Mexican oil and gas re-opened to foreign companies after 76 years
Since 1938, when the government of Mexico nationalized foreign oil companies operating in that country, the Mexican oil industry, one of the largest in the world, has been state run, […]
Lead-free plumbing requirements affect valve selection for water systems
New laws went into effect in the United States last January, making it illegal to sell or install pipes, fittings, valves and fixtures in applications intended to provide “potable services,” […]
Building permits up in June, non-residential construction leading
Based on the value of building permits issued to Canadian contractors in June, the construction industry in Quebec and Alberta will see increased activity in coming months. The value of […]
Canada’s exports soared in June while imports fell
Canada’s trade surplus with the rest of the world more than tripled in June, growing from $576 million in May to $1.9 billion in June. Exports were up by 1 […]
Two firsts for Ontario as energy storage systems certified
A grid-connected battery system called Amphora has been certified by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Developed by Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada), it is the first grid-connected […]
New wind farm approved near Lake Huron shore
NextEra Energy Canada has been given approval from Ontario’s Environment Ministry for a $300-million wind farm near the Lake Huron shoreline. The Goshen Wind Energy Centre, which will involve the […]
Canada-EU free trade deal in jeopardy over investor protection
The free trade deal that the Harper government has been negotiating with the European Union has been stalled, if not killed outright, by the refusal of the German government to […]
Five companies to provide power storage for Ontario
Ontario’s power grid operator, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), has announced the selection of five companies that will provide up to 50 MW of energy storage technologies and services […]
Overheated bearings, gearboxes among causes of wind turbine fires
Wind turbines often catch fire and burn much more frequently than is reported, a study from the UK and Sweden maintains. Researchers at Imperial College London, Edinburgh University and SP […]
May manufacturing sales higher on petroleum, cars
For the fourth time in five months, Canada’s manufacturers sold more of their goods in May. Statistics Canada reports that manufacturing sales rose 1.6 per cent to $51.6 billion in May, largely […]
CSeries engine problem just an oil seal leak: Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney officials, as well as Bombardier, are downplaying the engine problem that grounded the new CSeries commercial jets, causing Bombardier to leave them out of its showing at […]
Bombardier takes orders for CSeries at Farnborough
Bombardier Aerospace has announced a potential forty-eight new orders for its CSeries aircraft. Five customers have signed letters of intent to purchase the new commercial jet or converted previous conditional […]
