Fuel 4 the Future is a project focused on helping post-secondary students see a path forward for themselves in the clean fuels industry. Together with industry experts, educators, and First Nations communities, Fuel 4 the Future will enhance knowledge of adopting clean fuels and clarify the career opportunities that exist here in Atlantic Canada.
September 2025 - A conversation with Laurentis Energy Partners. When most people think of nuclear, they think of the Point Lepreau Generating Station on the Bay of Fundy. But nuclear in this province goes far beyond generating electricity; advancing new reactor designs, creating opportunities for local workers, and unlocking the potential to produce isotopes
On September 11, 2025, Prime Minster Mark Carney announced the first group of ‘nation building’ projects that the newly established Major Projects Office will oversee development of. There were no projects selected from Atlantic Canada for this initial list; however, the Wind West Atlantic Energy project was highlighted as a ‘truly transformative’ strategy but
New Brunswick’s electricity system is about to see its biggest upgrades in several years. This summer, NB Power announced two major initiatives - a new 500-megawatt generating station in Westmorland County and more than $300 million in improvements to the utility’s transmission system. The new generating station will provide needed flexible and
August 2025 - In conversation with ARC Clean Technology When the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) completed Phase 2 of its Vendor Design Review (VDR) in July 2025, for ARC Clean Technology’s advanced small modular reactor, it marked a major step forward for a project that could help shape New Brunswick’s clean energy future.
What is Bill C-5? Bill C-5 is a federal law that came into effect on June 26, 2025, after receiving Royal Assent. It was supported by both the Liberal and Conservative parties. The bill includes two key components: The Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act; The Building Canada Act - the part
Decades of experience: built for success This summary is shared, with permission, by Energy NL. June 26, 2025 The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 has come to a successful close after three days of impactful discussions, keynote addresses, and networking among leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy sector. Held
The last month has been eventful for the energy sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anchored by the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 in St. John’s, stakeholders from across the province’s energy sector provided the latest updates along with using the event as a platform for major announcements. Here are a few highlights: May
Atlantica recently interviewed Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada, about their recently released Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment and the current state of offshore wind in Canada. Q: Tell us about Marine Renewables Canada. What do you do in the energy sector? A. Marine Renewables Canada is
Guest Contributor: Derek Estabrook, Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance The global energy landscape is transforming rapidly. With a diverse mix of traditional and emerging energy resources and access to key export markets, Atlantic Canada is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. Hydrogen is emerging as a critical piece of Atlantic
Before learning about CANDU nuclear reactors, its first important to understand how nuclear energy is used to generate electricity. What is Nuclear Electricity Generation? Nuclear electricity generation works by splitting atoms in a process called fission. Uranium-235 is the atom most often used in nuclear reactors and makes up less
Energy security is something most Atlantic Canadians prioritize, but it is a complex target for utilities and governments to achieve. What is energy security? Energy security can mean different things to different people in different contexts. In its broadest sense, energy security means energy is available when it is needed within a certain