Pages tagged "Topic: Oil"
100+ Petroleum Products Used in Outdoor Leisure & Recreation
How does petroleum make outdoor leisure and recreation possible? It’s a good question, and one that we should all consider as many of us make trips out to the great outdoors for activities and events. Whether hiking in the beautiful forests of British Columbia or sailing alon...
Energy Sector to Generate $112 Billion for Canadian Governments in 2022-2023: REPORT
A new report by RBC Capital Markets estimates a significant financial windfall for Canadian governments through our local oil and gas industry in an era of now-higher commodity prices and improved profitability.Released in July, RBC's report (1) estimates these revenue stream...
The Global Energy Crisis May Worsen, Canada Must Be Prepared to Help
A global energy crisis has gripped nations worldwide, and it may get worse before getting any better. Families are being hit by huge price hikes, businesses are shutting down over unpayable energy bills, and elected leaders are struggling to tackle high inflation.According to...
Canada Ranks High Among Oil & Gas Exporters on Green Future Index 2022
Key Points • Canada ranked 15th on the Green Future Index 2022 globally, the 2nd highest out of the world's top 15 oil exporters and 5th amongst the G20 economies. • Canada's exceptional performance on the index is supported by the revenues from Canada's natural resources sect...
Sebastian Vettel’s Anti-Oil Sands Stunt Doesn’t Help Energy Security or the Environment
Sebastian Vettel, a long-time professional and internationally recognized racecar driver, was widely booed by the crowd during the drivers’ parade at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2022. Joining the long list of celebrities who have used their platform to oppose Canada’s energy s...
Yes, Newfoundland & Labrador Oil is Low-Carbon & Good for the World
Is Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil low-carbon? It's a good question that needs answering, given recent attempts by Canadian anti-oil and gas activists to label our offshore oil as "dirty." Underpinned by an unrealistic argument suggesting the world needs no more fossil...
Top 3 Trans Mountain Myths Debunked
The Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) is a pipeline underway in Western Canada which will transport petroleum liquids west to domestic refineries as well as for export abroad. Like all other Canadian pipelines, TMX has met stiff opposition from activists who have spoken several ...
How Fossil Fuels Help Make Wind, Solar, Hydro & Nuclear Energy Possible
Did you know that today's modern fleet of renewable energy technologies cannot exist without non-renewables? Unfortunately, not many people realize that fossil fuels – and their high energy density – play an integral role in manufacturing essential components of renewables, f...
10 Reasons to Love Canadian Oil & Gas
Why should you love Canadian oil and gas? At Canada Action, we've been saying that we love Canadian oil and gas for nearly a decade now, and for all the right reasons! Here are 10 examples of why you should consider loving Canadian natural resources and the hard-working famil...
Discovering Dinosaurs in the Canadian Oil Sands
Canada’s oil sands is home to an essential source of energy used to fuel our modern-day lives. But not many people know that the oil sands are also home to a lesser-known, but equally important part of history – dinosaurs! Alberta is widely known for its abundance of dinosaur...