Ian Bickis
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Ian Bickis
Investment community still skeptical of TransCanada's Keystone XL going ahead
The company faces a long list of permits and approvals before it can start construction, especially in Nebraska where TransCanada doesn't expect a ruling on the project until the end of the year.
Enbridge cutting 1,000 jobs after completing takeover of Spectra Energy
Enbridge Inc. says it is cutting about 1,000 jobs or six per cent of its workforce following the takeover of Houston-based Spectra Energy.
Companies seek to turn captured carbon into concrete, fish food and even toothpaste
It has been derided as an expensive excuse to burn coal. But now, carbon capture technology may be leading to new commercial uses that could end up in your mouth.
A leaner oilpatch emerges from the downturn as technology advances replace jobs
Tens of thousands of oil and gas workers laid off during the downturn have been waiting for the patch to get back on its feet, but many of the jobs could be gone for good.
TransCanada refiles application in Nebraska for Keystone XL pipeline route
TransCanada is once again seeking approval of its Keystone XL pipeline route in Nebraska in the latest move to push the polarizing project forward since getting a nod from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Pipeline progress means crude-by-rail slowdown could be much more long-term
Big moves by the Canadian and U.S. governments on oil pipelines in recent months are threatening the long-term future of the main alternative: crude shipped by rail.
Human error increasingly a factor contributing to pipeline leaks, data suggests
In the past three years, human errors — which covers everything from failing to follow procedures to using equipment improperly — has caused an average of 20 pipeline leaks per year.
TransCanada makes new application to U.S. State Department for Keystone XL
The company responded swiftly to President Trump's move to support the pipeline project.
Companies increasing energy storage developments as renewables grow
The rise of renewable power has created a need for energy storage that companies are fulfilling with underwater balloons, multi−tonne flywheels and decades−old designs.
Oilsands giant fined $10,000 for 'unprofessional conduct' over accident that killed two
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta says the company has admitted to unprofessional conduct on how it dealt with contract engineers.