Energy policy, politics, and economic reporting by Markham Hislop

Markham Hislop points out that investment in the Alberta oil sands significantly declined at the same time the region's capital boom came to an end. He emphasizes that the scale of the decline ...

Markham Hislop argues that Alberta is not maximizing the value of its bitumen resources by focusing on refining them into gasoline and diesel. According to Hislop, turning bitumen into advanced ...

tweet author, industry influencer, highlights the launch of the Canada Strong Fund, describing it as a significant opportunity that could lead to either success or failure. The fund, led by ...

Alberta's projected economic growth rate of 1.7 percent for 2026 stands in sharp contrast to China's 5 percent growth forecast. Markham Hislop comments that Alberta, often called the engine of ...

$260 billion was referenced in a presentation by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), according to information leaked to the National Observer. Markham Hislop highlighted the monetary figure, ...

Markham Hislop commented on his interest in the changing value relationship between the yuan and the U.S. dollar. While finance and insurance are not his main areas, he plans to consult experts to ...

A funding amount of $10 billion is being described as a bargain to save lives and avoid a global economic crisis. Markham Hislop points out that, in the current context, spending $10 billion ...

Oil and LNG prices have seen significant increases as the conflict involving Iran persists. Markham Hislop notes that ongoing Middle Eastern tensions are contributing to sustained high prices in ...

Alberta’s oil and gas sector is generating record royalties but the province is still seeking additional oil revenue, according to Markham Hislop. Hislop questions whether increasing oil ...

Markham Hislop addresses the recent turmoil in the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the significance of the meltdown. This comes amid discussions on crucial issues affecting the energy and ...

Markham Hislop critiques the oil and gas industry's current state, emphasizing significant job cuts since 2014 despite rising production. He highlights that declining global oil prices are ...

Markham Hislop highlights the significant reliance of the U.S. on heavy sour crude, consuming 5 million barrels per day (b/d) of it. Canada plays a crucial role in this supply chain, providing 3.5 ...

Markham Hislop reports that the U.S. oil sector is witnessing an increase in output, reaching 13.9 million barrels per day in October, despite a reduction in drilling activities. This unexpected ...