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The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), the Regina-based organization heading up research into the world's largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at Weyburn, says recent claims that CO2 leaked onto a nearby farm are unfounded.
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More than 200 construction workers at the Mosaic Co. mine construction site at Belle Plaine are now represented by the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP).
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'Sask. has what the world wants': Greystone Managed Investments official
Smiling mischievously, Louis Martel asked the audience at a Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute luncheon to keep a secret.
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Muskowekwan First Nation referendum related to proposed potash mine slated for after band election
A referendum related to a proposed potash mine on Muskowekwan First Nation will not take place until after the Feb. 28 band election.
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Horizontal drilling preferred method of oil exploration and development in Sask.
Horizontal drilling — once considered experimental and expensive — is now the preferred method of oil exploration and development in Saskatchewan, according to provincial Energy and Resources.
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Minister Bill Boyd heads to China and Japan to promote Sask. resources
Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd says a 12-day mission to China and Japan seeks to drum up investment interest in oil and oilsands projects as well as mineral exploration in Saskatchewan.
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Sask. couple demands study be conducted to determine source of alleged C02 leak
A Weyburn-area couple claims contamination from the nearby carbon capture and storage (CCS) project operated by Cenovus Energy has driven them from their home.
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Muskowekwan First Nation referendum to decide if residents approve planned potash mine
Some members of Muskowekwan First Nation say they need more information before they can decide whether to support a planned potash mine on reserve land.
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Energy alternatives widely supported: study
A majority of Canadians believe the energy sector is one of the most important parts of Canada's economy, and the federal government should lead the way in "cleaning" it up by finding alternatives to oil, says a newly released internal report.
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Canola-based biodiesel passes 'real world' test
Canola-based biodiesel was subjected to a 'real world' torture test at eight farms in Saskatchewan over a 16-month period, and it passed with flying colours, according to the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).
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SaskPower defers decision on proposed $1.2B carbon capture project in Estevan
Citing federal footdragging on climate change rules, SaskPower is deferring its decision on a proposed $1.2-billion carbon capture project at Boundary Dam power station in Estevan.
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New SaskEnergy natural gas pipeline coming to southeast Saskatchewan
A major pipeline under construction in southeast Saskatchewan will provide access to new natural gas supply being developed in the Bakken light oil formation, SaskEnergy said Thursday.
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SaskPower should reduce demand, not increase supply says study
SaskPower should focus on demand side management (DSM) to reduce energy consumption, rather than build new power plants, according to a study released Tuesday by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
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K+S agrees to buy Potash One Inc for $434M
K+S (formerly known as Kali und Salz AG), Europe's largest potash producer, has agreed to buy Potash One Inc. for $434 million, the Vancouver-based junior mining company announced Monday.
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Province approves environmental impact statement for Potash One's Legacy project
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has approved the environmental impact statement (EIS) for Potash One's Legacy project, the Vancouver-based junior mining company announced Wednesday.
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Muskowekwan First Nation signs agreement with Encanto Potash Corp.
The Muskowekwan First Nation is leading the way in resource development.
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SaskPower offers gifts for customers who 'go green'
An event was held at the Cornwall Centre in Regina Thursday, to promote the program.
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