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One on one with the Sergio Marchi (part 1)
Sergio Marchi, president and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, was interviewed following a Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce presentation. The discussion covered electricity's role in Canadian life, regulatory needs, and northern electrification initiatives.
Coal Association of Canada “disappointed” with federal coal phase-out announcement
The Coal Association of Canada expressed disappointment with the federal government's announcement to accelerate the phase-out of traditional coal-fired power generation by 2030. The organization advocates for investment in cleaner coal technologies and carbon capture storage rather than an accelerated phase-out that could result in job losses.
M&E goes one on one with Chris Montgomery
Chris Montgomery from CAPP presented a state-of-the-industry report on Alberta's oil and gas sector to business leaders in Cranbrook, B.C. The presentation covered pipeline capacity challenges, CAPP's Energy Citizens public outreach campaign, and positive industry outlook indicators.
Mazda’s Clean Diesel announcement signals renewed interest in diesel passenger vehicles in U.S.
Mazda announced it will bring its clean diesel CX-5 SKYACTIV-D SUV to the U.S. market in 2017, featuring a 2.2-litre diesel engine with SCR after-treatment system. The move signals renewed interest in diesel passenger vehicles in the U.S. market, with diesel offering 30% better fuel efficiency than comparable gasoline vehicles.
A successful sunny garden
Nelson Hydro is developing Canada's first community solar garden near its Bonnington generating station, allowing customers to purchase shares of centralized solar generation. The 75-kilowatt project using 250 panels is nearly sold out and expected to begin operations by November 2016.
Are mini-grids the future of energy?
German company Pfisterer has released a portable mini-grid technology called CrossPower that can replace up to 80% of remote mining projects' energy requirements with renewable power. The containerized system combines solar, wind and diesel generation with 150kW output and fits in two standard shipping containers for mobility.
Boosting Canada’s power
Canadian Electricity Association CEO Sergio Marchi announced Canada needs $350 billion in electricity infrastructure renewal over the next 20 years to replace aging 65+ year-old systems. The CEA advocates for connecting northern and Indigenous communities to the electrical grid to reduce diesel dependence, which is critical for enabling mining development in Canada's North.
Ener-core creates energy from low-BTU gas
Ener-Core has commercialized a waste-gas-to-energy technology that can generate power from low-quality gases, including coal mine methane and abandoned mine gases. The company has partnered with Siemens/Dresser-Rand for manufacturing and expects the technology to extend energy production from end-of-life mining operations for a decade or more.
IsoEnergy Completes Amalgamation and Receives Conditional Listing Approval from TSXV
IsoEnergy Ltd. completed its amalgamation with Airesurf Networks Holdings Ltd. and received conditional approval to list on the TSXV under symbol 'ISO' as of October 19, 2016. The uranium exploration company, spun out from NexGen Energy, will focus on exploring its Radio Project and Thorburn Lake Project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin.
LNG becoming increasingly popular in powering the mining industry
LNG is gaining momentum as a power source in the mining industry, with multiple companies piloting LNG-powered haul trucks and power generation systems. Teck Coal is leading Canadian adoption with six LNG haul trucks, while several major mining companies are implementing LNG solutions to reduce emissions and operating costs.
Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world
Enerkem's Edmonton facility became the world's first ISCC certified plant to convert municipal solid waste into biomethanol, enabling European biofuel exports. The certification confirms compliance with stringent sustainability requirements and positions the company to benefit from Europe's renewable energy mandate requiring 10% renewable transport fuels by 2020.
A new, cost-efficient compact hybrid system for solar–diesel microgrids targets the Mining Industry
Danvest and Pon Power launched a new Compact series of solar-diesel hybrid power systems specifically targeting the mining industry. The plug-and-play systems deliver 30-40% annual fuel savings and can run on 100% solar power during peak radiation periods with diesel generators providing spinning reserve.
How can mining operators further reduce their carbon emissions?
The 4th annual Energy and Mines World Congress will take place November 21-22 at the Hilton Toronto, focusing on carbon reduction strategies and renewable energy integration for mining operations. The conference offers complimentary passes for mining operators and features case studies on electrification and renewables adoption across global mining operations.
WestJet signs multi-year contract with Suncor
WestJet has signed a multi-year contract with Suncor to provide charter flight services for employees and contractors. The agreement will involve more than 100 weekly flights across Western Canada, connecting workers to Suncor's operations in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
Canada Carbon to explore testing of thermally upgraded graphite for X-energy’s Xe-100 Reactor Series
Canada Carbon Inc. is in discussions with X-energy to supply thermally upgraded graphite for testing in nuclear fuel pebbles for the Xe-100 reactor series. X-energy received a $53 million US Department of Energy partnership to develop their high-temperature gas-cooled reactor program. Canada Carbon is preparing 12 kg of its high-purity Miller graphite for the testing program.
Enbridge and Spectra Energy to combine to create North America’s premier energy company
Enbridge Inc. and Spectra Energy Corp announced a definitive stock-for-stock merger agreement valued at C$37 billion for Spectra Energy, creating North America's largest energy infrastructure company with a combined enterprise value of C$165 billion. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2017 and will combine complementary pipeline, midstream, utility and renewable power assets across oil and gas sectors.
Canadian Solar signs PPA for 63MWp solar power project in Mexico
Canadian Solar Inc. has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission for a 63MWp solar power plant in Aguascalientes. The project, awarded in Mexico's First Long Term Electricity Auction in April 2016, is expected to begin generating electricity by September 2018 with a 15-year PPA and 20-year Clean Energy Certificate agreement.
Global mining sector prepares to meet with renewable energy leaders in Toronto
Energy and Mines World Congress brings together over 40 senior mining leaders with renewable energy experts in Toronto on November 21-22, 2016. The event focuses on collaboration between mining and renewables to reduce energy costs and carbon exposure, featuring case studies from global mining operators including Goldcorp, Barrick Gold, and Newmont.
Keep coal burning, but reduce the footprint
Clean Coal Technologies Inc. has successfully tested its patented Pristine-M coal dehydration process at a test facility in Oklahoma, producing cleaner, more efficient coal that burns with no dust or ash. The company is now ready to commercialize modular plants starting at 160,000 tons per year capacity for $17-18 million.
Toronto-based GMP Capital Inc. to acquire Calgary’s FirstEnergy capital
Toronto-based GMP Capital Inc. announced it will acquire Calgary's FirstEnergy Capital Corp. for $98.6 million in August 2016. FirstEnergy, founded by prominent entrepreneurs Brett Wilson and Murray Edwards, has completed over $63 billion in energy sector financing since 2008. The combined entity will operate as GMP FirstEnergy, significantly expanding GMP's energy sector presence.
Morgan Solar Wins Contract to Build Largest Solar Project in Alberta
Toronto-based Morgan Solar won the contract to build Alberta Solar One, a $23-million, 10-megawatt solar project near Vulcan, Alberta, which will be the largest solar facility in the province. The project uses Morgan Solar's proprietary Sun Simba concentrator photovoltaic technology that eliminates traditional mirrors and lenses, promising nearly double the efficiency of conventional solar panels at lower costs.
Next generation Orca ESS to power Norwegian research vessel
Corvus Energy has been selected to supply its next-generation Orca Energy lithium-ion battery system for the retrofit of Norwegian research vessel MS Johan Hjort. The Richmond, BC-based company's maritime energy storage solution will power research operations and provide peak shaving capabilities for the 64-meter vessel operating in Norwegian waters.
Iron & Earth Promotes the Unification of Oil and Gas with Renewable Energies
Iron & Earth, a non-profit with 400+ members, launched two major campaigns to retrain oil and gas workers for renewable energy jobs, including a program to retrain 1,000 oilsands tradespeople for solar energy starting summer 2016. The organization challenges the notion that fossil fuel and renewable energy sectors are mutually exclusive, promoting economic diversification that benefits both industries.
THEnergy supports off-grid renewable energy projects
THEnergy has partnered with an international renewable energy finance company to develop off-grid renewable energy projects for mines through power purchase agreements. The financing program targets mines with 5+ megawatts load and expects total investment of 200-400 million euros over three years.
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