News Releases

(St. John’s, NL – August 30, 2023) The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced the results of the stage two review of its call for bids for land associated with proposed wind and clean fuels projects for Newfoundland and Labrador. Energy NL congratulates the four member companies who were successful and looks forward to […]

(St. John’s, NL – August 14, 2023) Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson released the following statement in response to the Equinor announcement today of an offshore exploration program planned for 2024. “The announcement by Equinor today that they will operate an exploration program of the Sitka prospect using the Hercules semi-submersible rig in 2024 is […]

(St. John’s, NL – July 5, 2023) The following statement was issued today by Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson on the recent passing of Justice William (Bill) Marshall. “I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Justice Marshall. A leading architect of the Atlantic Accord, our offshore oil and gas industry – […]

(St. John’s, NL – Thursday, June 1, 2023) The third and final day of the Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition 2023 concluded this afternoon after a discussion about the technological advancements occurring in the Newfoundland and Labrador energy sector and a look to the future of the industry and the skills required to successfully […]

(St. John’s, NL – Wednesday, May 31, 2023) The second day of the Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition 2023 examined the market potential for Newfoundland and Labrador’s lower carbon energy and opportunities for Energy NL members to engage in the broader energy market. As well, Cenovus Energy provided an update on operations in the […]

(St. John’s, NL – Tuesday, May 30, 2023) The Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition 2023 began on an exceptional note with an address by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy & Technology who offered the continuing support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for the provincial energy sector. Minister Parsons was […]

(St. John’s, NL, May 31, 2023) In response to the announcement of Equinor Canada regarding the Bay du Nord project, Charlene Johnson offered the following remarks this afternoon at the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2023. “Good afternoon. Before we begin, I wanted to take a few minutes of your time to address the announcement […]

(St. John’s, NL – Monday, May 29, 2023) Energy industry leaders and influencers from Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond will gather tomorrow at the St. John’s Convention Centre for the province’s largest energy industry conference themed: Unrivalled Opportunity: Maximizing Our Energy Potential. For the first time ever, the Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition is [

(St. John’s, NL – March 29, 2023) The Government of Canada released its 2023 budget yesterday, one that sends positive signals to the energy sector, particularly the renewable energy sector. Energy NL welcomes the positive tone of the budget and looks forward to consultation with the federal government as it moves forward to implement the […]

(St. John’s, NL – March 23, 2023) The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released its budget today and Energy NL welcomes a number of the initiatives, including reinstatement of the offshore seismic program, support for the renewable sector, continuation of the Offshore Exploration Initiative, and assessment of natural gas opportunities. The energy sector continues to […]