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Canadian Natural Resources further reduces natural gas drilling due to price slump

Canadian Natural Resources further reduces natural gas drilling due to price slump

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. said Thursday it has further reduced its natural gas drilling activity due to persistent low prices in Western Canada.
The loonie is trading at lows not seen in years. Here's what it means for Canadians

The loonie is trading at lows not seen in years. Here's what it means for Canadians

TORONTO — The Canadian dollar is trading against the U.S. dollar at levels not seen since 2020 as the combined pressures of economic outlooks, elections, and energy prices weigh. Here's what you need to know.
Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup

Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp.
Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.
Precision Drilling sees third-quarter profits rise on stronger Canadian rig demand

Precision Drilling sees third-quarter profits rise on stronger Canadian rig demand

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. says it earned $39 million in the third quarter of 2024, nearly double what it earned in the same time period last year. Canada's largest oil-and-gas drilling rig company says the profit works out to $2.
Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit

Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a potential budget deficit next year is not off the table as oil prices sit below what was projected.

Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Middle East

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.
Ontario government moves to extend 5.7 cent gas tax cut to June 2025

Ontario government moves to extend 5.7 cent gas tax cut to June 2025

TORONTO — Ontario is moving to extend a 5.7-cent cut to the provincial gas tax until next summer. Premier Doug Ford says his government will soon put forward legislation that, if passed, will keep the tax at nine cents per litre until June 30.
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