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BCUC Establishes Process for Inquiry into the Regulation of Municipal Energy Utilities
The BC Utilities Commission has launched an inquiry to examine how municipal and regional district energy utilities should be regulated under provincial oversight. The inquiry will determine whether certain municipal energy systems should receive exemptions from standard utility regulations and may lead to changes in how public utilities are defined in BC legislation.
Canada’s LNG era officially begins
LNG Canada partners announced a final investment decision to build a $40-billion LNG export facility in Kitimat, B.C., marking the official beginning of Canada's LNG export era. The facility will be supported by TC Energy's $6.2-billion Coastal Gaslink pipeline and is expected to be fully commissioned by 2025. Domestic LNG companies like FortisBC and Ferus NGF are already proving the viability of Canada's growing LNG industry for transportation and power generation applications.
TC Energy reaches agreement to sell Ontario natural gas-fired power plants for $2.87 billion
TC Energy has agreed to sell three Ontario natural gas power plants to Ontario Power Generation for $2.87 billion, including the Halton Hills plant, Napanee station, and 50% of Portlands Energy Centre. The transaction is part of TC Energy's broader $6.3 billion portfolio monetization strategy to fund its $30 billion capital program while maintaining significant power generation investments including Bruce Power nuclear facility.
Tahltan Nation makes largest clean energy investment by a First Nation in BC history
The Tahltan Nation has acquired a 5% stake in the Northwest BC Hydro Electric Facilities from Axium and Manulife, marking the largest clean energy investment by a First Nation in BC history. The facilities comprise three run-of-the-river projects valued at over $2.5 billion and are located in Tahltan Territory.
Disrupting the energy industry
Graeme Edge founded Energy Disruptors and created the Energy Disruptors Unite summit in Calgary to bring together traditional oil and gas companies with energy transformation innovators. The inaugural 2018 event attracted 1,600 delegates and featured Richard Branson as the headliner, with plans for expansion to Europe and other regions.
Canada’s oilpatch is getting nerdy
PetroLMI predicts another 12,500 job losses in Canada's oil and gas sector through 2019, driven by low prices, stalled pipeline development, and government curtailments. The industry is undergoing technological transformation with up to 93% of welding tasks and 79% of heavy equipment operations susceptible to automation.
Grimaldi Group completes installation of Corvus Energy ‘mega batteries’ in groundbreaking retrofit
Corvus Energy has completed installation of 5.5 MWh battery energy storage systems on two Grimaldi Group cruise ferries, enabling zero-emission operation during port stays. This represents the first retrofit of such massive battery systems on cruise ferry vessels.
Top wind farms in Canada
This article provides a comprehensive ranking of Canada's top wind farms by capacity, with the largest being the 350 MW Rivière du Moulin Wind Project in Quebec owned by EDF Renewables. The Canadian Wind Energy Association plans to increase wind power from the current 6% to 20% of the country's electricity needs by 2025.
Corvus Energy launches groundbreaking new battery with unlimited capacity for Cruise, other vessels
Corvus Energy launched the Corvus Blue Whale energy storage system, specifically designed for cruise ships and large passenger vessels with very high energy demand. The new battery system offers 50% volume reduction and 30% weight reduction per kWh compared to previous technology, with unlimited capacity scaling for multi-megawatt hour installations.
Enerkem named finalist of The Sky’s the Limit Challenge
Enerkem Inc. was named a finalist in Canada's Sky's the Limit Challenge for green aviation fuels, receiving $2 million to compete for a $5 million grand prize over 18 months. The waste-to-biofuels company will develop economical and sustainable aviation fuel using its proprietary technology that converts municipal solid waste into methanol, ethanol and other chemicals.
Canadian Natural Resources acquires assets of Devon Canada Corp. for $3.775 billion
Canadian Natural Resources Limited announced the acquisition of substantially all assets of Devon Canada Corporation for $3.775 billion cash, with an effective date of January 1, 2019 and targeted closing of June 27, 2019. The acquisition includes 100% operated thermal in situ production and 95% operated conventional heavy crude oil production in Western Canada, targeting $135 million in annual synergies.
Canada announces six Crush It! Mining Challenge finalists to advance toward $5-Million grand prize
Natural Resources Canada announced six finalists for the Crush It! Challenge, a competition to develop clean technology solutions for energy-efficient rock crushing and grinding in mining. Each finalist receives up to $800,000 to build and test their solutions before competing for a $5 million grand prize in March 2021.
Zero-emission vehicles help fight climate change
The Canadian government announced the iZEV program offering up to $5,000 point-of-sale incentives for zero-emission vehicles starting May 1, 2019. The program targets transportation emissions, which account for 25% of Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions, with vehicles under $55,000 MSRP eligible for the incentives.
Canada invests in Smart Grid Technology to reduce energy costs in Yukon
The Government of Canada is investing $650,000 in Yukon Energy Corporation's Residential Demand Response Program to install smart devices in up to 400 homes. The program aims to shift energy demand to off-peak hours, reduce fuel consumption during peak periods, and lower greenhouse gas emissions while cutting energy costs.
Natural Forces provides an update on its Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy projects
Natural Forces announced that construction will begin in the coming weeks on its Zonnebeke and Sukunka Wind Energy Projects in British Columbia's Peace River Region. Each project will have 15 MW installed capacity and is scheduled to commission in fall 2020.
Powering the future
The Coal Association of Canada announced its first scholarship/internship program offering $5,000 and a paid summer internship to encourage university students to pursue careers in coal mining. The association is also presenting awards recognizing industry contributions and community impact at their October 2019 Vancouver conference.
Harbour Air and magniX partner to build world’s first all-electric airline
magniX and Harbour Air announced a partnership to convert Harbour Air's seaplane fleet to all-electric propulsion using magniX's 750 HP electric motors. The companies plan to conduct first flight tests in late 2019, aiming to create the world's first all-electric commercial airline.
International News: Unipart International wins EDF Energy nuclear contract
Serck, a division of Unipart International, secured a £3.8 million contract to design, manufacture and install heat exchangers at EDF Energy's Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk, UK. The work will be completed in 2019 and 2020, supporting the plant's operations through to its 2035 operational life. This represents Serck's first contract with EDF Energy's nuclear operations division.
Joanna Osawe sponsors industry diversity
Joanna Osawe, co-founder of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), discusses her organization's mission to advance women's roles in the energy sector. WiRE has expanded internationally and has successfully placed over 70 people in energy industry jobs through its mentoring program since launching in 2013.
Government of Canada supports Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link work to bring clean energy to Nunavut
The Government of Canada announced over $1.6 million in funding for a two-year feasibility study on the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project in Nunavut. The project would connect five Kivalliq communities to Northern Manitoba through a 230 kilovolt transmission line up to 1,200 kilometres long, reducing fossil fuel dependency and improving internet connectivity in the region.
Ciel & Terre partners Cleantech Solar for flagship floating solar plant in Cambodia
Ciel & Terre partnered with Cleantech Solar to complete a 2.8 MWp floating solar plant at a cement facility in Cambodia, marking the first commercial installation of their new Hydrelio Equato technology. The project demonstrates floating solar can be more cost-effective than grid rates and is part of a larger 9.8 MWp solar installation expected to avoid 197,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over its lifetime.
Lisa McDonald is the new executive director for PDAC
Lisa McDonald has been appointed as the new executive director of The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), bringing over 20 years of experience in the mining industry. McDonald previously served as PDAC Convention director from 2001-2008, helping grow it into the world's premier mineral exploration and mining convention with 30,000 attendees from 135 countries. PDAC represents over 8,000 members globally and recently secured a five-year renewal of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit through 2024.
Ballard-powered New Flyer fuel cell electric buses ready to deliver zero-emission transit in U.S.
Ballard Power Systems announced that New Flyer's hydrogen fuel cell electric buses powered by Ballard's FCveloCity-HD 85kW modules have completed Federal Transit Administration testing at Altoona. The buses are now commercially available for purchase with FTA funding and eligible for California's $300,000 HVIP voucher incentives.
Petro-Canada to provide EV drivers with Canada’s first coast-to-coast network of fast chargers
Suncor's Petro-Canada division announced plans to build Canada's first coast-to-coast electric vehicle fast charging network, with over 50 stations along the Trans-Canada Highway. The stations will feature 200 kilowatt DC fast chargers capable of upgrading to 350 kilowatts, with construction beginning spring 2019.
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