The United Conservatives’ victory in the oil-rich province means more opposition to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national climate policies.
Tag: Pipelines
Over 50 People Missing After Nigerian Oil Pipeline Explosion
A local council spokesman said the blast on Friday caused a massive oil spill in the Nembe Kingdom in Bayelsa State.
Merkel Rejects U.S. Demands That Europe Pull Out of Iran Nuclear Deal
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany delivered a spirited defense of multilateral institutions in a world increasingly marked by great power rivalry.
Canada Dispatch: ‘The Nation Has Stood Up’: Indigenous Clans in Canada Battle Pipeline Project
On one side of a barricade in remote British Columbia, members of the Wet’suwet’en people hoped to stop a pipeline that would cross their traditional land. On the other side were heavily armed police.
Mexico Pipeline Explosion Tests New President
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s response to a blast that killed dozens, many stealing fuel, has exposed a central tension between two of his policy vows: fighting crime and lifting the poor.
Death Toll in Mexico Blast Rises to 79; Leader Vows to Intensify Crackdown on Fuel Theft
The pipeline north of Mexico City exploded after thieves ruptured the line, causing an explosion that killed at least 79 people and injured 81 others.
Fiery Blast in Mexico Kills Dozens
The explosion was caused by thieves who punctured a gas pipeline north of Mexico City. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador vowed to crack down on fuel theft, a longstanding problem in the country.
Pipeline Erupts in Fiery Explosion in Mexico, Killing Many
The explosion came amid an epidemic of fuel thefts across the country. Initial reports said dozens were killed or injured.
Long Lines and Guarded Fuel: Mexico’s Gas Crisis, Explained
A government crackdown on fuel theft has left Mexico in crisis. So how did it get here?
Australia Likely to Block Hong Kong Company’s Bid for Gas Pipeline
Citing national security concerns, Australia said it would probably block an effort by CK Group from acquiring the country’s largest gas and pipeline company.