Canadian Oil Can Make the World a Safer Place

Given Canada’s proximity to the United States, we tend to take our peace and security for granted. This comfortable distance from most of the world’s violence has also led us to underestimate how useful Canada might be in defusing threats elsewhere using an item some people overlook as leverage: energy.

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Alberta natural gas liquids pipeline proposed

CALGARY — Two energy transportation companies are seeking shipper interest in a pair of pipelines to bring natural gas liquids from the Deep Basin of northwestern Alberta to a hub northeast of Edmonton.

Keyera Corp. of Calgary and the Canadian arm of Houston-based Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., announced Wednesday they are holding an open season process ending May 15 seeking non-binding nominations for volumes on the jointly-owned Western Reach Pipeline System.

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City selling off seven natural gas properties

The City of Medicine Hat has put seven natural gas producing properties — representing about 10 per cent of its reserves — up for sale.

The Energy Division engaged Sayer Energy Advisors to market the “non-core” assets in a proposal first advertised on Sept. 18. The deadline for offers is Oct. 10 at noon.

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