8 - 2026 - Canadian Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events

OPINION – Alberta’s Economy Benefits by up to $200 Billion Over the Next Decade by Remaining within a Renewed Canada – Lennie Kaplan

August 26, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Lennie Kaplan New modeling reveals that Alberta’s economy (i.e. gross domestic product or GDP) benefits by up to a cumulative $200 billion or 4% over the next decade though a new economic deal that keeps our province within a united Canada, rather than pursuing independence. My reference case modeling assumes an increase in … Read more

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ENERGYNOW FEATURE: Why Energy Policy Is Becoming a Women’s Issue Across Canada

August 26, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Energy policy is no longer an abstract debate about pipelines, carbon targets or electricity grids. Increasingly, engaged Canadian women see it as a practical question about household affordability, economic security, reliable public services, jobs, climate risk and the kind of country their children will inherit. The strongest common ground is not necessarily agreement on every … Read more

PERSPECTIVE: Two Fifty for Lost Decades and a Buck and a Half for a Year – Peter Zeihan on U.S. Geopolitics and Canadian Energy

August 26, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The breakdown of Canada/U.S. trade talks now dominates Energy discussions By Maureen McCall Peter Zeihan In a stunning setback in Canadian trade negotiations with the United States, late last Friday Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that he is suspending trade talks with the U.S. and will match the steep new U.S. tariffs that are … Read more

COMMENTARY: Carney Government Relies on Energy ‘Transition’ Myth at Our Peril – Fraser Intitute

August 26, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Kenneth P. Green Canadian discourse on all things energy is locked into a false narrative, about how Canada has been and will be powered. Canada, we often hear, is “transitioning” from a past—where most energy was generated by combusting fossil fuels—to a future where most energy will come from non-fossil-fuel sources such as wind … Read more

NEW EPISODE #16: WATCH: 3 MINUTE HISTORY CANADA –The Energy Chapter That Locked in Canada–U.S. Trade

August 26, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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3 Minute History Canada wraps its landmark first season with the big finish. This week’s finale reveals how Patricia Carney (now Trade Minister), Michael Wilson, and the team negotiated the 1988 Canada–U.S. Free Trade Agreement’s energy chapter — banning discriminatory taxes, guaranteeing proportional sharing in crises, and depoliticizing energy trade for decades. Created by historian … Read more

How Quickly Can AI Data Centres be Built in Alberta?

August 26, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Yogi Schulz [image] The incredible demand for AI-related computing capacity is driving rapid growth in AI data centres worldwide. The Alberta government is keen to ensure that some of that investment occurs in Alberta and has set a goal of attracting $100 billion in investment by 2030. Recently, Pembina Pipeline Corp. and its partners … Read more

SLB Gains Access to Venezuela’s Coveted Oilfield Data Through Contract, Sources Say

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Marianna Parraga, Ana Isabel Martinez and Deisy Buitrago Agreement involves management of data including reservoir characterization, real-time oil output PDVSA staff using free-access applications to communicate after cyberattack Contract details, from duration to payment mechanism, still a secret HOUSTON/CARACAS, Aug 25 (Reuters) – A contract that SLB (SLB.N) and Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA signed last … Read more

Oil Settles Down More Than 3%; Investors Shrug Off US Sanctions on Iran

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Shariq Khan US sanctions revive hopes of negotiations to resolve Iran war Iran vows to retaliate, expresses confidence partners would Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz hit 3-month low, data shows Oil tanker struck, disabled near Oman by projectile, UKMTO says NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled down more than … Read more

World Braces as Trump’s Canada Tariff Stand-Off Escalates

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The resurgent trade spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney comes at a delicate juncture for both North American countries – and the global economy. Missteps between the neighboring G7 nations could have wide-ranging economic impacts. The Trump administration imposed 50% … Read more

INSIGHT: Four Things Women Business Leaders Told Us Canada is Missing – Canada Powered by Women

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Canada Powered by Women — Kirsten Baker, the National Energy & Utilities Leader at PwC Canada Ottawa has promised decisions on major projects within two years, and the women who lead the companies financing and building them want that speed. What they told us is that they still question how the projects and promises … Read more

The $150 Trillion Global Economy in 2030 – Visual Capitalist

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Gabriel Cohen | Design Sam Parker Key Takeaways The global economy is projected to expand by nearly $25 trillion between 2026 and 2030. The U.S. ($37.7 trillion) and China ($26 trillion) will remain the world’s largest economies by 2030. Germany and India are projected to be virtually tied for third place, separated by just … Read more

Six Months Into Iran War, Almost Half of Global Oil Flows From War Zones

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Seher Dareen, Anushree Ashish Mukherjee and Robert Harvey Conflicts affect over 43% of global oil production More than 10% of global refining is offline Global fuel stocks running low Fuel price rally pushes up inflation and government debt LONDON Aug 25 (Reuters) – Almost half the world’s oil comes from countries affected by conflict … Read more

Ex-Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Says Oil Needs to be n the Table in U.S. Tariff War

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is questioning why his province is taking oil and gas off the table in the high-stakes tariff war with the United States.
Kenney, in an interview, says Canada has the power to really put the squeeze on the U.S. thro…

Pickets Go Up at Waste-Energy Plant in Burnaby, B.C.

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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The union representing workers at Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy plant says members have launched strike action against its employer.
Unifor says in a statement that its Local 433 chose to initiate the strike after what it describes as employer Veo…

Oil Prices Slide as Markets Shrug Off New U.S. Sanctions on Iran

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Report Time: August 25, 2026 — 5:31 a.m. MDT Summary WTI crude is trading near US$84.94 per barrel on TradingView, essentially flat versus Monday’s $85.01 Reuters settlement, down about $0.07, or 0.1%. TradingView’s continuous WTI contract currently references the October 2026 front month. Brent crude is trading near US$90.46 per barrel on TradingView, down about … Read more

US Widens Sanctions on Iran but Withholds More Punishing Options

August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary US threatens Iran’s trading partners, gives them time to cut ties Bessent says no nation is above reach of US sanctions China says sanctions do not help, vows to protect its interests WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. on Monday unveiled an expansion of sanctions that it said would cut off Iran’s economic … Read more

Questerre Wins First Bid Round for Nova Scotia Exploration Rights

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questerre Energy Corporation (“Questerre” or the “Company”) (TSX, OSE: QEC) reported today that it has been selected as the successful bidder in the first bid round under the province of Nova Scotia’s Subsurface Energy Research and Development Investment Program. Questerre is in the final stages of negotiating a Petroleum … Read more

FEATURE: How Alberta Became Ground Zero for Data Centre Development in Canada

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By EnergyNow Editorial Staff Cheap natural gas is a big part of the story but Alberta’s real advantage may be its ability to turn energy into computing power faster than almost anywhere else in Canada. Five years ago, few people would have predicted that Alberta might emerge as the centre of Canada’s artificial-intelligence infrastructure boom. … Read more

ECONOMIC FALLOUT: New U.S. Tariffs Take Effect on Canada – Here’s What You Need to Know

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Mark Parsons, ATB Economics New U.S. tariffs on Canada are now in effect after trade negotiations broke down between the U.S. and Canada on Friday. Here’s what you need to know: Key points The U.S. and Canada failed to reach a trade deal on Friday. As a result, 50% U.S. tariffs on certain … Read more

COMMENTARY: Here’s How Canadian Policymakers Should Respond to Trump’s Tariffs – Fraser Institute

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Jock Finlayson and Steven Globerman The recent last-minute collapse of Canada-United States trade negotiations raises an obvious question: What comes next for this increasingly troubled bilateral relationship? As announced by President Trump, 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on approximately C$28 billion in Canadian export goods are now in effect. These so-called “section 338” tariffs, … Read more

COMMENTARY – DOOMBERG PART TWO: Energy Predictions from the Castle in the Rockies – Maureen McCall

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Maureen McCall PART ONE – Geopolitical & Energy Predictions with Amazing Prescience The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, a “Castle in the Rockies” is a breathtaking heritage building and lofty destination from which to contemplate the bigger questions of the future directions of Canadian energy, global energy trends and the insights of Doomburg, a publication … Read more

Tuktu Resources Ltd. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 24, 2026) – Tuktu Resources Ltd. (TSXV: TUK) (“Tuktu” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Selected financial and operating information should be read in conjunction with Tuktu’s unaudited interim condensed financial statements and related management’s discussion and … Read more

What are Iran’s Options to Escalate Further in Face of US Economic Threats?

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – LONDON, Aug 24 – U.S. threats to impose “the toughest sanctions in history” to force Iran to buckle to its demands after nearly six months of war have raised the prospect of a new round of escalation in the Gulf. How could Iran respond to the economic pressure? CAN IRAN STOP MORE OIL … Read more

Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions Continue to Escalate as Trump Team Defends Tariffs

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Members of the Trump administration on Monday fanned across cable news stations and in front of crowds of loyal supporters to make the case for Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada as the president himself moved to escalate the trade war.
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A WAR OF WORDS AND TARIFFS: Trump Takes Aim at Doug Ford, Mark Carney and Canadian Energy Flowing Through U.S. in Latest Post

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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U.S. President Donald Trump is taking aim at Canadian energy flowing through the United States in another escalation of his trade war with Canada.
In a post on his Truth Social account Trump warns of “consequences” if Canadian officials didn’t “fall i…

The Hormuz Crude Volume Debate Masks the Real Shortage of Refined Fuels: Russell

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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(Reuters) – The crude oil market is currently engaged in the wrong debate over how much oil is actually moving via the Strait of Hormuz. It should be debating the constrained flows of refined products around Asia. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has repeatedly claimed that much more crude is getting through the disputed strait … Read more

IEA’s Birol: Not Discussing a Second Release of Strategic Oil Reserves

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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(Reuters) – The International Energy Agency is not discussing a second release of strategic oil reserves at this time, IEA chief Fatih Birol told Reuters on Monday. “Not for the time being,” Birol said on the sidelines of an energy conference in Norway when asked whether the agency was discussing a second release of strategic … Read more

Morgan Stanley Raises Brent Forecasts on Slow Mid-East Recovery

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – Morgan Stanley has raised its Brent crude price forecasts for the coming quarters, saying Middle East supply is recovering more slowly than expected, leaving the oil market in deficit throughout the fourth quarter of 2026 and first quarter of 2027. “Crude is tightening. Recent weeks have seen one of the sharpest declines in … Read more

THE BLAME GAME – The US Blames Canada for Failed Talks, the Reaction From Trump and What Happens Next

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The finger-pointing over the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations intensified Monday morning, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former senior White House adviser Kelly Ann Shaw both placing responsibility squarely on Canada, before President Donald Trump dramatically raised the temperature with a new threat of 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts … Read more

US Vows ‘Economic D-Day’ as Iran Threatens to Halt All Oil Exports

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran’s trade partners. Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf “if the economic war continues.” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will … Read more

Norway Will Drill in Arctic Regardless of EU’s Position, Says Energy Minister

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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Summary Minister says Arctic Barents Sea key to sustaining production Norway aims to maintain current output at least until 2035 Rejects idea of Norway power as ‘green battery’ for Europe Equinor CEO: can export oil, LNG anywhere in the world (Reuters) – Norway will continue developing its oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea … Read more

TECHNOLOGY: Exxon Turns to Automated Drilling in the Permian in Push for Higher Oil Output

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Exxon aims to automate half of Permian drill rigs by 2028 Automation improves safety, allows workers to do other tasks, exec says Exxon’s first automated rig drilled two miles horizontally in about six days (Reuters) – In rural west Texas where oil rigs and pump jacks dot the sparse flat landscape, an ExxonMobil contractor … Read more

Oil Prices Pull Back as Markets Await New U.S. Sanctions on Iran

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Report Time: August 24, 2026 — 5:33 a.m. MDT Summary WTI crude is trading at approximately US$85.29 per barrel, down about $1.77, or 2.0%, from Friday’s $87.06 settlement, based on TradingView’s October 2026 NYMEX contract. Brent crude is trading near US$92.76 per barrel, approximately $1.63, or 1.7%, below Friday’s $94.39 settlement, based on TradingView’s October … Read more

ALBERTA POWER SYMPOSIUM – Alberta’s Power Market Faces a New Era of Demand, Investment and Grid Transformation – The Symposium is October 29-30, Calgary AB – Details Here

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Canadian Institute’s 14th Annual Alberta Power Symposium brings together power producers, utilities, policymakers, Indigenous leaders and energy innovators to examine the forces reshaping Alberta’s electricity sector CALGARY, AB — Alberta’s energy market is entering a period of significant change as rising power demand, AI data centre development, market reform and major infrastructure requirements create new … Read more

REDUNDANCY IS NOT INDEPENDENCE – Rethinking Safety Instrumented Protection in Energy Operations – Learn More

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

For energy producers, redundancy is often treated as a cornerstone of process safety. Add a second transmitter, provide a backup signal, install another relay or send the measurement to a safety PLC, and the system should theoretically be better protected. But redundancy alone does not necessarily provide independence. If two protective devices depend on the … Read more

BACK TO BUSINESS POADCAST: 100 Years of Halliburton: Leadership, Longevity & Community with John Gorman, Vice President · Halliburton

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

For 100 years, Halliburton has built its reputation on steady leadership, long-term thinking and a commitment to evolving with the energy industry. In this episode, Vice President John Gorman joins Back to Business to reflect on his 35-year career, the company’s culture of mentorship and succession planning, its approach to innovation, and why strong relationships and community … Read more

ANALYSIS: Despite Alberta’s Commitment to “Decarbonizing”, Large-Scale Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Poses Observed Risks to the Environment – Fraser Institute

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By: Kenneth P. Green and Julio Mejía Environmental Risks of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies In 2025, the province of Alberta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Canadian government that, in return for a proposed new million-barrel-per-day pipeline to Canada’s west coast, Alberta would capture the carbon-dioxide emissions associated with oil-sand production … Read more

DIGGING DEEPER: Why Canadian Activists View LNG Development as Their Next Major Target

August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By EnergyNow Editorial Staff – Expanded Previous Editorial Canadian environmental organizations are increasingly targeting liquefied natural gas because LNG has become the most important pathway for expanding natural-gas production in Western Canada. A large LNG terminal does not stand alone. It creates long-term demand for: Additional drilling and hydraulic fracturing in northeastern British Columbia and … Read more

Air Transat’s Fuel Costs Surge by Over $100 Million as Iran War Takes Ongoing toll

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 by The Canadian Press

The parent company of Air Transat paid more than ever for jet fuel in its latest quarter due to the ripple effects of the Iran war, prompting the company to seek further federal aid.
The cost of fuel bought by Transat A.T. Inc. climbed by $105 million…

CARBON CAPTURE: Alberta’s Carbon Capture Leadership Grows as Stored CO₂ Tops 18 Million Tonnes

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CCS widely recognized as an essential tool for achieving global climate goals By Grady Semmens Using direct air capture (DAC), the Tamarack project near Innisfail, Alta. will have capacity to remove up to 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere per year at full operation. Photo courtesy CarbonCapture Inc. A wall of industrial-size fans sits … Read more

West Texas Oil Producers Pushing Power Demand ‘Through the Roof’

August 23, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By David Wethe and Julian Hast Oil and gas producers’ swelling power needs are hitting the West Texas region just as technology companies target the world’s most productive shale basin for data centers, sending electricity demand soaring. The top boss at Diamondback Energy Inc., one of the Permian Basin’s largest producers, predicts his company’s need … Read more

INSIGHT: What B.C.’s Oil and Gas Build-Out Actually Delivered

August 24, 2026August 23, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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A new study by economist Philip Cross finds that a decade of pipelines, LNG and upstream investment nearly doubled B.C.’s real oil and gas output, opened new export markets and created the province’s highest-paid jobs. By Resource Works For years, the economic case for British Columbia’s major energy projects rested largely on forecasts. Now we … Read more

Iran Says it Discovered Over 7.5 Trillion Cubic Feet of Gas

August 23, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Iran has discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic feet (212.4 billion cubic metres) of gas in a field in the south of its Fars Province, according to Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad quoted by state media on Sunday. * Given an estimated recovery ratio, Paknejad said it was possible to extract about 5,700 billion cubic feet of … Read more

Iran Grants Permission for a Number of Iraqi Oil Tankers to Pass Through Hormuz

August 23, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday. IRNA said obtaining special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad’s main requests during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf’s … Read more

Iran Says New Sanctions Threatened by ‘Desperate’ US Will Fail

August 23, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Iran’s foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose “the toughest … Read more

CARNEY RESPONDS – “They Asked Too Much and Offered Too Little”: Carney Draws a Line as Canada – U.S. Trade Talks Collapse

August 24, 2026August 23, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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EnergyNow Media Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar, while accelerating a broader strategy built around Canadian energy, infrastructure, domestic investment and reducing the country’s economic dependence on the United States. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered one of his strongest statements yet on Canada’s rapidly changing relationship with … Read more

Trump Says Iran Not Ready to Make the ‘Right Deal’

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he did not think that Iran was ready make the “right deal,” and that Washington was observing “what happens” in the conflict. “It just means that we’re seeing what happens,” Trump told reporters when asked if U.S. military options with Iran were limited. “We have total control of … Read more

Canada-US Trade Negotiations Breakdown: Canada’s Negotiators Recalled to Ottawa

August 23, 2026August 22, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Trade negotiations between Canada and the US have ground to a halt. As a result, 50% tariffs came into effect early this morning, impacting nearly $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney has recalled Canadian trade officials back to Ottawa. He’s speaking in Ottawa on the matter later this morning. Following the … Read more

Oil Rises as Trump Threatens Sanctions on Iran Partners

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit Oil supply from major Middle East producers remains curtailed Only 7 commodity ships crossed Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, data shows Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery in Perm, Zelenskiy says (Reuters) – International and U.S. crude oil futures rose on Friday after U.S. … Read more

Why is Trump Talking About the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline?

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – A social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump declaring that the Keystone XL oil pipeline “may be awoken from the grave” attracted attention this week in the midst of U.S.-Canada trade talks. Below is a look at the history of that project running through parts of Canada and the U.S., as well … Read more

US Energy Firms Cut Rigs for First Time in Four Weeks, Says Baker Hughes

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

US energy firms this week cut the number of rigs operating for the first time in four weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The total oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by five to 588 in the week to August 21. Baker Hughes … Read more

Studies Show Year-Round Shipping Potential From Port of Churchill

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Manitoba’s premier says studies showing year-round shipping potential from the Port of Churchill boost the case for expanding the Arctic deepsea port.
“This breakthrough means we can stop asking if year-round shipping from Churchill is possible,” Kine…

InPlay Oil Corp. Announces Closing of Highly Accretive Acquisition

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 21, 2026 /CNW/ — InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (TASE: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced acquisition of a private oil and gas producer for cash consideration of $54.25 million, prior to closing adjustments (the “Acquisition“). Further details regarding the Acquisition can be found in … Read more

First Gas From Australia’s Beetaloo Puts Shale Ambition to the Test

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Australia set to produce first gas from shale Shale dream faces dense rock, political and infrastructure challenges U.S. funding and expertise, Japanese investment boost confidence Beetaloo gas could meet local and Asian demand (Reuters) – Deep in Australia’s Red Centre, gas is set to start flowing next month from the sprawling Beetaloo basin to … Read more

Iraq Aims to Boost Oil Output to 8-10 Million Bpd in Six Years

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – Iraq has sent a delegation to Saudi Arabia seeking a higher output quota from OPEC as the country plans to raise its oil production to between 8 million and 10 million barrels per day in ‌the next six years, its prime minister said on Friday. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, speaking at the Baghdad … Read more

THE TANKER JAM: Tankers Stack Up as Venezuela Sells Oil Faster Than Its Ports Can Handle

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Access to infrastructure increasingly complicated for customers Trading firms have exported over 140 million barrels since January Exports struggling to surpass 1.25 million bpd in recent months, data shows Reuters) – Venezuela’s dilapidated oil port terminals are imposing a de facto export cap on the country’s resurgent crude production, with tankers having to wait … Read more

Fiddlehead Resources Corp. announces Q2 2026 financial results

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 20, 2026 /CNW/ — Fiddlehead Resources Corp. (“Fiddlehead,” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FHR), is pleased to announce the filing of its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Selected financial and operating information should be read in conjunction with Fiddlehead’s unaudited interim financial statements and related management’s … Read more

OPINION: The Iran War Energy Crisis is Just Getting Started: Bousso

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The Iran war has pushed the global oil refining industry to the brink, signalling that diesel and gasoline prices may remain elevated for years. Deal or no deal, the global energy inflation shock is far from over. While oil markets adapted remarkably well to the abrupt loss of a fifth of global crude supplies from … Read more

More Money, More Power, But How Good is the New Churchill Falls Deal for Newfoundland?

August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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The agreement promises to transform N.L.’s relationship with Quebec. Here are the unanswered questions that will determine what it’s really worth By Andrew Rankin Original: financialpost.com/commodities/energy/money-power-how-good-is-churchill-falls-deal-newfoundland Prime Minister Mark Carney, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette walk towards the podium on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 to announce a new Churchill … Read more

CANADA’S WAKE-UP CALL: N.S. Premier Says U.S. Trade Dispute a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Economic Diversification

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Canada’s trade dispute with the U.S. has been a wake-up call to diversify the province’s economy.
Houston was responding late Wednesday to a potential Canada-U.S. trade deal from Banff, Alta., where he’s promoting…

Alberta Minister Faces More Fury at Second Town Hall on AI Data Centres

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Alberta’s technology minister faced yet another firing line of fury at the government’s second town hall hearing from residents over its plan for artificial intelligence data centres.
Nate Glubish was peppered with profanity from audience members at t…

INSIGHT: Trump Wants Keystone XL Revived, Canada Wants Lower Tariffs – Meanwhile a Trade Deal Looms – Chris Varcoe

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Chris Varcoe: Keystone XL resurrection talk comes as Alberta and Canada propose new oil pipeline to the West Coast By Chris Varcoe Original: financialpost.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-trump-wants-keystone-xl-revived-canada-wants-lower-tariffs-while-a-trade-deal-looms/wcm/6da3c7b8-5d55-411a-8b92-62aae26bb5ca It’s like a big neon sign flashing on top of Trump Tower: the U.S. president still wants Keystone XL to be built. On Tuesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump said on … Read more

EDMONTON NEWS RELEASE: Albertans Need a Break on GAS TAXES

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Governments must cut fuel taxes * Taxes cost 27 cents per litre of gas and diesel in Alberta * CTF releases Gas Tax Honesty report EDMONTON, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Alberta government to drop its provincial fuel tax and the federal government to keep its fuel tax cut as the CTF … Read more

TSX Edges Lower as Oil Prices Creep Higher, U.S. Stocks Also Negative

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index edged lower Thursday while U.S. markets also lost ground as geopolitical concerns sent oil prices higher. Uncertainty continues over the U.S. war with Iran and when oil tankers will once again be able to freely exit the Persian Gulf. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with “the MOST CRUSHING … Read more

Trump Threatens to Isolate Iran. Who are its Trading Partners?

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

DUBAI, August 20 – A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented economic warfare and isolation on Iran could have implications for countries that trade with it. Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran. Here are some of Iran’s main trading partners in recent years: CHINA China, the biggest … Read more

Iran Condemns New U.S. Sanctions, Calls Them ‘Economic Terrorism’

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – Iran’s foreign ministry condemned newly announced U.S. economic and trade sanctions on Thursday, saying they targeted ordinary Iranians and amounted to “economic terrorism” and crimes against humanity. U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday of sweeping economic consequences for any country that provided what he called “any type of lifeline to Iran”, threatening … Read more

Saudi June Crude Exports Climb From Record May Low, Data Shows

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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(Reuters) – Crude oil exports from Saudi Arabia rose to 3.993 million barrels per day in June, from a record low of 3.434 million bpd in May, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Thursday. The country’s crude oil production increased to 7.122 million bpd in June from 6.560 million bpd in … Read more

EVOLUTION POWERX Expands Into Larger-Scale Distributed Power With Exclusive Canadian SPG4 Turbine Agreement

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

St. Albert, Alberta — (Newsfile Corp. – August 19, 2026) – Evolution PowerX Corp. (TSX: E)(OTCQB: ETOLF) (the “Company” or “Evolution”). Evolution, a Canadian leading provider of site power systems, turbine electrification and infrastructure services, is pleased to announce it has entered into a Canadian Exclusive Distribution Agreement for the SPG4 3.2 megawatt (ISO Rated) combustion turbine generator. … Read more

Highwood Asset Management Ltd. announces second quarter 2026 results and operational update

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

/NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRES/ CALGARY, AB, Aug. 20, 2026 /CNW/ — Highwood Asset Management Ltd. (“Highwood” or the “Company“) (TSXV: HAM) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and to provide an operational update. The Company also announces that its unaudited … Read more

ROK Resources Files Financial Results and Management Discussion & Analysis for Second Quarter of 2026

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE U.S. NEWSWIRE OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES REGINA, SK / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / ROK Resources Inc. (“ROK” or the “Company“) (TSXV:ROK)(OTCQB:ROKRF) announces that the Company has filed its Financial Results and Management Discussion & Analysis (“MD&A“) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026, and … Read more

Trump Warns of Economic Consequences for Any Country That Supports Iran

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

U.S. President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran” as the United States looks to resolve a war it began alongside Israel nearly six months ago. Thousands have been killed in the war, which quickly drew in Gulf nations and shocked global markets as Iran … Read more

THEY’RE READY: Venezuela Is Ready to Sign Oil Deals, Minister Tells Investors

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Kevin Crowley and Lucia Kassai Venezuela is keen to sign production-sharing contracts and ramp up output from the world’s biggest crude reserves, Oil Minister Paula Henao told investors in Houston. There are 916 areas in Venezuela available for exploration and production, Henao said at a conference on Wednesday. The country is known for its … Read more

Oil Hits 3-Week High on Middle East Supply Concerns Amid War Impasse

August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Brent, WTI tick up for a fifth session, hit 3-week highs UAE suspends financial ties with Iran until further notice S. crude, gasoline inventories rise, distillate stocks fall-EIA Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed to three-week highs on Thursday, ‌driven by concerns that the … Read more

WHO SETS THE PRICE OF OIL? How a Global Market Decides – American Energy Snapshot

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By API – American Petroleum Institute Over the past several months, Americans have paid more attention than usual to the price of crude oil. And for good reason — disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has brought near-unprecedented levels of volatility to energy markets, and though most of us will never buy an actual barrel of … Read more

COMMENTARY: I Have Some “Dam” Questions – William Lacey

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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As Captain and Tennille famously said, it “looks like muskrat love” By William Lacey Recently the Government of British Columbia provided an update on the cost of the Site C dam, now named The John Horgan Dam, saying that expenditures to date have been $14.9 billion, and that it “remains on track” to finish within … Read more

PERSPECTIVE: B.C.’s Resource Debate is Becoming a Capacity Debate – Stewart Muir

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

UBCM resolutions reveal a growing concern about whether B.C. can still deliver the conditions for growth. By Stewart Muir Delegates vote at the 2025 UBCM convention. The 2026 resolutions highlight concerns about B.C.’s capacity for economic growth. Photo: UBCM Every year, the Union of B.C. Municipalities resolutions book arrives with the peculiar charm of a … Read more

NEW EPISODE #15: WATCH: 3 MINUTE HISTORY CANADA – How Pat Carney Shredded the NEP

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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3 Minute History Canada delivers the turnaround. This week’s episode tells how Brian Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative1984 landslide brought Patricia Carney to the role of Energy Minister — and how she consulted industry and provinces to dismantle the NEP with the Atlantic and Western Accords, restoring market pricing and easing East-West wounds. Created by historian and … Read more

US, Canada Trade Negotiators Meet After Trump Sets New Tariff Deadline

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators met on Wednesday after President Donald Trump paused planned 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days, as sources said auto tariff levels remained a sticking point. The Canadian minister responsible for U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, and Canada’s chief trade negotiator Janice Charette met U.S. Trade Representative … Read more

COMMENTARY – DOOMBERG – Geopolitical & Energy Predictions with Amazing Prescience – Maureen McCall

August 20, 2026August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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How AI will disrupt the global natural gas trade Last month, Alberta Premier Daniel Smith spoke at the Pacific Northwest Economic Regions’ 2026 PNWER forum explaining the Alberta government’s current approach to adding value to Alberta’s natural gas at home. She described it as the concept of a “digital pipeline and digital refinery.” “We’re … Read more

PAUSED: Proposed 50% U.S. Tariffs on Three-Day Hold – Unpacking the Latest on Tariffs

August 20, 2026August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By ATB Economics The tariff deadline came and went without a trade deal, but rather an extension to the timeline when new tariffs would take effect. The bottom line is that Canadian businesses have a short-term reprieve, but face heightened uncertainty over tariffs and future trade action. In today’s Twenty-Four, we unpack the latest on tariffs … Read more

PERSPECTIVE: Trump Boasts Keystone XL Revival as Trade Talk Win. It’s Not Clear it Was Ever Off the Table

August 20, 2026August 19, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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U.S. President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday about reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project, touting it as a win in trade negotiations with Canada.
Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Canada and the U.S. “have a DEAL!”
“The great Keystone X…

Second Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Arrested in Croatia

August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By Karin Matussek German prosecutors secured the arrest of a second person in its Nord Stream gas pipelines sabotage investigation. Croatian police forces arrested a Ukrainian national on Wednesday on the nation’s request, Germany’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office said. The suspect, identified only as Vladimir Z. was arrested in the city of Pula. Last year, … Read more

LG Energy, Once Fixed on EV Batteries, Jumps to Plan B

August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Kalea Hall Most of LG Energy’s North American factories are making storage batteries LG’s new Michigan plant started cell output for Tesla and Toyota LG’s switch to energy storage from EVs requires new chemistry Aug 19 (Reuters) – A few years ago, battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (373220.KS) was racing to make cells for … Read more

A Look Back at the Keystone XL Pipeline Drama as Trump Touts its Potential Revival

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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The latest volley of U.S. tariffs targeting Canada are temporarily on hold, and social media postings from U.S. President Donald Trump suggest a revival of the defunct Keystone XL pipeline is factoring into ongoing negotiations.
Trump posted Tuesday …

Global Drilling Availability Narrows as Demand Rises

August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Despite rising opportunities, only a handful of international markets offer meaningful expansion for Western drilling contractors CALGARY, Alberta (Aug. 19, 2026) — Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, the leading energy data analytics platform, today released new research examining where international land drilling activity is poised to grow as global demand strengthens. The research finds … Read more

Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada as Trade Talks Advance – Keystone XL Back in Spotlight

August 20, 2026August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By EnergyNow Editorial Staff U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days as Canada and the United States work to finalize a new trade agreement, with Trump once again raising the possibility of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline. Trump announced the tariff pause Tuesday evening, just hours before … Read more

Oil Hits Three-Week High on Uncertainty Over Hormuz

August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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Summary Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists Iraq’s cabinet approves new export routes from September 1 Trump says no talks planned with Iran Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut (Reuters) – Oil prices hit a three-week high on Wednesday as uncertainty over shipping through ‌the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing supply disruptions supported the … Read more

EXAMINING MANITOBA – Critical Minerals, Churchill and the Making of a Northern Trade Corridor

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Manitoba possesses many of the ingredients needed to build one of Canada’s most strategically important resource corridors: critical minerals in the north, abundant hydroelectricity, an existing railway to Hudson Bay and the country’s only deepwater Arctic seaport connected to the North American rail network. The question is whether Manitoba can connect those pieces into an … Read more

REPORT: How Can AI Amplify Energy Wellbeing in an Era of Competing Priorities?

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Rising energy costs impact every aspect of consumers’ lives. How can providers meet expectations for an easier, more affordable experience? Authors Moz Salim, Power & Utilities Leader | EY Canada Greg Guthridge, EY Global Energy & Resources Customer Experience Transformation Leader In brief: High costs, complexity and uncertainty are impacting consumers’ energy wellbeing — affecting … Read more

Alberta Government to Hold First AI Data Centre Town Hall in Central Town of Lacombe

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Alberta’s technology minister is set to hear from residents in the central region tonight on what they think of artificial intelligence data centres.
Nate Glubish is scheduled to be in Lacombe for the first in a series of town halls.
Glubish has spent…

STRONG COAST: Inside the Social-Media Campaign Organizing Opposition to Canada’s New West Coast Pipeline

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

EnergyNow Guest Commentary When Ottawa and Alberta announced on July 2 that Alberta’s proposed new West Coast oil pipeline would be referred to the Major Projects Office, environmental opposition did not have to start from scratch. One organization already had an audience, a recognizable coastal brand and a digital system capable of turning social-media engagement … Read more

Data Center Gas Plants to Boost US Power Emissions by 20%

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Matt Day and Mark Chediak Data center developers are turning to bespoke natural-gas power plants, a development that promises to dramatically increase carbon emissions and make it harder for US technology companies to meet their lofty climate goals. Ninety-nine proposed plants tracked by BloombergNEF would emit about 318 million metric tons of carbon dioxide … Read more

About Half of Venezuela Oil Output Now Goes to US, Under Secretary Haustveit Says

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By Marianna Parraga US refiners built for Venezuela’s crude receive more than 500,000 barrels a day, Haustveit says PDVSA executive says Venezuela’s crude output will reach 1.245 million bpd by end-August Haustveit says Venezuela is currently producing around 1.25 million barrels a day HOUSTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Under Secretary Kyle Haustveit said … Read more

Canada’s Oil Producers Target Late 2027 for Pathways Carbon Capture Decision

August 19, 2026August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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(Reuters) – Canada’s biggest oil producers are targeting late 2027 for a final investment decision on their proposed 6-million-tonne carbon capture and storage project, a key piece of the country’s plan to grow oil production and keep emissions in check, the president of the Oil Sands Alliance industry group told Reuters. Kendall Dilling, who heads … Read more

Competition Bureau Should Investigate Government for ‘Greenwashing’: NDP

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by The Canadian Press

NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies wants the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s own words are proof the government’s advertising on clean energy infrastructure violates the government’s law against greenwashing.
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Carbon Capture Canada Returns Amid Growing Investment and Momentum in Canada’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Sector

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Canada’s national carbon capture, utilization and storage convention returns to Edmonton September 15–17, 2026, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of carbon capture. Edmonton, Alberta (August 14, 2026) – Canada’s carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) sector is entering a critical execution window, with major policy and commercial decisions taking shape ahead of Carbon Capture Canada … Read more

Trump Says No Talks are Taking Place with Iran and None are Scheduled

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there were no conversations taking place with Iran, and none were scheduled, adding that the Strait of Hormuz was open. “There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait … Read more

Oil Prices at Near Three-Week High as US-Iran Peace Hopes Fade

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary US WTI crude futures hit highest since July 31 Trump responds to Iran-Oman talks with threats to bomb Oman Analysts expect deal uncertainty to support prices (Reuters) – Oil prices traded slightly higher for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle ‌East war, with Iran saying … Read more

TRUMPED: Hormuz Strait to Remain Shut Until U.S. Meets Interim Deal Conditions, Iran Says

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. meets the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June, the top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments published by state media on Tuesday. These conditions include the U.S. liftingits blockade of Iranian ports, lifting oil sanctions,releasingTehran’s frozen assets, and ending … Read more

Proposed Canadian Crude Oil Pipeline Projects – See Them Here

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

A series of new Canadian crude oil export pipeline projects could help the world’s fourth-largest oil producer meet global demand and come closer to achieving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “energy superpower” ambition. At least six different pipeline projects are underway or proposed, which together could increase the country’s export pipeline capacity by 2.25 million barrels … Read more

Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Casualty reported, UKMTO Says

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report on Tuesday that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty, with the remaining crew being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard. No environmental impact has been reported and … Read more

NEWS RELEASE: Rising Gas Prices Show Canadians Need Permanent Gas Tax Relief

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel his planned Sept. 8 fuel tax hike after gasoline prices rose 25.7 per cent in July compared to last year, according to Statistics Canada. “Prices at the pump are still sky-high and Canadians can’t afford for Carney to make trips to the gas … Read more

First Nations Lead Kino Aski LNG – A Major Canadian Energy Project

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2026 /CNW/ — Kino Aski Inc. and Marinvest Energy Canada Inc. announced today the joint development of Kino Aski LNG, a First Nations–led energy corridor and liquefied natural gas (LNG) project designed to supply Europe with competitive, low–carbon Canadian energy. The project is based on an innovative partnership model where Kino Aski Inc. holds a majority … Read more

Gasoline Price Rebound Pushes Canada Inflation Rate to 3%

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Nojoud Al Mallees Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 3% as the Middle East conflict pushed up gasoline prices, while core measures of price growth remained subdued. Prices at the pump rose at a 26% yearly pace in July, up from 21% in June, Statistics Canada reported on Monday. Excluding gasoline, the consumer price index … Read more

THE RETHINK: Unprofitable Oil Hedges Spur a Rethink Among Canadian Producers

August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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In a bearish market, hedging is typically a first line of defence By Mia Gindis Canadian oil producers, burned by their hedging strategies as prices soared to multiyear highs, are following in the footsteps of United States shale firms and steering clear of the practice. Second-quarter investor calls show many firms operating in the oil-rich … Read more

ANALYSIS – ALBERTA’S OIL SANDS: Where Do They Go From Here? A Look at the Next Chapter

August 19, 2026August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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Growth, Discipline and Innovation Will Define the Next Chapter By EnergyNow Editorial Staff For most of their modern history, Alberta’s oil sands have been associated with one word, growth. Massive mines, multi-billion-dollar upgraders and enormous steam-assisted gravity drainage projects transformed northern Alberta into one of the world’s great energy-producing regions. But the next chapter of … Read more

PERSPECTIVE: Canada’s Pipeline Ambitions Hinge on Uncertain Output Expansion

August 19, 2026August 18, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Canadian pipeline firms are proposing billions of dollars in new projects despite oil sands companies being reluctant to commit to significant production expansions amid ongoing uncertainty around climate policies and long-term global demand. At least six different pipeline projects are underway or proposed in Canada, to move oil to the United States or to export … Read more

BOOK YOUR SPACE: Position Your Company Within The Global Pipeline Industry | International Pipeline Conference & Expo 2026, September 21-25, Calgary

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Meet the Pipeline and Midstream Decision-Makers Shaping What Comes Next Over 90% sold out. Limited space remains available. North America’s pipeline sector is entering a pivotal new phase. With the proposed West Coast oil pipeline and its Indigenous equity framework advancing as a project of national interest, Enbridge investing $3.3 billion in expansion projects, Trans … Read more

REGISTER NOW: Connect with the Leaders Shaping Canada’s CCUS Major Projects | Carbon Capture Canada, September 15-17, Edmonton

August 19, 2026August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

To Get a FREE Exibition Pass From EnergyNow (Value $50-$75) Use This Code: ENOWVIS100 When Registering Canada’s carbon capture sector is entering a defining phase as governments, project developers and industry focus on turning policy momentum and project ambition into commercial delivery. In July 2026, developers advanced a construction agreement on the Pathways Project, … Read more

TSX Down More Than 50 Points Despite Commodity Gains, While U.S. Markets Slide

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Canada’s main stock index finished in negative territory, as gains from higher commodity prices were offset by broader losses, while U.S. markets were negative.
“Energy is a big reason why the TSX is doing a bit better as we’re seeing oil prices…

LNG Tankers Appear to Transfer Fuel as Hormuz Tensions Persist

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Sing Yee Ong and Stephen Stapczynski Two liquefied natural gas tankers appeared to be conducting a ship-to-ship transfer outside the Strait of Hormuz, according to satellite images seen by Bloomberg, as suppliers seek to keep fuel moving from inside the Persian Gulf to global markets. The LNG Enugu was docked near the city of … Read more

Canadian Miner NexGen Energy Holds Talks with BHP as it Seeks $1 Billion for Uranium Project

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Divya Rajagopal and Melanie Burton NexGen aims to secure funding within nine months via prepayment, debt and project equity BHP examined a possible NexGen acquisition last year, two sources told Reuters Rook I is targeted to start production by 2030 in the Athabasca basin ATHABASCA BASIN, Saskatchewan/MELBOURNE, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Canadian uranium miner … Read more

NEW CHURCHILL FALLS DEAL to Generate More Power and Revenue for Newfoundland and Labrador

August 18, 2026August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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New agreement worked out to replace 2024 Churchill Falls MOU Juanita Mercer, Abby Cole · CBC News Ottawa is calling it the largest clean energy investment in North American history. Prime Minister Mark Carney was in St. John’s Monday to announce a new agreement on Churchill Falls and other electricity projects in Labrador, alongside N.L. Premier Tony Wakeham … Read more

COMMENTARY: Canada’s Move Away From Fossils Fuels Remains Greatly Exaggerated – Fraser Institute

August 18, 2026August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Jock Finlayson The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global markets for crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), triggering worldwide price spikes and raising doubts about the reliability of the hydrocarbon-rich Middle East region as an energy supplier. These developments have also pushed up energy prices in Canada. On the domestic … Read more

China Surprises Oil Markets Again with a Return to Stockpiling in July: Russell

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

China managed to add a small volume of crude oil to inventories in July, as weak refinery processing outweighed a sharp drop in imports. China’s surplus crude for July amounted to 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) and came after the world’s biggest oil importer drew on stockpiles in both May and June amid supply constraints … Read more

INSIGHT: Oil Shock’s Bigger Problem is at the Refinery

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) By Yawen Chen (Reuters Breakingviews) – The oil crisis is becoming a tale of two barrels. Brent crude, at around $88 a barrel, is nearly a third below the $126 it touched at the height of the Iran war. Any peace deal, … Read more

CanAsia Announces Entering into Definitive Agreement for the Sale of the Sawn Lake Heavy Oil Project in an All-Cash Transaction

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — CanAsia Energy Corp. (“CanAsia“) (TSXV: CEC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement dated August 14, 2026 (the “Agreement“) with an arm’s length Alberta corporation (the “Purchaser”) pursuant to which the Purchaser has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Andora Energy Corporation (“Andora“) … Read more

Oil Rises on Iran War Stalemate; Near-Term Potential For Further Gains Seen Limited

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Fewer ships through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attack reports Trump urges Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices UAE’s ADNOC sells at least 14 mln bbls crude in latest tender, traders say (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday on a lack of progress ‌in diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict, … Read more

MICROWATT: The New Toolkit for Oil and Gas

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Non-destructive testing (NDT) has always been the backbone of asset integrity in oil and gas, but the tools used to find corrosion, cracking, and leaks are evolving quickly. A parallel wave of innovation is reshaping inspection itself: crawler-mounted sensor payloads, robotics for hazardous-area monitoring, AI platforms that orchestrate inspection data at scale, and handheld or … Read more

Closing Gas Detection Gaps in Canada’s Energy Sector: Where Wireless Fixed-Point Detection Fits

August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Why difficult-to-wire locations can become safety blind spots, and how wireless technology can help operators expand gas detection coverage Gas detection is a well-established part of industrial safety, particularly across oil and gas production, processing, pipelines, terminals and refining facilities. Yet even at sites with extensive fixed gas detection systems, gaps in coverage can develop. … Read more

THE GEOTHERMAL OPTION: B.C.’s Overlooked Firm Power Option: What the Geothermal Evidence Shows – Resource Works

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

From the Geoscience BC Energy Webinar, June 22, 2026 A geothermal site is under construction in Geretsried, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) By Resource Works More News and Views From Resource Works Here What geothermal is and why it matters for B.C. Geothermal energy draws heat from the Earth’s interior to generate … Read more

Statistics Canada to Report How Rebounding Gas Prices Affected Inflation in July

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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Statistics Canada is set to report fresh inflation figures for July this morning.
A poll of economists expects the annual rate of inflation ticked up to 2.9 per cent last month after cooling sharply to 2.8 per cent in June, according to LSEG Data & An…

THE PERMIAN BASIN AT 2030: How Much Bigger Can America’s Greatest Oilfield Become? – Texas/New Mexico

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By EnergyNow Editorial Staff The Permian Basin has repeatedly proven forecasts of its decline premature. Stretching across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the Permian has become the centre of gravity of U.S. oil production and one of the most important petroleum regions in the world. But as the industry looks toward 2030, the question … Read more

Conservatives Call for Extension of Temporary Gas Price Relief Until Next Summer

August 17, 2026August 16, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government should give Canadians at least another 10 months of relief at the pumps.
The Liberals suspended the federal fuel excise tax in April in response to global price shocks sparked by the U….

Evolution PowerX Corp Announces Record Results for the Second Quarter 2026

August 20, 2026August 15, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

St. Albert, Alberta — (Newsfile Corp. – August 13, 2026) – Evolution PowerX Corp. (TSX: E)(OTCQB: ETOLF) (the “Company” or “Evolution”). Evolution, a Canadian leading provider of site power systems, turbine electrification and infrastructure services, is pleased to announce its Q2 2026 results. Three months June 30, 2026 Three months June 30, 2025 … Read more

IRAN IN CONTROL: Iran Has Not Decided to Resume US Talks, says Hormuz Shipping depends on US Meeting Conditions

August 15, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Iran has not decided to resume talks with the United States, and messages being exchanged via Qatar and Pakistan do not amount to negotiations, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in an interview published on Saturday. Araqchi told Iranian news outlet Shahrara News that separate talks with Oman were focused on defining a sea route through … Read more

Ottawa Weighs Whether to Extend Gas Tax Holiday Beyond Sept. 7

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Federal government says affordability concerns will factor into decision as temporary fuel-tax relief nears its end Ottawa has yet to decide whether it will extend its temporary fuel-tax holiday beyond September 7, as Canadians face the prospect of higher prices at the pump this fall. Federal Secretary of State Wayne Long said the government is … Read more

Oil Climbs Over $1 on Tanker Attacks, No Progrees on Peace

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

US says it can maintain naval blockade on Iran indefinitely Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic capped as US, Iran make rival claims UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz HOUSTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Crude oil futures climbed over $1 a berrel on Friday on tanker attacks and a lack of … Read more

US Oil and Gas Rig Count Rises to Highest Since March 2025, Baker Hughes Says

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week added rigs for the second time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The total oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by five to 593 in the week to August 14, its highest … Read more

Houthis Say They Targeted Aramco in Saudi Arabia’s Najran With Drone

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis said they targeted an Aramco facility in the Saudi city of Najran with a drone, the group-run SABA news agency reported on Friday, citing a military source. The source said the attack was in response to what it described as Saudi military aircraft violating Yemen’s sovereignty by entering airspace over the … Read more

S&P 500 Energy Sector on Track for Biggest Weekly Gain Since October 2022

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The S&P Energy sector, leading the gainers among the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500 on Friday with 1.4% rise, is poised to notch its biggest one-week percentage gain since October 2022 Oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron providing biggest boosts to SPNY on the session: XOM up 1.4%, CVX climbs 1.6% ** The index, … Read more

Arrow Announces Alberta Property Acquisition

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Producing property with upside potential August 14, 2026 2:00 AM EDT | Source: Arrow Exploration Corp. Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 14, 2026) – Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL) (TSXV: AXL) (“Arrow” or the “Company“), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to announce a property acquisition in Alberta, … Read more

Alberta’s AI Data Centre Gamble: Big Investment or Local Burden?

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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New public sessions will address power, water and costs while Meta builds a $13 billion facility in Sturgeon County and local opposition becomes more visible By Daniel Trainer Original: financialpost.com/technology/alberta-ai-data-centre-investment-local-burden Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during an announcement that Meta Platforms Inc. will invest $13 billion building a new data centre in Sturgeon County. The … Read more

US Oil Growth Faces Headwinds as Shale Producers Cut Spending

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Kevin Crowley Some of the largest US oil companies are dialing back capital spending in the country’s shale basins as they use the windfall from high crude prices to boost shareholder returns and pay down debt rather than accelerate production growth. Chevron Corp. and ConocoPhillips cut capital expenditure in the Lower 48 by 10% … Read more

RANKED: If U.S. States Were Countries, Texas Would Rank #4 in Oil Production – Visual Capitalist

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Niccolo Conte | Editing Bruno Venditti | Design Tatiana Rusconi Key Takeaways Texas alone would rank fourth globally in crude oil production, behind only the U.S., Russia, and Saudi Arabia. New Mexico would rank 12th, producing more crude oil than Kazakhstan, Norway, Mexico, and Nigeria. Even smaller U.S. producers stand out globally, with Wyoming … Read more

Gas Price Rebound Expected to Send Inflation Higher in July

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Economists expect inflation edged higher in July as consumers were getting whiplash at the gasoline pumps.
Statistics Canada is set to provide a look at the consumer price index for July on Monday.
A Reuters poll of economists expects annual inflation…

Oil Set for Weekly Gains After US Threatens Indefinite Blockade of Iran

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary US says it can maintain naval blockade on Iran indefinitely Hormuz shipping traffic capped as US and Iran make rival claims UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track ‌for weekly gains after the United States threatened an indefinite naval blockade … Read more

Ensign Energy Services Inc. – Announces the Closing of the Acquisition of Citadel Drilling Ltd.

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 13, 2026 /CNW/ — Ensign Energy Services Inc. (“Ensign”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Citadel Drilling Ltd. for consideration of US$65 million (subject to adjustments). All closing conditions were satisfied. Ensign funded the purchase price with cash on hand and … Read more

DEAL OR NO DEAL? Quebec Media is Reporting New Churchill Falls Deal is Imminent

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Newfoundland Premier Tony Wakeham says progress has been made, but no new agreement is in place yet By Gary Kean Despite media reports coming out of Quebec that a new Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding has been reached with that province, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador insists no agreement is in place yet. According … Read more

COMMENTARY: It’s Time to Finally Reform Canada’s Equalization Program – Tegan Hill

August 15, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By Tegan Hill Premier Danielle Smith is pushing for equalization reform—the federal program that (in theory) redistributes money from “have” provinces such as Alberta to deemed “have not” provinces including Quebec and provinces in Atlantic Canada to help them provide government services. Smith argues that Albertans shouldn’t overcompensate other provinces but rather should only “equalize to the point of need.” Seems … Read more

Retrofitting Atlantic Canada’s Buildings to Achieve Net Zero Will Cost Staggering $240 Billion

August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, while Prince Edward Island is aiming for 2040 By Glenn MacDonald Retrofitting Atlantic Canada’s aging homes, apartment and office buildings could become an important tool for the region to reach net-zero emissions over the next two decades. It also … Read more

Asia Wants More Canadian Oil, But Alberta’s Only Pipeline to the Coast is Running Out of Room

August 17, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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Demand has climbed since the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted in February, with Asian buyers who can no longer count on Persian Gulf oil turning to Canada instead By Graison Foster The federal Crown corporation that owns Alberta’s only pipeline to the Pacific Ocean wants to reserve more space for companies that sign long-term contracts, … Read more

Are Global Oil Stocks Big Enough to Weather Another Six Months of US-Iran War?

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

As the U.S.-Iran war drags on with no end in sight, oil traders and policymakers are grappling with a critical question: are global oil stocks enough to offset what could become the biggest supply disruption on record? The answer is far from clear, depending not only on how much oil remains in storage, but also … Read more

US Can Keep Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports “Indefinitely,” Pentagon Chief Says

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed. Hegseth’s comments suggest he is advising U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. military can keep applying economic pressure … Read more

NEW EPISODE #14: WATCH: 3 MINUTE HISTORY CANADA – The National Energy Program – Trudeau’s Energy Bomb on Alberta

August 15, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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3 Minute History Canada hits the most controversial chapter yet. This week’s episode breaks down the 1980 National Energy Program — Trudeau’s sweeping plan for price controls, export taxes, and Canadianization that triggered Alberta’s fury, production cuts, recession, and the birth of Western alienation. Created by historian and energy analyst Tammy Nemeth, each three-minute episode … Read more

ADNOC UNBOUND: War, OPEC Exit Launch Emirates Oil Giant on Quest for Growth

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Florence Tan, Chen Aizhu and Siyi Liu War disruption drives spot sales, more flexible terms – traders ADNOC has sold at least 94 mln barrels in spot market since June UAE has gained Asia market share among Middle East producers ADNOC expanding fleet, using shuttle system to ship oil SINGAPORE, Aug 13 (Reuters) – … Read more

FEATURE: Saskatchewan’s New Subsurface Economy: Helium, Lithium and Natural Hydrogen

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Decades of oil and gas exploration have given Saskatchewan something increasingly valuable beyond petroleum: an enormous body of subsurface knowledge, an experienced drilling and service sector, established infrastructure and a regulatory system built around putting wells thousands of metres underground. Now those capabilities are being redeployed to develop entirely different resources, particularly helium, lithium and … Read more

AI Boom and Energy Shift Drive Strong Demand for Freight Firms

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Brendan Murray Three workhorses of global goods trade indicated demand remains solid as the artificial intelligence boom and energy transition help the world economy absorb shocks stemming from extreme weather, wars and tariffs. A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s second-biggest container carrier, raised its full-year outlook for the second time in seven weeks, crediting higher … Read more

Argo’s June Oil Production

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – August 13, 2026) – Argo Gold Inc’s. (CSE: ARQ) (OTC Pink: ARBTF) (XFRA: A2ASDS) (XSTU: A2ASDS) (XBER: A2ASDS) (“Argo” or the “Company“) June 2026 oil production was 2,159 barrels, averaging 72 barrels per day. Oil prices averaged CAD$84 per barrel, and Argo’s oil revenue was $181,184 and net operating cash flow was $116,962. June … Read more

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. announces second quarter 2026 results, operational update, and increase to 2026 financial guidance

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 13, 2026 /CNW/ — Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. (“Tidewater” or the “Corporation” when referring to the consolidated group, and “Tidewater Midstream” when referring to the legal entity) (TSX: TWM) has filed its consolidated interim financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 … Read more

InPlay Oil Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 13, 2026 /CNW/ — InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (TASE: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. InPlay’s unaudited interim financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and six months ended … Read more

COMMENTARY: The US Says More Oil is Leaving the Middle East, But is it Really?: Russell

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Just how much crude oil is leaving the Strait of Hormuz? U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims almost nine million barrels per day, but the companies that track vessel movements say at best it is about half this volume. The amount of crude leaving the Middle East via the narrow chokepoint matters, as it’s … Read more

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Strong Q2 2026 Results, Increased 2026 Production Guidance and New Malin Natural Gas Market Diversification

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (“Birchcliff” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BIR) is pleased to announce its Q2 2026 financial and operational results, updated 2026 guidance and the addition of the Malin hub to its natural gas marketing portfolio. Birchcliff is also pleased to announce that its board of directors (the “Board”) … Read more

Prairie Provident Resources Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie Provident Resources Inc. (“Prairie Provident” or the “Company”) (TSX:PPR) announces its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026. The Company’s interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) are available on the … Read more

Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results, and Capex Guidance Update

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 12, 2026) – Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. (TSX: PNE) (OTCQX: PIFYF) (“Pine Cliff” or the “Company”) announces its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results, and an update to its capex guidance for 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Summary Highlights Generated $5.9 million ($0.02 per basic and fully diluted share) and $15.5 million ($0.04 per basic … Read more

Oil Slips on Weaker Demand Outlook and Higher US stocks Amid Supply Disruptions

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Brent, WTI down nearly 2% Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US Both IEA and OPEC lower 2026 oil demand forecasts (Reuters) – Oil prices declined on Thursday as investors assessed prospects for weaker ‌global demand this year and higher U.S. crude stocks, while prices found support from a lack … Read more

COMMENTARY: Carney Wants to ‘Catalyze’ Investment by Deploying Capital From Parliament Hill

August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Alex Whalen Let there be no doubt, Mark Carney’s government is focused on catalyzing. You should be forgiven if you’ve never heard this wonky insider term before. According to Cambridge, to catalyze is “to make something start happening or start being successful.” Catalysis could barely be found in budgets under Justin Trudeau, but a variant of … Read more

Trump Says US Has ‘Total Control’ Over Strait of Hormuz

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States in is control of the Strait of Hormuz. “The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, “A WALL OF STEEL,” and there is nothing Iran can do … Read more

THE BIG TURNAROUND: Alberta Sees $3.8B Surplus Due to High Oil Prices, Economist Estimates

August 15, 2026August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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“It doesn’t take a big move in oil prices to have dramatic impacts on government’s bottom line,” Tombe said This Artical and More From Cindy Tran Here Experts estimate the Alberta government has likely accumulated billions in surplus this fiscal year-to-date as crude oil prices remain high. Trevor Tombe, an economics professor at the University … Read more

CLEAN TECH DELAYS: Why Canada’s Clean Technology Tax Credit is Facing Delays

August 14, 2026August 13, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Watch: Between June 2024 and March 2026, the CRA processed only 396 of 1,261 clean-tech tax claims By Daniel Trainer Original: financialpost.com/commodities/energy/renewables/canadas-clean-technology-tax-credit-facing-delays Canada’s clean technology tax credit is meant to attract investment in new wind, solar and other low-emission projects. But a growing federal backlog is leaving developers waiting for cash refunds. We look at … Read more

Journey Announces Disposition of Assets

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 12, 2026) – Journey Energy Inc. (TSX: JOY) (OTCQX: JRNGF) (“Journey” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain Northwest Alberta assets. Journey has entered into a definitive agreement with a private company for the disposition of certain Northwest Assets (the … Read more

Chevron Announces Leadership Changes

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Navin Mahajan to retire after nearly 30 years with the company Uriel “Ose” Oseguera named Treasurer of Chevron HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced the election of Uriel “Ose” Oseguera as Treasurer, effective November 1, 2026. Oseguera succeeds Navin Mahajan, who will retire from Chevron after nearly 30 years of service. As Treasurer, Oseguera … Read more

Huge Oil Slick Hitting Oman’s Shoreline as Agencies Warn of Disaster

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By Jonathan Saul and Catherine Cartier Slick grown exponentially since end-July, Greenpeace says IOPC Funds will not cover clean-up citing ‘act of war’ U.N.’s IMO says contingency planning in place Tanker held 800,000 barrels of Russian oil, was under sanctions LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – A vast oil spill from a leaking tanker has started … Read more

Oil Supply Shortfall Worsens Despite Hit to Demand From Iran War, Says IEA

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

World faces a shortfall of 1.8 million barrels a day this quarter By Grant Smith Global oil markets are undergoing a more severe supply squeeze than expected following renewed escalation in the Iran war, even as demand takes a deeper hit from higher prices, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. The world faces a shortfall … Read more

PIPELINE SUMMER – Natural Gas and Oilsands – A Power Combo for Energy Security Gets Pipeline Promises – Maureen McCall

August 13, 2026August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By Maureen McCall The summer of 2026 may go down in history as “pipeline summer” due to the large number of plans for new pipelines or expansions. It started with a hopeful spring. In April, the federal government announced approval of Enbridge Inc.’s $4-billion Sunrise natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia. By May, not only … Read more

Cavvy Energy Releases Q2 2026 Financial and Operating Results, Provides Operational Update, and Increases 2026 Guidance

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Record Sulphur Revenues Contribute to a NOI Increase of 87% Year Over Year, $39 Million of Debt Repayment, and Improved Financial Guidance Not For Distribution to United States News Wire Services or Dissemination in United States CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cavvy Energy Ltd. (“Cavvy” or the “Company”) (TSX:CVVY) is pleased to announce its … Read more

Saudi Red Sea Oil Exports Go Dark as Houthi Attack Threat Grows

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary All recent Yanbu crude loadings conducted without AIS signals Dark voyages create wide discrepancies in Saudi export estimates Saudi crude loadings from Egypt’s Sidi Kerir hit record: Vortexa LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Saudi crude exports from the Red Sea are increasingly vanishing from view as tankers switch off tracking signals to avoid attacks … Read more

IEA Slashes 2026 Supply Forecast as Hormuz Reopening Remains Elusive

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary IEA sees 1.8 million bpd oil market deficit in Q3 Sees 2026 global oil demand contracting by 1.6 million bpd Middle East output 8.3 million bpd below pre-war levels in July Russian refinery runs hovered near 20-year low after Ukrainian drone attacks, IEA says (Reuters) – Global oil supply will fall by 4.3 million … Read more

OPEC Further Lowers 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

OPEC ‌on Wednesday lowered its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026 to 580,000 barrels per ⁠day, a copy of its monthly report showed, marking the fourth straight downward revision. The producer group continues to see a smaller impact on consumption since the ‌Iran ⁠war started than other forecasters such as the International Energy … Read more

Oil Prices Rise After Ship Attacks, US-Iran Talks Deadlock

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Brent and WTI rose $1/bbl earlier in the session US and Houthis attack ships in Gulf, Red Sea straits US crude inventories rise, refined fuels draw, industry data shows (Reuters) – Oil prices rose in volatile trade on Wednesday after attacks on two ships reinforced worries about ‌disruptions to Middle East supplies and as … Read more

REGISTER NOW! 11th Annual Energy Storage Canada Conference – Canada’s Energy Storage Moment Is Approaching – Sept 22-23, Toronto, ON

August 12, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

As projections for electricity demand rise across Canada, energy storage is increasingly central to conversations related to grid reliability and affordability, industrial growth and economic competitiveness. The ENERGY STORAGE CANADA (ESC) Conference 2026, The Storage Advantage, hosted by Energy Storage Canada, marks a pivotal moment for the sector. Bringing together policymakers, utilities, developers, investors, Indigenous … Read more

Peyto Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) (“Peyto” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its operating and financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Q2 2026 Highlights: Peyto delivered second quarter production volumes of 145,320 boe/d (758.2 MMcf/d of natural gas, 18,959 bbls/d of NGLs), a 10% … Read more

Bonterra Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Operations Update

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX: BNE; OTCID: BNEFF) (“Bonterra” or the “Company”), a Calgary based oil and gas producer, is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Bonterra delivered record quarterly production of 16,828 barrels of oil equivalent (“BOE”) per … Read more

Stampede Drilling Inc. Confirms it Has No Drilling Rig in Greenland

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 11, 2026 /CNW/ — Stampede Drilling Inc. (“Stampede” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: SDI) confirms that its drilling rig which has been undergoing upgrades for potential deployment to Greenland in support of Greenland Energy Company’s (NASDAQ: GLND) (“Greenland Energy”) drilling program in the Jameson Land Basin remains in Canada and has not arrived in Greenland. … Read more

Logan Energy Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Provides an Operations Update

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 11, 2026 /CNW/ — Logan Energy Corp. (TSXV: LGN) (“Logan” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and to provide an operations update. Selected financial and operational information set out below should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed interim … Read more

Lycos Energy Inc. Announces Q2 2026 Results and Operations Update

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 11, 2026) – Lycos Energy Inc. (TSXV: LCX) (“Lycos” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Selected financial and operating information is outlined below and should be read with Lycos’ unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and related … Read more

Ukraine’s Attacks on Russian Energy Sites – What Has Been Hit?

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Ukrainian forces have stepped up strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and other sites in what Kyiv says is an effort to deprive Russia of resources to fund its military. Following is a summary of the attacks — starting with the most recent — and their impact: ORSK The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it had … Read more

Gulf Shipping Traffic via Strait of Hormuz Falls to Six Vessels

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to six on Monday, compared with a 10-day average of about 11 vessels, shipping data showed, amid fading hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Four commodity vessels, including two empty oil product tankers, entered the waterway, data from Kpler showed on Tuesday as … Read more

Oil Pares Gains as Traders Weigh Oman-Iran Talks

August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Brent and WTI hit highest since July 31 Hopes for Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels Cargo ship attacked in the Red Sea, sources say Aug 11 (Reuters) – Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday after hitting their highest for more … Read more

FEATURE: Power for B.C.’s Hardest Days – Resource Works

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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BC Hydro’s acquisition of a Campbell River natural gas plant highlights a modern grid reality: even a clean energy transition needs dependable back-up when demand peaks. By Ian Biana From left, B.C. Hydro’s Ajay Kumar, B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix and Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl at the Island Generation power station. Kermit Dahl spends … Read more

These Two Calgary Pipeline Companies are Eyeing Growth as Profits Soar

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Both South Bow Corp. and Keyera Corp. saw profits spike in their latest results By Steven Wilhelm Two Calgary-based pipeline operators are looking to grow after reporting a sharp increase in profits during the spring quarter, though their expansion plans differ in scale and certainty. South Bow Corp. aims to turn increasing producer demand into … Read more

COMMENTARY: Alberta Ground Zero for Canada’s Decade-Long Investment Crisis – Fraser Institute

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Steven Globerman It’s widely acknowledged among policy analysts that Canada’s stagnant investment performance, which began around 2014, has hurt productivity and living standards. Less discussed is the substantial disparity in investment performance among provinces since 2014 and particularly the sharp decline in energy-producing provinces such as Alberta. One way to measure investment is to … Read more

A ROBERTS BANK “REVIEW” – Proposed Roberts Bank Oil Terminal Would Build on Expanded West Coast Marine Safety System

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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Project being assessed by federal Major Projects Office for potential fast-tracking By Will Gibson View from the bridge of an oil tanker transiting B.C. waters. Photo courtesy BC Coast Pilots/Trans Mountain Corporation Having lived near the sea for almost all of her life, Bonnie Gee has a clear view of both the opportunities and risks … Read more

Sargeant Said to Exit Venezuela Oil Stake Amid Pressure Campaign

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Bloomberg News Harry Sargeant III, a Florida energy tycoon who served as a longtime back channel between Washington and Caracas, agreed to sell his interests in Venezuela’s second-largest oil producer following a pressure campaign to force him out. Sargeant on Friday signed a $300 million deal to sell his offshore company, Bluewave Properties Ltd., … Read more

Trump Says the US Has Swept Strait of Hormuz for Mines

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and had swept the strategic oil waterway for Iranian mines. “Look, the only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “We’ve mine … Read more

Diesel Prices Surge on Tightening Global Supply

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – U.S. and European diesel prices rose sharply on Monday after attacks on refineries in Russia and Saudi Arabia added to supply disruptions, raising concerns for farmers in need of the fuel for the planting season in the Northern Hemisphere and harvesting season in the Southern Hemisphere. The U.S. ultra-low sulfur diesel futures contract … Read more

The Canada-U.S. Relationship: Despite Trump’s Tirades, Most Americans Positive About Northern Neighbours

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

A sizable minority (45%) of Canadians view the American people positively despite widespread detestation of their commander-in-chief — but the feeling is not mutual. Four-in-five Americans (79%) say they view Canadians favourably, and most say Washington should be approaching Canada as a friend, not a foe. READ THE FULL REPORT

Energy Stocks Lift TSX Into Positive Territory as Oil Prices Rise

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Canada’s main stock index climbed on Monday, helped by gains in the energy sector, while U.S. markets were negative.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 77.10 points at 36,458.33. Oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reo…

AI’s Volatile Power Demand Is Damaging Its Own Data Centers

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Equipment failures suggest unforeseen costs and reliability issues at the multibillion dollar facilities. By Naureen S Malik Rapid swings in AI data centers’ power demands are straining vital equipment, causing batteries, generators and cooling systems to malfunction or wear out far sooner than expected. As the AI boom accelerates, these technical problems suggest added costs … Read more

Trump’s Low-Key Pivot Leaves Hormuz Oil in Limbo

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

The US President is betting he can wait Iran out, prolonging uncertainty for oil markets. By Grant Smith In just over a week, Donald Trump has shifted from touting an imminent peace deal with Iran to adopting a “low key” attitude to negotiations. The US President signaled this weekend that he’s prepared to let economic … Read more

Rubellite Energy Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results, and Provides Operations and 2026 Guidance Update

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 10, 2026 /CNW/ — Rubellite Energy Corp. (“Rubellite” or the “Company”), is pleased to report its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results and provide an operations and 2026 guidance update. Select financial and operational information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with Rubellite’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related Management’s … Read more

COMMENTARY: China is Balancing Asia’s Crude Oil Demand by Itself: Russell

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

China is singlehandedly doing the heavy lifting of cutting crude oil demand in Asia to compensate for reduced shipments from the Middle East as a result of the Iran war. The world’s biggest oil importer reported arrivals of 8.41 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, up from the near decade low of 7.12 million … Read more

Oil Edges Higher as Iran Tempers Hopes of Swift Hormuz Reopening

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms left the overall rig count unchanged in the latest week, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The total oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, held at 588 in the week to August 7 from the previous week. Baker … Read more

COMMENTARY: Hot Air and Fires in Ontario Mean its Climate Panic Time in Central Canada: That’s Never Good News for Supporters of Conventional Energy Production – Jim Warren

August 11, 2026August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Jim Warren Here we go again. After a spell of hot weather and an unusually large number of forest fires in Ontario, Central Canada’s hand wringers have once again hit the panic button. As per usual, the troubles of Toronto dominate mainstream media newscasts. Reports about smoke and uncomfortable weather conclude by blaming it … Read more

THE NEW COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN ENGINEERING: Technical Expertise is Expected. Communication is What Sets Firms Apart – Learn More

August 13, 2026August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

If there is one constant in today’s energy industry, it’s change. Across North America, infrastructure investment is accelerating. New power generation, transmission, pipelines, facilities, carbon management projects, industrial expansion, and electrification initiatives are reshaping the landscape. At the same time, owners are being asked to deliver more, faster, with greater technical complexity and tighter project … Read more

Improve Confidence in Level Measurement: Jerguson Dual-Technology Webinar Tuesday August 18: Details & Sign-Up Here

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Reliable level measurement is critical to process safety, operational efficiency and informed decision-making. But relying on a single measurement technology can sometimes leave operators without the level of verification they need—particularly in demanding process applications. On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Westech Industrial’s manufacturing partner Clark-Reliance will host a technical webinar exploring how Jerguson magnetic level … Read more

The Human Factor in Infrastructure Monitoring: Why Visual Context Still Matters in a Data-Driven Industry

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By John Vellone AXIS D2123-VE radar and strobe solution monitoring a solar field It is 2:17 a.m. at a remote electrical substation. A temperature sensor reports an unusual rise near a transformer, while the supervisory control and data acquisition system shows that load remains within its normal range. The alert reaches an operator hundreds of kilometres … Read more

First Nations Chiefs in B.C. Call on Carney, Smith, to Halt Pipeline Advancement

August 14, 2026August 10, 2026 by The Canadian Press

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A group that represents numerous First Nations across British Columbia is calling on Ottawa and Alberta’s government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.
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COMMENTARY: First Nation Agreement Reaffirms Indigenous Veto Power in B.C.

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Julio Mejía and Tegan Hill Premier David Eby’s government recently signed an agreement with the Simpcw First Nation establishing approval conditions for Yellowhead, a proposed copper mine in central British Columbia—effectively granting Simpcw veto power over the project. While the government touted the agreement as a Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) success … Read more

COMMENTARY: AI Data Centre Opposition Elsewhere Creates Opportunity for Alberta – Yogi Schulz

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Yogi Schulz Opposition to AI data centres is growing in many US states and a few Canadian provinces. Sadly, the concerns are mostly based on misunderstanding and misinformation. This unfortunate situation increases Alberta’s opportunity to attract the economic benefits AI data centres represent, perhaps even beyond the $100 billion goal that the province … Read more

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PIPELINE: It Goes Both Ways – Canada Needs U.S. Oil and Gas Too

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By EnergyNow Editorial Staff Canada is an energy-exporting powerhouse, but parts of the country remain surprisingly dependent on American crude oil, natural gas, condensate and refined fuels EnergyNow recently examined President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States does not need Canadian energy. View that article here. The evidence in that article strongly contradicts that … Read more

Premier Ford Calls on Prime Minister Carney to Extend Gas Tax Cut or Make it Permanent

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by The Canadian Press

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to make a gas tax suspension permanent, or at least extend it beyond its looming expiry.
Carney announced in April that the government would pause collection of the federal fuel excise tax…

Iran Says Oman Deal is in ‘Final Stages’ But US Must Act to Open Hormuz

August 10, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz Iran said on Sunday that a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages but reiterated that the strait would only reopen once the United States met other conditions. A U.S. official … Read more

CANADA’S GREEN TAXONOMY: Another Stealth Assault on Energy Capital – Tammy Nemeth

August 9, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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By Tammy Nemeth While Ottawa talks about making Canada an energy superpower, a quiet bureaucratic project is advancing that will make it harder, and more expensive, for the energy sector to access the capital it needs. Business Future Pathways and the Canadian Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council have released a draft “green” taxonomy that … Read more

Iran Says Deal on Strait of Hormuz is Close But Will Not Open the Waterway by Itself

August 8, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another … Read more

Oil Price Uncertainty as Negotiations Continue

August 8, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Brent heads for weekly loss of more than 8% Cargo vessels could face fees under Iran draft plan Drone attacks reduce July CPC oil loadings by a fifth, sources say (Reuters) – Brent crude oil climbed more than $1 a barrel on Friday over ongoing uncertainty about the negotiations in progress that determine control … Read more

UAE Says Iran Attacked ADNOC Vessel With Missile in Strait of Hormuz

August 8, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of “acts of piracy”. State ‌news agency WAM initially reported ADNOC as saying one of its vessels had been … Read more

Middle East Buyers Interested in LNG Cargoes From Canada, Pacific Energy Says

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – Buyers in the Middle East are looking to secure liquefied natural gas from Canada as a hedge against geopolitical turmoil, the president of the company that majority-owns Canada’s Woodfibre LNG project said. Ratnesh Bedi, president of Singapore-based Pacific Energy — which owns a 70% stake in the Woodfibre project currently under construction on … Read more

Norway Will Speed Up Onshore Wind Power Developments, Government Says

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

By Nora Buli OSLO, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Norway’s government on Friday presented plans to cut red tape and shorten processing of applications to build new onshore wind power plants and transmission lines, amid concerns that a ‌slow buildout in recent years could curb economic activity. The Labour Party government aims to cut in half … Read more

US Official: We Expect a Deal Soon Between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

(Reuters) – Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and “we expect a deal soon,” a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official said. “There is progress … Read more

US Energy Firms Leave Rig Count Unchanged in Latest Week, Baker Hughes Says

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. Announces Compulsory Acquisition for the Common Shares of Burgess Creek Exploration Inc. Following Expiry of the Offer

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 7, 2026) – Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. (TSX: SOIL) (OTCQX: OILSF) (“Saturn” or the “Company“), a light oil-weighted producer focused on unlocking value through the development of assets in Saskatchewan and Alberta, is pleased to provide an update on the previously announced offer (the “Offer“) by Saturn to purchase … Read more

Ensign Energy Services Inc. Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 7, 2026 /CNW/ — FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per common share data) Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 2026 2025 % change 2026 2025 % change Revenue $ 397,329 $ 372,415 7 $ 815,362 $ 808,926 1 Adjusted EBITDA 1 85,833 81,354 6 180,675 183,737 (2) Adjusted EBITDA per … Read more

Calfrac Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

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CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (“Calfrac” or “the Company”) (TSX: CFW) announces its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The following press release should be read in conjunction with the management’s discussion and analysis and interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto … Read more

Petrus Resources Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Petrus Resources Ltd. (“Petrus” or the “Company”) (TSX: PRQ) is pleased to report financial and operating results as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Q2 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Operating netback up 92%(2) – Operating netback increased 92% to $24.9 million ($24.73/boe) in the second quarter … Read more

Pulse Seismic Inc. Appoints Pamela Wicks as President and CEO

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) announces a CEO transition effective August 6, 2026. Pamela Wicks, CPA, ICD.D, currently Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “As Pulse’s longest tenured executive, Pamela brings … Read more

Oil Prices Drop as Investors Weigh Potential Hormuz Deal Between Iran, Gulf States

August 7, 2026 by EnergyNow Media

Summary Benchmarks head for weekly losses of about 9% Cargo vessels could face fees under Iran draft plan US non-farm payrolls report due on Friday (Reuters) – Oil prices edged lower on Friday as investors weighed signals that Gulf states and Iran were closing in on a deal to reopen the Strait of ‌Hormuz under … Read more