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Crop Insurance coverage, rates going up, but premium cost declining

Crop Insurance coverage, rates going up, but premium cost declining

Crop Insurance coverage is going up due to higher commodity prices, and rates are going up as well, but the premium cost per dollar of coverage continues to decline.
Drilling season peaking with 31 rigs working

Drilling season peaking with 31 rigs working

The stretch from mid-February to the first week of March is traditionally the peak of the year for oilwell drilling activity. And on Feb. 22, there were 31 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan, down markedly from the previous two years.
CCS facility at Boundary Dam captured more than 49,000 tonnes of CO2 in January

CCS facility at Boundary Dam captured more than 49,000 tonnes of CO2 in January

During the month of January, the carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at the Boundary Dam Power Station captured 49,373 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to the monthly report released by SaskPower on Friday.
SaskPower better prepared than Texas when it comes to cold weather

SaskPower better prepared than Texas when it comes to cold weather

But our wind turbines shut down at -30 C
Ag in Motion brings information to farmers all year

Ag in Motion brings information to farmers all year

With current COVID-19 restrictions making gathering in person uncertain this summer, organizers at Ag in Motion are ensuring producers have information and tools at their fingertips throughout the year with the launch of a year-long digital offering
New Indigenous participation program announced in the oil and gas sector

New Indigenous participation program announced in the oil and gas sector

The Government of Saskatchewan is delivering on its commitment to ensure that Indigenous communities and businesses in the province are provided meaningful opportunities to participate in the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP), which was a key c
Three methane-reduction projects taking advantage of Saskatchewan oil incentives

Three methane-reduction projects taking advantage of Saskatchewan oil incentives

Methane, the key constituent of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas when emitted to the atmosphere unburned. In recent years there have been international, national and provincial efforts to reduce methane emissions.
Crown land sale brings in quarter million dollars

Crown land sale brings in quarter million dollars

Regina – The Feb. 2 Crown land sale for petroleum and natural gas rights was yet another one of the lowest over the last decade, generating $251,672 in revenue for the province of Saskatchewan.

February oil and gas public offering generates $251,672 in revenue

The Government of Saskatchewan held the February Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering on Tuesday, which generated $251,672 in revenue for the province, the government said in a press release Thursday.
Michigan approves permit for pipeline tunnel, still wants Enbridge Line 5 shut down

Michigan approves permit for pipeline tunnel, still wants Enbridge Line 5 shut down

In the wake of the cancellation of the Presidential Permit for the TC Energy Keystone XL pipeline project, all eyes have turned to Enbridge’s Line 5, which the Governor of Michigan has been moving to shut down.