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Steelhead LNG appoints Corey Goulet as Vice President, Pipeline
Steelhead LNG appointed Corey Goulet as Vice President, Pipeline to lead development of natural gas pipeline infrastructure for the Kwispaa LNG export facility. Goulet brings 33 years of energy infrastructure experience from TransCanada, Enbridge, and Tundra Energy. The pipeline will transport Canadian natural gas from northeastern BC and northwestern Alberta to the Kwispaa LNG facility on Vancouver Island, with targeted completion in Q4 2024.
Can spill response organizations clean up diluted bitumen?
Western Canada Marine Response Corp. details their successful cleanup of a 100,000 litre diluted bitumen spill in Burrard Inlet in 2007, achieving 95% product recovery. The organization emphasizes their readiness to handle future spills with enhanced response capabilities planned for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, including doubled fleet capacity and six new response bases.
Accelerate Kootenays gives electric vehicles a boost in a Canada-first initiative
The Accelerate Kootenays initiative has successfully installed 10 of 13 planned fast charging stations and will complete 40 Level 2 charging stations by summer, creating Canada's first regional community-driven electric vehicle network. The $1.8 million project spans over 1,800 kilometres across the Kootenays region and represents an innovative collaboration between multiple government levels and private partners including BC Hydro, FortisBC, and Teck.
Digitization can decrease production cost for oil and gas companies by 10% to 20%
PwC Canada's new report reveals that oil and gas companies can reduce production costs by 10-20% through digitization and advanced technologies. The industry is investing in sensors, robotics, AI, and predictive analytics while also developing environmental mitigation technologies like direct contact steam generation and CO2 conversion systems.
Ten top energy savers applauded at FortisBC’s annual awards
FortisBC recognized 10 regional organizations for outstanding energy efficiency achievements through their annual Efficiency in Action Awards. The combined efforts of this year's recipients reduced natural gas use by more than 12,000 gigajoules annually and electricity use by approximately 6,700 megawatt hours. The awards highlight ongoing efforts across British Columbia to reduce energy consumption and support climate action goals.
Ballard receives purchase order for 40 fuel cell modules to power Van Hool buses in Germany
Ballard Power Systems received a purchase order for 40 fuel cell modules to power Van Hool buses in Germany under the JIVE hydrogen vehicles program. This represents continued commercial traction for hydrogen fuel cell technology in European public transportation.
LNG Canada announces Engineering, Procurement and Construction award
LNG Canada has selected JGC Corporation and Fluor Corporation as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor for its major LNG project in British Columbia. The contract award is conditional on a final investment decision by the joint venture participants (Shell, PetroChina, Kogas, and Mitsubishi Corporation) expected in 2018.
Sustainability for future generations
The inaugural Resources for Future Generations Conference (RFG2018) will bring together thousands of global participants from June 16-21, 2018 in Vancouver to address energy, minerals and water challenges for future generations. The event represents an unprecedented collaboration between major geological and mining organizations to create cross-sector solutions for meeting the needs of a growing global population.
North American Energy Partners announces change of name
North American Energy Partners Inc. announced shareholder approval of a corporate name change to North American Construction Group Ltd., effective April 11, 2018, with trading under the new name commencing April 16, 2018. The company is a major Canadian heavy construction and mining services provider serving oil, gas and resource companies with one of the largest independent equipment fleets in the region.
Excellence is a standard at CSV Midstream Solutions
CSV Midstream Solutions successfully completed the Resthaven gas processing facility northeast of Grande Cache, Alberta, finishing under budget and ahead of typical timelines. The project utilized innovative modular design and prefabrication to minimize on-site construction time, with the facility moving from construction start in August 2017 to full processing by March 2018.
Schneider Electric appoints Shonodeep Modak Chief Marketing Officer for North America
Schneider Electric has appointed Shonodeep Modak as Chief Marketing Officer for North America, where he will lead brand and marketing strategy across the US, Canada and Mexico. Modak brings 17 years of experience from GE and ExxonMobil in energy, oil & gas, and electrical distribution sectors.
Lifting Solutions Inc. acquires Canadian continuous rod service assets from multinational company
Lifting Solutions Inc., an Edmonton-based artificial lift manufacturer, completed the acquisition of all Canadian continuous rod service assets from a major multinational oilfield services company. The acquisition quadrupled their fleet size from 70 to 320 pieces of equipment and doubled their workforce by adding 120 employees, significantly expanding their service capabilities across Western Canada.
Bellatrix announces Alder Flats Plant phase 2 start-up, updated commodity risk management contracts
Bellatrix Exploration has successfully commissioned Phase 2 of its Alder Flats gas plant, more than doubling processing capacity to 230 MMcf/d and improving NGL recovery rates. The project came online ahead of schedule and under budget, while the company also updated its commodity hedging program and revised 2018 guidance with reduced capex of $55-60 million.
FortisBC: New shipment of Canadian LNG to set sail to meet growing Chinese demand
FortisBC is shipping 20 LNG containers from its Tilbury facility to China Energy Reserve and Chemicals Group to help meet growing Chinese demand for cleaner fuel alternatives. This follows successful pilot shipments earlier in 2018 as China shifts away from coal to reduce air pollution. FortisBC's Tilbury facility expansion is nearing completion and will be fully operational later this year.
Stena Line and Callenberg select Corvus Energy for battery-powered ferry
Corvus Energy has been selected by Stena Line and Callenberg Technology Group to supply a 1 MWh lithium-ion battery system for retrofitting the M/V Stena Jutlandica ferry. This will make Stena Line the first Swedish ferry operator to achieve zero emissions while berthing and in port, with the ultimate goal of full battery operation requiring 50 MWh for complete crossings.
Creating firsts in smart off-grid technology
Clear Blue Technologies, a Toronto-based startup founded in 2011, has achieved global success with smart off-grid solar power systems that use Internet of Things technology to provide reliable renewable energy. CEO Miriam Tuerk describes the company as a 'five-year overnight success story' that operates systems across Canada and internationally, including Nigeria where energy needs are greatest.
Corvus Energy to power first hybrid platform supply vessels in Gulf of Mexico
Corvus Energy has been selected to supply lithium ion-based energy storage systems for 4 platform supply vessels being retrofitted with hybrid power systems in the Gulf of Mexico. The first vessel, SEACOR Maya, will complete its retrofit this month, with three additional vessels completing retrofits by July 2018.
Switch to biomass cuts costs and GHG emissions in Yellowknife
The City of Yellowknife has implemented a Biomass District Energy System that replaces heating oil with wood pellets for five municipal buildings. The system is expected to reduce GHG emissions by 829 tonnes annually and save the city $140,000-$160,000 per year while supporting local wood pellet production.
Mining, Construction, Taxpayers and Accountant Associations respond to BC budget
British Columbia's 2018 budget maintains support for mining through a one-year extension of the Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit (20% non-refundable tax credit) and plans to eliminate PST on industrial electricity by 2019. Industry associations expressed cautious support for mining incentives while raising concerns about new employer health taxes and overall economic competitiveness.
Sean Surerus named President of Surerus Pipeline Inc.
Surerus Pipeline Inc. announced Sean Surerus as President, taking over from founder Brian Surerus who becomes CEO. The family succession represents a leadership transition at one of Canada's largest pipeline construction companies, which has installed over 7,000 km of pipeline since 1969.
Affordable tech marvels dominate greenest vehicles list
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its 21st annual GreenerCars vehicle ratings, with the Hyundai Ioniq Electric topping the list with a record Green Score of 70. The report highlights the growing availability of affordable electric vehicles, including the Tesla Model 3 and Chevrolet Bolt, both priced under $40,000 with over 200-mile range. For the third consecutive year, all vehicles on the Greenest List feature some form of electric powertrain.
Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. announces Viking IP30 results exceeding 115 bbls/day
Saturn Oil & Gas announced strong initial 30-day production results from two Viking horizontal wells, with the 102/9-31 well averaging 119 bbls/d and the 101/9-31 well averaging 118 bbls/d of 36° API light oil. The results confirm the company's technical interpretation and demonstrate production rates comparable to or exceeding major Viking producers in the area.
Strong performance at Suncor Energy: ups partnership share of Fort Hills Project with Teck
Suncor Energy increased its stake in the Fort Hills Oil Sands project to 53.06% through a partnership restructuring with Teck and Total, investing an additional $300 million. The project is performing well with 736,000 boe/d upstream production and Fort Hills contributing 6,000 bbls/d in Q4 2017, with full capacity expected by end of 2018.
Mining and Energy’s 10 most-read stories of 2017
Mining and Energy magazine published their top 10 most-read articles from 2017, covering diverse topics from mine development in BC's East Kootenay region to geothermal energy projects. The retrospective highlights industry interest in renewable energy, First Nations partnerships, and technological innovations like 3D printing for mining applications.
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