Quebec

Next Hydrogen launches Ontario’s largest onsite clean hydrogen refuelling station

Next Hydrogen launches the largest onsite clean hydrogen production and distribution station in Ontario, capable of supplying up to 650 kg per day for powering fuel cell forklifts.

Loblaw launches Canada’s largest rooftop solar system for its logistics centre

Loblaw Group will deploy a 7.5 MW photovoltaic installation on the roof of its East Gwillimbury distribution centre, generating up to 25% of the site’s annual electricity and marking a new step for the Canadian logistics sector.

Canada Infrastructure Bank grants $24M to biomass plant for Opitciwan

A $24mn financing supports the construction of a 4.8 MW biomass plant designed to replace diesel in Opitciwan, bringing jobs and enhanced energy security for the Atikamekw community.
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First Hydrogen strengthens its partnership with the University of Alberta to accelerate SMRs

First Hydrogen expands its collaboration with the University of Alberta to optimise small modular nuclear reactor design and support green hydrogen development amid the growth of artificial intelligence data centres.

Carbonova secures $3.20mn for a pilot carbon nanofiber unit in Calgary

Carbonova receives $3.20mn from the Advanced Materials Challenge programme to launch the first commercial demonstration unit for carbon nanofibers in Calgary, accelerating industrial development in advanced materials.

The International Energy Agency forecasts 7% growth in global LNG trade in 2026

The International Energy Agency anticipates an acceleration in global liquefied natural gas trade, driven by major new projects in North America, while demand in Asia remains weak.
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CanAsia secures 30% stake in bid for Thailand’s 25th onshore licensing round

CanAsia Energy Corp. confirms it has submitted a bid for oil and gas exploration and production in Thailand, reinforcing its international strategy within a consortium and targeting a block in the 25th onshore round.

Vision Lithium reveals new corridor rich in lithium, cesium and tantalum in Quebec

Vision Lithium identifies several high-grade lithium, cesium and tantalum dykes on its Sirmac property, confirming the presence of a mineralised trend over more than five kilometres near Chibougamau.

Next Hydrogen secures CAD1.5mn financing to support its operations

Next Hydrogen raises CAD1.5mn from its management and a commercial lender to strengthen its cash flow and retain teams, while maintaining its review of financial and strategic solutions.
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Standard Uranium confirms 29 km of conductive corridors at the Corvo project in Canada

Standard Uranium announces the results of a high-resolution electromagnetic survey at the Corvo project, confirming 29 kilometres of conductive corridors and launching the planning of an inaugural drilling programme for 2026.

Arabelle Solutions to equip Darlington SMR with 34-metre turbine

Arabelle Solutions, a subsidiary of EDF, will provide turbine island equipment for the first BWRX-300 small modular reactor project in Canada, marking a milestone for the industrialisation of SMRs in North America.

Enbridge launches 600 MW solar project in Texas to power Meta

Enbridge invests $0.9bn in a 600 MW solar facility in Texas, fully dedicated to powering Meta Platforms, Inc.'s data centres through a long-term power purchase agreement.
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CES Energy renews buyback programme for 18.9 million shares

The Canadian energy solutions provider has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to repurchase up to 10% of its float by July 2026.

Qarlbo Biodiversity to supply 500,000 tonnes of pine to Woodland Biofuels

Qarlbo Biodiversity signed a memorandum of understanding with Woodland Biofuels for the delivery of thinned pine wood from managed forests in the United States to supply the Canadian company’s biomass operations.

Graphano Energy unveils an initial resource estimate for the Lac Saguay graphite deposit

Graphano Energy announces an initial mineral resource estimate for its Lac Saguay graphite properties in Québec, highlighting immediate development potential near major transport routes, supported by independent analyses.
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Schlumberger divests assets to secure approval from Canada’s Competition Bureau

The Competition Bureau has required Schlumberger to divest major assets to finalise the acquisition of ChampionX, thereby reducing the risks of market concentration in Canada’s oilfield services sector. —

Saturn Oil & Gas buys back over 1.6 million shares for C$3.46mn in Canada

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. confirms the acquisition of 1,608,182 common shares for a total amount of USD3.46mn, as part of its public buyback offer in Canada, resulting in a reduction of its free float.

ShaMaran suspends production after explosion at HKN-operated site

An explosion at 07:00 at an HKN Energy facility forced ShaMaran Petroleum to shut the Sarsang field while an inquiry determines damage and the impact on regional exports.
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Tamarack Valley refinances USD 237 mn in bond debt and extends its maturities

The Canadian producer issues USD 237 mn in senior notes at 6.875 % to repay bank debt, repurchase USD 73 mn of 2027 notes and push most of its maturity schedule to 2030.

PetroTal increases production by 15% in Q2 2025 and strengthens liquidity

PetroTal Corp. records production growth in the second quarter of 2025, improves its cash position and continues replacing key equipment at its main oil sites in Peru.

The drilling fluids industry will reach $10.7bn by 2032 driven by oil expansion and chemical innovations

The increase in oil drilling, deepwater exploration, and chemical advances are expected to raise the global drilling fluids market to $10.7bn by 2032, according to Meticulous Research.

North American biomethane market to reach 604 mmcfd in 2025

North American biomethane capacity will increase by 70 million cubic feet per day in 2025 following a record growth of 139 mmcfd in 2024, driven notably by transportation sector demand, according to Wood Mackenzie.

HyVera launches hydrogen on demand and plans two production sites

The majority-Indigenous-owned Canadian manufacturer HyVera Distributed Energy is introducing an eCat pellet that instantly produces ultra-pure green hydrogen without external electricity and is counting on two pilot plants to simplify industrial supply.
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Petro-Victory launches fully-funded drilling campaign in Brazil

Petro-Victory Energy Corp. starts drilling of the AND-5 well in the Potiguar Basin, Brazil, as the first phase of an operation financed through its strategic partnership with Azevedo & Travassos Energia.

Keranic takes over Royal Helium and fast-tracks Steveville plant restart

Keranic Industrial Gas seals a sixty-day exclusivity deal to buy Royal Helium’s key assets, raise CAD9.5mn ($7.0mn) and bring Alberta’s Steveville plant back online in under fifteen weeks.

France Officially Launches Its First Floating Wind Farm in the Mediterranean

France officially commissions its first floating wind farm, consisting of three turbines with a combined capacity of 25 megawatts, introducing strategic technology in the Mediterranean, vital for national energy goals.
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Viridi secures UL 9540 certification after public fire test

Buffalo-based Viridi has obtained the cETLus mark for its RPS150 system, meeting the UL 9540 standard only days after a public battery fire-containment demonstration.

Canadian oil sands production poised to reach record high

Research firm S&P Global Commodity Insights lifts its outlook for the fourth straight year, betting on three point five mn barrels per day from 2025 despite lower prices.

Enbridge Considers Adding Capacity to Export More Oil to Gulf Coast

Enbridge plans to expand its infrastructure to increase oil transportation from the American Midwest to the Gulf Coast, anticipating rising exports and addressing current market logistical constraints.
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Uranium Energy Corp acquires 170 million shares of Anfield Energy Inc.

Uranium Energy Corp strengthens its position in Anfield Energy Inc., now holding approximately 32.4% of the company’s shares following an investment of CAD19.55mn ($14.82mn), significantly expanding its strategic influence in the uranium market.

Petronas and JOGMEC Sign Strategic Agreement around LNG Canada Project

Petronas formalizes a memorandum with JOGMEC to secure Japanese LNG deliveries, including a first cargo from LNG Canada scheduled for July at Toho Gas.

Alain Rhéaume steps down as Chairman of Boralex’s Board of Directors

Alain Rhéaume, Chairman of Boralex’s Board of Directors for eight years, will leave his position by December, following the appointment of his successor by the governance committee of the Canadian energy group.
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Keyera acquires Plains’ Canadian operations for 5.15 billion dollars

Energy company Keyera acquires Plains' Canadian natural gas liquids assets in a strategic transaction valued at 5.15 billion dollars, consolidating its presence across the Canadian energy corridor and optimising its operational infrastructure.

Standard Uranium deploys advanced technology on Davidson River project

Standard Uranium, in collaboration with Fleet Space, launches an innovative exploration programme using advanced multiphysics surveys on the Davidson River site, promising new drilling prospects for 2025 in the Athabasca region.

Green hydrogen market surging: $71.31bn expected by 2031

The global green hydrogen market is expected to reach $71.31bn by 2031, driven by an average annual growth rate estimated at 37.8%, mainly stimulated by energy and transport sectors, according to The Insight Partners.
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Uranium price surges 9% following major fund raise

Uranium spot price hits its highest level of 2025 following a significant fundraising announcement by a specialized Canadian investment fund, prompting vigorous trading and strong reactions in the international market.

Cenovus Energy restarts full production at Christina Lake site

Canadian company Cenovus Energy has fully resumed oil sands production at its Christina Lake site following a wildfire-related shutdown in Alberta.

Minéraux Stratégiques Abitibi opens talks for biomass project in Amos

Minéraux Stratégiques Abitibi has signed a non-disclosure agreement paving the way for talks with the Abitibiwinni First Nation and the City of Amos to develop a biomass plant on the former Résolu industrial site.
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Vortex Metals identifies copper, gold and six IOCG targets in Chile

Vortex Metals has confirmed copper, silver and gold grades at the Illapel project in Chile, while identifying six new conductive targets with high IOCG mineralisation potential.

Shell plans additional 12 million tonnes of LNG capacity by 2030

Shell is expanding its global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capacities, primarily targeting markets in Asia and North America, to meet rising demand anticipated by the end of the decade.