Alberta gives grants to Canada’s big oil companies for new COVID-19 contractors
The Alberta government announced Thursday it would give federal grants to some of Canada’s biggest oil and gas companies. The administration seeks those companies to...
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‘Communicaction,’ key element for energy capital projects’ success
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An accurate and effective communication, which enables the receiver of the message to act, is a key element for any capital projects’ success and prosperity,...
Exxon may invest $240 million in Louisiana refinery
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Exxon Mobil is considering an investment of $240 million on Baton Rouge Refinery in Louisiana, the state governor Bel Edwards said. Baton Rouge Refinery is...
BlackRock makes climate change central to its 2021 investment strategy
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced updates to its investment strategy for 2021. Among the implemented changes, BlackRock said it expects companies to disclose...
European Green fund won’t support natural gas projects
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The European fund meant to help countries in the old continent to transit away from fossil fuels will not support natural gas projects, European Union...
Phillips 66 announces $1,7B capital program and biofuels transition
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U.S. oil refiner, Phillips 66, has announced its 2021 capital program, which accounts $1,7 billion of capital budget, along with its biofuels and renewable diesel...
WoodMackenzie – What will shape the energy world in 2021?
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According to WoodMackenzie energy experts, there are four critical sector-related topics to pay attention to in 2021: the effects of the Covid-19 vaccine, action on...
Exxon Mobil sets new emissions targets by 2025
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Exxon Mobil Corp. has just announced its commitment to achieving several new emissions targets, which will include starting a pollution report related to customer use...
Pandemic is leading to a 7% drop in carbon dioxide emissions – Global Carbon Project
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The current coronavirus pandemic’s side-effects are leading to the most significant drop in carbon dioxide emissions globally. According to a report by the Global Carbon...
Canadian cluster partners up to build new biofuels plant in Quebec
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A cluster of refiners have partnered up in Canada to build a first-in-class biofuels plant. The cluster includes Suncor, Shell and Enerkem. The plant will...