On June 27th, 2019, Razor Energy, Natural Resources Canada ("NR Can") and CanGEA member, Alberta Innovates, announced the funding of a co-produced geothermal electricity project utilizing an active oil and gas operation in Alberta (the “Project”). Furthermore, in association with the Project, CanGEA member, the University of Alberta continues to conduct geothermal research on the heat potential of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.


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On June 18th, 2019, the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion (TMX) pipeline was approved. CanGEA pushes the message that the TMX allows Canada to showcase its new energy vision. While global markets receive access to responsibly-produced oil, generators of renewable energy here at home should be tasked with electrifying the pipeline and its operations.


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Columnist, Keith Halliday, highlights the geothermal energy potential of Yukon. The article points out the economic value of geothermal energy in Yukon and where the government can more effectively distribute its funding.


CanGEA's Chair, Alison Thompson and our member, Takhini Hot Pools, was mentioned to articulate Keith's promotion of geothermal energy.

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Concordia’s Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure Systems Engineering (SEISE) lab has partnered with an independent Quebec-based engineering consulting firm with the objective to realize the potential of geothermal energy for residents of the Nunavik region in Quebec.


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