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Geothermal Project Heating up in Swan Hills

7/30/2019

 
On July 30th, 2019, an article written by Jeff Labine was released by the Edmonton Journal highlighting a co-generation project currently underway in Alberta. CanGEA member, the University of Alberta (UoA) is mentioned throughout the article. Jonathan Banks, the project lead with the UoA, said "oilfield activity produces a lot of hot water by bringing geothermal energy to the surface through day-to-day operations."

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​The full article is available here.

​Concept Design for Springhill Geothermal Business Park Underway

7/25/2019

 
On July 25th, 2019, the Government of Canada and CanGEA member, the Cumberland Energy Authority, announced that the concept and design phase of the Springhill Geothermal Industrial Park is funded and awarded.  The concept design phase will be completed by a local engineering firm as awarded in an open request for proposals (RFP) process​.

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​The full article is available here.

​Innovation Energy: The Hot  New Fuel That Could Bring Jobs and Growth Back to Canada's Oilpatch

7/24/2019

 
On July 24th, 2019, the Geoffrey Morgan, a reporter for Financial Times, released an article highlighting the current situation in Canada's geothermal energy industry as well as relevant opportunities and challenges within the industry. Notably, referencing CanGEA Chair, Alison Thompson, the transferability of skills between the geothermal energy industry and the oil and gas industry was a key area discussed. 


 CanGEA member, Borealis GeoPower was mentioned within the report. 

​The full article is available here.

Opinion: How TransMountain Could be an Opportunity for Clean Energy

7/19/2019

 
On July 19th, 2019, the Edmonton Journal posted an article written by Christal Loewen, CanGEA Policy Manager, highlighting how the recent TransMountain decision presents opportunities to the renewable energy sector.  "It’s 2019. Canada’s energy sector is not a zero-sum game. Fossil fuels and renewable energy both have roles to play in Canada’s energy transition. The TMX offers an opportunity to use our vast supply of renewable energy and technology to bring Canadian oil to new markets, while accelerating the workforce’s transition into clean-energy jobs."


CanGEA member, Borealis GeoPower and their project in Valemount was mentioned to articulate the benefits of sustainable energy such as geothermal energy. 

​The full article is available here.

Smith: Alberta Oil Industry May be Key to Solving Lithium Shortage

7/12/2019

 
On July 12nd, 2019, Danielle Smith, a Calgary Herald Columnist, released an article highlighting the world's shift towards renewable energy and the need to find and develop better sources of key battery components. Demand for lithium has surged since 2010, owing to an increase in both cellphone and vehicle batteries, and the value has more than tripled, from about US$5,180 per tonne to about US$16,000 today. 


CanGEA member, E3 Metals Corp., was mentioned as an innovative leader that will enable Canada to source lithium more efficiently and in a sustainable way.

​The full article is available here.

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