Province push to build up to 5 GW of new power in next decade includes controversial mix of natural gas, along with renewables and nuclear, in an “all-of-the above” approach to fill a projected 60% energy gap by 2050, said Energy Minister Stephen Lecce.
Black & Veatch completed early stage design this year on one developer's project to build a first phase 240,000-ton-per-year green hydrogen plant in Nova Scotia, and is set for more work on a larger facility planned in Newfoundland.
Global developers are advancing nuclear fusion technology and engineering to scale an energy source they say has zero emissions, no meltdown risk and more security, as data centers and AI push power demand.
Nearness to growing Asian gas markets propels just announced final investment decision on 190-acre new export complex at Prince Rupert, B.C., port site.
Japan auto giant's new EV battery plant will be the third in Ontario—in addition to a Volkswagen facility in St. Thomas to start construction in 2025 and a Stellantis-LG plant in Windsor under way since last year.
Owners Pembina Pipeline and the Haisla Nation say it has some of the sector's most innovative emissions control technologies, but not enough to appease environmental-advocate opponents.
About $8B of proposed wind and solar projects may be at risk under the new province edict, but 500-MW Buffalo Plains onshore wind generator is set to operate by year-end.