The Newsroom by DOB Energy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on the challenges, opportunities for the energy industry

On this episode of The Newsroom podcast, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins DOB Energy editor Richard Macedo. The premier will answer questions about the challenges and opportunities ahead for Alberta’s energy sector, including its continuing push to diversify export markets. Background reading: Bringing the Canada-Alberta MOU to fruition, Part 1 – potential and impediments [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/author/vincent-lauerman/2026/01/12/bringing-the-canada-alberta-mou-to-fruition-part-1]. Bringing the Canada-Alberta MOU to fruition, Part 2 – a roadmap forward [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/author/vincent-lauerman/2026/01/15/bringing-the-canada-alberta-mou-to-fruition-part-2]. Our series on mature assets: Alberta’s proposed mature asset strategy targets left behind resources [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/09/23/albertas-proposed-mature-asset-strategy-targets-le]. Technology is the key to capturing more oil from mature assets [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/09/24/technology-key-to-capturing-more-oil-from-mature-a]. Increasing in-basin demand needed to extend life of mature natural gas assets [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/09/25/increasing-in-basin-demand-needed-to-extend-life-o]. Episode producer: Stephen Marsters

The geopolitics of energy and the implications for Canada

On the latest episode of The Newsroom podcast, DOB Energyreporter Josh Skapin is joined by Robert “RJ” Johnston, who is the director of energy and natural resources policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. Johnston, a recognized expert in global energy and natural resources policy and geopolitics, will discuss the changing dynamics in worldwide oil and gas flows and the implications for Canada. Background reading: Energy Minister Hodgson finishes trips to Warsaw and Paristo talk about projects with Poland, U.K., Ukraine and more [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/markets/2026/02/20/energy-minister-hodgson-finishes-trips-to-warsaw-a]. ‘Being an energy superpower runs through India,’ says energy minister [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/markets/2026/02/02/being-an-energy-superpower-runs-through-india-says]. Canadian oil to Asia is ‘kicking up.’ [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/markets/2026/02/06/canadian-oil-to-asia-is-kicking-up] Domestic refineries: How Venezuela’s return could impact Canada’s capacity debate [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/markets/2026/02/09/domestic-refineries-how-venezuelas-return-could-im]. Focus Asia: How U.S. pressure on Venezuelan crude opens Canadian export opportunities [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/markets/2026/02/03/focus-asia-how-us-pressure-on-venezuelan-crude-ope]. Venezuela’s oil recovery: Analysts see limited threat to Canadian heavy crude [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/markets/2026/01/28/venezuelas-oil-recovery-analysts-see-limited-threa]. Episode producers: Stephen Marsters and Richard Macedo

Sustainable Fixes To Canada’s Regulatory System

On the latest episode of The Newsroom podcast, KPMG’s Conor Chell, one of Canada’s leading environmental, social and governance lawyers, joins DOB Energy reporter Josh Skapin. Chell addresses a range of questions about Bill C-5, major project approvals, Indigenous consultation and why outcomes-based regulation may benefit the Canadian system. Background reading: Canada needs an outcomes-based regulatory approach [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/12/15/canada-needs-an-outcomes-based-regulatory-approach]. Mark Carney: Canada will build big, fast, bold [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/11/28/mark-carney-canada-will-build-big-fast-bold]. New bitumen pipeline would offer First Nations an ownership opportunity [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/11/28/new-bitumen-pipeline-would-offer-first-nations-own]. Episode producers: Stephen Marsters, Richard Macedo

The outlook for oil, natural gas prices and the impact of Venezuelan barrels on Canada

On the latest episode of The Newsroom podcast, Calgary-based energy market analyst Martin King of RBN Energy joins DOB Energy editor Richard Macedo. King will discuss the oil and natural gas market outlook for 2026, including his forecast for prices, and the impact of Venezuelan oil coming back to the market and its effect on Canada.  Background reading: Alberta could double oil production with new pipelines, says BMO’s Ollenberger [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/company/enbridge-inc/2025/12/02/alberta-could-double-oil-production-with-new-pipel]. Enbridge takes final investment decision on Mainline Optimization Phase 1 [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/company/enbridge-inc/2025/11/14/enbridge-takes-final-investment-decision-on-mainli]. U.S. pipeline companies are looking to ship more Canadian oil [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/company/enbridge-inc/2025/11/12/us-pipeline-companies-looking-to-ship-more-canadia]. Chinese refiners have boosted Canadian heavy crude buying [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/09/11/chinese-refiners-have-boosted-canadian-heavy-crude]. Trans Mountain is efficient in getting Canadian crude to international markets [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/headlines/2025/08/28/trans-mountain-more-efficient-in-getting-canadian]. Episode producer: Stephen Marsters

Opportunities for Indigenous ownership in Canadian energy projects

On today’s episode of The Newsroom, DOB Energy reporter Josh Skapin interviews Chana Martineau, the CEO of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation. Martineau will discuss Indigenous participation in energy projects and the organization’s role in the evolving energy and technology landscape. Background reading: New industry standard set by Indigenous-led development [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/category/indigenous/2025/12/01/new-industry-standard-set-by-indigenous-led-develo]. New bitumen pipeline would offer First Nations ownership opportunity [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/category/indigenous/2025/11/28/new-bitumen-pipeline-would-offer-first-nations-own]. Experience is making Indigenous equity deals easier to complete [https://www.dobenergy.com/news/category/indigenous/2025/10/29/experience-making-indigenous-equity-deals-easier-t]. Episode producers: Stephen Marsters and RichardMacedo