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Fracking Is Causing Tremors in Alberta That Can Last for Months, Says Seismologist
Research suggests hydraulic fracking can cause earthquakes in at least two ways — and one of them can cause tremors months after the activity...
Inventory of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Doubles in 2016
The number of oil and gas wells abandoned by industry has expanded dramatically as depressed commodity prices forced operators into bankruptcy.
Alberta’s inventory of wells...
Mystery Glitch Forces Alberta Energy Regulator to Send Staff Home, Shut down IT Systems
Alberta's energy watchdog has sent home staff and shut down its information technology systems following mysterious technical problems.
The Alberta Energy Regulator said it's experiencing...
Trump gives OK to Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to move forward on construction of two controversial oil pipelines that impact Canada, giving his OK...
Oilpatch Odours in Northwestern Alberta Still Pungent, Years after Inquiry
In 2014, the Alberta Energy Regulator held an inquiry into odours from heavy oil operations in the Peace River area after years of complaints...
