Pipelines, energy and natural resources

[Kirkhill]

While we await the millenium ....

It appears that there is a market for that heavy crud from our filthy tar sands.

Apparently half the oil coming out of the Straits of Hormuz is heavy crud and the Asian refiners are gagging for it.

Reliable West Coast shipments of Alberta heavy oil emerge as lifeline for Asian refiners – Hormuz disruption underscores the strategic value of Canada’s stable oil supply | BOE Report

By Deborah Jaremko on March 12, 2026, 10:26 am MDT The Port of Vancouver has emerged as a lifeline for Asian oil refiners amid disruption of the vital shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ATB Cormark Capital Markets. Tankers calling at the port’s Westridge Marine Terminal...

boereport.com

 

[Kirkhill]

1.89 here

1.57 in Lethbridge, up from 1.19 ten days ago.
But that isn't the highest I have seen in the post-Covid era. We have even had some Vancouverish prices.

 

[HavokFour]

I think there's a pretty good case for a pipe in either (ideally both) directions.

At least two Canadian propane cargoes — including the shipment that changed hands five times while at sea — recently sold to Asian buyers at premiums of US$100 to US$170 per tonne above benchmark prices, according to price-reporting agency Argus.

The unusual trading activity suggests Asian buyers may be scrambling for supply outside of the Middle East, market watchers say.

Canadian propane tanker's cargo resold five times at sea as Asian buyers scramble for fuel

A tanker carrying 600,000 barrels of Canadian propane was resold at least five times while at sea after leaving B.C. last month. Read here

financialpost.com

 

[SeaKingTacco]

I think there's a pretty good case for a pipe in either (ideally both) directions.

Canadian propane tanker's cargo resold five times at sea as Asian buyers scramble for fuel

A tanker carrying 600,000 barrels of Canadian propane was resold at least five times while at sea after leaving B.C. last month. Read here

financialpost.com

What?

Don’t you know that there is no business case for Canadian gas to be exported?

 

[MilEME09]

And yet still no companies putting down proposals

Varcoe: 'One-two punch': Report highlights $31B boon for Canada from new oil pipelines — and production to fill them

New study concludes bolstering oil pipeline capacity in Canada could generate a massive bump in investment, increase exports and create jobs

calgaryherald.com

 

[daftandbarmy]

And yet still no companies putting down proposals

Varcoe: 'One-two punch': Report highlights $31B boon for Canada from new oil pipelines — and production to fill them

New study concludes bolstering oil pipeline capacity in Canada could generate a massive bump in investment, increase exports and create jobs

calgaryherald.com

Too bad that pulling teeth is easier than approving oil permits in Canadon't, so companies will go where they get less hassle

TC CEO urges quicker timelines as globe clamours for stable energy supplies​

Canada risks missing out on opportunities to provide global markets with a secure supply of energy if permitting timelines aren’t significantly shortened, said the chief executive of natural gas pipeline operator TC Energy Corp.

There’s been heightened demand for more liquefied natural gas exports off the West Coast of North America -- especially to Asia -- since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran about three weeks ago, Francois Poirier said in an interview.

“The shorter the permitting timelines in Canada, the more competitive Canada can be,” he said.

“I would very much like to see permitting timelines for pipelines to the coast get shorter -- and significantly shorter.”

Poirier points to a recent seven-month permitting process for TC’s Southeast Gateway project in Mexico.

TC CEO urges quicker timelines as globe clamours for stable energy supplies

The CEO of natural gas pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. says Canada risks missing out on opportunities to provide global markets with a secure supply of energy if permitting timelines aren’t significantly shortened.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[MilEME09]

Too bad that pulling teeth is easier than approving oil permits in Canadon't, so companies will go where they get less hassle

TC CEO urges quicker timelines as globe clamours for stable energy supplies​

Canada risks missing out on opportunities to provide global markets with a secure supply of energy if permitting timelines aren’t significantly shortened, said the chief executive of natural gas pipeline operator TC Energy Corp.

There’s been heightened demand for more liquefied natural gas exports off the West Coast of North America -- especially to Asia -- since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran about three weeks ago, Francois Poirier said in an interview.

“The shorter the permitting timelines in Canada, the more competitive Canada can be,” he said.

“I would very much like to see permitting timelines for pipelines to the coast get shorter -- and significantly shorter.”

Poirier points to a recent seven-month permitting process for TC’s Southeast Gateway project in Mexico.

TC CEO urges quicker timelines as globe clamours for stable energy supplies

The CEO of natural gas pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. says Canada risks missing out on opportunities to provide global markets with a secure supply of energy if permitting timelines aren’t significantly shortened.

www.ctvnews.ca

In fairness 10yr to 2yr is a 80% reduction with the MPO. If it happens any way

 

[FSTO]

Why do I feel that Max Fawcett is the real life version of the character selling monorails to Springfield.

Peak Oil! Carney, Cash, and Carbon

Podcast Episode · CANADALAND · March 18 · 32m

podcasts.apple.com

 

[YZT580]

And yet still no companies putting down proposals

Varcoe: 'One-two punch': Report highlights $31B boon for Canada from new oil pipelines — and production to fill them

New study concludes bolstering oil pipeline capacity in Canada could generate a massive bump in investment, increase exports and create jobs

calgaryherald.com

get rid of the carbon tax for a start and cancel the BC and the Indigenous have to approve lines. The large ship moratorium probably doesn't help either

 

[Kirkhill]

Too bad that pulling teeth is easier than approving oil permits in Canadon't, so companies will go where they get less hassle

TC CEO urges quicker timelines as globe clamours for stable energy supplies​

Canada risks missing out on opportunities to provide global markets with a secure supply of energy if permitting timelines aren’t significantly shortened, said the chief executive of natural gas pipeline operator TC Energy Corp.

There’s been heightened demand for more liquefied natural gas exports off the West Coast of North America -- especially to Asia -- since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran about three weeks ago, Francois Poirier said in an interview.

“The shorter the permitting timelines in Canada, the more competitive Canada can be,” he said.

“I would very much like to see permitting timelines for pipelines to the coast get shorter -- and significantly shorter.”

Poirier points to a recent seven-month permitting process for TC’s Southeast Gateway project in Mexico.

TC CEO urges quicker timelines as globe clamours for stable energy supplies

The CEO of natural gas pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. says Canada risks missing out on opportunities to provide global markets with a secure supply of energy if permitting timelines aren’t significantly shortened.

www.ctvnews.ca

Permitting will only be part of it. The other part is driving anything through hostiles.