Suncor Energy Products Inc.’s investment in a clean energy future took another step forward today with the grand opening of Canada’s largest ethanol-production plant. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Patricia Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton joined Suncor Energy’s Executive Vice President, Tom Ryley, and other guests to celebrate the official opening of the plant … Read More
By Shawn Jeffords, The Observer www.theobserver.ca A new wheel plant will rise from the ashes of UBE Automotive and it could mean employment for hundreds of people. UBE officials confirmed Wednesday a deal has been reached to sell the troubled Sarnia wheel factory to a Canadian company. The buyer, which has not yet been identified … Read More
Enbridge expanding Sarnia’s First Solar farm By Shawn Jeffords, www.theobserver.ca The Observer A major player in the energy market has given Sarnia’s First Solar farm a resounding endorsement. Enbridge inked an agreement Tuesday with First Solar to buy an additional 60 megawatts of electrical capacity from the solar farm in southeast Sarnia, having already agreed … Read More
For further information: Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley, Board Chair Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership 519-332-0330 mayor@sarnia.ca George Mallay, General Manager Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership 519-332-1820 mallay@www.sarnialambton.on.ca For Immediate Release Sarnia-Lambton, ON, CDA; January 27, 2010 – With the value of new construction in Sarnia totalling close to $100 million, 2009 concluded within the top five highest yielding years … Read More
By Tara Jeffry From www.theobserver.ca The Observer “It’s really something; I can’t quite get my head around it,” said Clem Bowman, chairperson of the Energy Pathways Task Force, Canadian Academy of Engineering. Bowman spoke Monday at the grand opening of the centre, located at the Sarnia-Lambton campus of UWO Research Park. “I think they’ve seen … Read More
By Shawn Jeffords, The Observer www.theobserver.ca Some call it nirvana. To others it’s the holy grail. To Ontario Power Generation’s Phil Reinert, it’s a promising fuel that could help fill the void left by coal in the province’s energy system. It could also be a potential fuel source for Lambton Generating Station if the province … Read More
Sustainable Chemistry Alliance Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 10, 2011 SCA Investment Helps Bring S4CO2 to Sarnia-Lambton As Region’s Hybrid Chemistry Cluster Further Expands SARNIA, ON A $500,000 investment by the Sustainable Chemistry Alliance (SCA) will help bring another global technology company to Sarnia-Lambton as part of the region’s growing hybrid chemistry cluster. … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver The Observer Nova Chemicals is enjoying record earnings and considering ambitious growth plans, including a possible new plant in Sarnia-Lambton. While announcing the company generated $538 million in profits in the first nine months of 2011, chief executive officer Randy Woelfel said Wednesday, “Our industry may be growing more slowly, … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Sarnia-Lambton politicians were at Lowe’s Tuesday to welcome the new home improvement store, and its 135 new jobs, to the city. Manager Mark Mollard said the 95,000-square-foot store quietly opened its doors on Boxing Day. “The community has been fantastic,” Mollard said. “From the day we opened the … Read More
By David Pattenaude, from www.petroliatopic.com The Petrolia Topic A report on The Petrolia Farmers’ Market, which operated for a second full season in its new permanent location next to the Petrolia Library, shows the market is a valuable contributor to the local economy and social fabric. In her 2011 annual report, market co-ordinator Sandy Mason … Read More
