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With or without carbon capture, SaskPower has been pumping out electrical energy to keep the lights on and the engines of industry turning during the past year as the demands keep increasing.

SaskPower is optimistic about the progress made with maintenance on its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. Hosting a tour on Dec. 7, representatives of the company announced that it has a new goal of capturing 800,000 tonnes of CO2 in 2016.

The December sale of petroleum and natural gas rights in Saskatchewan fell far short of setting a record, but results indicated a continuing faith in the province’s oil and gas sector. The sale raised $10.

Net sales of refined petroleum products increased by 3.7 per cent last year according to information released by Statistics Canada in late November. The sales of refined petroleum products in Canada in 2014 amounted to 90 million cubic metres.

Canadian pipelines net receipts of crude oil and condensates and other liquefied petroleum products totaled 32 million cubic metres in September of this year, an increase of 3.1 per cent from the same month last year.

As the barometer begins to drop with the oncoming winter, so does the price of gasoline in Saskatchewan. This can be exciting or a let-down, depending on how eager to risk the month of snowstorms and icy roads drivers are.

To highlight the benefits of an expanded private retail system, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is extolling more choices, convenience and competitive pricing for adults looking to buy booze in Saskatchewan.

SaskPower released its report on alternative electrical energy sources on Nov. 23, stating it was committed to reducing emissions for an environmentally sustainable future.

The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) launched its inaugural transmission pipeline industry performance report Committed to Safety, Committed to Canadians, on Nov. 3.

SaskPower and the provincial government will take more time before making a decision on a second phase of a carbon capture project at Boundary Dam Power Station.