ABB to Acquire SEAM Group to Expand Electrification Service Offering

ABB to Acquire SEAM Group to Expand Electrification Service Offering

ABB has recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SEAM Group, a major provider of energized asset management and advisory services to clients across industrial and commercial building markets. The acquisition will complement ABB’s Electrification Service offering, bringing significant additional expertise to customers in the areas of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance, electrical safety, renewables and asset management advisory services. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in Q3 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Southwire’s John Wirtz Elected as Chair of NEMA’s Grid Sector Leadership Committee

Southwire’s John Wirtz Elected as Chair of NEMA’s Grid Sector Leadership Committee

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has named John Wirtz, Southwire’s senior vice president of Utility, as the Chair of its Grid Sector Leadership Committee. NEMA represents over 300 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems. These companies are responsible for 1.65 million American jobs and contribute more than $200 billion to the U.S. economy.

ABB Appoints Morten Wierod to Succeed Björn Rosengren as CEO

ABB Appoints Morten Wierod to Succeed Björn Rosengren as CEO

The ABB Board of Directors has appointed Morten Wierod as Chief Executive Officer. He will take office on August 1, 2024, and succeed Björn Rosengren, who will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer effective July 31, 2024, and retire as of December 31, 2024. From August 1, 2024, until the end of the year, Björn Rosengren will advise and assist Morten Wierod and the Executive Committee to ensure a seamless transition.

Qualus Acquires Enkompass Power and Energy, Expanding its Footprint into Canada

Qualus Acquires Enkompass Power and Energy, Expanding its Footprint into Canada

Qualus Corporation has recently announced that it has acquired Enkompass Power and Energy Corporation, a Canadian electrical engineering and technical services firm. Enkompass’ studies, power systems engineering, retrofit, commissioning, and specialized field services are highly complementary to Qualus’ service offerings, which include partnering with clients to provide comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services.

Hydro-Québec Announces the Appointment of Graham Fox as Vice-President – ​​Public Affairs, External Relations and Communications

Hydro-Québec Announces the Appointment of Graham Fox as Vice-President – ​​Public Affairs, External Relations and Communications

In November 2023, Hydro-Québec announced its 2035 Action Plan, a social project that requires the mobilization of several stakeholders and constant dialogue with the Quebec population. In fact, Hydro-Québec is committed to being more transparent and open, starting with a dialogue on the choices raised by its Action Plan . In this context, its communications and external relationships become all the more important and complex. Hydro-Québec is therefore pleased to announce the arrival of Graham Fox as Vice-President – ​​Public Affairs, External Relations and Communications.

Province Updates Act to Prioritize Affordability, Clean Energy

Province Updates Act to Prioritize Affordability, Clean Energy

The Province is updating B.C.’s energy objectives in the Clean Energy Act to help ensure that people and businesses continue to have access to affordable, clean electricity needed to power a growing economy, while reducing carbon pollution. “With costs rising across the country at rates that are unsustainable for many people, we are focused on keeping the cost of clean electricity as low as possible,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. “Affordable, stable BC Hydro rates are good for households, businesses and climate as we work together to power B.C.’s growing economy with clean energy instead of fossil fuels.”

AtkinsRéalis and AECL Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate and Expand Intellectual Property Agreement, Accelerating Development of CANDU MONARK Reactor

AtkinsRéalis and AECL Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate and Expand Intellectual Property Agreement, Accelerating Development of CANDU MONARK Reactor

AtkinsRéalis and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (“AECL”), a federal Crown corporation, are pleased to announce they have entered into a MOU to collaborate for the purpose of successfully deploying CANDU reactors in Canada and internationally and to expand their intellectual property licensing agreement (IPLA) given the importance of CANDU technology’s role in helping Canada reach its net zero objectives.

Alex Melancon Appointed as New Vice-Chair to Greener Electrified Canada, Grid Committee

Alex Melancon Appointed as New Vice-Chair to Greener Electrified Canada, Grid Committee

EFC is pleased to announce Alex Melancon, Phoenix Contact, as the new Vice-Chair of the Greener Electrified Canada, Grid Committee. Alex has been with Phoenix Contact since 2012 and brings 20 years of experience in automation. He has spent five years in integration and project management and 15 years working in automation solutions and business development. Alex is presently working with utility companies on several pilot projects that will influence and integrate innovative solutions to the Canadian grid, as well as working with small to medium-sized utilities on the implementation of digitalized power plant infrastructures.

Westbridge Renewable Energy Named to TSX Venture 50

Westbridge Renewable Energy Named to TSX Venture 50

Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as one of the top performers on the TSX Venture Exchange for 2023, ranking first in the Clean Tech & Life Sciences sector. The TSX Venture 50 ranking was supported by a more than doubling of the market capitalization and achieving share price appreciation of 95% in 2023.

SaskPower and GE Hitachi Sign Agreement to Advance Small Modular Reactor Development

SaskPower and GE Hitachi Sign Agreement to Advance Small Modular Reactor Development

February 20, 2024 Representatives from SaskPower and GE Vernova’s Nuclear business, GE Hitachi (GEH), met in Regina to sign an important agreement to advance small modular reactor (SMR) development in Saskatchewan.  The agreement will enable SaskPower and GEH to collaborate on project planning and facilitate the sharing of expertise related to the design, fuel sourcing…

ABB Appoints Sandra Pedro as Director, Sales & Marketing, Utility Market, Electrification, Canada

ABB Appoints Sandra Pedro as Director, Sales & Marketing, Utility Market, Electrification, Canada

February 8, 2024 ABB’s Electrification business area announces the appointment of Sandra Pedro to the newly created role of Director, Sales and Marketing for the Utility Market, Electrification, Canada. Pedro joins ABB from Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), a national, not-for-profit industry association, where she was responsible for the strategic management of members and corporate partnerships. Prior…

Unveiling of the Results of the 1,500 MW Wind Power Call for Tenders AQPER Members Active in Meeting Quebec’s Energy Needs

Unveiling of the Results of the 1,500 MW Wind Power Call for Tenders AQPER Members Active in Meeting Quebec’s Energy Needs

The Quebec Association for Renewable Energy Production (AQPER) congratulates the companies and communities involved in the 8 projects selected as part of the call for tenders launched on March 31, 2023  and for which Hydro-Québec had to choose from among 16 bids representing 3,034 MW. The selected projects  totaling 1,550 MW of electricity from wind sources representing investments of more than 4 billion in favor of the energy transition.