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Powering clean energy and cancer care – Laurentis Energy Partners
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
Energy 101: Offshore Oil
When people in Atlantic Canada hear about offshore oil production, they might think of rigs far out at sea or news stories about increasing government revenues. What’s less understood is how offshore oil is
Wind West continues to build momentum
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
NB Power moves forward with new generation and transmission projects
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
ARC Clean Tech reaches major milestone: what it means for New Brunswick’s energy future.
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
UNB’s Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) opens state-of-the-art Advanced Nuclear Reactors Laboratory.
University of New Brunswick. On July 30th, 2025, the Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) at the University of New Brunswick cut the ribbon on the Advanced Nuclear Reactors
What ‘nation building’ energy projects have been pitched for Atlantic Canada?
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
Energy NL Conference and Exhibition 2025 Summary
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
Newfoundland and Labrador Energy Update – June 2025
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
Anchoring Atlantic Canada’s future with clean energy
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President Atlantic Canada is often left out of national energy conversations—but that’s a costly oversight. The region is uniquely positioned to lead a new wave of nation-building projects for Canada.
Industry Spotlight: Marine Renewables Canada
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
Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Opportunity
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