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Investors looking for a clear and credible climate plan in Alberta

March 15, 2021 Energi Staff

This article by The Pembina Institute was published by the Edmonton Journal on March 12, 2021. By Chris Severson-Baker When Alberta’s 2021 budget was released late last month, it included the establishment of a $2-million-a-year [Read more]

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12 global cities to divest from fossil fuel, invest in green and just recovery from COVID-19

September 23, 2020 Energi Staff

On Monday, mayors of 12 cities from around the world that represent over 36 million residents, pledged to divest from fossil fuel companies and advocate for greater sustainable investment, as part of their commitment to [Read more]

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Opinion: Capital allocation dilemma in the energy transition

September 18, 2019 Energi Staff

By Michael Waldron, Head of Investment Team, and Yoko Nobuoka, Energy Investment Analyst. This article was published by the International Energy Agency on September 18, 2019. Financial professionals from around the world gathered in Paris last week [Read more]

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Big Oil pressured to spend after years of restraint

October 3, 2018 Energi Staff

On Monday, LNG Canada said the $40 billion project will proceed.  The announcement comes at a time when Big Oil executives admit they may need to boost spending to replenish reserves, cut output declines and [Read more]

Alberta

CN investing $320 million in Alberta’s rail infrastructure in 2018

June 18, 2018 Markham Hislop

CN operates 4,060 kms of rail in Alberta with 2,700 employees CN announced plans to invest $320 million across Alberta in 2018 to expand and strengthen the company’s rail network throughout the province, according to a [Read more]

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$25 million for Alberta affordable housing providers to reduce emissions

May 7, 2018 Markham Hislop

L-R: Karen Lynch, board chair, Greater Edmonton Foundation (GEF), Doug Kitlar, federal Minister Sohi, Scott McKeen, city councillor, Edmonton and Minister Sigurdson admire recent energy efficiency upgrades made by GEF in Groat House Apartments. Government [Read more]

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Opinion

Beyond pipeline politics: Canada’s love-hate relationship with foreign direct investment – CBOC

May 1, 2018 Markham Hislop

Major Canadian cities have shown leadership in building a more co-ordinated approach to attracting foreign investment from places such as China and Europe By Glen Hodgson, senior fellow, Conference Board of Canada Invest in Canada, the new federal [Read more]

British Columbia

British Columbia helping clean technology companies expand into global markets

April 24, 2018 Markham Hislop

Global market for clean techology and services expected to grow to $3 trillion by 2020 British Columbia says it is taking action to help clean technology companies expand exports into global markets, Bruce Ralston, Minister [Read more]

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Upstream oil and gas investment decisions bolstered by lower breakeven costs

April 5, 2018 Markham Hislop

Wave of large projects post-2019 could signal new cost cycle underway As previously forecasted by Wood Mackenzie, 2017 saw a significant recovery in upstream FIDs (Final Investment Decision), with the number of project sanctions more [Read more]

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Opinion

Why time is right for Alberta to lead in non-utility procurement of renewable energy – Pembina

March 9, 2018 Markham Hislop

By Sara Hastings-Simon, Saeed Kaddoura, Mark Porter, Alexander Klonick As climate action and the commitment to hit our targets gains ground in Canada, including the federal government’s commitment to phase out coal, companies required to meet carbon [Read more]

Alberta

Canadian oil sands production growth to continue despite lower capital spending in future

January 31, 2018 Markham Hislop

Oil sands production costs have fallen significantly since 2014 price crash, ensuring companies are competitive in global markets Oil sands production growth will continue through the next decade but a slowdown is anticipated with investment [Read more]

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Canadian business owners plan to boost investments in 2018 to $140.5 billion

January 22, 2018 Markham Hislop

Economic growth fuels business confidence and investment intentions in Canada Higher-than-expected economic growth in 2017 will fuel Canadian business confidence in 2018, leading to a jump in planned investments by small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), says a new study. The [Read more]

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China positioned itself for clean energy dominance during 2017, while USA retreats to more coal

January 10, 2018 Markham Hislop

As U.S. attempts to move back towards coal, China moving away China has continued to be the world’s dominant force in the building and financing of clean energy technology globally in 2017, according to a report published [Read more]

Canada

Investors gather in Calgary in investigate large-scale renewables in Alberta, Saskatchewan

January 10, 2018 Markham Hislop

2018’s Summit focuses includes incentivizing indigenous partnerships on renewable energy Global leaders in renewable energy finance and development are preparing to meet next month in Calgary to gain a clear understanding of evolving large-scale renewables [Read more]

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Changing utility business models and electricity investment in Europe – IEA

January 9, 2018 Markham Hislop

6 utilities collectively called on EU to increase renewable energy target of 35% by 2030 By IEA Energy Investment Analysts Michael Waldron and Yoko Nobuoka. The traditional utility business model of selling electricity from large-scale thermal power plants and expanding [Read more]

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by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Find Energi Media journalism in video, audio, and essays YouTube Channel: Video energy news Substack Essays: Thoughtful Energy Journalism Energi Talks Audio Podcast Real story of this energy crisis is not supply disruption, but demand [Read more]

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