Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 14, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record-breaking year for solar capacity additions.
Trump Tariffs: Canada Looks East, West in Lieu of Exporting to US
“Don't be surprised if you see a lot of [Canadian] trade missions moving beyond North America,” an Ontario official said in a panel discussion on tariffs at CERAWeek by S&P Global.
Williams’ CEO: Pipeline Permitting Costs Twice as Much as Steel
Williams Cos. CEO Alan Armstrong said U.S. states with friendlier permitting polices, including Texas, Louisiana and Wyoming, have a major advantage as AI infrastructure develops.
Enbridge Appoints Steven Williams to Chair of the Board
Enbridge has appointed Steven Williams to lead the board of directors following Pamela Carter’s retirement as chair.
Gibson, Baytex Energy Enter Infrastructure Partnership in Duvernay
Baytex Energy, in partnership with Gibson Energy, is building midstream infrastructure in the Pembina Duvernay play that is expected to be completed by fourth-quarter 2025.
Arc Resources to Supply Exxon with LNG Offtake from Cedar LNG
Exxon Mobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has agreed to buy 1.5 million tonnes per annum of ARC Resources’ LNG offtake from the Cedar LNG Project when the facility begins commercial operations.
Westgate Energy Adds to Mannville Stack Assets in Canada
Westgate Energy Inc. is buying Mannville Stack-focused assets in Alberta for CA$7 million from an undisclosed private oil and gas company.
Trump Says He Will Double Tariffs on Canadian Metals to 50%
President Trump said he would double his tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products in response to Ontario placing a 25% tariff on electricity supplied to the U.S.
Ontario Imposes 25% Surcharge on Electricity Exports to US
The Canadian province of Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to New York state, Michigan and Minnesota to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Premier Doug Ford said on March 10.
Whitecap, Veren Enter $10.4B Merger of Western Canadian Basin E&Ps
Whitecap Resources and Veren Inc. will create the largest light oil and condensate producer in the Alberta Montney and Kaybob Duvernay in an all-share combination valued at CA$15 billion (US$10.43 billion).