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Start Date: 2025-04-13
End Date: 2025-04-19

Provincial Announcements

Manitoba Government Issues Hydro Directive

Manitoba has directed Manitoba Hydro to redirect 500 MW of expiring export contracts to infrastructure projects within Canada, including 50 MW for the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.mb.ca

NB Power Review Announced

New Brunswick launches a comprehensive review of NB Power, focusing on financial sustainability and customer expectations, with public engagement starting in June.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www2.gnb.ca

Ontario's Economic Potential Act

Ontario introduces legislation to reduce red tape for mining and infrastructure projects, aiming to halve government review times while maintaining environmental standards.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Manitoba and Nunavut's Energy Corridor

Manitoba and Nunavut support the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link, a 1,200-km transmission project to connect Nunavut to Manitoba's power grid, reducing emissions and boosting economic opportunities.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.mb.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

Jonathan Wilkinson on Impact Assessment Act

MP Jonathan Wilkinson highlights Cedar LNG's rapid review under the Impact Assessment Act, emphasizing provincial substitution for comprehensive project reviews.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Iqra Khalid on Canada's Energy Future

MP Iqra Khalid mentions collaboration with PM Mark Carney to position Canada as a leading energy superpower through nation-building projects.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Francesco Sorbara on Energy Investments

MP Francesco Sorbara praises investments in nuclear and renewable energy, noting record production levels in 2024 and highlighting the TMX pipeline's completion.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Bob Zimmer on Canadian LNG

MP Bob Zimmer advocates for Canadian LNG to replace higher-emission energy sources, suggesting it could bolster Canada's economy and reduce reliance on the US.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

What We're Reading This Week

• Hillcrest Energy Technologies Advances Grid Solutions: Hillcrest Energy Technologies appoints Dr. Emanuel Serban to enhance grid solutions at its Vancouver Center of Excellence.
• B.C. Loosens Net-Zero Rules for LNG: British Columbia adjusts net-zero requirements for LNG projects amid uncertainties in hydroelectric power.
• BMO Analyst's Energy Infrastructure Picks: BMO analyst shares top picks in the yield-heavy energy infrastructure sector.
• Hidrogenii's Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant: Hidrogenii, a Plug and Olin joint venture, opens a 15-ton per day hydrogen liquefaction plant in Louisiana.
• Siemens Energy's Growth in Gas and Electricity: Siemens Energy raises guidance based on growth in gas and electricity sectors.
• Eos Energy's UK Energy Storage Agreement: Eos Energy and Frontier Power sign a memorandum to advance long-duration energy storage in the UK.
• LiTime's Earth Day 2025 Campaign: LiTime launches a campaign focusing on innovation-driven batteries for clean energy ahead of Earth Day 2025.