The purpose of this paper is to serve as an instrument of discussion to advance the dialogue on how and under what conditions we can responsibly develop our natural resources. The paper aims to pose the question: is there a satisfactory way to develop our natural resources to attract investment and generate wealth to contribute to our province’s essential social programs. The interconnection between our natural resources and our economy is explored. The Centre firmly believes we can have both the economic development we need to sustain our economy while at the same time protecting our environment and the concerns of our citizens.
The social license to operate becomes as important as the physical permits required by government. New and progressive societal partnerships are required in order to find ways that both protect our environment and strengthen our economy. Seeking and earning a social license to operate is vital to the success of a jurisdiction's resource sector. Industry and community partners need to develop this social contract together to ensure sustainable progress. - February 1, 2012
The Atlantic Centre for Energy is pleased to release the attached discussion paper that aims to analyze the impacts that the project is apt to have throughout the Atlantic Region and beyond. The paper provides an overview of the project and its enabling transmission infrastructure. The paper describes individual jurisdictional impacts for Novas Scotia, Newfoundland and the extended region. - June 29, 2011
Tim Curry to step down as President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy
Chairperson Stephen MacMackin announced today that Tim Curry will be stepping down as President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy due to health reasons.
“It is with regret that the Board of Directors has accepted Tim’s resignation. Tim has served the Centre and his community with distinction over the past number of years as President of the Centre. He has been a constant and constructive voice for encouraging responsible growth in the region’s energy sector.” stated MacMackin. - October 29, 2010
Atlantica Centre for Energy says high gas distribution prices are forcing big firms to use other fuels or leave New Brunswick
Fuel: Atlantica Centre for Energy says high gas distribution prices are forcing big firms to use other fuels or leave New Brunswick
A New Brunswick energy organization is warning of a potential "death spiral" in the natural gas market associated with industrial customers and suggests the government can either keep the status quo or overhaul the system.Telegraph Journal, June 29, 2010
Industry group links energy and economic development
Policy: Atlantica Centre for Energy eager for public to engage in province's local power markets - which it calls dysfunctional and costly - and create a regional, unified vision
SAINT JOHN - The Atlantica Centre for Energy is calling for a bold new direction in energy policy in New Brunswick while the public eye is on the issue. Telegraph Journal, June 24, 2010
The Shale Gale Revolution
Natural resource: The province shale is uniquely thick. The potential is there to exploit a greater amount of oil and gas from the shale, and this -says one geologist - makes NB very attractive
Steven Hinds grabs his rock hammer and hacks away at the flaky rock that lines the gravel road leading to the old Albert Mines near Hillsborough. Telegraph Journal, May 1, 2010
Houston firm commits $47 million to N.B. oil and gas exploration
Others in his industry have largely ignored the wide swath of New Brunswick that so intrigues Steve Mueller. They've never bet on lucrative reserves of oil and gas deep in the rock. He is.
The president and CEO of Southwestern Energy Co. (NYSE:SWN), a Houston-based company famous for discovering a massive natural gas resource in a shale deposit in Arkansas, has committed to spend about $47 million exploring for oil and gas on about one million hectares in New Brunswick. Telegraph Journal, May 1, 2010
Think Tank Pitches New Deal
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is advising the province to make changes to its power agreement with Quebec that the industry association says will improve the deal. After consultation and board discussions, the organization's president and CEO Tim Curry sent Premier Shawn Graham and Energy Minister Jack Keir a letter Tuesday outlining the views of his 17 energy-industry members.- Telegraph Journal, December 16, 2009
Tim Curry is Making sure it's a Win-Win Situation
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is willing to do what it can to help facilitate discussions around major energy investments, such as Irving Oil Ltd.'s proposed North Atlantic energy corridor, to ensure projects benefit all affected parties. - Telegraph Journal, June 10, 2009
Atlantica Center for Energy Welcomes 3 New Members: ADI, Corridor Resources and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
Stephen MacMackin, Chair of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, is pleased to announce the addition three new companies to the Board of the Atlantica Centre for Energy: ADI Limited, Corridor Resources Inc. and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline. - June 9, 2009
Atlantica Centre for Energy Response to Discussion Paper on NB’s Tax System
The Province of New Brunswick has extended an open invitation for residents and stakeholders to consider a suite of options that the Department of Finance has compiled within its release of A Discussion Paper on New Brunswick’s Tax System.
Northeast energy corridor
Jeff Matthews of Irving Oil provides an outlook on the proposed Northeast corridor as a pathway/highway of diverse forms of energy. - Telegraph-Journal, March 28th, 2009
Irving Oil in sync with energy trend
Irving Oil’s proposal to build a new natural gas power plant and a massive electrical transmission capacity into Maine is said to be well timed with U.S financial commitments geared towards lower carbon emissions.
- Telegraph-Journal, March 27th, 2009
Two leaders, one vision
New Brunswick’s Premier Shawn Graham and Maine’s Governor John Baldacci struck an agreement on linking New Brunswick’s energy hub with New England’s energy market. - Telegraph-Journal, March 27, 2009
Atlantica Centre for Energy welcomes 4 New Members: Cianbro, Deloitte, NB Power & xwave
Stephen MacMackin, Chair of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to the board of the Atlantica Centre for Energy. The Atlantica Centre for Energy welcomed Cianbro, Deloitte, NB Power and xwave to the association at today’s annual general meeting. - Telegraph-Journal, February 25, 2009
Building up N.B.'s energy hub: New Brunswick must plan for progress and learn from world leaders
The Energy Hub, at its heart, is an attraction strategy. We must become highly effective in attracting both the investment and the people to energize our opportunities. Global companies and talented people have the world to choose from - we need to learn from others who have been successful in attracting them to build the world's leading energy hubs. We need to 'go to school' on our competitors. - Telegraph-Journal, January 16, 2009
Workforce Expansion & the Labour Supply Challenge - Atlantica Centre for Energy releases Discussion Paper
The Atlantica Centre for Energy released today its most recent discussion paper - Workforce Expansion & the Labour Supply Challenge. The purpose of the discussion paper is to promote wider and broader awareness of the need to expand the availability of skilled labour in order to construct the proposed major Energy Hub projects. Click here for complete discussion paper.
A Win-Win-Win Situation
Landing the Irving Oil headquarters would be a win for the port, the city and the community.
- Telegraph-Journal, August 1, 2008
Boost to Carrying Capacity
Upgrades to Maine’s grid could help N.B. transmit electricity to rest of New England
- Telegraph-Journal, July 4, 2008
Landing a Really Big Fish
Irving Oil Ltd plans to invest an estimated $30 million to build new corporate headquarters on the city’s waterfront, a move that would revitalize the uptown core.
- Telegraph-Journal, June 21, 2008
Irving Headquarters at Long Wharf Artist Concepts
Saint John Long Wharf
A Win for the Port, a Win for the City, a Win for Irving Oil and a Win for the Community…
- Atlantica Centre for Energy, June 20, 2008
Utility CEO Pleased with New Home
Saint John Energy staff now located on west side but materials are still in south end.
- Telegraph-Journal, June 18, 2008
Irving Oil Set to Study Tidal Power
New Brunswick took its first big step in creating electricity through the high tides of the Bay of Fundy when it announced…
- Telegraph-Journal, May 27, 2008
“On Top of a Monster”
4,500 megawatts of wind power could be added to provincial grid by 2025 – one tenth of potential resource.
- Telegraph-Journal, May 16, 2008
BP Involvement in Refinery Study an “Absolute Coup”
Energy centre president praises partnership between Irving, European oil giant.
- Telegraph-Journal, March 18, 2008
Irving Oil and BP
Atlantica Centre for Energy responds to Irving Oil and BP partnership for proposed Eider Rock refinery
- Atlantica Centre for Energy, March 17, 2008
