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What we learned at Atlantica’s 2025 Natural Gas Forum
Insights on energy supply, pricing, and opportunities across Atlantic Canada. Overview: Atlantic Canada faces some of the highest natural gas prices in the world during winter months, a situation driven reliance on imports through
Gas turbine project helps power the New Brunswick economy
By Michelle Robichaud - President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. This commentary first appeared in the Telegraph Journal on November 30, 2025. Energy projects don’t just power homes, energy powers the economy. By building a
Canada’s Budget 2025 focuses on energy investments
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the federal government released its long-awaited Budget 2025: Canada Strong. Budget 2025 introduced a Climate Competitiveness Strategy, which anchors several measures aimed at accelerating investment in energy projects and
Indigenous leadership is reshaping Atlantic Canada’s energy future
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud. The fourth annual Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium was held from October 28 to 30 in Moncton. The event showcased a level of momentum and leadership in the energy sector that
Energy 101: Regulated Petroleum Prices
The four Atlantic provinces are different from most of their Canadian counterparts when it comes to buying petroleum fuels (gasoline, diesel, heating oil and propane). Unlike elsewhere in Canada, the Atlantic provinces regulate the
Prince Edward Island releases new energy strategy
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Government of Prince Edward Island released its new energy strategy, which calls for strengthened consumer protections, upgrades to infrastructure, and regional collaboration. The strategy outlines a long-term vision for
Fact-checking the Energy 101 Series
An article by Jonathan Alward, Vice President, Policy. Our mission at the Atlantica Centre for Energy is to try to improve the public’s understanding of the energy sector and energy sources used across the
Updates from Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy
The Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy was especially busy in September and October. The Department and Government made several important announcements and launched new campaigns aimed at developing several types of energy
Recap of 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
On Tuesday, October 14, the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election was held which saw Premier Tony Wakeham, and his Progressive Conservative party defeat incumbent Premier John Hogan and the Liberal government of 10
Prince Edward Island’s Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) 2026/2027
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Challenge Fund is now open for 2026–27 applications! Established in 2020, the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) continues to support innovative climate action projects that align with Prince Edward
Meet Fatima – Atlantica’s New Communications Manager
We’re excited to welcome Fatima Syed Aamir (she/her) as our new Communications Manager at the Atlantica Centre for Energy. Fatima joined the team in July and has already been helping shape how we share our
Fuel 4 the Future is hitting the road this October!
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