Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Focus on Govt of Alberta

ement producer Lafarge Canada has installed a new facility at its Exshaw, Alta. plant, shown in a handout photo,  that will use construction waste to reduce the plant's reliance on fossil fuels. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Lafrage Canada **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant

Lafarge Canada installs $38M facility at Exshaw, Alta., using construction waste as fuel, cutting CO2 emissions by 30,000 tonnes.

A fire at a gas well north of Calgary that injured five workers earlier this week has been extinguished. Alberta's provincial flag flies in Ottawa on July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Alberta gas well fire that sent five to hospital extinguished, Hawthorne Energy says

The gas well fire near Cochrane, Alberta, has been extinguished after injuring five workers, with three in critical condition.

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Five workers seriously injured by blast at energy site in Alberta, RCMP say

An explosion at a Hawthorne Energy site in Cochrane, Alberta injured five workers; the fire may burn for days.

A sign opposing coal development in the eastern slopes of the Livingston range south west of Longview, Alta., Wednesday, June 16, 2021.Alberta's energy regulator says it will go ahead with hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains despite concerns about the legality of the applications from the province's top court. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge

Alberta's energy regulator will proceed with coal exploration hearings despite legal concerns raised by the province's top court.

A rainbow appears to come down on pumpjacks drawing out oil and gas from wells near Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Observers are criticizing Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean's suggestions on how the province might clean up its thousands of abandoned oil wells, saying they favour industry and lack input from the public. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Critics slam Alberta oil well clean up suggestion for favoring industry, lacking public input

Critics say Alberta's oil well cleanup plan favors industry, lacks public input, and may use public funds unfairly.

Grassy Mountain, peak on left, and the Grassy Mountain Coal Project are seen north of Blairmore, Alta., Thursday, June 6, 2024. At least two groups are asking Alberta's energy regulator to call off hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains while the province's top court rules on whether the applications are valid.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

Two groups have asked Alberta's energy regulator to pause coal exploration hearings in the Rockies until a court rules on the applications' validity.

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Varme Energy announces new partnerships and funding for Canada’s first waste-to-energy with CCS project

The partnership with Canada Growth Fund represents one of the largest Carbon Credit Offtake purchase agreements in Canadian history  June 11, 2024 (Edmonton Metropolitan Region) – Today, Varme Energy announced they will...

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Clean Prosperity: Measuring credit oversupply risks in Alberta’s carbon market

A report from Clean Prosperity argues that Alberta risks having an oversupply of carbon credits and urges the provincial government to reform the...

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Air Products Announces Plans to Build Network of Commercial-Scale Multi-Modal Hydrogen Refueling Stations Connecting Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada

World-Leading Hydrogen Supplier’s Latest Commitment Further Supports Canada’s Climate and Energy Goals and 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge APRIL 23 2024 | LEHIGH VALLEY, PA Air Products...

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Alberta’s First Commercial Hydrogen Fueling Station Launches in the Edmonton Region

Decarbonizing Alberta’s busiest highway, kickstarting the expansion of Western Canada’s hydrogen fueling network March 27, 2024 [EDMONTON METROPOLITAN REGION]—Today marks a significant milestone in...

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