This week we interview Evan Wilson from the Canadian Wind Energy Association. Evan talks about the potential for more low cost wind farms in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Both provinces have excellent wind resources and require new generation projects due to the phase out of coal power. We explore the pros and cons of wind, and the potential for new commercial models that industrial consumers and communities may start to procure wind power directly.

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This week we interview Evan Wilson from the Canadian Wind Energy Association. Evan talks about the potential for more low cost wind farms in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Both provinces have excellent wind resources and require new generation projects due to the phase out of coal power. We explore the pros and cons of wind, and the potential for new commercial models that industrial consumers and communities may start to procure wind power directly.

This week we interview Ian Anderson the President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation, the proponent of the hotly debated TMX pipeline expansion project. Ian explains the history of the existing pipeline -- which moves crude oil and refined products from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast -- and the planned expansion project. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the Canadian government’s historical decision to buy the pipeline last year, indigenous consultation and the next steps in the lengthy process. Ian helps clarify the facts on marine safety, explaining why the TMX has some of the most rigorous marine safety practices in the world. 

As referenced in the podcast, here is a link to the National Energy Board’s February 2019 Reconsideration Report that is over 600 pages long and contains detailed information on the project.

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This week we interview Ian Anderson the President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation, the proponent of the hotly debated TMX pipeline expansion project.  Ian explains the history of the existing pipeline — which moves crude oil and refined products from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast — and the planned expansion project. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the Canadian government’s historical decision to buy the pipeline last year, indigenous consultation and the next steps in the lengthy process.  Ian helps clarify the facts on marine safety, explaining why the TMX has some of the most rigorous marine safety practices in the world.

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The energy world’s top leaders and influencers recently gathered in Houston for the annual IHS Markit CERAWeek. In this week’s podcast we discuss the major themes and takeaways of the conference that is often called the Super Bowl of the energy industry.

As referenced in the podcast here is a link to videos of CERAWeek 2019, also see related ARC commentary CERAWeek 2019: Trends and Transitions.

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The energy world’s top leaders and influencers recently gathered in Houston for the annual IHS Markit CERAWeek. In this week’s podcast we discuss the major themes and takeaways of the conference that is often called the Super Bowl of the energy industry.

As referenced in the podcast here is a link to videos of CERAWeek 2019, also see related ARC commentary CERAWeek 2019: Trends and Transitions.

This week we interview Alex Pourbaix the President and CEO of Cenovus Energy, Canada’s largest SAGD oil sands producer. Alex explains that the oil sands are not what they used to be; new barrels are lower cost and lower carbon. The discussion covers a range of topics including; the Alberta Government’s production curtailment, pipelines and crude-by-rail, plus the potential for lower cost rail modalities in the future. 

We finish on the contentious Bill C-69 that aims to overhaul the review process for major infrastructure projects in Canada.

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This week we interview Alex Pourbaix the President and CEO of Cenovus Energy, Canada’s largest SAGD oil sands producer. Alex explains that the oil sands are not what they used to be; new barrels are lower cost and lower carbon. The discussion covers a range of topics including; the Alberta Government’s production curtailment, pipelines and crude-by-rail, plus the potential for lower cost rail modalities in the future.  We finish on the contentious Bill C-69 that aims to overhaul the review process for major infrastructure projects in Canada.

ARC Energy Research Institute debated Carbon Tracker on the risks of investing in fossil fuels at the Globe Capital Conference in Toronto last month. This week’s episode outlines the arguments and outcome of the debate.

Next, we debunk the Economist February 6, 2019 lead article titled, “Crude awakening: The truth about Big Oil and climate change." The publication mistakenly argues that policy makers should stop the growth of oil production from companies like ExxonMobil to combat climate change.

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ARC Energy Research Institute debated Carbon Tracker on the risks of investing in fossil fuels at the Globe Capital Conference in Toronto last month. This week’s episode outlines the arguments and outcome of the debate. Next, we debunk the Economist February 6, 2019 lead article titled, “Crude awakening: The truth about Big Oil and climate change.” The publication mistakenly argues that policy makers should stop the growth of oil production from companies like ExxonMobil to combat climate change.