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 …

Alaska could end to oil checks paid to residents since 1982The Seattle TimesANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — As Alaska faces a multibillion dollar budget deficit, the oil fund wealth checks distributed yearly to nearly every Alaskan could be on the chopping block. …

The One Chart That Shows Why Oil Prices Have To Keep RisingOilPrice.comThere has been a lot of pessimism among oil investors in recent months, and indeed the bear market over the last couple of years in black gold has destroyed many nest eggs. With that sa …

Science DailyConservation key to curbing emissions from palm oil agriculture in AfricaScience DailyAs oil palm production expands from Southeast Asia into Central Africa, a new Duke University-led study warns that converting Africa's tropical forests i …

Brexit, Brazil and Oil Don't Add Up to Disaster For SantanderWall Street JournalBrexit, Brazilian economic turmoil, U.S. oil and gas debt, Southern Europe's bad-debt pile: there is a whole litany of pitfalls for banks out there. Unfortunately, for …

Wall Street JournalAs Oil Reserves Dwindle, Russia Weighs Tax Increases to Fill Budget GapsWall Street JournalMOSCOW—Russia is exploring a raft of potentially unpopular new tax measures in the coming years, government officials say, as the oil-dependent co …

Big Banks Cautious on Oil Price OutlookWall Street JournalA survey of 13 investment banks by The Wall Street Journal foresees Brent crude, the international oil-price benchmark, averaging $39 a barrel this year, down $11 from the survey in January. The ban …

Big Banks Slash Oil Price ForecastsWall Street JournalA survey of 13 investment banks by The Wall Street Journal foresees Brent crude, the international oil-price benchmark, averaging $39 a barrel this year, down $11 from the survey in January. The banks s …

Big Banks Cut Oil-Price ForecastsWall Street JournalA survey of 13 investment banks by The Wall Street Journal foresees Brent crude, the international oil-price benchmark, averaging $39 a barrel this year, down $11 from the survey in January. The banks see …