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.
More information available here.
More information available here.
June 18, 2019
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.
Full news article available here.
CanGEA's Chair, Alison Thompson and our member, Takhini Hot Pools, was mentioned to articulate Keith's promotion of geothermal energy.
Full news article available here.
June 13, 2019
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.
More information available here.
More information available here.
June 12, 2019
The Honorable Mary Ng and Kent Hehr presented Borealis with the Women Entrepreneurship Fund. Borealis will use the fund to hire women, youth, students, and continue working with their First Nations partner.
More information available here.
More information available here.
May 3, 2019
JWN Energy has awarded CanGEA member E3 Metals Corp with an award in the Power Transmission and Storage subcategory. E3 initiated its project in September 2018 and is moving toward the production of high quality lithium hydroxide for customers in the lithium ion battery supply chain.
The full news article is available here.
The full news article is available here.
May 3, 2019
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, announced $6.7 million in federal funding to support Eavor Technologies Inc.’s approach for the next generation of geothermal engineering. Eavor is developing a prototype for a closed-loop geothermal system.
CanGEA member Alberta Innovates is a key partner in this project. Part of their mandate is to "develop and invest in research, technology and innovation to help technology developers and industry clients accelerate technology development and deployment, grow their businesses and enhance the competitiveness of the resource sector."
The Government of Canada's press release is available here.
CanGEA member Alberta Innovates is a key partner in this project. Part of their mandate is to "develop and invest in research, technology and innovation to help technology developers and industry clients accelerate technology development and deployment, grow their businesses and enhance the competitiveness of the resource sector."
The Government of Canada's press release is available here.
April 25, 2019
Geothermal Energy in the Alberta Election
In light of the upcoming Alberta provincial election, taking place on April 16, CanGEA would like to state that we advocate among all political stakeholders. As a non-partisan organization, CanGEA encourages all parties to include geothermal energy in their platforms and policies. Members of any campaign are welcome to reach out to discuss geothermal energy policy.
Currently, the United Conservative Party is the only provincial party to include geothermal energy in their platform, available here.
Currently, the United Conservative Party is the only provincial party to include geothermal energy in their platform, available here.
April 1, 2019
Firms such as Shell, France's Engie and Canadian independent Vermilion Energy have submitted plans for large geothermal heat projects in the Netherlands. The country is an attractive market for geothermal projects. "Today, the Netherlands is leading in Europe," says Philippe Dumas, secretary general of the European geothermal energy council (EGEC). "The framework conditions in the Netherlands are great for developing deep geothermal projects."
Full News Article
Full News Article
March 12, 2019
This breakthrough allows E3 to "create a more robust sorbent, resulting in higher lithium concentrations of up to 5367 mg/L lithium, compared to our previous level of 1498 mg/L." This is a step forward towards a commercial lithium production flow sheet for the company.
Full E3 Metals Press Release
Full E3 Metals Press Release
March 4, 2019
BC Government Announces Budget 2019
Today, the Government of BC announced their 2019 budget, which includes $902 million over three years for CleanBC programming. The summary of CleanBC funding is available here.
Full Budget 2019 announcement
Full Budget 2019 announcement
February 19, 2019
E3 Metals is seeking to extract and produce lithium in Central Alberta. E3's chemical filter process called "Ion Exchange" allows them to concentrate lithium in three hours. "In addition to speed, the lithium brine extracted is hot, and could be used to produce geothermal power to run the process. E3 Metals hopes to make their facility net-zero, and in doing so create the an environmentally friendly source of lithium." E3 is looking to build a pilot plant facility this year.
Full article available here.
Full article available here.
February 13, 2019
With Saskatchewan moving forward with geothermal energy development, why hasn't the industry taken off in Alberta? Interesting CBC article on the DEEP project and Alberta's lagging geothermal energy industry. CBC Article.
CanGEA is encouraged by the comments from Alberta Energy representative Mike McKinnon:
"We're looking at ways to help get shovels in the ground on more immediate opportunities to create new jobs through private investment in geothermal developments while also developing a long-term policy, and we expect to have updates throughout 2019."
Want to read more about Alberta's geothermal potential, existing policy gaps and other relevant information? Check out our report titled, "ALBERTA’S (AND OTHER HSA AREAS’) STRATEGIC POTENTIAL FOR GEOTHERMAL POWER."
CanGEA is encouraged by the comments from Alberta Energy representative Mike McKinnon:
"We're looking at ways to help get shovels in the ground on more immediate opportunities to create new jobs through private investment in geothermal developments while also developing a long-term policy, and we expect to have updates throughout 2019."
Want to read more about Alberta's geothermal potential, existing policy gaps and other relevant information? Check out our report titled, "ALBERTA’S (AND OTHER HSA AREAS’) STRATEGIC POTENTIAL FOR GEOTHERMAL POWER."
January 21, 2019
Click Here to Read CanGEA's Statement on the DEEP Project Securing Federal Funding
“This is a remarkable achievement after many years of passionate work and dedication by myriad industry proponents including the DEEP team, NRCan, Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, SaskPower and Saskatchewan government, and the local community. CanGEA looks forward to the DEEP project paving the way for replication projects in the many sedimentary basins that Canada hosts in almost every province and territory as well as the hard rock project sites in BC and Yukon.”
The full release can be found here.
“This is a remarkable achievement after many years of passionate work and dedication by myriad industry proponents including the DEEP team, NRCan, Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, SaskPower and Saskatchewan government, and the local community. CanGEA looks forward to the DEEP project paving the way for replication projects in the many sedimentary basins that Canada hosts in almost every province and territory as well as the hard rock project sites in BC and Yukon.”
The full release can be found here.
