Episode
97

Taking Canadian Energy International with Jacob Irving

September 20, 2023
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Duration:
2544256
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Join David Arkell, John Pooley, Lysandra Naom, and guest Jacob Irving, President & CEO at the Energy Council of Canada, on an episode all about the role of Canadian energy! This episode features Canadian energy expertise and technology, growth opportunities, exporting resources, and more. Check out our 360 Carbon Excellence Program.

Highlights

  • Carbon Capture and Storage Leadership: Canada has pioneered carbon capture technology and is actively developing projects in Alberta, leveraging geological advantages to support its emission-reduction goals.
  • Hydropower as a Renewable Backbone: With extensive hydropower resources, Canada has the potential to double its capacity and remains one of the world’s leading producers, with opportunities to share this expertise internationally.
  • Innovative Hydrogen Production: Canada is exploring multiple hydrogen production methods (blue, green, and pink hydrogen) to decarbonize sectors like transportation and heavy industry.
  • Indigenous Relations in Energy Projects: Effective partnerships with Indigenous communities are essential for project success, as these communities hold substantial sovereignty over resource-rich territories in Canada’s north.
  • Future Export Opportunities: Canada’s cleaner LNG, powered by hydropower, positions the country to meet global demand for low-emission fuels, with potential to expand in hydrogen as international markets develop.

Key Insights

  • Strategic Carbon Capture Growth: Irving highlights that Canada’s ongoing investment in carbon capture infrastructure supports decarbonization across industries, potentially making Alberta a hub for this technology.
  • Doubling Down on Hydropower: With the capacity to expand hydropower by over two times its current output, Canada holds a unique advantage among developed nations, where most hydropower capacity is already tapped out.
  • Hydrogen as a Global Export: By developing both green and blue hydrogen, Canada can meet diverse energy demands worldwide, with ample renewable energy to drive production sustainably.
  • Indigenous Relations as an Essential Framework: Successful energy projects in Canada often involve substantial indigenous participation, which has become a model of equitable development for international adaptation.
  • Exporting Canada’s Clean Energy Knowledge: Irving discusses Canada’s role as a global energy educator, where its technological and ethical practices could shape energy policy and infrastructure worldwide.
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