Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

Recapping CERAWeek 2019

The energy world’s top leaders and influencers recently gathered in Houston for the annual IHS Markit CERAWeek. In this week’s podcast we discuss the major themes and takeaways of the conference that is often called the Super Bowl of the energy industry. As referenced in the podcast here is a link to videos of CERAWeek […]

Getting the Message Out on Modern Oil Sands: Lower Cost, Lower Carbon

This week we interview Alex Pourbaix the President and CEO of Cenovus Energy, Canada’s largest SAGD oil sands producer. Alex explains that the oil sands are not what they used to be; new barrels are lower cost and lower carbon. The discussion covers a range of topics including; the Alberta Government’s production curtailment, pipelines and […]

Are Investors in Oil and Gas Doomed?

ARC Energy Research Institute debated Carbon Tracker on the risks of investing in fossil fuels at the Globe Capital Conference in Toronto last month. This week’s episode outlines the arguments and outcome of the debate. Next, we debunk the Economist February 6, 2019 lead article titled, “Crude awakening: The truth about Big Oil and climate […]

Impact of Canadian Oil Pipeline Delay

This week’s podcast covers the latest twist in the Canadian oil pipeline saga, the delay in the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project.  The postponement increases the call on crude-by-rail from Alberta.  We also update the status of the other major Canadian oil pipeline projects, the TMX and the Keystone XL. Please review our disclaimer at: […]