energy sector

Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo looks on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

ā€˜We need to be clear-eyed about where we co-operate with China’: Trudeau

 

A journalist is silhouetted before the Teck Resources special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023.Ā A mining analyst says an apparent effort by industry veteran Pierre Lassonde to buy Teck Resources' coal business could disrupt Glencore's push to take over the Canadian firm. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Reported Lassonde bid for Teck coal could thwart Glencore: analyst

B.C. resource firm has been pushing back against efforts by Glencore to take over the company

 

Physicist Ginette Charbonneau, NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, Liberal MP Jenica Atwin, Bloc Quebecois MP Mario Simard and Green Party MP Elizabeth May listen to Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick’s Susan O’Donnell speak during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada’s push for small nuclear reactors will be costly, ineffective, some MPs warn

Trudeau ā€˜very, very serious in and investing in some of the small module reactors’

 

The PRIMED facility at Blind Channel will be a testing ground for clean energy projects. Photo courtesy PRIMED

B.C. research lab working to harness the power of the tides in the Discovery Islands

Clean energy project to be showcase for coastal communities looking to get off diesel

The PRIMED facility at Blind Channel will be a testing ground for clean energy projects. Photo courtesy PRIMED
The sign of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is seen at the media center prior to the meetings Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Karuizawa, a resort town, north of Tokyo. The meeting will start from Sunday April 16. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

G7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbon

Leaders failed to set an actual timeline for phasing out coal power plants, however

The sign of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is seen at the media center prior to the meetings Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Karuizawa, a resort town, north of Tokyo. The meeting will start from Sunday April 16. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
A police boat drives past the construction site of the ‘Uniper’ LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Sohn

Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

Critics call the move short-sighted and say it distracts from looking at more long-term solutions

A police boat drives past the construction site of the ‘Uniper’ LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Sohn
The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

UPDATED: Teck Resources rejects unsolicited takeover offer from Glencore

Mining company’s board chair says it is not contemplating a sale at this time

The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Canada's ambition to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and stay competitive in the low-carbon industrial revolution underway is a complicated plan that hinges on one main thing: electricity. Power lines are seen against cloudy skies near Kingston, Ont. , Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Five things to know about Canada’s electricity overhaul as budget spurs clean tech

Here’s a snapshot of Canada’s power situation and Ottawa’s aspirations of what it could be

Canada's ambition to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and stay competitive in the low-carbon industrial revolution underway is a complicated plan that hinges on one main thing: electricity. Power lines are seen against cloudy skies near Kingston, Ont. , Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A processing unit is shown at Suncor Fort Hills facility in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Monday September 10, 2018. Getting Alberta’s economy up and running on all its fossil fuel-powered cylinders is at the heart of the province’s current election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Kate Beaton’s graphic memoir ‘Ducks’ gives insight into working at Alberta’s oilsands

ā€˜This book is a window into so many critical conversations’

A processing unit is shown at Suncor Fort Hills facility in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Monday September 10, 2018. Getting Alberta’s economy up and running on all its fossil fuel-powered cylinders is at the heart of the province’s current election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks briefly with reporters as she makes her way to a cabinet meeting, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Clean electricity grid, new tax credits will be among highlights of federal budget

Finance Minister intends to limit new spending, but also has made clear clean technology a priority

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks briefly with reporters as she makes her way to a cabinet meeting, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
The 10 MW Awasis solar project which opened in November is seen on the Cowessess First Nation in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cowessess First Nation

Indigenous communities leading Canada’s clean energy boom

Communities play a role in almost 20 per cent of Canada’s electricity generating infrastructure

The 10 MW Awasis solar project which opened in November is seen on the Cowessess First Nation in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cowessess First Nation
The estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has increased once again, this time to $30.9 billion. That’s an increase from the $21.4 billion price tag placed on the project a year ago, and more than double an earlier estimate of $12.6 billion. Construction of the pipeline is pictured near Hope, B.C., Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has increased once again, this time to $30.9 billion. That’s an increase from the $21.4 billion price tag placed on the project a year ago, and more than double an earlier estimate of $12.6 billion. Construction of the pipeline is pictured near Hope, B.C., Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Trans Mountain pipeline construction costs balloon again, this time to $30.9B

Inflation, labour and supply chain challenges, flooding, archeological discoveries cited for jump

The estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has increased once again, this time to $30.9 billion. That’s an increase from the $21.4 billion price tag placed on the project a year ago, and more than double an earlier estimate of $12.6 billion. Construction of the pipeline is pictured near Hope, B.C., Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has increased once again, this time to $30.9 billion. That’s an increase from the $21.4 billion price tag placed on the project a year ago, and more than double an earlier estimate of $12.6 billion. Construction of the pipeline is pictured near Hope, B.C., Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
A coal mining operation in Sparwood, B.C., is shown on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. A new study based on three other British Columbia coal mines says the economic benefits from those projects, used to justify their approval during the environmental review process, were “significantly overestimated.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

B.C. coal mines’ economic impact overstated, thwarting environmental analysis: study

University researchers say lack of tracking allowed mine operators to break their ā€˜social contract’

A coal mining operation in Sparwood, B.C., is shown on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. A new study based on three other British Columbia coal mines says the economic benefits from those projects, used to justify their approval during the environmental review process, were “significantly overestimated.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the first day of the closed meeting of the German Cabinet in Gransee, Germany, Sunday March 5, 2023. Von der Leyen is in Canada for a short visit aimed at promoting transatlantic ties. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-dpa, Soeren Stache

Trudeau announces supports for Ukraine, hydrogen deal with Europe as EU head visits

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more support for Ukraine and a new…

President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the first day of the closed meeting of the German Cabinet in Gransee, Germany, Sunday March 5, 2023. Von der Leyen is in Canada for a short visit aimed at promoting transatlantic ties. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-dpa, Soeren Stache
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen takes part in a joint statement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the European Union Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Von der Leyen says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen to Europe as the continent shifts its fuel sources away from Russia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit

Ursula Von der Leyen’s visit focused on clean energy, trade and support for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen takes part in a joint statement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the European Union Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Von der Leyen says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen to Europe as the continent shifts its fuel sources away from Russia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A boat travels past the Parkland Burnaby Refinery on Burrard Inlet at sunset in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Parkland cancels plans to build stand-alone renewable diesel complex at B.C. refinery

Rising project costs, a lack of market certainty blamed for reversal of May announcement

A boat travels past the Parkland Burnaby Refinery on Burrard Inlet at sunset in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
An oil drilling rig operates surrounded by canola and hay fields near Cremona, Alta., Monday, July 12, 2021. Canada’s long-promised plan to transition its labour force to respond to climate change says a clean energy economy will not lead to massive unemployment. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Energy transition jobs plan aims to sustain and create jobs, not kill them: feds

ā€˜Rather than a shortage of jobs, in Canada we are much more likely to see an abundance’

An oil drilling rig operates surrounded by canola and hay fields near Cremona, Alta., Monday, July 12, 2021. Canada’s long-promised plan to transition its labour force to respond to climate change says a clean energy economy will not lead to massive unemployment. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Teck Resources Ltd. says it’s evaluating alternatives for its steelmaking coal business, including the possible spin-out of an interest in that business to its shareholders. The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Teck reviewing alternatives for steelmaking coal business

Teck repositioning to focus on resources it sees will be in demand in a lower emissions world

Teck Resources Ltd. says it’s evaluating alternatives for its steelmaking coal business, including the possible spin-out of an interest in that business to its shareholders. The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson participates in a fireside discussion in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Wilkinson says legislation to lay out the government’s plan to protect jobs during the clean-energy transition is still months away. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Feds to lay out ‘sustainable jobs’ plan for energy transition ahead of legislation

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson promised to outline plans by early spring

Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson participates in a fireside discussion in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Wilkinson says legislation to lay out the government’s plan to protect jobs during the clean-energy transition is still months away. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Workers wait for electricity outside their workshop following a power breakdown across the country, in Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Much of Pakistan was left without power for several hours on Monday morning as an energy-saving measure by the government backfired. The outage spread panic and raised questions about the cash-strapped government’s handling of the crisis. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires

Major cities and remote towns without electricity for more than 12 hours

Workers wait for electricity outside their workshop following a power breakdown across the country, in Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Much of Pakistan was left without power for several hours on Monday morning as an energy-saving measure by the government backfired. The outage spread panic and raised questions about the cash-strapped government’s handling of the crisis. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)