Industry leaders and specialists are gathered in St. John's for the annual Energy N.L. conference, focusing on a new hydroelectric agreement being forged between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. The deal, expected to be finalized by 2026, aims to develop more hydroelectric capacity on the Churchill River, including Gull Island. CEOs Michael Sabia (Hydro-Quebec) and Jennifer Williams (Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro) will discuss the memorandum of understanding (MOU)'s nation-building benefits. The conference also addresses the wind-hydrogen sector, which has seen reduced hype, and global economic uncertainty.
Spotlight on new Churchill Falls deal at annual Energy N.L. conference
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Industry leaders and specialists are gathered in St. John's for the annual Energy N.L. conference, focusing on a new hydroelectric agreement being forged between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. The deal, expected to be finalized by 2026, aims to develop more hydroelectric capacity on the Churchill River, including Gull Island. CEOs Michael Sabia (Hydro-Quebec) and Jennifer Williams (Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro) will discuss the memorandum of understanding (MOU)'s nation-building benefits. The conference also addresses the wind-hydrogen sector, which has seen reduced hype, and global economic uncertainty.
Trending- 1 December (unspecified year): Gull Island development first announced.
- 2 Last year's conference: Spotlight on nascent wind-hydrogen sector.
- 3 Earlier this year: World Energy GH2 revised plans for wind project.
- 4 Monday (June 2, 2025): Conference begins.
- 5 Until Thursday (June 5, 2025): Energy N.L. annual conference runs.
- 6 By 2026: New Churchill Falls agreement expected to be finalized.
- Potential for increased hydroelectric capacity
- Economic opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec
- Challenges for wind-hydrogen projects
- Ongoing economic uncertainty due to global trade policies
What: Discussion of a new hydroelectric agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, focusing on the Churchill Falls megaproject and potential development of Gull Island, at the Energy N.L. annual conference.
When: Until Thursday (from June 3, 2025); agreement expected to be finalized by 2026; Gull Island announced in December; conference's second day will focus on renewable energy.
Where: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; St. John's Convention Centre; central Labrador; Churchill River; Newfoundland's west coast.
Why: To develop more hydroelectric capacity, explore economic opportunities from the MOU, discuss nation-building benefits, and address the province's role in the global energy market amidst economic uncertainty.
How: Through an annual energy industry conference featuring panel discussions with CEOs and representatives from various energy sectors, focusing on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) and future energy projects.