BUSN - Energy

Resources on the energy industry, prices, regulations, environment, and more

Keystone XL Pipeline

CEPA (Canadian Energy Pipeline Association)
(Open Access)
CEPA represents Canada's transmission pipeline companies. Click on the "Industry Information" tab to access statistics, maps, publications, and links.
Association of Oil Pipelines (US)
(Open Access)
Find information on how pipelines work, regulations and standards, pipeline safety, reports and more.
Alberta Energy Regulator - Pipeline Safety Review
(Open Access)
Input Pipeline Safety into the Search box to find various reports and updates.
Canadian Pipeline Transportation System (Canada Energy Regulator)
(Open Access)
Find reports on the Canadian pipeline transportation system
Pipeline and gas journal (electronic journal)
(U of C authentication is required off-campus)
Find articles, interviews, business profiles, new products and equipment, legislation and news of note for professionals in international pipeline and gas utility operations, design and maintenance.
Pipeline map (C.A.P.P.)
(Open Access)
Map of Canadian and U.S. pipelines and refineries.
Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute has published reports on the environmental impact of pipelines
CAPP Crude Oil Forecast, Markets and Transportation
This publication "provides the association’s latest long-term outlook for Canadian crude oil supply in combination with an update on the potential markets for this supply and transportation infrastructure developments. "

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IBISWorld USA provides current industry reports on a wide range of industry sectors. Industry reports include: industry overview; industry performance; products & markets; competitive landscape; major companies; operating conditions; and key statistics.
The database has several reports related to the pipeline industry.
IBISWorld is a wide-ranging collection of U.S. and global industry market research and U.S. risk ratings. It contains business reports in five categories: industry market research, industry risk ratings and company research for the U.S., global industry research (including a special collection of China Industry Reports), and selected economic and demographic data. Market analysis components include overviews, industry performance and outlook, competitive and regulatory environment, major competitors, operational conditions and key statistics. U.S. risk reports discuss industry and market risk, including industry life cycle, growth potential and economic sensitivity. Downloadable report elements include SWOT analyses, statistical tables and graphs.

Railway Association of Canada
Search this site for reports and news regarding transportation of petroleum products by rail. Also look f or the annual "Rail Trends" report.
Association of American Railroads
Search the site using the word "crude" to retrieve resources regarding the transportation of crude by rail, including the document "Moving Crude Oil by Rail" (Dec. 2013)
Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute publishes peer-reviewed research into critical economic and public policy issues including taxation, government spending, health care, school performance, and trade.
Who Benefits? A Summary of the Economic Impacts That Result From the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
This report by the Conference Board of Canada discusses economic and fiscal benefits of the TransMountain Expansion Project. Go to the Conference Board of Canada database and search by the report title.
Pipeline 2020- Gaining ground in the sands
Deloitte 2015 Insights: "Pipeline operators in Canada and the oil and gas producers are at a crossroads and the sector is hard pressed to sustain economic growth and improve operations. Can they do it? Yes, but only with investment in four key areas."