Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

An Interview with Former Executive Director of the IEA, Maria van der Hoeven

How long do energy transitions take? What is the potential for natural gas and Canadian LNG in the global energy transition?  What is the perception of Canadian energy internationally?  These are just some of the questions we asked Maria van der Hoeven. Van der Hoeven is a former Dutch politician that headed the International Energy Agency […]

Could Oil Fields Produce Low Cost, Zero Emission Hydrogen?

Seta Afshordi, Chief Operating Officer at Proton Technologies, says yes!  Seta explains how reactions in the oil reservoir can liberate the hydrogen while keeping the carbon emissions trapped. Hydrogen has long been viewed as a critical fuel in the transition to a low carbon economy due to its flexibility – it can replace natural gas  […]

Saudi Aramco IPO: What is the Pitch?

This week we explain the pitch in Saudi Aramco’s 653 page prospectus and why the Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a big deal.  Also covered in the show are themes from the tsunami of third quarter financial results from oilfield service firms and producers.  Finally, most outlooks for US oil production growth are being revised […]

Canadian Oil and Gas: Following the Money

This year has been a difficult one for Canada’s oil and gas workers, capital spending is down and there are concerns about next year too.  In this episode we follow the Fiscal Pulse of the industry, to understand how money is made and spent, and to diagnose the reasons for less capital investment. In this […]