Topic Environmental
Abandoned oil and gas wells will be cleaned up despite backlog: Alberta regulator
May 31, 2021 by Bob Weber - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – There’s lots of life in Alberta’s conventional oil industry and plenty of resources and political will to clean up the mess it leaves behind, says the head of the province’s energy regulator. “Will there be halcyon-days growth in…
Fracking likely to create stronger, more common earthquakes in B.C., study says
May 26, 2021 by Bob Weber - THE CANADIAN PRESSMore damaging earthquakes can be expected more often in northern British Columbia as fracking oil and gas wells increases pressure underground, says newly published research. “It makes earthquakes more common and it makes larger ones more common,” said Allan Chapman,…
Pollution coverage gaps your clients may not know about
May 21, 2021 by Greg MeckbachThe cost of cleaning up after spills of petroleum, oil, or other contaminants may not be covered under your client’s liability or property policy, a managing general agent warns. Many clients are exposed to pollution risk but are not necessarily…
Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers
May 20, 2021 by The Canadian PressCALGARY – The costs of Alberta’s growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers, says a report from the University of Calgary. “Landowners have been left behind,” said Braeden Larson of…
Trans Mountain pipeline operator wins fight to avoid naming its insurance companies
April 30, 2021 by The Canadian PressCALGARY – The Canada Energy Regulator says it has decided to grant a request by the operator of the Trans Mountain pipeline to protect the identity of its insurers in its regulatory filings. In a ruling, the federal regulator says…
Study says easing rules on transfer of unreclaimed oil wells could speed cleanup
April 26, 2021 by The Canadian PressCALGARY – A report says Alberta should lower regulatory barriers that discourage businesses from reusing abandoned oil and gas wells. The Canada West Foundation and Energy Futures Lab say that could include allowing companies to sell off defunct energy infrastructure…
Alarms being installed on B.C. river and dam following fatal water release
April 22, 2021 by The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – An interim public alarm system is being installed on the Cleveland Dam and along the Capilano River in North Vancouver to prevent future deaths from a sudden release of water. Five people fishing on the river last October…
How the feds’ budget benefits the P&C industry
April 20, 2021 by Greg MeckbachInsurers are hoping it will be easier for homeowners to borrow money to raise their structures in areas at risk of flood or to replace roofs in wildfire-prone regions as a result of the federal budget announced Monday. In her…
Review hears closing arguments into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods
April 7, 2021 by Colette Derworiz - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – A lawyer for Alberta Transportation says there’s a serious and urgent need for a proposed reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding. Ron Kruhlak made the comment during his closing argument Tuesday before the Natural Resources Conservation…
Northern Alberta pipeline leak spills estimated 100,000 litres of oilfield liquids
March 30, 2021 by The Canadian PressCALGARY – The Alberta Energy Regulator says an oil and gas company under court protection from creditors is reporting the leak of an estimated 100,000 litres of oilfield liquids from a pipeline in northern Alberta. The provincial regulator says it…
Energy regulator invites comment on Trans Mountain pipeline’s insurer secrecy request
March 10, 2021 by The Canadian PressCALGARY – The Canada Energy Regulator is inviting public comment on a request by the operator of the Trans Mountain pipeline to protect the identity of its insurers, with the comment period extending beyond the requested deadline. In an online…
Mild spring with some wintry blasts predicted for most of Canada: Weather Network
March 2, 2021 by John Chidley-Hill - THE CANADIAN PRESSCanadians across the country can look forward to a mild spring peppered with the odd winter flashback throughout the first part of the season, according to predictions from one prominent national forecaster. Chris Scott, chief meteorologist with The Weather Network,…