Our newsletter of 04 January 2024
To kick off 2024, this graphic thought from our Alliance CEO:
Global demand for LNG grew in 2023
Meanwhile, a review of world energy in 203 finds that the world used more crude oil and coal than at any time in history. But global demand for LNG continued to grow. And many nations adopted “a more pragmatic approach to achieving climate goals.”
- Read more: https://ow.ly/CaZX50QmRAm
And our latest blog: To reduce emissions, the world needs more LNG. Alberta’s Canadian Energy Centre looks at world supply and demand.
- Read it here: https://ow.ly/keNI50Qmm66
Cedar LNG orders floating LNG plant
Korea’s Samsung Heavy has won a C$1.98-billion contract to build a floating LNG facility for the Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG project.
The contract is with U.S. engineering company Black & Veatch to build the FLNG facility by February 2028 — depending on the Final Investment Decision from Cedar and partner Pembina Pipeline: ow.ly/rchG50QnZTo
Samsung, Black and Veatch and Cedar LNG signed an initial agreement in November to ‘lock in shipyard capacity for the construction of the Cedar LNG FLNG vessel.’ https://ow.ly/47kk50QngcM
LNG Canada: millions for communities
From Canada’s Friendly Energy: LNG Canada has contributed over $10 million for programs and equipment benefitting communities in B.C. One example: a long-awaited CTI scanner for Kitimat General Hospital.
- See more: https://ow.ly/TuXP50QmRCH
FNCI signs green shipping-corridor MOU
Other signatories include Transport Canada and the Port of Prince Rupert, along with ports in South Korea and Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
The First Nations Climate Initiative says it would like to see the Port of Prince Rupert become a pioneer in decarbonizing operations.
The FNCI comprises the Lax Kw’alaams, Metlakatla, Nisga’a and Haisla Nations. The Haisla and Nisga’a propose LNG projects, and Metlakatla is part of the ownership group of coal exporter Trigon Terminals.
‘Indigenous-led solutions are needed to reach Canada’s — and the world’s — climate action goals,” said Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith (who is also chair of our First Nations LNG Alliance).
- Learn more: https://ow.ly/M87t50QmsVA
Indigenous clean-energy news
- First Nations in northwest B.C. have created K’uul Power, meaning ‘coming together as one.’ The vision is for First Nations to own and operate the renewable-energy transmission and generation infrastructure that becomes the backbone of the decarbonized economy in northwest BC. Here’s how to enter your logo: https://ow.ly/Uouz50QmJiE
- BC Hydro’s call for more clean power includes “a useful framework for First Nations participation.” https://ow.ly/Ftu350QmRXI
- Five Nations invest $20.5 million in emission-reducing cogeneration unit for Alberta gas plant: https://ow.ly/ERuw50QlUqT
- Rainbow Lake, Alberta, to become first municipality in Canada powered fully by geothermal energy — with Dene Tha’ Nation support: https://ow.ly/HeSl50QlV4P
- Indigenous communities in Canada have a vital role to play in transforming our energy systems. Geothermal energy projects offer them unique opportunities: https://ow.ly/3bRF50QmS2Q
ALSO IN THE NEWS
- Indigenous leaders see progress in 2023 but continue to advocate for national loan-guarantee program: https://ow.ly/KVia50QlUtP
- HaiSea Marine’s three electric tugs were among highlights of the tug, towage and salvage sector in 2023: https://ow.ly/84Ml50QmSqR
- Fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere, we benefit too much from them.— Chris Sankey of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, in National Post: https;//ow.ly/41pn50QkTeG
- Alberta’s Canadian Energy Centre reviews its 2023 research, and offers 25 facts about oil and gas: https://ow.ly/G30250QkSyI
- The world fleet of LNG carriers will soon surpass 1,000 vessels: https://ow.ly/h8x650QmBC5
- Early-bird tickets to the 2024 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (in Vancouver June 5-6) are available until Feb. 1: https://ow.ly/MvVe50Qm5Uq
DATES
- National Coalition of Chiefs Clean Energy Summit, Feb. 15-16, Tsuut’ina Nation, near Calgary: https://ow.ly/KRF250PTvVy
- The First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s 7th annual conference, Toronto, April 22-23: https://ow.ly/4nw750PHYCf
- The 8th Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference, Nanaimo: April 24 – 26. https://ow.ly/f1bl50PvYnx
- The International Gas Research Conference, Banff, May 13-16: https://ow.ly/YCMV50Q9E6j. (And our Alliance CEO, Karen Ogen, is on the national organizing committee. https://igrc2024.org/)
- Forward Summit: Empowering Indigenous Economies, May 14-15, Tsuut’ina Nation, near Calgary: https://ow.ly/Ebx750QnWXf
- Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase, June 5-6, Vancouver Convention Centre: https://ow.ly/uiop50QjxVH Early-bird tickets available until Feb. 1.
- National Coalition of Chiefs Energy and Natural Resource Summit, June 9-10, Tsuut’ina Nation, near Calgary: https://ow.ly/ch9u50PTw7X?
- Forward Summit East, Sept. 25-26, Orillia ON; https://ow.ly/i65h50QnWYR
- Forward Summit West Coast, Oct. 22-23, Vancouver: https://ow.ly/qvu650QnX0B
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