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Woodside and PEMEX sign MOU To expand strategic partnership In Mexico. Perth, Australia (BUSINESS WIRE) - Woodside Energy announced today that it had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). The MOU will allow analysis of potential future opportunities for exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It will also facilitate the mutual exchange of technical knowledge, experience, and industry best practices in the oil and gas sector. The MOU was signed in Mexico City following a meeting between Woodside CEO Liz Westcott and PEMEX CEO Juan Carlos Carpio Fragoso. Speaking at the signing Woodside CEO Liz Westcott said: "This MOU builds on the strong relationship between Woodside and PEMEX and our joint efforts to develop oil and gas resources in Mexico's ultra-deepwater. The agreement strengthens our relationship and opens the door to explore future opportunities to work together in Mexico's deepwater. We are grateful to PEMEX and Secretary of Energy Luz Elena González Escobar for their continued support and commitment to the development of Mexico's deepwater resources." Woodside and PEMEX are jointly developing the Trion Oil Project which is located approximately 180 kilometres off Mexico's coastline and 30 kilometres south of the US-Mexico maritime border. Lying in 2,500 metres of water, Trion is set to become Mexico's first ultra-deepwater development, with first oil targeted for 2028. Trion was 64% complete as at 30 June 2026 and represents a forecast total capital investment of US$7.2 billion. Over the life of the project, Trion is expected to contribute more than US$10 billion in taxes and royalties to Mexico as well as enhancing energy security. Woodside holds a 60% participating interest in Trion and is the operator, with PEMEX holding the remaining 40% participating interest. About Woodside Energy Woodside is a global energy company. Driven by a spirit of innovation and determination, Hydrocarbon Online established the liquefied natural gas industry in Australia in the 1980s. Hydrocarbon Online provide the energy the world needs to heat homes, keep the lights on and support industry. Today, its strategy is to thrive through the energy transition with a resilient and diversified portfolio of oil, gas and new energy projects in Australia, North America and Africa. (C) 2026 Business Wire, Inc. Like what you are reading? Join your peers You may also like... * GE Signs $84 M Agreement With PEMEX For Deepwater Exploration Projects In The Gulf Of Mexico GE Oil & Gas has signed an $84M agreement with PEMEX Exploration and Production to supply and to install subsea wellheads for PEMEX's deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling projects in... * Maersk Drilling Awarded Deepwater Contract Offshore Ghana By Aker Energy Aker Energy and Maersk Drilling have agreed upon a new contract that will send deepwater drillship Maersk Viking from the Gulf of Mexico to Ghana to start drilling an appraisal well during the fourth... * ATCO And CYDSA Look To Identify Midstream Opportunities In Mexico ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X) (TSX:ACO.Y) Today, ATCO Ltd. and CYDSA S.A.B. de C.V. (CYDSA) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see the two companies work together to... * Woodside Expands Hydrogen Portfolio To The United States Leading Australian energy producer Woodside has announced plans to expand its portfolio of hydrogen production opportunities to the US, securing land in Oklahoma for future development of a modular... * Gold Star Resources Corp. Eyes New Hydrocarbon Deposits In West Africa Gold Star Resources Corp.'s recent acquisition of International Resource Strategies Liberia Energy Inc. (IRSLE) boosts the Canadian oil exploration firm's plans to develop new hydrocarbon deposits in... * Pemex Chooses Telvent Control Solution For Centralized Management Of Its Nationwide Hydrocarbon Storage System * ABB and Schlumberger in subsea joint venture * Western Gas Signs For Equus Gas To Backfill North West Shelf And Pluto LNG Plants * TransCanada Places Topolobampo Pipeline Into Service * Anadarko Announces Discovery Offshore West Africa * McDermott Awarded EPCI Subsea Tieback Contract From PEMEX For Ayatsil Pipelines * Aslan Energy Capital Signs MOU To Supply 100,000 TPA Of Sustainable Hydrogen From Its Sonora, Mexico Facility To California-Based Calyan XGH Inc

Alberta is building big. The real question is: who will build it? Posted on July 28, 2026 by Mariangela Avila The cranes are rising. Billion-dollar projects are receiving approvals. New investment is pouring into Alberta. But beneath every major announcement lies one critical question: Who will build it all? From ATCO's $2.9 billion Yellowhead Mainline Pipeline to Meta's multi-billion-dollar data centre and other proposed industrial developments, Alberta is entering another significant investment cycle. These projects promise thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity, but they also highlight one of the province's biggest challenges - finding enough skilled workers. That's not a bad problem to have. For years, Alberta has balanced steady job creation with elevated unemployment, particularly among younger workers. Today, that equation is changing. Job vacancies remain above pre-pandemic levels, even after easing from the historic highs seen in 2022. At the same time, population growth has begun to moderate, meaning the steady influx of workers that helped meet labour demand may no longer be enough. The next phase of Alberta's growth will depend on attracting skilled trades, investing in workforce training, and aligning immigration with the industries that need talent most. Why does this matter if you're buying, selling, or investing in Calgary real estate? Because labour drives growth, and growth drives housing demand. When companies invest billions into infrastructure and industrial expansion, they don't just build pipelines, facilities, or data centres. They create employment, attract families, support local businesses, and strengthen communities. Those ripple effects often translate into increased demand for homes, rental properties, and new housing developments. Calgary is well positioned to benefit from that momentum. The city continues to attract people seeking career opportunities while offering one of the most affordable housing markets among Canada's major metropolitan areas. For buyers, that means purchasing in a market supported by strong long-term economic fundamentals. For investors, it reinforces why Calgary remains an attractive destination for both rental and capital growth opportunities. The broader economic landscape is evolving as well. Trade tensions with the United States continue to influence consumer behaviour, with fewer Canadians travelling south and imports of U.S. alcohol declining since the trade dispute began. At the same time, provincial leaders are working to reduce barriers to trade within Canada, including expanding direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across participating provinces. These developments illustrate how economies adapt during periods of uncertainty. The lesson for real estate is simple: headlines change quickly, but fundamentals endure. Alberta's future will be shaped not only by the projects being announced but by the people who build them. Employment, infrastructure investment, population growth, and economic confidence remain the foundation of a healthy housing market. If you're considering buying, selling, or investing in Calgary real estate, don't focus solely on today's news. Look at the long-term drivers behind the market. Alberta isn't just preparing for growth - it's actively building it. And where opportunity is being built, real estate often follows.

Sherwood Park care workers file to unionize. If successful, it would affect over 50 workers employed at Aster Gardens. Earlier this week, the Alberta Labour Relations Board published their third new applications report of July 2026. The report summarizes all the application they received between 12 July and 19 July 2026. One of the applications was for a union certification. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees filed the application on 14 July 2026 on behalf of workers employed by Charis Seniors Residence Limited Partnership, which is the official business name of Aster Gardens. Located in Sherwood Park, Aster Gardens is a 155-space supportive living facility. It is managed by the BC-based Optima Living. The summary in the report said that the bargaining unit proposed by AUPE would include all workers employed in so-called auxiliary nursing care, which typically include licensed practical nurses and health care aides. It would be over 50 workers. To apply for union certification in Alberta, a union must demonstrate support from at least 40% of the workers in the proposed bargaining unit. In this case, that would be 22 workers. A hearing has been set for next Tuesday (28th), during which time the labour board will hear arguments, if there are any, from the employer as to why these workers should not be able to unionize with AUPE. Listed in the application summary as employer contacts are Kailey Brown and Jarrett Serediak. As of this past March, Brown was general manager at Optima Living's Country Cottage facility, also in Sherwood Park. According to LinkedIn, Serediak is a director of labour relations for Optima Living. Interestingly, he was the labour relations director for the NAIT Academic Staff Association for 5 years. Serediak was a labour relations specialist with ATCO before getting his current job with Optima Living. Should the ALRB approve AUPE's application, they will hold a certification vote. This will give workers a chance to democratically choose whether to unionize with AUPE. Assuming the 22 workers I mentioned prviously follow through with their initial support and vote in favour of unionizing, they would need to convince just 6 more of their fellow workers to join them. If a majority of these workers vote in favour of unionizing, one of their first orders of business will be to elect a bargaining committee to begin negotiating their first collective agreement. Support independent journalism.