Archive for 'August 2012'

Fine distinctions crucial in issues of transparency

August 31, 2012 11:03 AM by bobt

In the era of Twitter and Facebook, with information increasingly flashy and decreasingly illuminating, fine distinctions too often yield to the blur. The oil and gas industry still must keep pressing for clarification in two issues related to transparency.

Voters will recall excesses of a push to not waste crisis

August 24, 2012 10:33 AM by bobt

Energy represents a large piece of a gaudy policy mosaic likely to influence the US presidential election in November more than might be apparent at this stage of the race.


Old oil fits broad category with big supply potential

August 17, 2012 10:13 AM by bobt

Although new oil is much in the news these days, old oil represents big potential worth similar attention.

Politics crimping export outlets for Alberta heavy oil

August 6, 2012 8:57 AM by bobt

Finding a politically accommodating route to market for Alberta bitumen is becoming even more difficult than producing the abundant stuff.