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TOPIC: NOIA

As criticism of Bay du Nord mounts, Noia is rebranding

The association representing Newfoundland and Labradors oil and gas industry has removed references to fossil fuels in its rebrand, but hasnt backed down on support for projects such as Bay du Nord.

First Nations groups to participate in project to capitalize on liquefied natural gas

The Miawpukek First Nation and the First Nations Major Projects Coalition have signed an agreement to work toward increased equity participation in a project to monetize liquefied natural gas.

A year of misfortune: How the global pandemic has battered N.L.'s oil and gas industry

Newfoundland and Labrador's oil and gas industry has been hollowed out by the global pandemic over the past 12 months, but there are signs of a turnaround as the world economy slowly rebounds from a COVID-19 slump.

Jobs, billions at risk as Husky announces sweeping review of White Rose extension

Another shockwave has hit the Newfoundland and Labrador oil industry, with Husky Energy announcing Wednesday that it will carry out a review of the massive White Rose extension project.
Opinion

The offshore oil industry has offered a lot. Let's talk about where we go next

In an opinion column for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, Noia chair Mark Collett asks if the province is all in for the oil industry or content to stand on the sidelines.

Noia makes last-ditch plea against Bill C-69 offshore environmental protections

Federal Liberals have sent Bill C-69, to overhaul environmental assessment legislation, back to the Senate with sweeping changes it recommended, but this province wants more changes before it's passed into law.

Noia hopes renewed Atlantic Accord will shorten environmental assessments

Charlene Johnson wants the oil industry to take on more management, and hopes it's part of the renewed deal signed this week.

After massive oil spill, spotlight shifts to agency regulating N.L. offshore industry

In the wake of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest oil spill to date, the role and the power of the Canada-Newfoundland offshore regulator is in sharp focus.

Bay du Nord touted as sign of good things to come

The announcement of a $6.8-billion deepwater oil project off Newfoundland might boost business confidence, but one expert says economic diversification is still necessary.

Excitement gushes with new Husky find in Newfoundland offshore

Husky Energy has announced another discovery in the White Rose field in the Newfoundland offshore.

Proposal to retool environmental assessments rattling nerves in Newfoundland's offshore

A long-running oil and gas conference will get underway in St. John's this week under a cloud of uncertainty.

Statoil sees Bay du Nord development in its future

A new Statoil drilling program in the Flemish Pass is creating a sense of optimism in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore industry.

Arctic oil ban could hurt and help N.L. economy, says NOIA chairman

Newfoundland and Labrador could feel some impact from a ban on Arctic oil activity handed down by government on Tuesday, said NOIA chairman Raymond Collins.
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'Very, very key milestone' of Hebron project reached this week, says NOIA

The Hebron topside facilities were attached to the concrete gravity based structure, or GBS, at Bull Arm this week, marking a major milestone of the oil project.

10 more years for Terra Nova FPSO? We'll find out in 2017, says Suncor

Theres a costly effort underway to try and extend the life of one of Newfoundland and Labradors producing oil fields, and the jobs of about 1,000 workers.
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Province to establish oil and gas council by this summer

Leaders in the provinces oil and gas industry are applauding a decision by the Newfoundland and Labrador government to establish an industry development council.

Redefine oil and gas industry by learning from Norway, says NOIA

The group representing the province's oil and gas industry unveiled a new strategy Thursday it hopes will build a legacy based on innovation and international competitiveness instead of on construction projects.
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Suncor cites cost as key to producing more Terra Nova oil

Suncor Energy believes there is more oil at Terra Nova than first thought, but says economics will dictate whether it will be produced.

Newfoundland 'somewhat isolated' from plunge in oil rig demand

A worldwide slump in the market for offshore drill rigs has largely bypassed Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore, largely becase of growing interest in deepwater finds.
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Statoil VP sounds cautiously optimistic tone over Bay du Nord potential

A vice-president with oil giant Statoil says the company is excited about the potential for production in the Flemish Pass Basin, but cautioned it won't be easy.
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NOIA conference focuses on bright future of province's oil industry

Current oil prices may have hurt Newfoundland and Labrador's bottom line but delegates at the annual NOIA conference this week were optimistic about the future.
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Statoil term sheet on Bay du Nord 'weeks away,' premier says

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Paul Davis surprised delegates at an oil and gas conference in St. Johns Tuesday by announcing that his government will soon sign a term sheet to develop the deep-water Bay du Nord oil find.
Live Blog

NOIA 2015: Updates from oil industry convention

CBC reporters are on the floor of the annual NOIA convention in downtown St. John's, where delegates are learning about the future of Newfoundland and Labrador's oil industry.

Petroleum conference moves to accommodate IceCaps game

One of the groups with a booking at the Mile One Centre during the Calder Cup finals has agreed to move its booking to accommodate an IceCaps game, but the medical conference is remaining where it is.