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Nordex secures order for 19 turbines for Québec wind project

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The Nordex Group has received an order to supply 19 N163/5.X wind turbines for an undisclosed wind farm in Québec, Canada.  Scheduled for delivery in summer 2026, the turbines will be mounted on 125-meter tubular steel towers and equipped with Nordex’s Advanced Anti-icing System, designed for cold climates to enhance performance during winter.  This order is part of Nordex’s efforts to support high electricity production in colder regions. The Nordex Group, with over 53 GW…

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Canada proposes 35% emissions cap on oil and gas sector by 2030

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The Canadian government has introduced draft regulations to cap oil and gas sector emissions 35% below 2019 levels by 2030, sparking backlash from industry leaders who argue it could lead to reduced production.  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault emphasized the cap targets pollution, urging companies to use their record profits from 2022, which totalled C$66.6 billion, for decarbonization. The regulations propose a cap-and-trade system rewarding low-emission producers and imposing penalties on those failing to comply, with…

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Seaspan to manufacture SMR components for Westinghouse

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Westinghouse Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seaspan to produce essential components for its AP1000 and AP300 small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership will support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally, including the manufacturing of components like pipe spools and steel structures. Seaspan’s expertise in large-scale custom fabrication positions the company to enter the nuclear sector. For each AP1000 unit built outside Canada, Westinghouse estimates a contribution of nearly C$1 billion…

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Nordex Group secures 500MW wind turbine orders in Canada

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Nordex Group has received orders for wind turbines totalling 500 MW for undisclosed projects in Canada, scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The orders include 74 N163 turbines, each equipped with the Nordex Advanced Anti-Icing System to ensure high performance during Canada’s harsh winters. The company also secured long-term service agreements ranging from 15 to 30 years. Nordex has previously sold nearly 1.2GW of turbines across Canada and brings its expertise in cold climate…

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Silicon Ranch’s Scotford Solar Farm achieves commercial operation in Alberta, Canada

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Silicon Ranch, a leading independent power producer specializing in solar energy and related technologies, has announced that its 58-megawatt (MWAC) Scotford Solar Farm near Edmonton, Alberta, has reached commercial operation. This facility is the largest behind-the-meter solar project in Canada and will supply Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park, Scotford with renewable energy, meeting approximately 20% of the refinery’s energy needs for the next 25 years and providing 100% of its electricity needs at peak capacity….