Federal Funding Announced for Carbon Capture Technology Expansion
The federal government announced an investment of up to $137 million from the Canada Growth Fund to Svante, contributing to its new carbon capture and removal filter manufacturing facility currently under construction.
Other key features include an announcement from the BC Energy Regulator (BC-ER) regarding the completion of the Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) Landscape Planning Pilot (LPP), aimed to balance Treaty rights, environmental restoration, and responsible energy development. Additionally, BC-ER released guidance for energy companies following the release of the Gundy Complex HV1-C Plan, developed under the Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement.
As Alberta continues to experience drought and water shortages throughout the province, updates to the provincial Drought Response Plan have been released. Water licence holders should continue to monitor water levels and flow before and during planned diversion events.
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About: This bulletin highlights the regulatory changes and updates within the energy and natural resource sectors in Western Canada that the Integrated Sustainability team has been tracking through August 2024.
Federal
- Growth Fund Investment for Carbon Capture Technology
Alberta
- Recycling Industry Wastewater for Lithium Production
- AER Increases Industry-Wide Closure Spend Requirement
- Release of Updated Proponent Guide
British Columbia
- Technical Updates on the Halfway River First Nation, Gundy Plan & Offsetting
- New Project Description Letter to Reflect Order in Council 255
Saskatchewan
- Memorandum of Understanding for Nuclear Research & Innovation
- New Critical Minerals Incentives to Grow Saskatchewan Mining Sector
Feature Report
- Updates to the Provincial Drought Response Plan
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