Articles

Author: Kevin Meng

As demand for mobile energy storage systems grows, lithium extraction methods are rapidly developing to better align with environmental standards

Author: Damien Perera

The US is shrinking its nuclear fleet in a time when clean baseload capacity is needed. What gives?

Author: Jimmy Wang

Strong copper prices have been supported by "post-pandemic" activity, causing investors to ask: what's next for the base metal?

Author: Armin Buijs

A primer on Ontario's electricity grid. Included is a review of key market players, conservation initiatives, supply/demand dynamics, and recent sector trends

Author: Kevin Kacvinsky & Jacob Mukosiej

What is driving offshore wind and how might it lift our green energy transition?

Author: Josh Skuy

With most hydrogen currently being produced from fossil fuel sources, what role might green hydrogen play in decarbonizing energy systems and & industrial processes?

Author: Armin Buijs

The Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre hosted a panel event in June 2021 to discuss global challenges and advancements surrounding the Paris Agreement. This blog post provides a brief overview of significant events and key points of the discussion. View the event recording here

Author: Armin Buijs

This article takes a look into small modular reactor technology and the role it will play in distributed energy grids. A dive into the uranium mining industry also highlights some key threats and opportunities that have risen out of the pandemic.

Author: Oleksandr Feoktistov

Oleksandr considers the technology behind fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and explores the factors limiting their uptake. An emerging market for zero-carbon fuels is creating a renewed interest in the use of hydrogen to power tomorrow.

Author: Owen Thurston

Canadian exploration and production (E&P) companies can evade volatile and high commodity prices by adding utility-quality renewables into their portfolios. This article explores how such a shift might be achieved and offers case studies that support the strategy.

Author: Faizan Asim Basharullah

Canada's freshwater supply is threatened by aging infrastructure, high contamination and severe overconsumption. This article considers how pricing frameworks might solve the "Hundred Billion Dollar Problem."

Author: Will Moncrief

What are yieldcos? Why did the 2015 bubble burst? And how might yieldcos bounce back to make renewables more competitive against other energy sources?

Author: Gabrielle Gregg

This article contrasts two large types of polypropylene (a component of plastic packaging) producers. Inter Pipeline Ltd. is a Canadian midstream energy company and LyondellBasell is a diversified chemical company with petrochemical production assets. This article compares their respective risks and projects.

Author: Aleem Virji

Despite fluctuations in natural gas prices, Vermillion Energy remains an attractive investment opportunity due to its derivative strategies and asset diversification.