Oil & Gas Project Update: bp has started production on its Atlantis Major Facility Expansion in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, adding two subsea water injection wells to boost reservoir pressure and extend the field’s life. Pipeline & Spill Preparedness: U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen is pressing the Coast Guard to update oil spill prevention plans tied to a proposed Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline ending near Roberts Bank, after concerns about marine terminal and tanker risks. B.C. Energy Policy: B.C. Premier David Eby reaffirmed the North Coast crude oil tanker ban during a Prince Rupert visit, framing it as essential for protecting the coast while supporting regional economic growth. Gas Demand Outlook: TC Energy raised its forecast for North American natural gas demand growth to 51 bcf/d through 2035, with much of the increase concentrated in the U.S. heartland, Alberta and Mexico—areas where it already has infrastructure. Wildfire Risk Management: Fire bans are now in effect for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks ahead of the August long weekend, restricting campfires, charcoal/briquettes and other ignition sources. Trade & Exports: Ottawa is opening a new strategic exports office under Global Affairs Canada to reduce trade barriers and target sectors including energy, as Canada aims to double non-U.S. exports over the decade. Energy Transition Signals: A new Energy Institute report says renewables drove the biggest supply growth outside recession and highlights faster electrification in Asia Pacific, with North America the only region increasing carbon intensity last year.