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Masters of diplomacy are taking steps to change how the public sees the oil sands (more…)

The oil sands lineup is on the move again. A second project is about to enter construction, on the heels of Imperial Oil’s decision to break the jam of stalled plans by proceeding with its Kearl mega-mine north of Fort McMurray for up to $8 billion. (more…)

Yet more financial pressure is being added to effects of the global credit crisis on the Canadian oil and gas industry. On top of difficulty raising funds for new development, cost increases for getting established production to markets could be in store. (more…)

New generation drilling techniques challenge convention (more…)

In the face of vociferous criticism, oil sands advocates discuss how best to remediate the industry’s reputation (more…)

The first mega oil sands plants built from scratch by home-grown Alberta firms waste no time gloating and face up to fresh challenges
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Alberta is home to many energy associations and think tanks that provide information for public consumption, and various support services to their members. They are government lobbyists, training centres, and acting liaisons, to name a few—the voices of the industry. In Alberta Oil’s guide to industry associations, we profile a dozen of these organizations, and outline their specific mandates and services to the oil and gas industry. Mark this page and use it as a reference. (more…)