The Canadian government publicly says that it is committed to cutting its carbon emissions and support for the fossil fuel industry. However, it has done the opposite. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s oil and gas sector received CAD $18 billion in subsidies and financial support from taxpayers. Also, Canada’s government provides more support for oil…
Safety Issues Surrounding Alberta’s Pipelines
When US President Joe Biden cancelled the Alberta Keystone XL pipeline on his first day in office, he put the safety records of Canada’s oil pipelines under scrutiny. Every day, Canada exports around three million barrels of oil to the US. Most of it comes from Alberta, home to the oil sands industry. Industry experts…
Oil Sands Jobs: What Work is Available in the Oil Sands Industry?
Canada’s oil sands economy The number of oil sands jobs in Canada reached a peak in early 2014. However, global oil prices dropped by 70 per cent between mid-2014 and 2016. Jurisdictions with undiversified exports, such as Alberta, which relies heavily on its oil sands industry, were badly hit. As a result, Canada’s oil and…
Oil Tankers
Oil tankers are ships built to carry large quantities of liquid cargo within their cargo spaces. They are most frequently used to transport crude oil or petroleum products including gasoline, diesel fuel or fuel oil. Tankers vary in size, from small vessels of about 60 metres long, carrying 1,500 to 2,000 deadweight tons (dwt), up…