Obama Administration Pushes Accelerator for Renewable Fuels

The inauguration of Barack Obama as the new President of the United States yesterday has combined with Canadian efforts to spark a North American explosion in the growth of renewable fuels, says Gordon Quaiattini, President of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA). “When President-elect Obama took the oath of office, a new North American... 

Kitimat LNG Obtains Environmental Approvals, Signs Agreement With Mitsubishi Corporation for LNG Terminal

Kitimat LNG Inc. and Mitsubishi Corporation announced that they have signed a Heads of Agreement under which Mitsubishi will acquire terminal capacity and an equity stake in Kitimat LNG’s proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal. The Heads of Agreement sets forth the terms, pursuant to which Mitsubishi will commit to purchase 1.5 million... 

Made-In-Canada Ethanol Reaches 1 Billion Litre Milestone

The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Integrated Grain Processors Co-operative (IGPC) on the official opening of its new 150 million litre ethanol plant. “Today marks a milestone day in the production of renewable fuels in Canada. With IGPC’s new plant, Canada now produces over a billion liters of ethanol a year,”... 

Pierre Fortin to Leave Canadian Hydropower Association

The Canadian Hydropower Association would like to announce that Pierre Fortin, President of the Canadian Hydropower Association (CHA), will be leaving his post in April 2009, after ten years of service to the association. During his term as President, the CHA has become not only a leader in the energy sector, but also the recognized voice of the hydropower... 

Magnum Announces Joint Venture with Green Tech Solutions and Purchase of Buffing Equipment

Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc. announces a Joint Venture with Green Tech Solutions (GTS) and announces the companies first purchase of 4 buffing machines. Magnum’s Canadian Operations Manager Michel Boux stated, “Green Tech Solutions recently purchased 2 standard buffers and 2 OTR buffer machines through Magnum D’Or Resources. This...