Rio Tinto Alcan to make announcement Thursday about Kitimat growth plans

Rio Tinto Alcan has called a news conference for Thursday, December 1 in Kitimat “to make an announcement regarding the company’s multi-billion dollar growth plans.” BC Premier Christy Clark, Rio Tinto CEO Jacynthe Cote, Jean Simon, president, RTA Primary Metal … Continue reading

Harper says “American interests” lining up against Gateway

Energy Environment Vivian Krause, the blogger who has chronicling the American foundations who help fund Canadian environmental groups has reached the ear of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. In her latest blog, Crause, tells Prime Minister Stephen Harper on American Funding … Continue reading

Alberta premier says Northern Gateway critical to Canadian economy

Updated below with transcript of Alison Redford’s speech.  Bill Graveland of Canadian Press reports in  Alberta premier says Northern Gateway pipeline critical for Canadian economic development. In an address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, which CP says was her … Continue reading

Little difference between diluted bitumen and conventional crude affect on pipelines, Alberta review says

Energy Environment     A study by an Alberta provincial government agency has concluded that diluted bitumen (also known in the industry as “dilbit”) is little different in its effects on pipelines than conventional or ‘non-oil sands derived’ crude oil. A … Continue reading

First Nations are calling for a complete overhaul of the Northern Gateway Joint Review process

Energy Environment British Columbia’s coastal First Nations are calling for a complete overhaul of the Northern Gateway Joint Review process and have a filed motion that calls for the hearings, scheduled to begin January 10, be adjourned until the proceedings … Continue reading

Coastal First Nations reaffirm opposition to Northern Gateway and tanker traffic

Energy Environment Updated at  1630 Nov.  23, with First Nations are calling for a complete overhaul of the Northern Gateway Joint Review process The Coastal First Nations have reaffirmed their “categorical” opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, contradicting media … Continue reading

Joint Review panel rejects Haisla request for joint presentation of evidence and oral statements

Joint Review Panel The Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel has rejected a request from the Haisla First Nation that it combine its formal presentation to the panel with oral statements from members of the Haisla nation. In a letter to … Continue reading