A Sarnia company is developing a generator that consumes aluminum fuel discs, oxygen and water to produce electricity. We explain the chemistry, the $4-million federal contribution, and the real-world questions the technology must answer.
Canada is one of the world’s largest crude oil producers, yet it exports most of its oil while importing crude and fuel from abroad. We examine the refineries, pipelines, economics and energy-security questions behind this apparent contradiction.
The proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor could carry up to 800,000 barrels of Alberta crude per day to Sarnia entirely through Canada. We examine the route, energy-security argument, Sarnia’s refinery hub, Indigenous consultation, regulatory hurdles and what still has to happen before construction could begin.
Sarnia, Ontario: The Gateway to Canada’s Industrial Future Located at the southernmost tip of Lake Huron, where the blue waters of the Great Lakes meet the St. Clair River, Sarnia, Ontario, is a city that defines the phrase “strategic location.” Often recognized for its industrial skyline, Sarnia is much more than a manufacturing hub; it […]