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Full ahead on oil, but many unanswered questions about atomic power (more…)

New plans for a nuclear plant are greeted with cautious optimism (more…)

Saskatchewan has long been the little brother to the energy power-house next door. On a number of economic and demographic indicators, from population to rate of economic growth it could not compare to Alberta. However, a look at some recent key indicators shows that in certain areas, the province is beginning to catch up. On this page are some comparative statistics compiled from the latest census data.

Estevan power plant is a breakthrough foray into clean coal (more…)

Bakken oil play sizzles despite oil price chill (more…)

The prairie resource boom has long legs (more…)

It will come as slim consolation to western Canadians currently enduring a cold snap frosty enough to prompt warnings to stay indoors by civic health and safety agencies. (more…)

Will cellulose slake the growing thirst for renewables? After decades of hype and hyperventilating by both critics and champions, where is ethanol headed? Alberta Oil looks at some of the myths and mysteries surrounding this perpetually promising biofuel.

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Wheat kings welcome industry upswing… and AO tells you all about it.

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