Alberta Premier Eyes Pipeline Expansion as Leverage for Federal Policy Shifts
Alberta’s Premier seeks a new federal energy deal, leveraging a West Coast pipeline expansion to boost exports and resolve price bottlenecks.
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Libya’s Zawiya Oil Refinery Suspends Operations Amid Escalating Security Crisis
Security Crisis Forces Industrial Shutdown Libya’s largest oil refinery, located in Zawiya, suspended all operations on Tuesday as a direct result of intensifying armed clashes in the surrounding region. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed the shutdown as a necessary precautionary measure to protect personnel and infrastructure after local reports indicated a surge in gunfire…
Questions Over Carbon Capture, Net-Zero Policies Cloud Future of Alberta-BC Pipeline
The government of Alberta is set to submit a formal proposal for a new oil pipeline connecting the province to the British Columbia coast to Ottawa’s Major Projects Office by July 1, marking a critical juncture in the nation’s energy policy. The project, which hinges on the integration of a multi-billion-dollar carbon capture and storage…
California Gas Prices Surge Past $6 Mark Amid National Fuel Price Spikes
Record-Breaking Costs at the Pump California drivers faced a stark reality this week as the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline climbed above $6, marking the highest fuel costs in the state in four years. According to data released Friday by the American Automobile Association (AAA), the state average reached $6.06, while the…
India Orchestrates Strategic Refinery Maintenance Schedule to Secure Fuel Supply
Strategic Maintenance Planning The Indian government is actively coordinating with major oil refiners to stagger maintenance shutdowns across the country, ensuring that domestic fuel supply remains stable as Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) prepares to take units offline. This logistical oversight comes as Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery is slated to resume full operations in mid-May, creating…
India’s LPG Consumption Dips 16% Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions in West Asia
India’s LPG consumption dropped 16% in April 2025 as West Asian geopolitical tensions disrupted supply and impacted millions of households.
The Great ‘Gas-by’: 45,000-tonne LPG tanker ‘Sarv Shakti’ crosses Hormuz
Navigating the Chokepoint The 45,000-tonne LPG tanker Sarv Shakti successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz this week, completing a high-stakes transit that secures a vital energy lifeline for India. As the world’s second-largest consumer of liquefied petroleum gas, India faces acute pressure to stabilize its supply chain amidst escalating geopolitical volatility in the Middle East…