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The Changing Nature of Alberta Natural Gas Production
November 2009
Alberta's conventional natural gas production has been on the decline, providing incentive for producers to develop new drilling techniques. The new methods have opened up possibilities for provinces other than Alberta. Read more >>
TransCanada Tolls to Increase Dramatically
November 2009
The mainline tolls for TransCanada PipeLines are set to rise significantly on January 1, 2010 with the cost for firm transportation to Eastern Canada increasing by 38% to about $1.64/GJ. Read more >>
Buyer's Credit Risk from a Supplier's Viewpoint
October 2009
Evaluating a buyer's credit risk is an important task for suppliers, and overlooking this type of risk may turn out to be a very costly move - for both the supplier and the buyer. Read more >>
Is Now the Time to Buy? - Let's Consider the Question
September 2009
With natural gas prices so low, many energy buyers may be asking if now is the time to buy. The question suggests a strategy based on market view and timing. A buying strategy that depends on locking in "at the right time" to save money is likely to be ineffective in the long run and could even be dangerous. Read more >>
New Upstream Contracting Requirements for Some Enbridge Customers
August 2009
Recently, the Ontario Energy Board directed Enbridge to put new interim requirements in place for agent-type direct purchase customers using Ontario T-service and Agency Billing and Collection. The requirements apply to upstream transportation arrangements. Read more >>
LNG Imports Grow in Time of Supply Surplus: Why?
June 2009
As the recession continues and natural gas prices remain low, one may question why there is a growth in liquefied natural gas imports by the US - particularly with supplies already exceeding demand. Read more >>
How Energy Buyers Can Better Enjoy Their Vacation
May 2009
For energy buyers, it can be a stressful return from summer vacation to find that an increase in prices has dashed all chances of meeting the natural gas budget. Before leaving the office for a well deserved holiday, it's worthwhile for energy buyers to add a review of their company's energy hedges and risk profile to their to-do list. Read more >>
Decline in Drilling and Demand Recovery: How Will They Impact Prices?
March 2009
Typically there is a lag in drilling activity relative to movements in natural gas prices. Current levels of drilling activity may not be sufficient to accommodate the expected increase in demand when the economy recovers. What will be the effect on prices? Read more >>
Beware of News Reports When Assessing the Forward Market
February 2009
Over the past year we have seen two ends of a market cycle - a bull and a bear. News reports have provided explanations for price behaviour that have run the full gamut. But lessons learned suggest energy buyers should not be carried away by sensationalism in the press, and should not overlook their business objectives. Read more >>
Create a Fire Prevention Plan for Energy Buying
January 2009
In mid-2008, many natural gas buyers were in full fire-fighting mode. But the drop in energy prices, and the prospect for soft prices for the next while have created an ideal opportunity for organizations to create a fire prevention plan for energy buying. Read more >>