Exports

In a coal-dependent state whose economy depends on energy exports, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Tuesday rolled out a framework for a statewide energy initiative that he hopes will include coal, renewables and various alternatives.

Canadian natural gas exports deteriorated further during the 2009-2010 heating season, contributing to an accelerating switch of drilling targets to oil north of the border.

Canadian natural gas exports deteriorated further during the 2009-2010 heating season, contributing to an accelerating switch of drilling targets to oil north of the border.

Canadian natural gas exports to the United States fell by 13% in the first two-thirds of the current international contract year ending Oct. 31. In combination with a 43% drop in border prices, the decline cut export revenues in half, according to the National Energy Board (NEB).

Canadian natural gas exports to the United States fell by 13% in the first two-thirds of the current international contract year ending Oct. 31. In combination with a 43% drop in border prices, the decline cut export revenues in half, according to the National Energy Board (NEB).

Just the threat of U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could boost domestic natural gas prices, according to one analyst, who sees a healthy return for the industry on construction of liquefaction plants.

Just the threat of U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could boost domestic natural gas prices, according to one analyst, who sees a healthy return for the industry on construction of liquefaction plants.

Natural gas exports to the United States are attracting hostile political attention on the buying side of the Canadian market as tightening supplies and strong prices affect industrial consumption and employment. Closure of six Ontario and Alberta plants, at a cost of 550 jobs, by Dow Chemical Canada prompted an immediate call for government intervention by the Ottawa-based Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union.

Natural gas exports to the United States are attracting hostile political attention on the buying side of the Canadian market as tightening supplies and strong prices affect industrial consumption and employment. Closure of six Ontario and Alberta plants, at a cost of 550 jobs, by Dow Chemical Canada prompted an immediate call for government intervention by the Ottawa-based Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union.