coal kept Saskatchewan’s lights on during frigid weather. As in, nearly every furnace in this province saw its fan running as a result of natural gas and coal, right when we needed it most.
Also: Bronwyn Eyre inaugural recipient of new award for Canadian champions of freedom. She happens to be cohost of the Pipeline Online Podcast and a regular columnist.
Brian Crossman: Artificial Intelligence, the oilpatch, and John Wick’s dog.
And under the file of “I’ll believe it when I see it”: If elected, the Parti Québécois would not necessarily oppose new gas or oil pipelines
Here’s what Carney, Moe, Beck and Ford posted about meeting with Chinese President Xi and the resulting trade deal
Backgrounder on the deal.
Also, Kaase Gbakon: Venezuela by the Numbers: What 60 Years of Energy Data Reveal About Its Future
Feds announce plan to reduce methane emissions from oil sector, landfills.
Appparently Guilbeault’s handiwork is not gone enough. Two years ago, he announced major methane reductions. Saskatchewan, of course, vigorously opposed them.
Also: Canadian oilpatch can withstand crude market doldrums, experts say.
It has significant implications for Saskatchewan, including power generation, interties, nuclear, and, oh yeah, pipelines and oil production.
What the Alberta-Canada pipeline MOU means for Saskatchewan
Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding, verbatim
Carney’s speech on the Canada-Alberta pipeline MOU, verbatim
Canadian Press:
Eby brands pipeline ‘energy vampire’ as First Nations vow it will never happen
Comments and reaction on Ottawa-Alberta pipeline memorandum of understanding
Is this thing the real deal? Guilbeault resigned over it! It was real enough for him to fall on his sword. I really want to write that story but I need to drive four hours Friday morning so it’ll have to wait.
Headlines I am considering:
Christmas does indeed come in November, as Guilbeault resigns
Ding, dong, the climate witch resigned
His legacy unravelled by Carney’s pipeline MOU, Guilbeault quits cabinet
Hot on the heels of returning from COP30, Guilbeault quits over pipeline MOU
At an end his reign is, and not short enough it was: Guilbeault quits (read it in Yoda’s voice)
Canada’s energy bogeyman quits over pipeline MOU
The climate house he build is falling to pieces, so Guilbeault quits
Climate warrior Steven Guilbeault undone by Carney’s pipeline MOU, resigns in protest
The guy who wanted you to freeze in the dark just quit cabinet
Arguably the man most hated by the Canadian energy sector (besides Trudeau) packs it in
All out of CN towers to climb and economies to ruin, Guilbeault walks the plank
I might just use all of them. I’ll probably have a half dozen more when I wake up. Maybe I’ll make a contest for the best headline.
I will publish his entire resignation letter as soon as I’m able.
Brian Zinchuk: If you’re serious, put your Grandma’s old folks home on the prioritized list to turn the lights off in January
Update: Honestly, I didn’t plan this. But 12 hours after I posted the column, this happened:
Alberta wind generation falls to 0.12% capacity late Wednesday night
… the entire province of Alberta was powered for 16 hours on Sunday.
You see, when wind does okay, never mind great, NO ONE GETS PAID. And the problem with no one making money is no one is making money. That doesn’t last very long.
Also, on the topic of reliable power:
Energy Minister visits Steel Reef Viewfield, sees implementation of gas-fired power generation
LNG Canada ships first cargo, making Canada a global player.
I provide some analysis on how this will impact Saskatchewan in the first part of the story.
Also:
Poilievre posts “Meet Hardisty” video about and its importance to Canada
Donald Trump’s disdain for wind energy could create windfall for Nova Scotia: experts
Energy Realities Podcast: Geopolitical issues and oil. Some interesting discussion about Carney killing the digital services tax to placate Trump, forgoing this thing called “rule of law.”
Saskatchewan is rebuildings its coal fleet. Here’s a chance to hear from Crown Investments Corp and SaskPower Minister Jeremy Harrison explain how this came about. It’s the biggest energy decision in 10 years. If you work in the coal industry in take time this weekend to watch/listen.
SaskPower asked customers to reduce demand Wednesday as low wind, gas and coal issues reduce power supply
Brian Crossman: So, we had an election. Now what?
TotalEnergies signs supply deal with proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on B.C. coast
Inflation slows sharply to 1.7% in April as consumer carbon price ends
BC Hydro’s challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war
Bronwyn Eyre: Canadian Oil Companies’ Flip Flop on CCUS…and Everything Else.
Eyre pulls no punches in this column, wondering where the oil & gas CEOs have been all these years?
Op-Ed: Aleana Young: Prairie Powerbroker: Energy Sovereignty and Economic Security for Saskatchewan.
Note: count how many times coal is mentioned.
Brian Zinchuk: Saskatchewan’s Oil and Gas 20 high school class is everything I hoped for.
“All-in-all, the new Oil and Gas 20 and 30 classes are among the best things I’ve seen the Saskatchewan government do for the oilpatch. Thank you to the premier, ministers who have implemented it (Jeremy Cockrill and Everett Hindley), Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre. and all in the ministry and oil companies who made it happen. And thank you for having the courage to do so, in spite of the braying criticism.
“For parents in the oil patch whose kids might have an inkling to follow in their footsteps, I strongly urge you to sign them up for next year’s class. This year the numbers were limited. Hopefully that will be expanded. Don’t miss out.
“Our industry needed this affirmation. We matter. And our kids need a chance to learn about it.
“Bravo.”
And for those who might not have seen the initial criticism of the very idea of oil companies getting involved with a class about their industry, from last summer here’s Murray Mandryk and Phil Tank.
Suncor Energy earns $818 million in fourth quarter, upstream production rises
Brad Wall: Just how disfunctional Canada has become
And for those hating on the IEA:
Kaase Gbakon: IEA’s Mission Drift: A Review of Barrasso’s Report
Pipeline Online editor Brian Zinchuk will be on CJME and CKOM’s Evan Bray Show at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5.