New International Energy Outlook
In its October 2007 International Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration projects strong growth for worldwide energy demand from 2004 to 2030. As well, the report indicates that robust economic growth in many of the non-OECD countries is expected to boost demand for electricity to run newly purchased home appliances for air conditioning, refrigeration, cooking, space and water heating, and to support the expansion of commercial services, including hospitals, office buildings and shopping malls   More...

Crude oil prices – a retrospective look at 2007
Crude oil prices in 2007 rose from a two-year low in January to an all-time high in early November. This price increase was due to a number of factors, including weather, geo-political events and rising demand, especially in China. High oil prices have both positive and negative impacts on the Canadian oil industry and the Canadian economy.   More...

Canada’s Energy Future
Canadians will have choices to make concerning how they use energy, but energy supply is not in question says the latest report from the National Energy Board.
Canada’s Energy Future looks at energy supply and demand from a Reference Case and three scenario perspectives between 2005 and 2030. Across all scenarios, energy demand continues to increase but there will be enough supply to meet the growing need.   More...

Saskatchewan Becomes Member of Energy Council
The Energy Council welcomes Saskatchewan as a new international affiliate. MLA Eric Cline presented information about the province’s international leadership in carbon dioxide sequestration, enhanced oil recovery and uranium production to the Council which met in New Orleans in June.   More...