(St. John’s, NL – September 16, 2025) Since the Provincial General Election of 2021, the
Newfoundland and Labrador energy industry has undergone a significant evolution, and substantial
opportunities for success are ahead. While maintaining a strong commitment to the offshore oil and
gas sector, Energy NL has also evolved to represent its members who are engaged in a broad
spectrum of energy industries, including hydro, wind, and other renewables.
As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts and to ensure energy issues are thoroughly discussed during
the 2025 Provincial General Election, Energy NL has written the leaders of the three provincial
political parties requesting responses to key questions that reflect the opportunities and challenges
facing the energy industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of the letter is to help
Energy NL members understand the positions of the parties with respect to energy development.
The questions are specific, and Energy NL requests the leaders to provide direct responses which
explain their positions on each topic. Leaders are asked if elected:
- Will your government support our offshore oil and gas industry and demand the cancellation
of the oil and gas sector emissions cap regulations by the Government of Canada? - Will your government join Energy NL in advocating for incentives that will spur economic
investment, accelerate sanctioning of Bay du Nord, and encourage offshore tiebacks? What
specific actions will your government take to encourage the Government of Canada to
implement these incentives? Will your government consider similar provincial incentives?
How will your government ensure that the local energy supply and service sector receives
optimal benefits from all energy projects such as Bay du Nord, the Churchill River
hydroelectric projects, wind development, and others? - Will your government commit to addressing concerns of project proponents for onshore
wind-to-clean fuels projects and the fiscal framework in a timely fashion to ensure the
projects can proceed with clarity and confidence?
“We are at a turning point in the energy industry, globally, nationally, and provincially. As the world
looks to secure reliable energy sources, Newfoundland and Labrador has multiple energy products
to offer, including our lower-carbon offshore oil. At this critical time, we need a provincial
government that unabashedly supports all our energy resources, promotes our resources, and works
to optimize our resources and the considerable benefits they provide. This includes being a strong
voice for development, as well as opposing policies – such as the federal emissions cap – that restrict
our production, our growth, and our prosperity. Our provincial government must stand on guard to
ensure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and Energy NL members are the primary beneficiaries
of our energy developments, including the new developments on the horizon. I ask the party leaders
to take this into consideration when responding to our letter, and I encourage all Energy NL
members to thoroughly review the responses and ensure they support parties and candidates who
support their industry.”
• Charlene Johnson, Energy NL CEO
Energy NL has requested responses by 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025, and will share them as
they are received via its website and social media channels. A copy of the letter sent to party leaders
is available here.
Energy NL represents over 500 member organizations worldwide which are involved in the energy
sector. Members are active in all areas of the supply and service sector and include a diverse
representation of businesses that range from offshore supply vessels and helicopters, carbon
reduction and sustainable technologies, health and safety equipment and training, engineering
solutions and fabricators to law firms and human resource agencies.
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Media contact:
Ken Morrissey, Chief Strategy & Communication Officer
Mobile: 709-725-5172 |[email protected]| @WeAreEnergyNL
