Wrestling with the risks in Alberta

Smaller oil sands players pinned by startup woes, inability to finance holdings; Suncor not ruling out building on industry-leading position

Gary Park

For Petroleum News

Some either want out or want a reduced presence; some are struggling to keep their heads above water; some are now paying the price for the rush to complete projects during a frenzied boom that ended two years ago; and some are bent on expansion. It’s all part of the relentless volatility of the Alb....

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Canadian Natural paying the price

Nexen, OPTI startup problems

OPTI needs cash flow

Suncor remains coy