Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

Farming Wind on the Canadian Prairies

This week we interview Evan Wilson from the Canadian Wind Energy Association. Evan talks about the potential for more low cost wind farms in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Both provinces have excellent wind resources and require new generation projects due to the phase out of coal power. We explore the pros and cons of wind, and […]

Transmountain Pipeline 65 Years and Onward: An Interview with CEO Ian Anderson

This week we interview Ian Anderson the President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation, the proponent of the hotly debated TMX pipeline expansion project.  Ian explains the history of the existing pipeline — which moves crude oil and refined products from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast — and the planned expansion project. The discussion covers […]

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 […]