ARC ENERGY IDEAS

This week we interview Susannah Pierce, LNG Canada’s Director of External Relations. LNG Canada will be the first major LNG project in the country, planning to deliver 1.8 Bcf/d of gas from British Columbia’s west coast to Asian markets by the mid 2020s. In our discussion, we learn more about the LNG Canada project including stakeholder relations. We also talk about the many Canadian LNG advantages, including carbon and cost competitiveness.This podcast references ARC commentaries, including LNG Breakeven Cost Comparisons and LNG Canada: Getting Back to the Objective.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

The US Green New Deal puts forward an aggressive plan for tackling climate change and social issues. On this week's podcast we explain the resolution, including why it could prove consequential.We also talk about the Cleantech sector, considering recent positive investment trends and the arguments for expanding the mainstream definition to include technology for greening oil and gas.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

This week we interview James Cairns, CN Rail’s Vice President of Petroleum and Chemicals on the outlook for Canadian crude by rail considering the Alberta government production curtailment.  We also tackle some new modalities for moving heavy oil sands using rail, by moving pure bitumen in rail cars and by CanaPux for overseas shipments.This podcast references ARC's estimate of rail economics for reaching the US Gulf Coast: Will Canada Help Fill the Heavy Oil Shortage on the US Gulf Coast?Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

This week’s podcast considers how Canada could help fill the gap created by the US sanctions on importing Venezuelan crude oil, explaining the potential for moving crude by rail from Canada to the US Gulf Coast.Next, we discuss the Alberta Government’s decision to start reducing production curtailments just one month into the policy. Finally, we cover a few legal challenges, the Canadian Supreme Court’s ruling on oil and gas environmental liabilities and the city of Victoria’s plan for a class action lawsuit to help with the costs of climate change.This podcast references past ARC Energy Research Institute commentary No One Wins at the Blame Game.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

This week we tackle the Western Canadian natural gas markets that have faced weak prices for more than a year. What are the implications of the situation for producers, the economy and the resource owner, the citizens of Alberta?  Importantly, what actions can be taken to fix the market?This podcast references postcards from the early 1900s when natural gas was first discovered in Medicine Hat, Alberta.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

This week we interview Grant Arnold CEO of BluEarth Renewables on how and when renewables could disrupt the current electric utilities model.  What is the state of renewables in Alberta, Canada and beyond? What are the implications for natural gas generation, utilities and energy costs?Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

There is a sense of relief that 2018 is over. The year ended with pipeline drama and low international oil prices. But, so far, the year is starting off better with prices moving up. This podcast considers what comes next, for WTI, Canadian oil, Western Canada activity levels, and pipelines.This episode reference how to listen to podcasts on your phone, a great way to multitask.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

Following the time honored year-end tradition, this week we flip the calendar and present our list of energy market trends and unknowns to watch for in 2019. We also dare to revisit our 2018 list, looking back on how things unfolded.This podcast references past ARC Energy Research Institute commentaries including our 2019 watch list and our 2018 watch list.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

This week we interview Martha Hall Findlay from the Canada West Foundation about the contentious Bill C-69 that aims to overhaul the review process for major infrastructure projects in Canada. We cover the ins and outs of the Canadian environmental review process, the question of trust, and if the current regulatory process needs to change. The Bill has already passed in the House of Commons and is now sitting in the Senate.Relevant links: Canada West Foundation and Globe and Mail op-ed by MarthaPlease review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/

This week’s episode is about the oil supply cuts. First, the Alberta Government’s historic announcement to curtail output on December 2, and second, the OPEC plus group’s significant decision on December 7 to reduce production levels. We also cover insights from following the COP24 meeting in Poland that kicked off December 4.Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/