The global energy crisis has reshaped global energy priorities seemingly overnight. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed to virtually all commercial traffic for more than a month, severely restricting global oil and gas flows. As a result, global energy prices have soared, supplies have tightened, and many countries are scrambling to find alternative energy … Read more
On March 3, 1991, Lakehead Pipeline Company’s Line 3 ruptured near Grand Rapids, Minnesota. An estimated 1.7 million gallons of oil spilled into the nearby Prairie River and surrounding wetlands, making it the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history. Line 3 was built in the 1960s by the Lakehead Pipeline Company to transport oil … Read more
LThis winter, scientists at the Churchill Marine Observatory in Canada’s subarctic region embarked on experiments in the hopes of finding a treatment that could transform the situation in the polluted Arctic Ocean. they released 130 liters of diesel injected into an ice-covered pool filled with raw seawater pumped from Hudson Bay Then we added microorganisms … Read more
As Australia’s leaders scramble to secure fuel supplies on international markets, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli quickly floated a domestic option to begin mining a “sea of oil” in the Taloom Trough, a geological formation near the town of Roma. The state government strongly supports mining as a way to enhance fuel security. Federal Environment Minister … Read more
As the Middle East crisis continues, much of the public’s attention has focused on fuel prices and the cost of living. But there is another oil-related product that is often overlooked. It’s plastic. Most of the plastics used on a daily basis are made from “petrochemicals” obtained from oil and gas. This means that when … Read more
The UK has rapidly expanded its deployment of new renewable energy in recent years and is now at a point where it has some headroom during peak production times. The UK is gradually increasing battery storage, but the government is encouraging consumers to use more electricity at certain times of the day to shift reliance … Read more
President Donald Trump has launched his latest attack on renewable energy, accusing Britain of being “crazy” for not encouraging oil drilling in the North Sea. advertisement advertisement The British government ended exploration licenses last year, meaning companies can no longer obtain permission to explore for new oil and gas reserves in undeveloped areas. This does … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Premier Mark Carney will sign a memorandum of understanding with Alberta Premier Daniel Smith in Calgary in November 2025.Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press The latest business sentiment survey from ATB Cormark Capital Markets suggests that confidence in new oil pipelines being selected for expedited federal review within the next year is waning. … Read more