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• Canadian Oil Sands Trust Q3 Profit Up 67%; Cuts Distribution 40%

  By Canadian Press  |  October 30, 2008

  Canadian Oil Sands Trust (COS.UN) said record oil prices helped third-quarter profit climb 67%, but that it is cutting its quarterly dividend by 40% "in response to current market conditions."

• Husky Energy CEO Says Large Players Will Forge Ahead With Oilsands Investment

  By Canadian Press  |  October 23, 2008

  The head of Husky Energy Inc. (HSE) says large oil companies with strong balance sheets will continue to develop oilsands projects despite the global financial meltdown, but smaller players may suffer.

• Nexen, Opti Shares Rise After Long Lake Project Expansion Decision Delayed

  By Canadian Press  |  October 20, 2008

  Shares of oilsands operator Nexen Inc. (NXY) and its partner Opti Canada Inc. (OPC) rose Monday after a published report that the two companies have delayed a decision on whether to expand their Long Lake oilsands operation in northern Alberta.

• Downstream Performance Biggest Variable For Oilpatch Q3 Earnings: Analyst

  By Canadian Press  |  October 20, 2008

  As some of the biggest names in the Canadian oilpatch begin reporting their third-quarter earnings this week, an analyst says he expects the biggest variable in their bottom lines will be how well their refining and marketing businesses fare.

• Syncrude Emission Reduction Costs Over Double

  By Canadian Press  |  September 22, 2008

  Canadian Oil Sands Trust (COS.UN) said Friday that the Syncrude emission reduction project is now expected to cost about $1.6 billion, up from an earlier estimate of $772 million due to delays and inflationary pressures.

• Syncrude Emission Reduction Project Costs Over Double

  By Canadian Press  |  September 20, 2008

  Canadian Oil Sands Trust (COS.UN) said Friday that the Syncrude emission reduction project is now expected to cost about $1.6 billion, up from an earlier estimate of $772 million due to delays and inflationary pressures.

• Beyond Fertiliser--Saskatchewan's Resource Sector Offers Many Opportunities

  By Lauren Krugel  |  July 24, 2008

  Besides the well known potash sector--which is 'printing money,' and uranium, there's a buzz about oil and gas, as well as grain.

• Bankers Petroleum to Split Up Albanian and U.S. Operations

  By Lauren Krugel  |  May 14, 2008

  Following EnCana's lead, Bankers Petroleum is spinning its Albanian heavy oil and North American shale gas businesses off into two different companies.

• Canadian Oilsands Majors Report Drop in Profits

  By John Lewandowski  |  October 25, 2007

  Compared with the same period in 2006, EnCana profits fall to $934 million from $1.36 billion while Suncor's profits fall to $677 million from $682 million.

• Nexen's Q3 Profit Doubles on Higher Oil Prices and Increased Production

  By The Canadian Press  |  October 24, 2007

  But the Alberta royalties debate could significantly impact its fourth-quarter earnings.