Toronto StarLow oil prices cast doubt on just-approved Alberta oilsands projectsToronto StarAlberta Energy also announced Thursday approval of the 3,000-bpd Saleski oilsands pilot project proposed by heavy oil major Husky Energy and the 12,000-bpd Wildwood …

MINING.comCanada OK's three new oil sands projectsMINING.comThe Canadian province of Alberta, the heart of the oil sands industry, has approved three new projects worth about $3 billion (Cdn$4bn) of potential investments, which could add up to 95,000 b …

UPI.comThree new oil sands projects approved in AlbertaUPI.comThe provincial government approved three oil sands developments, two of which involved the use of steam stimulation. Collectively, the government said the projects represent about $3 billion in …

CBC.caMesmerizing 'blue whirl' from fire tornado could be cleaner solution for oil spillsCBC.caA mesmerizing pure blue flame that spins like a top could be the clean burn needed to mop up oil spills in oceans, lakes and rivers. The "blue whirl …

Globalnews.caPrice of oil surges to highest point in 5 weeksGlobalnews.caOil prices reached their highest levels in more than five weeks on Tuesday as the market rode optimism over potential producer action to prop up the market. Oil production losses in N …

Globalnews.caCanada's oil industry not likely to rebound by end of decade: reportGlobalnews.ca“There is simply too much oil in OPEC states and the U.S. that can profitably come back on the market at prices near $60 to expect that we will see a return t …

The Globe and MailSuncor discussing with Alberta government possibility of leaving oil in groundThe Globe and MailThe CEO of Suncor Energy says the company is discussing with the Alberta government the possibility of leaving some of its oil in the ground. …

Calgary HeraldNotley says slow Canadian economic growth part of NDP's case for pipelinesCalgary HeraldThe NDP government is keen to see pipeline projects built to open new markets — and win a better price — for Alberta oilsands crude, giving a boost to …

Calgary HeraldAlberta energy minister upbeat about oil price prospects amid downturn worriesCalgary HeraldEnergy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd said the NDP government remains confident that oil prices will continue to rise despite a recent slump that has spar …

Financial TimesNigeria oil pipeline bombed causing 'massive spills'VanguardIt was blown up early yesterday (Monday),” a senior official of a major oil firm told AFP Tuesday. PPMC is a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, which …