Energy Leaders split on decision to ease curtailment on oil production.
Posted January 30, 2019 10:45 pm.
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CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Energy leaders appear to be split on Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s decision to ease the curtailment on oil production.
Notley announced on Wednesday afternoon that Alberta would be increasing production in February and March by about 75,000 barrels-per-day now that the value of oil was increasing.
READ MORE: Rachel Notley says Alberta easing oil production restrictions
Members of Canada’s Oil and Natural Gas Producers spoke on the importance of voting for energy in the next election.
CAPP is hoping to inform Albertans and political parties on how to get the province back on track and supply energy to the world.
“Albertans are speaking out. They know that a vote for energy is a vote for jobs, sustainability, and strong economy. The oil and gas industry hears what Albertans are saying and recognizes role we play.” – Tim McMillan, President CAPP #Alberta #oilandgas pic.twitter.com/IDPA0ZvlnK
— CAPP Oil Gas Canada (@OilGasCanada) January 30, 2019
“This is normally the busiest time of the year in this business and people are being laid off now. So, if that’s the case we’d have to conclude that for the people who are the energy services workers, curtailment has not been a very good program.” Former Provincial Minister and President of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada Gary Mar said.
“We need to step up and make sure people consider the opportunities we move forward from a competitive standpoint and allow our product to get to market.” – Tristan Goodman, #EPAC pic.twitter.com/nWEu4kvKoN
— CAPP Oil Gas Canada (@OilGasCanada) January 30, 2019
According to the government’s release, Alberta’s goal has always been to match production levels to what can be shipped using existing pipeline and rail capacity.
