# oil and gas (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 23 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover oil and gas. Page: Feed: --- ## [Deloitte used AI in $1.6M government report, but watchdog says it can’t investigate](https://ricochet.media/politics/provinces/atlantic/deloitte-used-ai-in-1-6m-government-report-but-watchdog-says-it-cant-investigate/) _2026-08-26 · Justin Brake · Ricochet_ NL government consulted firm on how to respond to media requests asking questions about hallucinated content The post Deloitte used AI in $1.6M government report, but watchdog says it can’t investigate appeared first on Ricochet . ## [The conservation impacts of recreational fishing](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/the-conservation-impacts-of-recreational-fishing/) _2026-08-25 · David Shiffman · Southern Fried Science_ Fishing for fun, even “catch and release” fishing, can sometimes have a significant impact on fish species of conservation concern. When most environmentalists think about the impacts of fishing, they’re thinking about large-scale industrial commercial fisheries. These impacts are serious and absolutely deserve our attention, and indeed how to mitigate those impacts is the subject ... Read More… ## [If Greenland falls, who’s next? Trump’s annexation threats should be a warning for the world](https://ricochet.media/politics/if-greenland-falls-whos-next-trumps-annexation-threats-should-be-a-warning-for-the-world/) _2026-08-25 · Joshua Bezanson · Ricochet_ On In Bed with the Elephant, Journalist Brett Popplewell takes us inside Greenland as it faces down Trump’s annexation threats — and warns that if the U.S. can justify taking Greenland, Canada could be next The post If Greenland falls, who’s next? Trump’s annexation threats should be a warning for the world appeared first on Ricochet . ## [If Trump wants a trade war, make the rich pay for it](https://ricochet.media/politics/if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-make-the-rich-pay-for-it/) _2026-08-24 · Christo Aivalis · Ricochet_ Carney was right to walk away from Trump’s sweetheart deal. Now he needs to treat the economic fight as a national emergency — taxing wealth and corporate windfalls while investing in Canadian public enterprise The post If Trump wants a trade war, make the rich pay for it appeared first on Ricochet . ## [Refuge – I think this word does not mean what you think it means](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/refuge-i-think-this-word-does-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means/) _2026-08-24 · Ali Gaster · Southern Fried Science_ The Trump Administration opens up the national “refuge” system for hunting On August 13, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced what it called the largest expansion of hunting and sport-fishing opportunities in the agency’s history. The headline states: 1,488 new hunting and fishing opportunities, spread across 111 national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries in ... Read More "Refuge – I… ## [Musical interlude](https://accidentaldeliberations.blogspot.com/2026/08/musical-interlude_02140166207.html) _2026-08-22 · Unknown · Accidental Deliberations_ Eli & Fur feat. Tailor - Ceremony ## [The Trump Administration’s latest attack on the Endangered Species Act](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/the-trump-administrations-latest-attack-on-the-endangered-species-act/) _2026-08-21 · Ali Gaster · Southern Fried Science_ There are three ways to destroy an environmental law. You can repeal it. You can withhold funds to enact or enforce the law. Or you can keep the law on the books, but rewrite the machinery that makes it work (i.e., you can sabotage it). Over the course of two weeks, the U.S. Fish and ... Read More "The Trump Administration’s latest attack on the Endangered Species Act" » ## [Amazing orcas!](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/21/amazing-orcas/) _2026-08-21 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Evan Zimmerman shared this fascinating video. Worth watching. ## [How to help protect the deep sea in the Marianas and American Samoa today](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/how-to-help-protect-the-deep-sea-in-the-marianas-and-american-samoa-today/) _2026-08-20 · Angelo Villagomez · Southern Fried Science_ Deep sea mining lease sales are scheduled to take place in American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands in November and December, respectively. The Trump administration has advanced a rushed and secretive process in both U.S. territories with limited public participation. Thankfully the United States is still a democracy and the First Amendment guarantees us ... Read More "How to help protect… ## [Big win for Sable!](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/20/big-win-for-sable/) _2026-08-20 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Sable Offshore Corp. may use an emergency restart order from Energy Secretary Chris Wright as legal authority to continue transporting Santa Ynez Unit production through the onshore pipeline system. Judge Stephen V. Wilson said the Defense Production Act (DPA) is a “significant statutory grant of authority to the executive, giving the President substantial discretionary power \[…\] ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JhPw91B1KKzH) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [During the World Cup, tourists chose Airbnb over unionized hotels in Vancouver](https://ricochet.media/justice/housing/during-the-world-cup-tourists-chose-airbnb-over-unionized-hotels-in-vancouver/) _2026-08-20 · Gabriel Ryan · Ricochet_ Short-term rentals are increasing the precarity of hospitality work, while exacerbating Vancouver's rental and affordability crisis The post During the World Cup, tourists chose Airbnb over unionized hotels in Vancouver appeared first on Ricochet . ## [Want to wish someone happy birthday with shark facts? I’m now on Cameo!](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/want-to-wish-someone-happy-birthday-with-shark-facts-im-now-on-cameo/) _2026-08-20 · David Shiffman · Southern Fried Science_ Want a fun and unique birthday gift+ for the shark nerd in your life? I’m now on Cameo, the app that lets you get a personalized video message from celebrities\*. You can now hire me through Cameo to deliver a personalized birthday message, including a fun fact about sharks! Here’s how it works, for those ... Read More "Want to wish someone happy birthday with shark facts? I’m now on Cameo!" » ## [Ontario’s AI data centre plan, explained](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-ai-data-centres-explained/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-20 · Fatima Syed · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ From Armour Township to Toronto, Ontarians are worried about data centres’ water and electricity use. Here’s a look at the province’s plan to govern them ## [Lease Sale BBG3 – deepwater action. How did the Big Dogs do?](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/20/lease-sale-bbg3-deepwater-action-how-did-the-big-dogs-do/) _2026-08-20 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Gulfwide, Chevron was high bidder for 9 of the 10 blocks they sought vs. 6 of 9 for Oxy, 5 of 8 for Shell, 5 of 6 for BP, and 5 of 5 for Equinor. US supermajors and historically important Gulf producers, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, were no-shows once again. Bidding was spirited among the \[…\] ## [Will declaring an epidemic help end gender-based violence?](https://ricochet.media/politics/provinces/atlantic/will-declaring-an-epidemic-help-end-gender-based-violence/) _2026-08-19 · Justin Brake · Ricochet_ Governments in Atlantic Canada have all made formal declarations — but is that enough to quell violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people? The post Will declaring an epidemic help end gender-based violence? appeared first on Ricochet . ## [Trump Administration Advances Mariana Trench Offshore Mineral Leasing Process](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/trump-administration-advances-mariana-trench-offshore-mineral-leasing-process/) _2026-08-19 · Angelo Villagomez · Southern Fried Science_ Yesterday the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management ignored the voices of 60,000 public comments and issued a proposed leasing notice for the seabed surrounding the Mariana Trench. This is a key step in selling off 69 million acres of the American seafloor to the mining industry, an area about the size of Nevada. A new ... Read More "Trump Administration Advances Mariana Trench Offshore Mineral… ## [An Elder’s fight to protect Goldstream Park in B.C.](https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-goldstream-park-malahat-highway-olsen/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-19 · Julie Chadwick · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Once arrested for hunting on W̱SÁNEĆ territory, Carl Olsen is now holding the B.C. government to its word — as he fights the Malahat highway expansion to ‘be the voice for the salmon’ ## [Ontario’s hunt reopens for once-threatened bird](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-sandhill-cranes-hunting-reopens/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-19 · Leah Borts-Kuperman · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Sandhill cranes have made an astounding comeback — but with voracious appetites leaving farm fields picked over, they’re now fair game for hunters ## [Interesting DOI Regulatory Agenda update!](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/19/interesting-doi-regulatory-agenda-update/) _2026-08-19 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ The subject Regulatory Agenda is attached. The proposed update to decommissioning requirements (abstract below) should attract attention! I would assume that, in addition to meeting Coast Guard requirements, a toppled structure would have to be accepted into a State reefing program. Otherwise the liability risks would be unacceptably high. REVISIONS TO DECOMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS ON THE \[…\] ## [Tuesday Night Cat Blogging](https://accidentaldeliberations.blogspot.com/2026/08/tuesday-night-cat-blogging_0502851319.html) _2026-08-19 · Unknown · Accidental Deliberations_ Colourful cat. ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qP8AojKWytHm) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Cocoa: A New Source of Prosperity for farmers in Northern Uganda](https://theelephant.co.ug/cocoa-a-new-source-prosperity-for-farmers-in-northern-uganda/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ The introduction of cocoa to Northern Uganda is increasingly attractive to farmers who see it as an opportunity to diversify their livelihoods, increase household incomes, and build resilience to climate change By Johnisani Ocakacon Gulu The cocoa industry in Northern Uganda is still in its infant stage. But the promise of growing cocoa extends beyond \[…\] The post Cocoa: A New Source of Prosperity… ## [BC Hydro just bought a gas power plant](https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-hydro-buys-island-generation-gas-plant/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-18 · Shannon Waters · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Experts say the purchase shows a disconnect between B.C.’s emission goals and the electricity needed to meet them ## [Mother of incarcerated youth calls for dedicated addiction care at new St. John’s prison](https://theindependent.ca/news/mother-of-incarcerated-youth-calls-for-dedicated-addiction-care-at-new-st-johns-prison/) _2026-08-18 · Kenny Sharpe · The Independent_ Government scant on specifics but health authority says new prison will have two new mental health units and larger clinical space for psychiatry and opioid dependency ## [The locksmith and the conservation scientist](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/the-locksmith-and-the-conservation-scientist/) _2026-08-18 · David Shiffman · Southern Fried Science_ Why well-intentioned but uninformed guessing cannot and will not solve conservation problems, and what we should do instead. Picture this scene: you’re walking down the street, and you see your neighbor pacing back and forth nervously near the door to his house. He’s locked himself out of his house, accidentally leaving his keys inside. A ... Read More "The locksmith and the conservation… ## [The locksmith and the conservation scientist](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/the-locksmith-and-the-conservation-scientist/) _2026-08-18 · David Shiffman · Southern Fried Science_ Why well-intentioned but uninformed guessing cannot and will not solve conservation problems, and what we should do instead. Picture this scene: you’re walking down the street, and you see your neighbor pacing back and forth nervously near the door to his house. He’s locked himself out of his house, accidentally leaving his keys inside. A ... Read More "The locksmith and the conservation… ## [Five years of the Taliban’s gender apartheid in Afghanistan](https://ricochet.media/international/five-years-of-the-talibans-gender-apartheid-in-afghanistan/) _2026-08-18 · Ferdouse Asefi · Ricochet_ Afghan women and girls continue to live under a system of institutionalized persecution — while governments, tourists and influencers increasingly treat the regime as a legitimate partner, and Afghanistan as a travel destination The post Five years of the Taliban’s gender apartheid in Afghanistan appeared first on Ricochet . ## [I spent years fighting wildfires. Now, I have PTSD](https://thenarwhal.ca/first-person-wildland-firefighter-mental-health/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Brackenreed · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Wildland firefighters are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events as they work to keep communities safe. They deserve better access to mental health supports ## [Small Plots, Small Tractor: The appropriate technology leaving no farmer in Nwoya district behind](https://theelephant.co.ug/small-plots-small-tractor-the-appropriate-technology-leaving-no-farmer-in-nwoya-district-behind/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ For many of the smallholder farmers in the region accustomed to the hand hoe, the machine represents more than technology. It represents time saved, labour reduced and, potentially, more land brought under cultivation. By Johnisani Ocakacon NWOYA The engine suddenly coughs to life, breaking the quiet of the early morning stillness with the horsepower of \[…\] The post Small Plots, Small Tractor: The… ## [ECA calls on SADC to turn mineral and agricultural wealth into industrial prosperity](https://theelephant.co.ug/eca-calls-on-sadc-to-turn-mineral-and-agricultural-wealth-into-industrial-prosperity/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s reserves of critical energy-transition minerals, with demand for these resources projected to more than triple by 2030 under net-zero scenarios. By Willy Chowoo Durban, South Africa The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate efforts to \[…\] The post ECA… ## [Can a single tractor meet the mechanisation needs of Pader war victims?](https://theelephant.co.ug/can-a-single-tractor-meet-the-mechanisation-needs-of-pader-war-victims/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ A single tractor has become more than a machine for cultivating farmland By Simon Wokorach Pader distric Before the return of relative peace to Northern Uganda in 2009, the sound of heavy engines was associated with a brutal war: military trucks moving through communities scarred by conflict. Today, a different engine is changing lives in \[…\] The post Can a single tractor meet the mechanisation… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6rY545x9hQc8) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [“Offshore fracking”](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/18/offshore-fracking/) _2026-08-18 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Despite favorable environmental reviews from both the Obama and Trump Administrations, the California Coastal Commission, empowered by the Courts, voted last week to prohibit the resumption of hydraulic well stimulation at DCOR’s Platform Gilda (map above). Of course, as is always the case offshore California, the regulatory and legal battles will continue. The Secretary of \[…\] ## [Alberta's orphan well costs reach new record](https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-orphan-wells-cleanup-costs-record-2026/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-17 · Sharon J. Riley · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Thousands of wells orphaned this year has increased total costs 50% from last year, hitting a new record for the cost of cleaning up after delinquent companies ## [Proposed Leasing Notice – Northern Mariana Islands OCS Minerals – 12/16/2026 Sale](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/17/proposed-leasing-notice-northern-mariana-islands-ocs-minerals-12-26-2026-sale/) _2026-08-17 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Terms appear to be the same as for the American Samoa Sale to be held on 11/19/2026. ## [Endangered species in limbo](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/endangered-species-in-limbo/) _2026-08-17 · Ali Gaster · Southern Fried Science_ If you spend any time scrolling through the Federal Register (and let’s be honest, that’s just one of the cool, hip, and happening ways we pass the time here at Southern Fried Science), you will notice an alarming trend. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is widely considered the gold standard of conservation law and it ... Read More "Endangered species in limbo" » ## [Endangered species in limbo](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/endangered-species-in-limbo/) _2026-08-17 · Ali Gaster · Southern Fried Science_ If you spend any time scrolling through the Federal Register (and let’s be honest, that’s just one of the cool, hip, and happening ways we pass the time here at Southern Fried Science), you will notice an alarming trend. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is widely considered the gold standard of conservation law and it ... Read More "Endangered species in limbo" » ## [What if Canadian oil giants were taxed more on excess profits from the Iran war?](https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-oilsands-windfall-profits-iran-war/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-17 · Carl Meyer · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ As people struggle with the rising cost of living, global wars inflate gas prices. Experts say a windfall tax on industry could put money back in Canadians’ pockets — and help with green initiatives ## [Sale BBG3 – new life for old fields?](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/17/sale-bbg3-new-life-for-old-fields/) _2026-08-17 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Led by Arena’s 9 high bids, shelf operators made a strong showing at Sale BBG3. As illustrated below, the acquiring companies see good opportunities in or near old fields. The BBG3 leases are colored red. Listed in the table below are the shelf blocks receiving bids. According to Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) online data, wells \[…\] ## [How to Advance Your Career in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector](https://professions.ng/nigeria-oil-and-gas-careers/) _2026-08-16 · Nicholas Idoko · Professions In Nigeria_ Education and Professional Qualifications Identify whether technical knowledge or business acumen suits your career goals. Also consider how… The post How to Advance Your Career in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector appeared first on Professions In Nigeria . ## [Musical interlude](https://accidentaldeliberations.blogspot.com/2026/08/musical-interlude.html) _2026-08-15 · Unknown · Accidental Deliberations_ Barney Bentall - I'm Shattered ## [Ten very bad, no good things the latest Trump Administration has done to the oceans](https://www.southernfriedscience.com/ten-very-bad-no-good-things-the-latest-trump-administration-has-done-to-the-oceans/) _2026-08-14 · Ali Gaster · Southern Fried Science_ The last 18 months have been an absolute nightmare for U.S. ocean and conservation policy. But here are the top ten worst things (in no particular order) this administration has done to marine conservation. 1. Opening Papahānaumokuākea to fishing In June 2026, a sweeping executive proclamation tore down commercial fishing bans in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine ... Read More "Ten very bad, no good… ## [The ‘new reality’ of B.C. wildfires is anything but ‘normal’](https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-wildfires-data/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-14 · Francesca Fionda · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ Wildfires are ranging across B.C. Fire scientist Mike Flannigan has ideas about how to protect people and the planet — as climate change intensifies ## [‘God gave us oil, God gave us gas’: How Christian nationalism is shaping the push for Alberta’s independence](https://ricochet.media/justice/far-right/god-gave-us-oil-god-gave-us-gas-how-christian-nationalism-is-shaping-the-push-for-albertas-independence/) _2026-08-14 · Gabriel Ryan · Ricochet_ A growing cross-border network of fundamentalists, oil-industry boosters, and Trump allies has taken an increasing interest in Alberta sovereignty, helping push an American-style political vision into Canada The post ‘God gave us oil, God gave us gas’: How Christian nationalism is shaping the push for Alberta’s independence appeared first on Ricochet . ## [UPDF Distributes Impounded Charcoal to Communities in Nwoya](https://theelephant.co.ug/updf-distributes-impounded-charcoal-to-communities-in-nwoya/) _2026-08-14 · Editor · The Elephant_ Some of the impounded charcoal in Nwoya District. The distribution is part of the security crackdown launched after the 4th Division commander ordered the suspension of charcoal transportation through Uganda. By Willy Chowoo Nwoya, August 14, 2026—The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Infantry Division has distributed over 800 bags of charcoal impounded from illegal \[…\] The post UPDF… ## [Heat waves cost some Toronto residents more](https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-toronto-rexdale-heat-wave/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-13 · Rajpreet Sahota · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ El Niño is putting pressure on neighbourhoods that lack green space and residents that lack air conditioning, creating unequal access to places to stay cool ## [Legal Dispute Continues to Delay Decommissioning of California OCS Platforms Hogan and Houchin (OCS Lease P-0166) – article by John Smith](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/13/legal-dispute-continues-to-delay-decommissioning-of-california-ocs-platforms-hogan-and-houchin-ocs-lease-p-0166-by-john-smith/) _2026-08-13 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ This article provides information on the history of OCS Lease P-0166 and updates the decommissioning status of California OCS Platforms Hogan and Houchin which are in federal waters offshore Santa Barbara County, California. Listed below are key events in the history of the OCS Lease P-0166. More details are provided in the attachment which was \[ \] ## [Sale BBG3 statistics](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/12/sale-bbg3-statistics/) _2026-08-12 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Official BBG3 stats are attached. Below is a comparison of the three BBG sales. Link to more stats. Notes: The Gulf keeps on rollin this was the 137th Gulf lease sale. Congrats to Bryan Domangue on being named Gulf of America Regional Director for the Marine Minerals Administration! The WWII Museum in New Orleans \[ \] ## [Sale BBG3 – good participation, relatively modest $$$](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/12/sale-bbg3-good-participation-relatively-modest/) _2026-08-12 · offshoreenergy · Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)_ Awaiting the official results. Arena bid on 9 shelf blocks. Chevron, Shell, Anadarko, BP, Murphy, LLOG, and Equinor were active deepwater bidders. All bids were below $10 million. Murphy had two $7+ million bids. ## [4-H girls hard work earns Lea County Fair sweepstakes buckles](https://www.hobbsnews.com/4-h-girls-hard-work-earns-lea-county-fair-sweepstakes-buckles/) _2026-08-12 · Hobbs News-Sun · www.hobbsnews.com_ 4-H girls hard work earns Lea County Fair sweepstakes buckles Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Eager youth and parents crowded around covered showcases Monday at the Lea County Fairgrounds, waiting to see who would take home this year’s sweepstakes titles. The Lea County Fair and Rodeo 4-H Sweepstakes is a multi-project competition for 4-H members … ## [Eagles eye new schedule that won’t include Lovington](https://www.hobbsnews.com/89630-2/) _2026-08-12 · Hobbs News-Sun · www.hobbsnews.com_ New day Eagles eye new schedule that won’t include Lovington PETER STEIN NEWS-SUN Any team that falls short of a state title comes into the next season with unfinished business. That’s what the Hobbs football team has after earning a No. 3 seed in last year’s 6A playoffs and falling by 51 points to No. … ## [Alberta landowners fight fracking’s water use](https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-central-landowners-fracking-water/?utm_source=rss) _2026-08-12 · Drew Anderson and Amber Bracken · The Narwhal | News on Climate Change, Environmental Issues in Canada_ When a creek ran dry, farmers and ranchers started ringing alarm bells about how much water oil and gas companies are drawing from the Prairies' most significant source of groundwater