RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Good article: Opportunity in Depressed EnvironmentFirst of all, Canada produces lighter grades/synthetic oil in significant quanties. Secondly, a significant quantity of heavy oil would be utilized if it was available. Irving Oil in NB would use heavy grades if they were available. Oil is Canada's mainstay energy revenue producer and sending gas to DAWN and other TCP system eastern destinations isn't going to give the producer a decent return over time. The nearest markets are the best along with BC LNG exports.
Development of heavy oil in Canada is the best thing for WCSB producers because it supports nearby pricing and gives good returns. Opening new markets for heavy oil is going to help gas producers with profitability, which is more important longterm than dumping gas at DAWN.