THE STORY BEHIND THE STORIES ROLLING OUT SAFETY & SERVICE ACROSS CANADA FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS, SAWMILL SUCCESS RESOURCEINFOCUS.COM A PR IL 2 02 2 THE STORY BEHIND THE STORIES ROLLING OUT SAFETY & SERVICE ACROSS CANADA FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS, SAWMILL SUCCESS RESOURCEINFOCUS.COM A PR IL 2 02 2The path to green solutions for energy, industry and fuel is one that has many shades. While the target is set, the way must be found yet. Processes from a wide range of industries require individual solutions on their way to a green future. As with the Heat Recovery Modules (HRM) we jointly developed and supply to Capstone Green Energy, our broad portfolio of heat exchangers provides the right solution for all shades of green on the path to sustainable and responsible use of resources. FOOTPRINT REDUCTION EMISSION REDUCTION OPERATION RELIABILITY THERMAL EFFICIENCY ENERGY SAVINGS LIFETIME EXTENSION DESUBLIMATOR COOLING TOWER ECONOMIZER AIR FIN COOLER PRINTED CIRCUIT HEAT EXCHANGER Ad_GreenHX_USA.indd 124.08.2021 11:10:53 The path to green solutions for energy, industry and fuel is one that has many shades. While the target is set, the way must be found yet. Processes from a wide range of industries require individual solutions on their way to a green future. As with the Heat Recovery Modules (HRM) we jointly developed and supply to Capstone Green Energy, our broad portfolio of heat exchangers provides the right solution for all shades of green on the path to sustainable and responsible use of resources. FOOTPRINT REDUCTION EMISSION REDUCTION OPERATION RELIABILITY THERMAL EFFICIENCY ENERGY SAVINGS LIFETIME EXTENSION DESUBLIMATOR COOLING TOWER ECONOMIZER AIR FIN COOLER PRINTED CIRCUIT HEAT EXCHANGER Ad_GreenHX_USA.indd 124.08.2021 11:10:53EDITOR’S CORNER SHADE BY SHADE TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE Follow us on: www.kelvion.com The path to green solutions for energy, industry and fuel is one that has many shades. While the target is set, the way must be found yet. Processes from a wide range of industries require individual solutions on their way to a green future. As with the Heat Recovery Modules (HRM) we jointly developed and supply to Capstone Green Energy, our broad portfolio of heat exchangers provides the right solution for all shades of green on the path to sustainable and responsible use of resources. FOOTPRINT REDUCTION EMISSION REDUCTION OPERATION RELIABILITY THERMAL EFFICIENCY ENERGY SAVINGS LIFETIME EXTENSION DESUBLIMATOR COOLING TOWER ECONOMIZER AIR FIN COOLER PRINTED CIRCUIT HEAT EXCHANGER 717-268-6200 Ad_GreenHX_USA.indd 124.08.2021 11:10:53 3 A dozen years after our first meeting, I vividly recall my first encounter with Publisher Jeff Hocken and his business partner at the time – both young, enthusiastic, and looking for someone to help struc- ture magazines on – of all things – construction and mining in Australia, an unusual request of a Canadian. During our conversation, it was clear they had done their homework about advertising but needed assistance with the editorial side. Over the course of a few days, the structure of Australian Construction Focus magazine was born. The first six months of the magazine were a challenge, espe- cially interviews, which were sometimes conducted at two or three in the morning Toronto-time to accommodate clients in Australia. Soon, more writers were hired, and the magazine kept growing, adding more stories and gaining additional readers. In time, FMG expanded its vision and markets and added more magazines to cover more sectors. Working with FMG has been a rewarding experience, both pro- fessionally and personally. In the past decade, I’ve interviewed countless business owners, experts in every discipline imag- inable, and manufacturers of all kinds. From companies who build massive stadiums seating 100,000 to off-the-grid mini homes powered by solar and wind, FMG has covered it all. If there is one thing all of these featured organizations have in common it is that they are all passionate about what they do, and want to share their stories. I look forward to future adven- tures with FMG, and learning something new with every story. Our editors Jaime McKee and Tim Hocken have put together a deeper look into FMG for its 10th anniversary in this issue’s feature, The Story Behind the Stories—Focus Media Group Celebrates 10 Years. Robert Hoshowsky Editor Suite 300, 7071 Bayers Rd. | Halifax, NS | B3L 2C2 | Canada P: 1-647-479-2163 | E: EDITOR Robert Hoshowsky DEPUTY EDITORS Jaime McKee | Tim Hocken COPY EDITORS Thora Smith | Allister Havercroft CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Allison Dempsey | Karen Hawthorne | Pauline Müller William Young | Nate Hendley SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER Brad Mike TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER James Corbett CONTENT MANAGERS Dean Lucas | Tom England SALES & MARKETING MANAGER Luke Simms SALES TEAM Pamela Taylor | Kayla Brown | Morgan Culpepper PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Chantal De Brouwer OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Julia MacQueen GRAPHIC DESIGN MANAGER Severina Gachparova GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Laura Pratt | Ashley Dowling Ebic Tristary | Yoana Ilcheva REGIONAL DIRECTOR Adam Cameron CONTROLLER Jen Hamilton PUBLISHER Jeff HockenINSIDE APRIL FOCUS ON: MINECONNECT SERVICES 4FOCUS ON: NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION We have become so good at extracting resources from the Earth that we’re now extracting at three times the rate that we did in 1970. Demand is increasing as emerging economies mature. By 2025, global consumption will reach $62 trillion, twice as much as in 2013. 5 RESOURCE IN FOCUS MINING HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE 27 April, online This year marks the 25th annual Mining Health and Safety Conference. Hosted by Workplace Safety North, the virtual event is aimed at Ontario’s mining industry. The theme of this year’s free event is “Unearthing the way forward,” which will discuss areas ranging from organizational culture and adapting to change to emergency preparedness, mine rescue, workplace well-being and mental health, and more. Space is limited for the event, which is expected to draw up to 500 delegates. For more information OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (OTC) 2 – 5 May, Houston, TX Sponsored by 13 industry organizations and societies, the Offshore Technology Conference provides a valuable forum for energy professionals to meet “and advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters,” according to event organizers. Staged annually at Houston’s NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park), the 2022 OTC will feature over 350 peer-selected technical presentations, over 500,000 square feet of innovation-filled exhibition space, and over 100 engaging speakers. For more information CANADA GAS & LNG EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE (CGLNG) 10 – 12 May, Vancouver, BC This year marks the eighth edition of the Canada Gas & LNG Exhibition and Conference, bringing together industry stakeholders spanning the energy value chain. Attended by petrochemical and power producers and transportation companies, this one-of-a-kind event provides oppor- tunities to keep up with industry developments and examine the many global prospects provided by Canadian gas and LNG. For more information visit: canadagaslng.com IADC DRILLING ONSHORE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 19 May, Houston, TX The only event specifically targeting onshore drilling operations, the IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition will feature top speakers discussing market outlooks, social media influencing, regulatory updates, and more about the future of onshore drilling. The conference and exhibition will be held at the Hyatt Regency Houston West. For more information CANREA OPERATIONS SUMMIT 2022 31 May – 1 June, Toronto, ON CanREA Operations Summit 2022 features a range of expert speakers from the renewable energy sectors, including wind, solar, and energy storage. Through engaging forums and specialized sessions covering highly technical operations topics and complex human factors, CanREA’s Operations Summit 2022 “offers unmatched learning opportunities and connection points for this community.” For more information visit: INDUSTRY EVENTS 6 Are you planning an event relating to North America’s Resource Industry? To get your event listed in Resource in Focus, please contact us at least six to eight weeks before the event takes place at or call 1-647-479-2163INDUSTRY NEWS RICH NATIONS MUST CEASE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION BY 2034: REPORT Canada is on a list of wealthy oil- and gas-producing countries that need to stop production in just over a decade if the planet has a 50-50 chance at keeping global warning under 1.5°C, according to a new research report. Commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the Phaseout Pathways for Fossil Fuel Production Within Paris-compliant Carbon Budgets report identifies 88 producer nations. Pulling no punches about the urgency of moving away from oil and gas, the 77-page report states significant cuts in pro- duction are needed immediately. “There are no exceptions; all nations need to begin a rapid and just phaseout of existing production. The report makes absolutely clear that there is no capacity in the carbon budget for opening up new produc- tion facilities of any kind, whether coal mines, oil wells or gas terminals. A transition based on principles of equity requires wealthy, high-emitting nations to phase out all oil and gas pro- duction by 2034 while the poorest nations have until 2050 to end production.” According to research, the Earth cannot endure an increase of more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels without cata- strophic warming. From 1970 to 2010, it is estimated 78 percent of all greenhouse gases were the result of fossil fuels and indus- trial processes. The Top 33 producers by share of global oil and gas production include the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Iran. A copy of the report is available at RUSSIA’S DIVISIVE INVASION OF UKRAINE In the weeks since Russia launched attacks on Ukraine, the world has experienced political and economic upheaval. Gas prices are soaring, and at least 400 businesses have pulled out of Russia or halted operations in protest. It seems no industry is unaffected, especially mining. A highly divisive issue, the war is resulting in companies and entire countries ostracizing their one-time business partner, Russia. One of the juggernauts of the mining industry, Australia, recently announced further sanctions against Russia. All exports of alumina and bauxite – vital for aluminum pro- duction – are halted, a move which will affect Russia, which depends on Australia for almost 20 percent of its alumina. The news comes mere days after a Russian oligarch who owns a stake in Australia’s mining sector was sanctioned by Canberra. Others, including mining giant Rio Tinto, announced they were cutting ties with Russia. Some entities, however, are continuing with a ‘business as usual’ attitude. Despite objections from some members, the London Metal Exchange (LME), the global center for industrial metals pricing, will not ban metal from Russian producers. At present, Russia supplies some 10 percent of the world’s nickel, along with aluminum and copper. 7INDUSTRY NEWS NYC SKYSCRAPER TO BE 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY POWERED Major real estate developer and operator Brookfield Properties recently announced a five-year agreement with Brookfield Renewable to supply renewable electricity to One Manhattan West. Designed by the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the 67-floor office tower is in the heart of Manhattan’s newest west side neighbourhood. With more than eight million square feet, the structure is LEED Gold certified and 2021 WELL Health-Safety rated. The renewable energy agreement is the largest of its kind for a single New York State building, and the first within the company’s New York portfolio to have all power needs met through renewable energy. For Brookfield Properties, the move signifies another step toward its commitment of reaching Net-Zero emissions by 2050 across its properties. New York has stated its plans to fulfil 70 percent of its electric- ity needs from renewable sources of energy by 2030. EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN TEXAS, INCLUDING RENEWABLES Although it is America’s biggest producer of crude oil at 43 percent and natural gas at 26 percent, the State of Texas is fast becoming a leader in clean, renewable energy. According to recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), which collects and analyzes impartial energy information, Texas is a leader in wind power genera- tion, and the subject of a recent feature article in Fortune. In fact, renewables are growing so fast that just one-third of proposed solar and wind energy projects in Texas could almost entirely phase out coal in the state. However, the biggest issue standing in the way is the state of Texas’s energy grid and trans- mission lines. A newly released study from Houston’s Rice University entitled Can wind and solar replace coal in Texas? (available in coal use in recent years, it “still burns more coal and emits more carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide than any other state.” This comes at a time when the U.S. is making a sharp turn away from coal for generating electricity. Calling Texas a “proving ground” for replacing coal with solar and wind power, the state generates more wind power than any other and is home to a fast-growing solar industry. In less than two years, the number of proposed wind and solar farms has doubled. 8INDUSTRY NEWS HOW TO CUT GLOBAL OIL DEMAND: IEA With oil and gas prices at a premium, and a looming energy crisis sparked by Russia invading Ukraine, the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently set out a “10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use.” If implemented, it is believed these measures could slash 2.7 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) in just four months. This amount would be greater than half of the oil exported from Russia – and “equivalent to the oil demand of all the cars in China,” according to the IEA in a media statement. “These efforts would reduce the price pain being felt by consumers around the world, lessen the economic damage, shrink Russia’s hydrocarbon revenues, and help move oil demand towards a more sustainable pathway.” In its 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use infographic, the IEA’s immedi- ate suggestions include reducing speed limits on highways by at least 10 km/h, working from home three days a week, using other methods to get around such as public transportation, walking and cycling, and cities going car-free on Sundays. Other suggestions, like using high-speed and night trains rather than planes, saves some 40 bb/d, while promoting efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods saves about 320 kb/day. “As a result of Russia’s appalling aggression against Ukraine, the world may well be facing its biggest oil supply shock in decades, with huge implications for our economies and societ- ies,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. “Our 10-Point Plan shows this can be done through measures that have already been tested and proven in multiple countries.” Comprising 31 member countries and eight association coun- tries, the IEA was created in 1974 during the oil crisis, “to help co-ordinate a collective response to major disruptions in the supply of oil,” according to the organization. The IEA’s 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use infographic can be viewed at 9Next >