Saskatchewan is accelerating its bid to become an essential, reliable player in the global lithium market, with the government backing Project Aurora — which began construction in mid-September — along with other developments that proponents say highlight the province’s growing status as a responsible producer of critical minerals.

In his first public appearance after leading a B.C. trade delegation to India in early January, Premier David Eby called the opportunities in LNG, critical mineral mining, and propane for the province “remarkable,” thanks to India’s current growth rate of between eight and 10 per cent per year.

BC Hydro and Ksi Lisims LNG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to supply up to 600 megawatts of electricity to the floating terminal north of Prince Rupert, once both projects are built and operational.

Adrian Dix, B.C.’s minister of energy and climate solutions, says that the province is set to become the fourth largest exporter of LNG in the world in the next decade.

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has launched a funding vehicle aimed at addressing the life cycle carbon intensity of transportation fuels, while also offering a pathway for Clean Fuels Regulation (CFR) compliance.

Cenovus Energy Inc. is considering a sale of conventional oil and gas assets in the Deep Basin of Alberta as it looks to cut debt after the recent takeover of oilsands rival MEG Energy Corp., two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. has planned a F&D capital budget of $325–$375 million in 2026, which is expected to deliver annual average production of 81,000–84,000 boe/d.

Hydra Energy Corp. is setting up a $1 million hydrogen-fuelling station at the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C., to test its zero- and low-emission vehicles in the port’s operations.

Global oil demand growth is forecast to average 930,000 bbls/d in 2026, up from 850,000 in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), reflecting a normalization of economic conditions after last year’s tariff turmoil and lower oil prices than a year ago.

North American Construction Group Ltd. today announced that Joe Lambert has resigned from his position as president and chief executive officer to pursue other opportunities.

Trigon Pacific Terminals Limited announced that Craig Olley, its current president, will succeed Rob Booker as chief executive officer, effective today, as part of the company’s leadership succession plan.

Green Impact Partners Inc. has made targeted updates to its leadership structure to align the team with its near-term priorities, with a focus on the Future Energy Park.

Green Impact Partners Inc. provided an update on the progress of its previously announced senior debt repayment process.