Prairie and Northwest Territories Region Environmental Industries Newsletter March 2014 IN THIS ISSUE: • • CONTACT YOUR NEW LOCAL TRADE COMMISSIONERS Mrs. Angela Dark Trade Commissioner Cleantech Sector Renewable Energy & Mining Tel: (306) 933-6441 [email protected] Mrs. Yvonne Gruenthaler Trade Commissioner Cleantech Sector Remediation Technologies Tel: (403) 690-8113 [email protected] www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca INFORMATION The following international trade information is provided by the Trade Commissioner Service Regional Office. Please contact us for further details on any of these opportunities. • Notice: Province may hike carbon levy to lower CO2 emissions – Page 2 Opportunity to meet with Incoming Chinese mission representing the Chinese Research Academy for Environmental Sciences– Page 3 GLOBE 2014 – Page 4 CONTENTS NOTICES 2 TRADE LEADS and OPPORTUNITIES 3 UPCOMING TRADE MISSIONS 4 UPCOMING CANADIAN EVENTS 4 UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 6 2 NOTICES Province may hike carbon levy to lower CO2 emissions Friday, January 31, 2014 Alberta is considering raising its carbon levy on heavy industry, extending who pays the fees and linking to other provinces' greenhouse gas emissions markets, says Environment Minister Robin Campbell. Campbell made the remarks in a speech to a carbon management conference in Calgary this week, promising as well new initiatives to enhance energy efficiency in the province. The minister wasn't available to comment Thursday but his press secretary, Kevin Zahara, said the Progressive Conservative government is signalling it needs to "move quicker" on CO2 reductions. "We know that the eyes of the world are on us," Zahara said. "We've had some discussions with industry and we've indicated that we need to move forward and address some of these issues." Alberta is facing intense scrutiny of its environmental record and oilsands policy while the United States wrangles over the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline. The final State Department environmental report on TransCanada's $7-billion proposal is expected to be released soon, setting the stage for a final decision by U.S. President Barack Obama. Alberta is missing its own internal greenhouse gas reduction targets, but the province says it is delaying an overarching climate change plan while waiting for the federal government's emissions regulations for the oil and gas sector. In December, Premier Alison Redford said there was some frustration over the holdup from Ottawa. Zahara said Alberta wants to work with the federal government but also wants to move forward on its own. The current Specified Gas Emitters Regulation - which imposes the carbon levy - expires in September. In a copy of Campbell's prepared remarks, the minister said the government is contemplating whether it should "adjust" its current $15 per tonne levy on large emitters who fail to reduce their emission intensity by 12 per cent below baseline levels. The 12 per cent target could also be shifted, with the possibility of varying targets for different industrial sectors, Campbell said. Last year, the PC government put forward to Ottawa the idea of a $40 per tonne carbon fee based on industry reducing emissions intensity by 40 per cent, although Redford maintained it was never a formal proposal. The Pembina Institute's Simon Dyer said the idea fizzled under lobbying pressure from the energy industry. But Dyer, who attended Campbell's speech, said he was glad to hear the minister outline areas the province is examining after a long period of silence. "Moving on strengthening climate policy is the single best way that Alberta can enhance its potential for market access and enhance its reputation internationally," said Dyer, Alberta director for the environmental think-tank. "The world knows that Alberta's emissions are going up and policy isn't strong enough. There's a clear road map to improving things if Alberta chooses to proceed." Campbell said the province is also looking at whether it should lower its existing threshold for who pays the carbon fee. The levy is applied to facilities that generate 100,000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide. The minister said Alberta must also consider whether to open its current system which sees facilities within the province trade emissions credits and buy offsets among themselves - to permit transactions with players outside Alberta. While some money might flow out of the province, it could also bring dollars into Alberta, he said. "We need to think about whether Alberta should shift from an isolated climate policy to one of enhanced collaboration," Campbell said in his speech. "We are currently considering whether more formal climate change linkages should be made." 3 University of Alberta energy economist Andrew Leach, who also attended the conference, said it would be a major shift for the province to link to offset markets in other jurisdictions. Leach said that as the government contemplates increasing its carbon levy, it does have room to move. "Almost every operator in the oilsands will tell you they have stresstested their projects, their projects are viable at a $40-per-tonne carbon price," he said. "For most oilsands operators, that would be under $1.50 a barrel." The Pembina Institute is part of a coalition of industry and environmental groups that released a report this month saying Alberta could get halfway to its own greenhouse gas emission targets through basic energy efficiency steps. Dyer said he was heartened to see Campbell promise action on the issue. Zahara said he could not provide details on what energy efficiency initiatives are being planned, but they will be likely made public during the upcoming sitting of the legislature, which begins March 3. __________________________________ TRADE LEADS and OPPORTUNITIES Developing an Iron Clad Integrated IP Strategy March 21st, 2014, Calgary, AB Industry Canada, in Partnership with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP invite you to a workshop on developing your IP strategy to ensure maximum protection for small and medium sized enterprises in advance of entering the U.S. Market. Businesses need a sophisticated Intellectual Property strategy to compete globally, especially in the U.S. where risks of being accused of infringement or of others infringing on a firm’s IP are high. A strong IP strategy will help firms avoid costly scenarios and have contingency plans in the event of facing claims of infringement or having to assert IP rights against infringers. Attending will help you understand how IP creates value for your firm, understand the elements of a good IP strategy and how to develop your own strategy, and understand the importance of key IP trends in the U.S. and be ready to assert and defend your IP. For more information visit: http://www2.blg.com/RSVP/event2457/invitation.htm __________________________________ Opportunity to Meet with the Chinese Research Academy for Environmental Sciences May 26th-27th, 2014, Winnipeg, MB A delegation of scientific experts from the Chinese Research Academy for Environmental Sciences (CRAES) with the central government Ministry of Environmental Protection will be visiting Canada for a 5-day tour May 26-30, 2014, to learn about Canadian scientific and technological expertise in lake eutrophication, wastewater technology, groundwater, and watershed management. As part of its National Science and Technology Program for Water Pollution Control, CRAES seeks international partners as it initiates and pursues projects in the next stages of the program, investing the remaining funds of approximately $4 billion (CAD). The tour will feature meetings with academic and research organizations, visits to major water research sites, and presentations from water technology companies in the Winnipeg region (May 26-27) and Southern Ontario (May 28-30). There will be opportunities during the tour for organizations and companies to deliver short presentations to demonstrate technology and expertise. There will also be opportunities for site visits where appropriate. For more information please contact [email protected] 4 UPCOMING TRADE MISSIONS 1:1 Partnering Meetings with Singapore Cleantech & Environment Delegation March 24th-25th 2014, Edmonton, Alberta The Government of Alberta, in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission in Singapore, welcome a delegation of Singapore companies form the cleantech & environment sector to Edmonton, March 24-25, 2014. The delegation will visit Alberta prior to attending the Globe 2014 Conference & Exhibition in Vancouver. Around the world governments are stepping up efforts to grow their clean technology capabilities, in order to address climate change. The delegation from Singapore consists of about ten companies, which includes system integrators for the clean tech sector, led by the Singapore Business Federation. The delegation is interested in meetings with Alberta companies with a focus on the following areas: Water & Wastewater Treatment, Waste Management, and Innovative Biobased Products. To arrange a 1:1 Partnering Meeting, contact Anne Rouleau, Singapore Trade Commissioner, [email protected] __________________________________ GLOBE 2014 – B2B Matchmaking Program March 26th-28th 2014, Vancouver, British Columbia GLOBE is Canada's largest environmental industry event, attracting over 10,000 participants from 80 countries and generating over $400 million in new environmental business. In support of your business development efforts, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, in partnership with Export Development Canada, will be offering a business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking program during the Globe 2014 Conference. The program will provide meeting opportunities for Canadian and International companies planning to attend Globe and will take place on the tradeshow floor. If you are interested in participating in the B2B program, please contact [email protected] and we will add you to our invite list. __________________________________ UPCOMING CANADIAN EVENTS GLOBE 2014 March 26th-28th 2014, Vancouver, British Columbia The GLOBE 2014 Conference will provide provocative insights on the world’s most pressing energy and sustainability-related issues. Topics of the Globe 2014 Conference include the changing energy landscape, the search for clean and abundant water, the future of global food security, building resilient cities, responsible resource management, clean capitalism: financing the future, doing business in the green economy, and the aboriginal advantage. More than 3000 organizations will participate at GLOBE2014. Delegations from the following countries are expected to attend Globe2014: Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, France, Poland, South Korea, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, and the USA. Please stay tuned for other delegations to be confirmed. To register visit: www.globeseries.com 5 Water Technologies Symposium 2014 April 9 - 11, 2014, Banff, Alberta Attendance at WaterTech 2014 is highly recommended for all industry sectors that have an interest in the technical aspects of water and wastewater management including: Agriculture Companies, Municipalities, Engineering Firms, Drilling Companies, Pipeline Companies, Natural Gas Producers, Energy Marketers, Environmental Consulting Firms, Land Developers, Governmental/Regulatory Bodies, Aboriginal Groups, Oil and Gas Service Companies, Law Firms, Financiers, Mining Companies, Waste Brokers and Managers. The two-day technical program will consist of a minimum of 30 platform presentations grouped into sessions chaired by leaders in environmental remediation research and application. The program will be developed from abstracts collected from across North America. For participation registration or to exhibit at the conference please visit: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech Interested in meeting with a trade commissioner at the event? TC Gruenthaler is planning to attend. To arrange a meeting please email indicating your interest to [email protected] CanWEA Western Forum 2014 April 14-15, Calgary, Alberta __________________________________ Join us in Calgary, Alberta on April 14-15, 2014 to explore the political, economic, social and environmental contexts for continued development of the wind energy industry in Western Canada. Forum sessions will provide perspectives from a broad range of stakeholders on achievements, business prospects and the winning conditions for sustainable growth of the wind energy industry in Western Canada. For more information, please visit: http://www.canweaforum.ca/ Zero 2014 Conference April 15-17, Edmonton, Alberta __________________________________ Reduction of the world's greenhouse gas emissions is arguably the greatest challenge of our age–a challenge that is escalating as the world's energy demand continues to grow. Zero 2014 is a conference for leaders and innovators focused on driving the transition to a low-carbon future. Zero 2014 will bring together forward-thinking municipalities and leaders from science, policy, clean technology, industry and government to address the shared goals of lowering our carbon impact and promoting greater awareness of the emissions reduction and energy challenges we are facing across the planet. While these challenges seem daunting, there are also tremendous opportunities for communities and innovators to embrace the challenges, and develop and deploy emissions-reduction solutions. For more information visit : http://www.zero2014.com/ 6 World Economic Forum on Energy and Climate Change April 24-25, 2014, Lake Louise, Alberta The Redford government will co-host a World Economic Forum regional meeting on energy, climate change and innovation in Lake Louise on April 24 and 25. The event will bring together global leaders in industry, business, academia, non-governmental organizations and government. This is the first time Alberta will co-host a World Economic Forum event. The government and the World Economic Forum will work together to develop a program for more than 100 participants from the national and international community. Public and private sector participants will identify collaborative goals, actions, and innovation on energy and environmental sustainability. The meeting will also highlight the important work Alberta is undertaking in energy and environmental policy, innovation and technology. Outcomes from this meeting will help inform discussions at the United Nations Secretary General’s Leaders’ Summit scheduled for September in New York. The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization that brings together influential business, political and academic leaders from around the world to engage in discussions that shape global industry agendas. For more information, please visit: http://www.weforum.org/ __________________________________ UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS Energy Spain March 13th-15th, 2014, Alicante, Spain The primary goal of this event is to help the energy industry to move towards a healthy and sustainable future. Energy Spain is a great medium for all the exhibitors to come in the forefront and have a wonderful opportunity to increase their visibility in the market. The exhibitors will also get a good opportunity to enhance their business opportunity and to meet the current and potential customers. The visitors of Energy Spain will include industrialists, traders, executives, entrepreneurs, developers, SMEs, installers and maintenance companies, universities and research centers, technical training centers, public and generally all people have in common concern for energy conservation, sustainable development, renewable energy and the environment. More information for attendees and those who wish to exhibit can be found here: http://www.biztradeshows.com/energy-spain/ __________________________________ WQA Aquatech USA Conference and Exhibition March 18th-21st, 2014, Orlando, Florida This comprehensive water quality forum will provide you with the latest information, tools, resources, and strategies you need to build your business. You’ll have the opportunity to visit with top manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers, attend business and technical educational sessions, and network with colleagues and experts who tackle the same challenges you do every day. WQA Aquatech USA showcases the scope of segments from residential, commercial, and industrial markets, with emphasis on custom water applications from drinking, process, and wastewater, and features technologies such as RO, membranes, media and everything in between. For more information and to register, please visit www.wqa-aquatech.com 7 14th China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition March 19th-21st, 2014, Beijing, China The China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CIPPE), gathers members of the petroleum and petrochemical industry at a high-quality exhibition which gets the authentication from UFI in Mainland China. Last year, the exhibition welcomed 12 national pavilions, including those from the USA, Germany, UK, France, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, and Russia. Over 100 professional attended as well. Professional visiting groups in attendance include CNPC, SINOPEC, CNOOC, Overseas Project Department of CNODC, China Petrolum Pipeline Bureau, Sinotrans-CSC, COSCO, Fuel oils Research of the General Logistics Department of PLA, Fuel oils Research Institute of the Air Force, Saudi Aramco, Shell, Total, Gazprom, Rosneft, ConocoPhillips Statoil, Petrobras etc, and professional buyers from Sudan, Ukraine and more. If you are interested in this event, please visit http://www.cippe.com.cn/2014/en/ for more information. 2014 Clean Energy Challenge April 3, 2014 – Chicago, Illinois __________________________________ The Clean Energy Challenge is an annual showcase of the best clean energy startups throughout the Midwest and an opportunity for researchers, executives, investors, and policymakers to become inspired by new ideas. This year, early stage companies and student teams will compete for up to $500,000 in prize funding, the opportunity to work with an enviable roster of mentors and the chance to grab investor and media interest. This year will mark over $1 million in total prize awards to Midwest clean energy startups since Clean Energy Trust was founded in 2010. Previous Challenges produced grand prizewinners at the Rice Business Plan Competition and the National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition, sponsored by the Department of Energy. And past competitive teams have gone on to raise a total of $40 million in follow-on funding. For more information about our Clean Energy Challenge and how you can be involved as a competitor, mentor, or sponsor please visit: www.cleanenergytrust.org/challenge. __________________________________ 3rd Kuwait Oil&Gas Summit April 14th-15th, 2014, Kuwait City, Kuwait The 3rd Kuwait Oil&Gas Summit will be the Kuwaiti Minister of Oil, on 14th - 15th April 2014. The 2014 Summit will include forwardthinking debate on diversification, efficiency and cooperation and focus on the investment, knowledge and skills needed to realise Kuwait’s strategic objectives. Held under the patronage of Dr Ali Al-Omair, hosted by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and organized by CWC Group Limited, the summit is offering a unique platform to discuss the strategic future of Kuwait’s Oil&Gas Industry and those shaping it.As Kuwait embarks upon an exciting major stage of project development, the 3rd Kuwait Oil & Gas Summit is your chance to gain the knowledge and contacts you need to take advantage of the new opportunities on offer. With a proven track-record of delivering quality and excellence, the Kuwait Oil & Gas Summit will offer highly interactive forum to engage in meaningful dialogue and constructive debate. For more information visit: http://www.cwckuwait.com/ 8 15th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition April 14th -16th, 2014, Dubai, UAE WETEX supports the ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development’ initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to build a green economy in the UAE. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is organising WETEX2014 under the umbrella of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy .The theme for 2014 is ‘At the Forefront of Sustainability. WETEX, attracts thousands of exhibitors and visitors every year. The exhibition addresses the important issues surrounding rapid developments in the energy, water, and environment sectors. It also presents the best solutions and practices to address environmental challenges. If you are interested in attending this event, please visit http://www.wetex.ae/ for more information. __________________________________ 13th Annual CCUS Conference April 28th-May 1st, 2014, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The 13th Annual CCUS Conference invites key decision makers and technical experts from around the globe to share their knowledge and experience in order to accelerate the development and deployment of CCUS/CCS technologies that have been deemed as necessary to allow the utilization of fossil resources in a decarbonized world. Though the emphasis is on systems and technologies that are being or could be deployed in North America, work undertaken outside North America that would contribute to progress here is of equal importance. The development and deployment of commercially-viable carbon capture and storage technology is now at a critical juncture given the Environmental Protection Agency's issuance of a proposed CO2 emissions standard requiring the deployment of carbon capture and storage technology for any new coal-fired power plants. For participation registration or to exhibit at the conference please visit: http://carbonsq.com/ IFAT 2014 May 5-9, 2014, Munich, Germany __________________________________ A total of 2,939 exhibitors from 54 countries came together at IFAT 2012 to put on an inspiring display of innovations and solutions in the field of water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. Returning in 2014, IFAT promises to be an event you won’t want to miss. A Canadian Pavilion at the event will host a reception for Canadian attendees. The space also includes a lounge area with meeting space located in the water section (Hall A4), and additional space in the waste and recycling section is also available. “Canada Special,” a conference on Canadian innovation in the waste and water treatment sector with Canadian experts will be held during IFAT 2014. To reserve your booth in the Canadian Pavilion, please contact: Neeta Correa, Canada Unlimited, Representative of Munich Fair in Toronto: [email protected] OR Sylvain St. Cyr, Export Environnement: [email protected] For more information on the “Canada Special”, please contact: Silke Ditgen, Trade Commissioner Assistant, [email protected] OR Christine Colevray, Trade Commissioner, [email protected] 9 Philippine Water Works Association Conference May 14-16, 2014, Boracay, Philippines The Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) will hold its annual conference on May 14 to 16 in the Philippine resort island of Boracay. Most of the decision makers in the more than 500 water districts in the Philippines are expected to attend. This will be a very good opportunity for the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to introduce you to key players in the local water and waste water sectors. For this year, a business matching session will be organized by PWWA. To exhibit and/or participate in the Matching session, please contact Dodjie Fabian [email protected] __________________________________ World Smart Energy Week September 3th-5th, 2014, Osaka, Japan A group of the world's leading B-to-B trade show covering a wide range of smart/renewable energy. It is the biggest show of its kind in Japan. From power generation, energy storage, energy distribution to smart/renewable energy related applications and technologies; the show will offer infinite business opportunities, solutions and connections with industry professionals from all over the world. For more information, please visit http://www.wsew.jp/en/Home/