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Canada's Critical Minerals: The Resource Superpower
Canada's critical minerals sector is highlighted as a global resource superpower, with the country ranking #1 in potash and #2 in uranium production. The sector has attracted $18.5 billion in allied investment across 34 critical minerals, positioning Canada as a key supplier for global supply chains.
How Sacred Soil Is Changing the Game for Orphan Wells and Industrial Abandonments
Sacred Soil, an Indigenous-led company, has developed a spray-on soil remediation product that addresses hydrocarbon contamination without excavation. The technology is approved in Canada and the U.S. and can reduce remediation costs by 50% or more, offering a scalable solution for Western Canada's thousands of orphan wells and abandoned industrial sites.
National Energy Emergency
President Trump announced during his inauguration that the US will remove dependency on foreign energy and become the world leader in oil and gas production. He established the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs from foreign entities and declared a national energy emergency with the phrase 'Drill, baby, drill.'
MCF Energy’s CEO James Hill on Fueling Europe’s Next Energy Renaissance
MCF Energy CEO James Hill discusses the Canadian company's strategy to help Europe achieve energy independence following the Russia-Ukraine war. The company has acquired German firm Genexco to establish local operations and is developing natural gas projects across Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic to reduce European dependence on Russian gas imports.
Alberta’s Nuclear Future
Energy Alberta has unveiled a proposal to build a large-scale nuclear power plant in Alberta's Peace Region featuring two Candu reactors with potential expansion to five units, generating up to 4,800 megawatts. The $35 billion project would be privately funded and could power nearly one-third of Alberta's homes while supporting the province's clean energy transition.
Opinion: Canada's Railway Strike Exposes the Perils of Privatized Infrastructure for West Coast Resources
An opinion piece examines how Canada's recent railway strike exposed critical vulnerabilities in the country's privatized rail infrastructure, which is essential for transporting West Coast resources including minerals, oil, and gas. The article argues that railways built with public investment but now privately controlled create single-point-of-failure risks for Canada's resource economy.
Ciel & Terre in Germany, a favorable summer for floating solar
Ciel & Terre successfully launched Germany's first floating solar project using its Hydrelio technology, installing a 750 kWp array on a quarry lake in the Karlsruhe region. The project required an innovative parabolic mooring line system due to the challenging underwater conditions with depths up to 59 meters. The facility provides energy for quarry operations with excess power fed into the local grid.
New tech aims to extract lithium from oilfield waste
Summit Nanotech is developing nanotechnology to extract lithium from oilfield brine waste in Alberta, with testing planned by end of year. The company aims to leverage existing oil and gas infrastructure to produce lithium for the growing electric vehicle battery market, with Alberta containing an estimated 3.6 million tonnes of lithium resources.
New solar farm completed by Tŝilhqot’in Nation expected to generate $175,000 in revenue
The Tŝilhqot'in Nation has completed British Columbia's largest solar farm, a 1.25-MW facility located 80 km west of Williams Lake that is expected to generate $175,000 in annual revenue. The two-hectare site contains 3,456 solar panels and will generate 1,500 MWh annually, enough to power 135 homes, representing a significant step toward energy self-sufficiency for the Nation.
International Energy Innovator of the Year awarded to Canada’s Joshua Lewis of Nerva Energy
Joshua Lewis, Engineering Manager at Nerva Energy, was named Energy Innovator of the Year for the Canada region by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The award recognizes outstanding achievement in promoting renewable and innovative energy technologies. Lewis received the honor at the AEE International Awards ceremony in Washington on September 25, 2019.
Corvus Energy strikes agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries for novel lithium-ion technology
Corvus Energy has signed a licensing agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries for novel lithium-ion capacitor technology, following a development partnership that began in 2017. The technology will be incorporated into a new product called Blue Marlin, targeting the offshore energy sector with improved energy efficiency capabilities.
British Columbia communities are unlocking a $3.3 billion energy efficiency opportunity
British Columbia communities are adopting the BC Energy Step Code regulation, creating a $3.3 billion market opportunity for high-efficiency building products. The policy is expected to generate 925 manufacturing jobs and 770 installation jobs across the province while driving energy-efficient construction standards.
From Pink Slip to Pink Insulation: Former Oil Patch Workers Find Success in Energy Efficiency
Former oil and gas workers in Alberta are successfully transitioning to energy efficiency careers, with the sector contributing $850 million to provincial GDP and creating over 4,300 jobs between 2017-2020. Energy Efficiency Alberta programs have generated $3.20 in value for every dollar invested, demonstrating the economic viability of this growing sector.
Imperial Oil Ltd. appoints new president; CEO R.M. Kruger announces retirement
Imperial Oil Limited announced the appointment of B.W. (Brad) Corson as president effective September 17, 2019, with CEO R.M. (Rich) Kruger retiring at year-end. Corson will assume the role of chairman, president and CEO on January 1, 2020.
Seaspan Ferries selects Corvus to supply Energy Storage
Corvus Energy has been selected by Seaspan Ferries to supply 2034 kWh battery energy storage systems for new LNG-battery hybrid ferries operating on BC coastal routes. The previous ferry installations using 546 kWh Corvus batteries achieved 9-10% fuel efficiency improvements, demonstrating the technology's commercial viability in marine applications.
Sustainable fuels, not just electric cars, are important to reduce transport emissions
A joint study by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and University of Cambridge finds that sustainable fuels, particularly synthetic biofuels from woody biomass, could be more cost-competitive than electric vehicles for long-range transport decarbonization. The research advocates for a technology-neutral portfolio approach to transport decarbonization rather than focusing solely on electric vehicles.
Winning designs for Energy Generating Public Artwork announced at the 24th World Energy Congress
The Land Art Generator Initiative and Masdar announced winners of an international design competition at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi, challenging teams to create large-scale public artworks that generate clean energy. The winning design, Starlit Stratus, would produce 2,484 MWh of clean energy annually for Masdar City's grid using solar technology.
Corvus Energy opens a new battery factory in Norway
Corvus Energy opened a new automated battery factory in Bergen, Norway with 400 MWh annual production capacity to serve the European maritime electrification market. The facility features nine robotic stations and complete automation from component unpacking to finished battery module testing, built on time and on budget.
Veolia selected by Toyota Tsusho and Orocobre to supply lithium refining technologies
Veolia Water Technologies was awarded an EPC contract by Toyota Tsusho and Orocobre to build Japan's first lithium hydroxide conversion plant in Naraha, designed to convert 9,500 tpa of lithium carbonate into 10,000 tpa of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. The facility will process feedstock from the joint venture's Olaroz lithium facility in Argentina, supporting Japan's growing battery manufacturing sector.
IESO Demonstration Project to Test Ontario’s First Local Electricity Market
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is launching Ontario's first local electricity market in York Region with support from Alectra Utilities and Natural Resources Canada. The demonstration project will test how distributed energy resources like solar panels and energy storage can compete during high demand periods as an alternative to building new transmission infrastructure.
World Nuclear Performance Report 2019 launched
The World Nuclear Association's 2019 performance report shows global nuclear generation reached 2563 TWh in 2018, representing the sixth consecutive year of growth and over 10% of global electricity demand. Nuclear power avoided over 2 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, with more than 50 reactors under construction expected to avoid an additional 450 million tonnes by 2025.
Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Organization renews co-operation agreement with South Korea
Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization renewed its knowledge-sharing agreement with South Korea's radioactive waste agency KORAD, marking continued international collaboration on nuclear waste management. The agreement was signed at NWMO's Toronto headquarters and joins similar accords with seven other countries including Finland, Japan, and the UK.
The NWMO continues to lead with technical innovations
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has developed a first-of-a-kind electroplating system to clad used nuclear fuel containers with 4-5mm thick copper coating to prevent corrosion. The innovative Nanovate Testing System represents a major technical advancement for Canada's nuclear waste management program and will be shared with international nuclear fuel organizations.
Shell Ventures invests in Corvus Energy
Shell Ventures has made a strategic investment in Corvus Energy, a leading developer of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems for maritime and offshore applications. The investment will help Corvus expand internationally and enhance its technological leadership in maritime energy storage, supporting Shell's goal to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2035.