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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Canadian energy leaders urge growth of LNG, or 'we are going to lose this generational opportunity' 'We have a lot of advantages, but we also have a window of opportunity. If we don't capture this in the next three to five years, others will fill that gap,' Pembina Pipeline Corp. CEO Scott Burrows said

Varcoe: Canadian energy leaders urge growth of LNG, or 'we are going to lose this generational opportunity' 'We have a lot of advantages, but we also have a window of opportunity. If we don't capture this in the next three to five years, others will fill that gap,' Pembina Pipeline Corp. CEO Scott Burrows said
29.05.2026 10

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Canadian energy leaders urge growth of LNG, or 'we are going to lose this generational opportunity'

Varcoe: Canadian energy leaders urge growth of LNG, or 'we are going to lose this generational opportunity'

'We have a lot of advantages, but we also have a window of opportunity. If we don't capture this in the next three to five years, others will fill...

28.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Canada is not a lost cause' — Former Alberta finance ministers say don't hold separation referendum

Varcoe: 'Canada is not a lost cause' — Former Alberta finance ministers say don't hold separation referendum
27.05.2026 10

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Canada is not a lost cause' — Former Alberta finance ministers say don't hold separation referendum

Varcoe: 'Canada is not a lost cause' — Former Alberta finance ministers say don't hold separation referendum

Jim Dinning and Travis Toews are signatories to a new initiative — named Lead, Not Leave — that aims to keep a strong Alberta within Canada

27.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Second time around, Alberta's new finance minister won't open spending floodgates amid higher oil prices 'I find myself now in the spot where there’s potentially some extra money coming into the system but it's likely temporary, just like it was at that time,' said Jason Nixon

Varcoe: Second time around, Alberta's new finance minister won't open spending floodgates amid higher oil prices 'I find myself now in the spot where there’s potentially some extra money coming into the system but it's likely temporary, just like it was at that time,' said Jason Nixon

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26.05.2026 20

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Second time around, Alberta's new finance minister won't open spending floodgates amid higher oil prices

Varcoe: Second time around, Alberta's new finance minister won't open spending floodgates amid higher oil prices

'I find myself now in the spot where there’s potentially some extra money coming into the system but it's likely temporary, just like it was at that...

26.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta premier 'open to conversations' on stimulating investment in new oilsands projects If this was a poker game, the stakes are large and the next few hands will be essential in the coming weeks

Varcoe: Alberta premier 'open to conversations' on stimulating investment in new oilsands projects If this was a poker game, the stakes are large and the next few hands will be essential in the coming weeks
22.05.2026 10

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta premier 'open to conversations' on potential incentives to stimulate investment into new oilsands projects

Varcoe: Alberta premier 'open to conversations' on potential incentives to stimulate investment into new oilsands projects

If this was a poker game, the stakes are large and the next few hands will be essential in the coming weeks

22.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A lot of questions' remain for potential West Coast pipeline, from route to carbon capture plans What route will Alberta pitch for a new West Coast pipeline, given pushback from the British Columbia government? And will the Oil Sands Alliance sign on to a large carbon capture network?

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21.05.2026 20

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A lot of questions' remain for potential West Coast pipeline, from route to carbon capture plans

What route will Alberta pitch for a new West Coast pipeline, given pushback from the British Columbia government? And will the Oil Sands Alliance sign...

21.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta, Ottawa have their pipeline deal, but industry will still have say with massive carbon capture project

From pipe dream to a real prospect, Alberta’s ambitious proposal to see a new oil artery built to the Pacific Coast gained more traction Friday, one...

15.05.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: ATCO CEO bullish on Alberta growth as Ottawa energy pact takes shape 'I am so bullish on the possibilities for Alberta right now,' said Nancy Southern

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14.05.2026 20

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: ATCO CEO touts importance of energy accord for Alberta, expects 'good agreement' on carbon price

'I am so bullish on the possibilities for Alberta right now,' said Nancy Southern

14.05.2026 40

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Herculean challenge': Industry awaits details of Ottawa-Alberta deal, as debate swirls on higher carbon price 'How do we actually go from the high level language in the MOU to a concrete agreement that will actually move things forward, get projects built, while helping us reduce our emissions?'

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13.05.2026 20

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Herculean challenge': Industry awaits details of Ottawa-Alberta deal, as debate swirls on higher carbon price

'How do we actually go from the high level language in the MOU to a concrete agreement that will actually move things forward, get projects built,...

13.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Chris Varcoe: 'The prime minister shares my urgency' — Alberta premier believes a framework largely in place on carbon pricing under energy accord

Danielle Smith also believes Mark Carney wants to see a new oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast go forward

11.05.2026 20

National Post

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'The prime minister shares my urgency' — Alberta premier believes a framework largely in place on carbon pricing under energy accord

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11.05.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'The prime minister shares my urgency' — Alberta premier believes a framework largely in place on carbon pricing under energy accord

Danielle Smith also believes Mark Carney wants to see a new oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast go forward

11.05.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Slow progress on energy pact risks 'letting this opportunity pass Canada by,' oilsands producers warn

“The time to act on them is now.” says Oil Sands Alliance

05.05.2026 30

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Trump's pipeline permit opens door for more Canadian oil — where does that leave line to B.C. coast? In order to diversify Canada's market reach, West Coast access is needed says president of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada

02.05.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Trump's pipeline permit opens door for more Canadian oil — where does that leave line to B.C. coast?

In order to diversify Canada's market reach, West Coast access is needed says president of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada

02.05.2026 30

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: New CEO of power generator TransAlta sees 'tremendous opportunity' in data centres amid energy pact The federal-provincial energy accord has drawn national attention to pipelines, but attracting major investment into the burgeoning AI-focused data centre sector could provide another spark for Alberta’s economy in the coming years.

01.05.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: New CEO of power generator TransAlta sees 'tremendous opportunity' in data centres amid energy pact

The federal-provincial energy accord has drawn national attention to pipelines, but attracting major investment into the burgeoning AI-focused data...

01.05.2026 40

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Canadian producers say Shell megadeal for ARC 'a great sign' for gas sector

'You have a large player now signalling that they have a positive view on the Canadian gas story'

28.04.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A high-wire act' — Talks progress with Ottawa on energy pact, but premier prefers pipeline to northern B.C.

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24.04.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A high-wire act' — Talks progress with Ottawa on energy pact, but premier prefers pipeline to northern B.C.

Danielle Smith indicated Alberta still prefers a new oil export pipeline that goes to a deepwater port in northern British Columbia — not one to...

24.04.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta eyes more trade in Asia, as South Korea waives oil tariffs, explores investment in province

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22.04.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: Alberta eyes more trade in Asia, as South Korea waives oil tariffs, explores investment in province

'This is a really good chance for Canada to be a reliable supplier in the long term,' said Sun Ryung Park, a senior research specialist with the Asia...

22.04.2026 30

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: LNG top-ranked energy opportunity in Canada, as war sparks global search for more stable supply 'From a risk perspective and a view on global supply, Canadian LNG certainly ranks more favourably now than pre-conflict'

16.04.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: LNG top-ranked energy opportunity in Canada, as war sparks global search for more stable supply

'From a risk perspective and a view on global supply, Canadian LNG certainly ranks more favourably now than pre-conflict'

16.04.2026 40

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'We need to get this across the goal line' — Cenovus CEO hopeful of deal on pivotal carbon capture project 'If we get the regulatory policy framework right ... that will put us in a position where we can commit barrels to that pipeline,' said Jon McKenzie

15.04.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'We need to get this across the goal line' — Cenovus CEO hopeful of deal on pivotal carbon capture project

'If we get the regulatory policy framework right ... that will put us in a position where we can commit barrels to that pipeline,' said Jon McKenzie

14.04.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'We have the resources in Canada' - Nova Scotia premier touts development during pivotal moment for global oil and gas Tim Houston met with Danielle Smith and Energy Minister Brian Jean, along with oil and gas executives this week

11.04.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'We have the resources in Canada' - Nova Scotia premier touts development during pivotal moment for global oil and gas

Tim Houston met with Danielle Smith and Energy Minister Brian Jean, along with oil and gas executives this week

11.04.2026 40

National Post

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'We have the resources in Canada' — Nova Scotia premier touts development during pivotal moment for global oil and gas

11.04.2026 30

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Unresolved endgame' — High oil prices expected to remain, despite Wednesday's sharp drop

09.04.2026 40

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: ‘Higher for longer’ – Oilpatch expects elevated prices to linger, despite Wednesday’s sharp drop

Oil prices are still up more than 40 per cent since the end of February

08.04.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Costs are going to go up’ — Trump talks, oil jumps to $111 and higher energy prices await consumers

'Higher prices are sort of the new normal,' said Ryan McKay, senior commodity strategist at TD Securities

02.04.2026 20

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Act urgently': A new recipe for getting big energy projects built quickly in Canada

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31.03.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Act urgently': A new recipe for getting big energy projects built quickly in Canada

'We just need to understand, what are the rules of the road,' said Alex Pourbaix, chair of Cenovus Energy and incoming chair of the Business Council...

31.03.2026 50

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: As oil pipelines become an ace in 'Canada's deck,' should country place bet on path south or west?

27.03.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: As oil pipelines become an ace in 'Canada's deck,' should country place bet on path south or west?

'You obviously can't fill both of them at the same time,' said Heather Exner-Pirot, director of natural resources, energy and environment at the...

27.03.2026 40

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Double-edged sword': Oil prices near $100 this year sting consumers, bolster bottom line for western provinces 'On the one hand ... it generates so much value for our economy,' Premier Danielle Smith said. 'It goes both ways. Higher prices are bad for consumers and they're bad for business investment'

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25.03.2026 40

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Double-edged sword': Oil prices near $100 this year sting consumers, bolster bottom line for western provinces

'On the one hand ... it generates so much value for our economy,' Premier Danielle Smith said. 'It goes both ways. Higher prices are bad for consumers...

25.03.2026 50

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: As April 1 deadline on Alberta-Ottawa energy pact looms, deal on methane reduction 'very close' Deal needs to be struck on industrial carbon pricing in Alberta, a new methane reduction target and a carbon capture network

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21.03.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: As April 1 deadline on Alberta-Ottawa energy pact looms, deal on methane reduction 'very close'

21.03.2026 70

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'One-two punch': Report highlights $31B boon for Canada from new oil pipelines — and production to fill them For a country that has been challenged by tepid productivity levels and is striving to diversify exports beyond the United States, these projects could provide a much-needed tonic

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19.03.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'One-two punch': Report highlights $31B boon for Canada from new oil pipelines — and production to fill them

For a country that has been challenged by tepid productivity levels and is striving to diversify exports beyond the United States, these projects...

18.03.2026 40

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A more realistic look': New Canadian energy outlook sees more gas, rising LNG exports to the world With growing concerns in recent years about global energy security, decarbonization and affordability, the agency’s report examined different scenarios for energy development in Canada

18.03.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A more realistic look': New Canadian energy outlook sees more gas, rising LNG exports to the world

With growing concerns in recent years about global energy security, decarbonization and affordability, the agency’s report examined different...

18.03.2026 60

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe