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Encana: hunter or hunted?

It's been an interesting week for Encana. But if one Calgary analyst is right, the next few weeks could be even more interesting. >

When he was younger, Max Fawcett wanted to make a mint in the markets. Now as the managing editor of Alberta Venture he gets to write about them. Close enough, right? He can be reached at mfawcett@albertaventure.com

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PetroChina strikes again as PM preps for China visit

Are Republicans spooked by Northern Gateway? You might be inclined to say yes, given the pitch and frequency of pipeline-related commentary so far in the GOP primary race. Or is that just the sense o >
Another day, another CEO down in the oil patch

“Marvin has made a valuable contribution to Nexen during his 13 years with the company.” That was how Nexen Inc. board chairman Francis Saville described Marvin Romanow, who had served as >
Will Chinese investment in the oil sands rattle Canadians?

Speculation about how Canadians view Chinese ownership of domestic energy assets is beginning to circulate once again. In the wake of two recent deals, one of which puts China in charge of an oil sand >
Connacher Oil and Gas courts overseas partner

JV talks ongoing with potential foreign bidders for Algar expansion >
Norton Rose ups the ante in Calgary

Law firm eyes a slice of the oil and gas pie by acquiring Macleod Dixon >
Encana-PetroChina deal falls apart

New suitors must be found to help develop B.C. gas assets >
Profile: Franco Bernabé

Rothschild Europe vice-chairman Franco Bernabé was in Alberta in June to tour oilsands projects and meet with executives of Calgary-based companies in the oil patch >

The decline of deference

Surprise, Encana shareholders: the deal with PetroChina is off. What does this mean for the two sides, and what are the broader implications for partnerships between local resource companies and cash-rich international funds going forward? >