Daily Oil Bulletin Video Archive

In spite of forecasts of a global economic recession lasting through 2009, economists and analysts say Alberta's energy based economy will do much better than many places across Canada and around the world, and will likely even avoid a recession.

Addressing PSAC dinner, former Reform Party leader addresses how the energy industry can combat new political pressures leading to over-regulation of markets on both sides of the border (8 minutes).

The National Energy Board's third annual Winter Energy Outlook predicts a continuation of low prices for both oil and gas through the winter, with downside risks outweighing upside. 

ConocoPhillips shows off Phase I of its new SAGD facility and discusses its ambitious plans for Phase II.

Oilsands companies are increasingly engaging the public in a dialogue over the environmental impact of their operations as new environmental movements gain momentum in Alberta.

Turmoil in financial markets and risk adverse investors will bring tough times ahead for junior oil and gas companies already hit by falling commodity prices.

Alberta Energy Minister Mel Knight tells The Energy Roundtable conference that he isn't overly concerned about Prime Minister Stephen Harper's election promise to restrict bitumen exports to countries that don't match Canada's greenhouse gas standards.

Recruiting skilled and unskilled workers is a major focus at the Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference in Edmonton, as global recruitment is becoming both an attractive alternative and in some cases, a threat. But some observers warn that poaching top talent from other companies will hurt the industry as a whole.

Devon Canada Corporation's new 35,000 bbls per day Jackfish in situ oilsands plant is up and running and the company just recently received approval for its $1 billion phase two expansion.