AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoNuclear Fuel Cycle: Orano Canada and Cameco agreed to jointly buy TEPCO Resources’ 5% stake in Saskatchewan’s Cigar Lake JV, lifting Orano to 42.582% and Cameco to 57.418%, with closing expected in Q3 2026. Power Supply & Costs: B.C. Ferries will add a 5% fuel surcharge on all routes starting June 16 as elevated fuel costs persist after absorbing increases via a deferral account. Data Centres & Taxes: Northern B.C. municipal leaders are pushing for higher provincial tax treatment for data centres, arguing their power demand is straining local communities and calling for stronger rules. Energy Security: South Korea plans to triple Canadian crude imports in 2026 to 16 million barrels and boost LNG purchases to 3.4 million metric tons annually, aiming to reduce Middle East supply risk. AI Footprint: A UN University report says data centres already rival major countries in electricity use and could double water and energy impacts by 2030 as AI expands. Policy Shock: The U.S. proposed forced-labour tariffs that would hit Canada with 10% levies, adding uncertainty for cross-border supply chains.
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