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Webinar – CCUS in Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador – A Net Zero Project White Paper

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The Net Zero Project was formed by Energy NL, econext and OilCo in early 2022 with a primary objective to ensure the long-term sustainable future of the Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas industry by embracing and analyzing lower-emission pathways in line with broader provincial and national objectives of achieving net zero by 2050.

Building on the success of the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Workshop in September 2022, the Net Zero Project is focusing on related action items and facilitating collaboration with various stakeholders in CCUS technology. Economic modeling, policy investigation, research into storage potential and technical feasibility analysis will help drive priorities in this regard. This area presents an opportunity for the development of, and investment attraction for, a major innovation project.

Date: February 15, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (NST)
Location: Online

This webinar will focus on those priorities as it introduces the White Paper Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. Our Net Zero Project team will present key points within the paper and will take questions from the attendees following the online presentation. Following the webinar, the White Paper will be distributed to industry and interested stakeholders to encourage knowledge growth, industry awareness and to keep the momentum moving forward on this pathway to net zero.

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Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to the Bahamas

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Since 2014 econext (formerly NEIA) – with support from the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET) and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) – has been helping Atlantic Canadian firms pursue international business opportunities in the Caribbean region.

Our Caribbean program is comprehensive, comprising in-depth market research, information sessions, customized firm-level supports, and the coordination of incoming and outgoing trade missions to markets. Our 2023 trade mission will see 9 organizations visit The Bahamas.

For more information, visit https://econext.ca/caribbean-program/.

Organizations participating in the Fall Trade Mission:

If you have any questions about the econext Trade Mission to The Bahamas please contact Abbie Hodder, econext‘s COO & Director of International Business, at abbie@econext.ca.

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Stewart McKelvey

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Stewart McKelvey is Atlantic Canada’s largest law firm and one of the 20 largest in the country.

We are more than 230 lawyers. We are six offices throughout the four Atlantic provinces. We are full-service with vast expertise in the energy space.

Stewart McKelvey is a leader in providing legal advice and guidance to developers, contractors, independent power producers, provincial utilities, lenders and underwriters, and energy market participants as they navigate the evolving regulatory regimes associated with permitting, developing, constructing, financing and investing in renewable and clean energy projects. We advise both governments and proponents on various aspects of the procurement process and documentation for major renewable energy projects as well as to parties on joint venture arrangements. We are proud member of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

Our experience includes projects involving wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, nuclear, hydro, and, as you might expect from a firm based on the east coast, tidal energy.

Upstream Marketing Inc.

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Upstream is a creative marketing agency based in St. John’s, NL that has been serving clients primarily in the energy, technology, retail sectors since 2007.

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RFP – Strategic Communications Services: Professional Document Design and Finishing Services

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econext is currently accepting quotes for the professional design and finishing services for a 30-page technical document.

Click here to download the RFP.

Wood

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Wood provides consulting, project management and engineering solutions to the energy industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Projects, Operations and Consulting. These engineering solutions include decarbonization, energy industry optimization, renewable energy, future fuels and low carbon solutions. Wood also provides clean energy support, mine planning and design, mineral processing and metallurgy, mineral resources and project assessment services, and automation and controls. It services the oil and gas, infrastructure, industrial and manufacturing, mining, power, and government sectors.

Cleantech Firm-Level International Business Development Supports

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econext is providing a limited number of opportunities for SMEs in Atlantic Canada to access customized firm-level international business development supports.

Eligible firms are those that (1) provide products and/or services that help understand or mitigate impacts to the environment, (2) are involved in activities related to the ocean or oceans-based industries, and (3) have international business development interests in Europe.

Selected SMEs will work with a pre-qualified consultant with an objective to provide advice that will help them define and advance international business development priorities.

This support provided by the consultant will involve:

  • Gaining an understanding of the firm’s current state of international business development activities.
  • Assisting the firm in prioritizing its international business development opportunities as they may relate to direct export, supply chain penetration, co-innovation, or partnerships
  • Outlining next steps for the firm in pursuit of its international business development priorities, including the identification of relevant programming and partners to assist in advancement. This will include specific recommendations on next steps that could include:
    • Defining detailed market and opportunity requirements
    • Outlining priorities for a future personalized strategic market entry workplan
    • Defining what marketing and regulatory compliance assistance is required
    • Specifying future international business development needs, e.g., connections to key decision makers, support from in-market professionals
  • Mapping for the SME relevant programs and services available to help them advance their international business development activities.

Businesses will receive $4,000 in consulting services. The cost for businesses to participate is $400.

Eligible SMEs can contact Abbie Hodder, econext’s COO and Manager of International Business via email at abbie@econext.ca to indicate their interest.

The deadline for applications is 12pm NST on February 16, 2023.

CEO Message – January 11, 2023

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Happy new year, and I hope that your 2023 is off to a good start.

2023 is already at lightning speed for econext. We were thankful to have the opportunity to take some time over the holidays to refresh and prepare, and hope you were able to do the same.

To say that the past few years have been a whirlwind for econext would be an understatement. From the oil price crisis in early 2020, to the onset of the pandemic, to intensifying global action on net zero and emissions reductions, to the rapid emergence of a new renewable energy industry through to the end of 2022 – the challenges and opportunities related to clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador have come fast and furious.

I wanted to take a moment to thank our staff, our Board of Directors, our funders, and all of our members and partners who have supported us through this time of great change. I am very proud that econext didn’t merely just survive – it was able to make some very tangible contributions to both environment and economy during this time. From timely policy guidance, to strategic research, to investment attraction – we’ve played a role in helping the province navigate some of its most pressing economic challenges and opportunities.

econext has come through the other side of the pandemic with stronger and more meaningful partnerships with governments, industries, academia, and communities. This has already resulted in new growth and diversification opportunities for our members.

We know that the vast majority of our members have had a similarly disruptive three years, and we hope that we have helped meet some of your needs throughout it all.

In 2023 we are looking to return to a state of normalized operations. We are well positioned to continue to make a difference in Newfoundland and Labrador in the four areas we identified in our comprehensive strategic planning efforts: the pursuit of net zero in our industries and our communities, clean energy and fuels, value from waste, and our cluster of expertise in environmental sensing, characterization, and monitoring. We have some exciting initiatives on the horizon which will help move the needle in each of these areas this year that we can’t wait to share with you.

We are getting back to basics with the hiring of a new Membership and Events Coordinator who will engage with all of our members on a one-on-one basis to make sure that we are doing all that we can to help you succeed. We will be returning to our series of workshops and training activities that have been so important in building ‘green economy’ capacity in our province. And we’ll be finding new ways to tell more of your success stories.

In 1992 the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association was founded. Just over 30 years later, we believe that 2023 will be a banner year for the organization. The econext team looks forward to chatting with each and every one of you in the weeks and months ahead.

Sincerely,

// Kieran Hanley
CEO