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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Oil Sands, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 16stories have been published about Oil Sands which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Alberta Wildfires: Several Oil and Gas Companies Forced to Move Their Employees as Facilities Are Threatened

Wildfires · Calgary

Alberta Wildfires: Several Oil and Gas Companies Forced to Move Their Employees as Facilities Are Threatened

64% Left coverage: 14 sources

A wildfire burning in northern Alberta is not only threatening the homes of hundreds of residents in various communities, but also major oil and gas companies with operations in the area.See the Story

MEG Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

Wildfires · Calgary

MEG Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

44% Left coverage: 9 sources

CALGARY — MEG Energy Corp. says it’s ramping up operations at its Christina Lake oilsands project after recent wildfires south of the operations. The company says all personnel have returned to site and its connection to Alberta’s electric grid has been restored. MEG also says it has commenced restarting Phase 2B operations after successful completion […]See the Story

Canada’s Oil Sands Emissions Intensity Falls for Sixth Year

Canada’s Oil Sands Emissions Intensity Falls for Sixth Year

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Canada’s oil sands industry reduced its emissions per barrel for the sixth straight year in 2023, even as one growing portion of the sector moved in the opposite direction, according to new Alberta government data released Thursday.See the Story

Pipeline Dreams: Is There Even a Market for Alberta’s Heavy Crude Oil in Asia?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

More Alberta oil. Fewer emissions. That’s the message from the provincial government in a Wednesday news release that touts a 20 per cent increase in energy production since 2015, with a nine per cent drop in emissions. That appears to be good news as the Alberta premier pushes for more pipelines while promising carbon capture […]Oil Sands · Alberta See the Story

University of Alberta Ranks in World’s Top 100 Universities – Heartland News

The University of Alberta has ranked in the top 100 of the world’s universities according to a new ranking from the Center for World University Rankings. The University of Albert ranked 81 out of the over 21,000 universities that were looked at, making it in the top 0.4 per cent. The school ranks fourth highest in the country, behind the University of Toronto in 23rd, McGill University in 27th, and the University of British Columbia in 48th. T…Oil Sands · Edmonton See the Story

Cooler Weekend Weather Aids Firefighting Efforts Across Northern, Central Alberta

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A drop in termperatures and rain have helped firefighters battling wildfires in forested aeras of northern and central Alberta this weekend.Wildfires · Alberta See the Story

Carney's Energy Chief Pushes Oil Sands to Build Carbon-Capture Systems

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Canada’s new energy minister said it’s critical to build carbon-capture systems for the oil sands and identified crude and natural gas exports as a major priority f…Oil Sands · Calgary See the Story

Danielle Smith ‘Represents the Oilsands More Than the People of Alberta’

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Canada’s oil sector is built to last, unlike its U.S. counterpart

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Low-cost oilsands give Canada a crucial edge as U.S. shale oil struggles with rising costs.Oil and Gas Sector · Toronto See the Story

Canada’s natural gas is ready to fill the gap as U.S. shale output falters

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

From Resource Works With American shale production set to decline due to economic pressures, Canada has a unique opportunity to expand its natural gas exports—but a call to action for infrastructure projects like the Sunrise Expansion Program will be key. Once-plentiful U.S. shale gas, which has long been a cornerstone of North American energy supply, is now facing significant headwinds. Major producers have recently warned of declining product…Oil Sands · Victoria See the Story

Suncor reports highest-ever Q1 production and refinery throughput

89% Left coverage: 9 sources

Suncor Energy · Calgary See the Story

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