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Province Reviews Delivery of Compressed Natural Gas
The province doing a review that could lead to more customers in Nova Scotia having access to the benefits of natural gas, Minister of Energy Charlie Parker announced today, April 18.
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Premier Welcomes Shell to Nova Scotia Offshore
The return of one of the world's top five oil and gas companies to Nova Scotia's offshore will create good jobs and generate hundreds of millions of dollars of investment, Premier Darrell Dexter said today, Jan. 20.
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Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador finalize benefits memorandum

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Marine Energy Holds Opportunities for Ports, Coastal Communities
A new report concludes that Nova Scotia ports and coastal communities can benefit from tidal and other renewable marine energy development.
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Fournier Lays Out Next Steps for Tidal Energy Development
Nova Scotia is well on its way to turning its abundant ocean energy resources into an affordable supply of clean, renewable electricity, according to a report released today, Sept. 21.
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Province Approves Onshore Exploration Well
PetroWorth Resources has received approval to drill an exploratory well in search of oil in Lake Ainslie, home of the province's first onshore well in 1869.
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New Player Joins Nova Scotia's Onshore Oil and Gas Industry
St. Brendan's Exploration Ltd., an Alberta-based exploration and production company with a branch in Nova Scotia, is the newest player in the province's onshore oil and gas industry.
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Rules for Community Renewable Projects Finalized
Nova Scotia communities can begin preparing applications to take advantage of the province's plan to encourage locally produced, renewable electricity projects.
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Amendments to Renewable Electricity Regulations Released
Amendments to Renewable Electricity Regulations Released - The province has released proposed amendments to the Renewable Electricity Regulations for a 30-day public comment period.
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Hydraulic Fracturing Review
The Nova Scotia Government will be undertaking a review of the environmental issues associated with hydraulic fracturing in shale gas operations. This review will include opportunity for public input.
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