Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

World Energy: Still Made in China?

The Chinese economy is still very consequential to energy and oil demand, making up one-third of all global growth.  In this week’s podcast, we consider the implications from slower Chinese economic growth and more electric vehicles. Next, we cover highlights from the recently released BP Energy Outlook, including how a single use plastic ban could impact […]

Canada’s Low Carbon LNG Opportunity

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 […]

Drilling into the Green New Deal

The US Green New Deal puts forward an aggressive plan for tackling climate change and social issues.   On this weeks 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 […]

Canadian Crude by Rail: Growing or Slowing?

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 […]