Edge Writer: Ian McKinnon

Articles by Ian McKinnon

Date	Article Title
Jun 26, 2003	Cabinet silent as Paramount ponders action New trust knows how to generate headlines, says columnist
Jun 19, 2003	Gas production flagging despite high prices Results less than impressive, says columnist
Jun 12, 2003	Provincial coffers face big hit from gas well shut-ins The complaining could go on for years, says columnist
Jun 05, 2003	Enbridge joins march of new energy trusts Spinoff of Alliance Pipeline will prop up assets by $850M
May 29, 2003	United Co. takes the money and runs Virginia-based firm arranges two-step sell-off
May 22, 2003	TransCanada gambles on Foothills stake Development race in Arctic compared to high-stakes poker
May 15, 2003	Buildup of gas reserves unlikely scenario Reserves for cupboard no answer to woes
May 08, 2003	Oilsands review dampens economic hopes Petro-Canada reconsidering refinery revamp
May 01, 2003	Surprise, surprise! Oilpatch profits soar Higher earnings on parade in coming weeks
Apr 24, 2003	Suncor antes up for refined entry into U.S. Alberta firm buys Denver operations for $220M
Apr 17, 2003	Bonavista heads for royalty trust heaven Another E&P firm converts to royalty trusts
Apr 10, 2003	ARC catches rising Star with stellar deal Acquisition makes firm the industry's second-biggest income trust
Apr 03, 2003	Prospects bright for juniors Promising drilling news spurs share price jump
Mar 27, 2003	Shrinking gas targets boost drilling costs Industry has little to brag about lately
Mar 20, 2003	Income trusts bringing management home Fee payments were sore point for analysts, buyers
Mar 13, 2003	Southeast Asian yield may draw Talisman Calgary-based firm sells stake in Sudan concession
Mar 06, 2003	Report shows U.S. firms in M&A retraction mode Property review a telling indicator
Feb 27, 2003	EnCana in fighting trim for next big move But Morgan says acquisitions not on the table
Feb 20, 2003	Technology services weak link at Precision Rally unearths winning wells
Feb 13, 2003	EnCana gears for growth by reducing debt Speculation raised on what firm will buy next
Feb 06, 2003	Best bet for industry is no-nuke decision Power plant scheme 'like burning cows to heat a dairy'
Jan 30, 2003	Gas-focused companies pumped by surging prices in ’02 Earnings season kicked off with a bang
Jan 16, 2003	Investments undercut anti-Kyoto gloom Energy stocks should outperform market
Jan 02, 2003	Kyoto obscured real energy stories in ’02 Income trusts, other issues thwarted by greenhouse gas brouhaha
Dec 19, 2002	Shrinking gas fields curbing production NEB report confirms gas producers face decline
Dec 12, 2002	Terra Nova partners eager to open taps Partners get OK for production bump
Dec 05, 2002	ASC review seeks clarity in annual reports MD&A analysis often simply parrots financial statement
Nov 28, 2002	Latest TransAlta grenade shocks stock Bad news comes in threes, says Oilpatch Roundup columnist
Nov 21, 2002	Ex-NEB chair faces thorny task on pipeline issue Mackenzie Delta at focus of native dispute
Nov 14, 2002	Cash flow not always reliable measure of health Accounting rule change part of the confusion
Nov 07, 2002	TransAlta sets sail for wind-powered future Acquisition of Vision Quest part of major push
Oct 31, 2002	EnCana directors face off in Fording skirmish Takeover bid embroiled in drama
Oct 24, 2002	East Coast drilling success rates falling short Details revealed in recent report
Oct 17, 2002	Pipeliners face risky business of contract renewal Failure to fill space could spell trouble for firms
Oct 10, 2002	Equity markets pumped for petroleum producers Small firms gain financing steam
Oct 03, 2002	'Missing' projections muddy Kyoto picture News on costs doesn't inspire investor confidence
Sep 26, 2002	TransCanada refuses to let toll issue die Company’s insistence on rate change provokes frustration
Sep 11, 2002	Kyoto won't turn off the taps at oilsands Double-digit returns likely if crude prices stay up
Sep 05, 2002	Putin's pullback on Kyoto consigns PM to Russian roulette What's up in Alberta's oilpatch
Aug 22, 2002	Canadian Natural follows rival's lead in North Sea Move fits company's long-held philosophy
Aug 08, 2002	Precision goes deep, but investors look for more World record must be matched by profits
Jul 25, 2002	Lower Q2 for Nexen a sign of things to come Earnings reflect higher commodity prices
Jun 27, 2002	Buckee shows heels to pursuing pack Talisman chief mum on looming sale of Sudan oil project
Jun 20, 2002	Bit by bit, NQL buy is diamond of a deal<br> Nisku firm buys Diamond Products International<br>
Jun 20, 2002	Buckee shows heels to pursuing pack Talisman chief mum on looming sale of Sudan oil project
Jun 13, 2002	Lawsuits all about the powers that be California court action fuelled by politics
Jun 06, 2002	Benefits of EnSource merger add up Enerflex acquisition makes financial sense
May 30, 2002	Alaskan pipeline subsidy proposal simply a case of realpolitik Strategist casts doubt on claims of anti-Canadian bias
May 23, 2002	Investors size up small producers for next bull Calgary symposium called a big success
May 16, 2002	Merger mania showing signs of slowdown Oilpatch is still shrinking in Calgary
May 09, 2002	Market should decide gas route - CAPP Execs in Washington this week
May 02, 2002	Down-the-hole Q1 financial results could be worse Several factors contribute to poor showing
Apr 25, 2002	Premier Klein attends first CAPP dinner - again Big names take part in anniversary gala
Apr 18, 2002	Analysts miles apart in drilling forecasts Similar factors lead to different conclusions
Apr 11, 2002	Bigger not necessarily better for EnCana Amalgamated firm buoyed by rise in oil and gas prices
Apr 04, 2002	Service stocks riding buy wave on TSE Rising oil and gas prices a factor
Mar 28, 2002	Remember - buy on rumour, sell on fact Rio Alto stock price focus of trading frenzy
Mar 21, 2002	Boom brings surge in census, project costs Fort McMurray population leaps nearly 20 per cent
Mar 14, 2002	Talisman chief slams Kyoto 'nonsense' Jim Buckee questions Canadian politicians for agreeing to support greenhouse gas accord
Mar 07, 2002	Nabors beefs up profile on Canadian energy scene U.S. firm buying Enserco Energy in $400 million cash-and-stock deal
Feb 28, 2002	Hong Kong kingpin set to unleash Husky Questions surround proposed acquisition of Calgary firm
Feb 21, 2002	Call of the Maritimes woos junior players Onshore wells hold promise for affordable exploration
Feb 21, 2002	Rich reputation helps Argonauts find gold Firm closes $17-million bought deal financing
Feb 14, 2002	Enbridge deal heightens profile in U.S. Calgary company aims to boost profile in U.S.
Feb 07, 2002	EnCana facing greater issues than name game Investors looking for solid business plan, not flashy monikers
Jan 31, 2002	AEC-PanCanadian merger creates global powerhouse Shallow gas drilling open to job cuts as companies combine
Jan 24, 2002	PSAC's drilling forecast isn't catastrophic Drop in numbers won't spell massive gloom, says industry group
Jan 17, 2002	Fourth-quarter results might make Clint squint Some companies get their own taste of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Jan 10, 2002	Cavalier attitude to stakeholders hurts energy industry Report has important warning signs about Alberta's economic backbone
Jan 10, 2002	Wind energy blows power into shopping mall Calgary's Chinook Centre turns to green alternative
Jan 03, 2002	Runaway spending reigned in as E&P players ride out storm Trend also spells consolidation in service sector
Dec 20, 2001	Departing veteran helped reshape public image Husky Energy lavishes praise on outgoing COO
Dec 13, 2001	Petro-Canada digging deep for oilsands Former Crown corporation to spend billions to develop northern oilsands
Dec 06, 2001	Upgrading coal plants takes steam out of gas Energy giants sink capital into oilsands
Nov 29, 2001	Drilling hit by cold front of prices Competition up, earnings down
Nov 22, 2001	Buyers lick chops after oil plunge Bloodbath in energy stocks over past week
Nov 15, 2001	Show and tell for explorers and producers Calgary seminar slated for Nov. 20
Nov 08, 2001	Oilsands players move quickly on new projects No breather for rising costs
Nov 01, 2001	Epcor on move in retail sector Edmonton-based firm in drive to be top energy provider
Oct 25, 2001	Cash flowing despite grim headlines Slumping commodity prices in third quarter had impact
Oct 18, 2001	Small firm takes on big fish in midstream gas ponds Vista keeps sharp eye on new acquisitions
Oct 18, 2001	Who will be targeted in next takeover bid? Oilpatch rumours abound as U.S. firms swallow Canadian companies
Oct 11, 2001	Alaska pushing for pipeline subsidies Governor argues $17-billion US project will provide jobs
Oct 04, 2001	Post-attack nerves still rattling oilpatch PanCanadian CEO says uncertainty a big factor
Sep 27, 2001	Westcoast takeover signals growing trend Dividend-paying pipeline stocks fly high as investors look for safe havens
Sep 20, 2001	Oilpatch emergency plans revived in wake of terror attacks Energy sector vulnerable, but remote locations mean risk is low
Sep 20, 2001	Potential-gas updates point to smaller pools Report offers food for thought for U.S. firms
Sep 13, 2001	Colourful character a media favourite Premium offered for Devon good news for investors
Sep 06, 2001	Feuding energy players agree to keep hands off each other Canadian 88, Superior end their legal sparring
Aug 23, 2001	Trinidad girds for energy thrust Company eyes big rivals in cutthroat business
Aug 23, 2001	Taps tighten on takeover prospects Commodity price changes impact energy industry
Aug 09, 2001	Energy industry leaders singing in harmony Trends emerge during Q2 earnings season
Jul 26, 2001	Profits higher despite dipping gas prices Energy stocks beginning to chill
Jul 12, 2001	High-tech tools help streamline exploration Energy firm gets real-time data and saves on administrative staff
Jul 12, 2001	Petrobank amigos eye Ecuador oil pools Key executives have proven track record
Jun 28, 2001	Hunt Oil's play for Chieftain jolts snoozing investors Deal is Hunt's third Canadian transaction in a year
Jun 21, 2001	Natural gas exploration in need of fuel injection Producers dealing with bare cupboards
Jun 14, 2001	Greg Noval gets his pound of flesh Canadian Superior boss in war of words with oilpatch rival
Jun 07, 2001	Local autonomy still intact, vows Conoco Leading with 'light rein' seen in Houston's interest
Jun 07, 2001	Mother of all oil deals is pure Bush league Conoco proposal described as a 'great transaction', at the right time and at the right price
May 31, 2001	Land rush signals robust industry Squeeze will be on if U.S. energy program pushed through
May 24, 2001	Gas producers seeks voice on U.S. pipeline project Competing voices argue over northern development
May 24, 2001	Dubya’s plan wins praise and fuels furore Bush administration’s energy policy gets mixed reaction
May 17, 2001	Firms post big gains in first quarter Record results also contain interesting insight
May 09, 2001	Love is in the air – except in the oilpatch Tempers hot as companies jockey for supremacy
May 02, 2001	Reporters risk being caught in corporate spin cycle The news can sometimes change with the audience
Apr 25, 2001	High gas prices provide a seasonal blast Annual meeting season now under way
Apr 18, 2001	Talisman braces for wild ride at annual meeting New projects, report of Sudan activities fuel interest in Calgary oil company
Apr 18, 2001	Governor shows his priorities at power plant sod-turning New project gives TransAlta reason to smile
Apr 11, 2001	ROC Oil's bid for Gulfstream easy to miss Aussie firm seeks 40-per-cent interest in city firm
Apr 04, 2001	Power buyers await summer costs $3 billion lost, study claims
Apr 04, 2001	Drillers first to see fruits of boom Dot-gone bubble boosts petroleum appeal
Mar 28, 2001	Big players focus on midstream Calgary oilpatch firms making similar moves
Mar 21, 2001	NEB turning an electronic page Change will improve public access to records
Mar 21, 2001	Noval's play grabbing headlines Canadian Superior Energy grabs attention for plans to drill $24-million gas well off Novia Scotia
Mar 14, 2001	O&G index shows health of industry AEC downplays role as possible white knight for Barrett
Mar 07, 2001	Energy companies look abroad New development a sign of changing times
Feb 14, 2001	Tip of wireless iceberg showing in oilpatch Energy companies coming onboard latest cutting-edge technology
Feb 07, 2001	Research council wants piece of high-tech action CEO of Canada's oldest provincial research agency hopes to boost profile in Calgary

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