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Careers in energy

Whether you're looking for a new job or mapping out your future education or professional development needs, make Careers in energy your first stop.

Energy Literacy Series

Nearly 20 per cent of the electricity produced in Canada is produced by coal-fired generating plants. Check out the coal inter-active module to learn more about coal, the world’s most abundant fossil fuel.

Partner in energy

The Province of British Columbia’s growing energy sector is playing a vital role in restoring prosperity in the province by opening up new opportunities for business and investors.

Coal Kit

This four module learning resource series (Coal Evolution, Coal Technology, Coal Economics and Coal Environment) provides students and educators with an introduction to the coal industry.

Coal news

BRIEFING - ASIA ENERGY - MAY 16, 2008
(Asia Pulse via COMTEX)

BRIEFING - ASIA MINING - MAY 16, 2008
(Asia Pulse via COMTEX)

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Commodity prices

Brent Crude (nymex)	0.880	122.740
Crude Oil (nymex)	0.340	124.450
Natural Gas (nymex)	0.017	11.601
Heating Oil (nymex)	0.030	3.647
Unl. Gasoline (nymex)	0.005	3.179
Propane (nymex)	-0.033	1.717
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Coming coal events

Global
Calgary, Alberta
Jun 10 - 12

2008 CIGRE Canada Conference on Power Systems
Winnipeg
Oct 19 - 21

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Frequently asked questions

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Energy fast facts

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Thirty-one countries using 441 nuclear power units produce more than one-sixth of the world’s electricity.

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Site last updated: December 18, 2007