Updates from Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridors Associations
The Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridors Associations are busy throughout the year working to improve the infrastructure and business environment that allows commerce to thrive throughout the region. Hear reports on past year’s activities from the Ports-to-Plains Coalition, Heartland Expressway Association, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Association and Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor.
Economic Impact Beyond the Oil Sands
The Alberta oil sands are obviously an economic boom for Fort McMurray and the surrounding area, but the economic impact stretches much further than that. Suppliers to oil sands development are located throughout the entire Ports-to-Plains region from Eastern Alberta to Mexico. Hear directly from researchers and businesses that create jobs in the Ports-to-Plains area by supplying the oil sands.
Border Cooperation…Expanding Alternatives
Border crossings are a key component of trade. They serve as essential checkpoints, ensuring the safety and security of people and truck loads entering our countries and driving on our highways. They can also serve as bottlenecks of congestion that slow trade. Learn how we can improve existing border crossings, and provide new alternatives to improve the flow of trade and create new opportunities for our communities.
Taking advantage of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor – Economic Development Successes
You have heard about the Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridor and the opportunities for growth and prosperity it brings. Learn first-hand how communities are taking advantage of their location along the corridor.
Updates from Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridors Associations
The Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridors Associations are busy throughout the year working to improve the infrastructure and business environment that allows commerce to thrive throughout the region. Hear reports on past year’s activities from the Ports-to-Plains Coalition, Heartland Expressway Association, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Association and Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor.
15th Annual Ports-to-Plains Alliance Conference
Medicine Hat, AB
October 2-4, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Imaginative Enterprise-Business-from Ports-to-Plains
What are the innovative companies who are making a positive impact on our region and the world? Hear from some of the cutting edge entrepreneurs who are creating jobs in innovative ways.
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
July 2010 - Michigan Energy Forum - Robert H. GermanAnnArborSPARK
Bob German from DTE Energy presents: An overview of carbon markets including policy and the value chain - Types of carbon projects being developed - Typical carbon transaction structures - How can I get involved in the carbon space?
Economic Impact Beyond the Oil Sands
The Alberta oil sands are obviously an economic boom for Fort McMurray and the surrounding area, but the economic impact stretches much further than that. Suppliers to oil sands development are located throughout the entire Ports-to-Plains region from Eastern Alberta to Mexico. Hear directly from researchers and businesses that create jobs in the Ports-to-Plains area by supplying the oil sands.
Border Cooperation…Expanding Alternatives
Border crossings are a key component of trade. They serve as essential checkpoints, ensuring the safety and security of people and truck loads entering our countries and driving on our highways. They can also serve as bottlenecks of congestion that slow trade. Learn how we can improve existing border crossings, and provide new alternatives to improve the flow of trade and create new opportunities for our communities.
Taking advantage of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor – Economic Development Successes
You have heard about the Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridor and the opportunities for growth and prosperity it brings. Learn first-hand how communities are taking advantage of their location along the corridor.
Updates from Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridors Associations
The Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridors Associations are busy throughout the year working to improve the infrastructure and business environment that allows commerce to thrive throughout the region. Hear reports on past year’s activities from the Ports-to-Plains Coalition, Heartland Expressway Association, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Association and Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor.
15th Annual Ports-to-Plains Alliance Conference
Medicine Hat, AB
October 2-4, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Imaginative Enterprise-Business-from Ports-to-Plains
What are the innovative companies who are making a positive impact on our region and the world? Hear from some of the cutting edge entrepreneurs who are creating jobs in innovative ways.
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
July 2010 - Michigan Energy Forum - Robert H. GermanAnnArborSPARK
Bob German from DTE Energy presents: An overview of carbon markets including policy and the value chain - Types of carbon projects being developed - Typical carbon transaction structures - How can I get involved in the carbon space?
Sierra Metals Inc. is a growing mid-tier precious and base metals producer in Latin America. The Company owns two low-cost mines in commercial production: the Yauricocha mine in Peru and the Bolivar mine in Mexico.
Sierra Metals Inc., formerly known as Dia Bras Exploration Inc., began exploration and development work in Mexico in early 2003. In 2004, the Company acquired the Bolivar mine property and began active development to advance the property towards production. In 2006, a rapid expansion into the Cusihuiriachic (“Cusi”) silver district resulted in the Company acquiring a 100 km2 property encompassing 12 former silver mines situated within a close proximity to the wholly owned Malpaso Mill. From 2006 to 2011 the Company shipped high-grade development ore for custom milling to the Malpasso Mill from the Bolivar project. Starting in 2009 the Company also started producing silver dore at the Malpaso Mill from development ore at the Cusi project.
In the spring of 2011, the Company expanded operations into Peru with the purchase of 82% of Sociedad Minera Corona S.A. (“Corona”) for a total purchase price of $286 million. Corona’s main asset is the Yauricocha mine in the Yauyos province in western central Peru. This purchase dramatically changed the production profile of Sierra Metals and excelled the Company from a junior exploration and development company to a mid-tier precious and base metals producer.
This rapid expansion in Peru was followed by the completion of the Piedras Verdes mill in Mexico and the announcement of commercial production at the Bolivar mine. Located 6 km from the Bolivar mine, the Piedras Verdes mill has a throughput capacity of 1,000 tpd with plans to expand to 2,000 tpd by mid-2013.
Sierra Metals is currently focused on expanding production at its Yauricocha and Bolivar mines and advancing its Cusi Property into commercial production. Additionally, the Company is completing an aggressive exploration and development programme to expand global reserves and resources and advance its pipeline of projects towards to production.
Building a Business Case for Lean by John Darlington and Daniel T JonesLean Enterprise Academy
Why is it so hard to see the financial impact of lean?
The problem with identifying the bottom line impact of lean is disturbing on two fronts;
firstly because if we cannot measure the impact properly then we probably cannot
direct it effectively either and secondly, because failure to make a predictable impact
is likely to lead to the marginalisation and the eventual demise of the lean
deployment.
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Wind Energy's Future and the Impact on U.S. Manufacturing presentation at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Energy Conference in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
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Dear Governor Heineman:
Thank you for approving the new route for the Keystone XL Pipeline. The project will allow America to gain independence from Middle East and Venezuelan oil by increasing supplies from our loyal, stable and secure ally in Canada. It will also be a major economic development booster for our country and region, not only in the construction of the pipeline, but in further development of Alberta’s oil resources. For every two Canadian jobs created by the oil sands, a third is created in the US. Alberta oil sands development is projected to generate more than $500 billion in US economic impact over the next 25 years.
Letter supporting the Findings of nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for the Keystone XL Pipeline Evaluation by 125 elected officials and community leaders in the Ports-to-Plains region.
Jack Schenendorf, Ports-to-Plains Alliance Transportation Consultant, in Washington will address the following topics:
The 2012 elections, the politics of 113th Congress, and the new leaders handling transportation.
Fiscal cliff: how bad is it and what is likely to happen?
Transportation's fiscal cliff: what are we going to do about it?
MAP-21 implementation and reauthorization in 113th Congress.
Jack Schenendorf’s practice concentrates on transportation and legislation with a particular focus on legislative strategy, legislative procedure, and the federal budget process. For nearly 25 years, Mr. Schenendorf served on the staff of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was Chief of Staff from 1995 to 2001.
Jack represents the Ports-to-Plains Alliance in Washington, DC. In addition he has represented Associated General Contractors, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Association of Equipment Manufactures, United Airlines and others
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requested comments related to the interim guidance on state freight plans and state advisory committees. In response to the Notice, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance respectfully submitted these comments.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees
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Members of the Ports-to-Plains Alliance, organizations and individuals from North Dakota, Montana, Alberta and Saskatchewan met in Regina on October 10 and 11, 2012 to develop a northern plan to enhance the Ports-to-Plains Corridor.
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
2. Mission Statement
To Connect the
Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor
To the World
3. Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor
Is a major initiative led by three regional
economic development alliances involving
over 80 municipalities, post-secondary
institutions, business & industry
Palliser Economic Partnership
Battle River Alliance for Economic Development
Northeast Alberta Information HUB
4. THE ALBERTA HUB REGION
The northern portion of the EATC, the Alberta HUB
region includes the Cold Lake oil sands area, the
second largest deposit in Canada as well as part of
the Athabasca oil sands deposit the largest.
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, situated north east of
Edmonton, is just west of the Alberta HUB the region.
The Alberta HUB is ideally position as a location for
manufacturing activity to support the oil sands and
has excellent access to international markets with
major highways, rail and air.
5.
6.
7. THE BRAED REGION
Sits in the center EATC and is home to
Alberta’s largest pipeline hub at Hardisty.
The BRAED region has a very strong
agriculture industry with a large base of
crop land and beef cattle.
The BRAED region has a strong and growing
manufacturing base and ideally positioned
as a location for manufacturing activity to
support the oil sands.
8.
9. THE PALLISER REGION
Is the southern portion of EATC, home to
major natural gas resources and the Port of
Wild Horse at the Canadian – United States
border.
The region has a very strong agriculture base
and home to Alberta’s greenhouse industry,
and significant irrigated crop lands.
The Palliser region has a strong and growing
manufacturing base is also ideally positioned as
a location for manufacturing activity to support
the oil sands.
10. Encana
Empress Gas Straddle Plant
ATCO Midstream
Empress Gas Straddle Plant
11.
12.
13. “Is the Place to Invest”
Opportunities to provide products and
services to oil / gas developments, agriculture,
manufacturing, transportation and Canadian
defence military bases.
Highway 36, Alberta’s major high load
corridor and Highway 41, at the Port of
Wild Horse - connect the Eastern Alberta
Trade Corridor internationally and to the
Alberta and Canadian marketplace.
14.
15.
16.
17. What’s Going On in the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor
Approximately $129 billion – August 2012
Oil Sands - # of Projects 54
$115,291,000,000 CDN
Infrastructure - # of Projects 60
$1,707,200,000 CDN
Institutional - # of Projects 24
$590,200,000 CDN
Pipelines - # of Projects 19
$7,840,000,000 CDN
BioFuels - # of Projects 3
$230,600,000 CDN
Power - # of Projects 10
$2,943,000,000 CDN
18. Summary of Major Construction Projects *August 2012
Project Sector # of Projects Value ($ Millions) CDN
Bio-fuels 3 230.0
Chemicals & Petrochemicals 2 42.5
Commercial / Retail 3 32.8
Infrastructure 60 1,707.2
Institutional 24 590.2
Mining 1 30.0
Oil Sands 50 115,291.0
Other Industrial 4 68.5
Pipelines 19 7,804.0
Power 10 2,943.0
Residential 3 145.5
Tourism / Recreation 7 222.1
TOTAL 186 $129,106.8
* Only projects > $5 million CDN **Since August 2011 increase of $1.4 Billion
* Source: Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
19. Inventory of Major Alberta Projects Summary, August 2012
ALBERTA EATC
Value of Projects Value of Projects
Project Sector # of Projects # of Projects
($ millions) Cdn ($ millions) Cdn
Agriculture & Related 3 $45.40
Biofuels 7 $723.00 3 $230.00
Chemicals & Petrochemicals 5 $1,433.50 2 $42.50
Commercial/Retail 79 $7,104.50 3 $32.80
Commercial/Retail & Residential 3 $328.30
Forestry & Related 4 $126.50
Infrastructure 268 $18,383.40 60 $1,707.20
Institutional 115 $8,032.60 24 $590.20
Mining 5 $1,122.00 1 $30.00
Oil & Gas 18 $2,262.00
Oil Sands 63 $129,948.00 50 $115,291.00
Other Industrial 8 $167.70 4 $68.50
Pipelines 30 $8,619.80 19 $7,804.00
Power 27 $10,243.00 10 $2,943.00
Residential 100 $2,573.10 3 $145.50
Telecommunications 1 $6.00
Tourism/Recreation 74 $2,706.30 7 $222.10
810 $193,825.10 186 $129,106.80
Total
% of Total 23.0% 66.6%
Source Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
20.
21. Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor
AGRICULTURE
Is a major economic driver
EATC’s share* of Alberta's total number of
cattle and calves is almost 40%.
EATC’s share* of Alberta's total on-farm
livestock and poultry is also close to 40%.
37%* of Alberta's total cropland is situated
in the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor.
* Source of data 2011 Federal Census
22.
23. Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor
DIVERSIFICATION
Is taking place
Renewable energy, wind, solar, is a growing
industry the Corridor
New 83 Turbine Capital Power Wind Farm
at Halkirk, Alberta – Population 122
Energy production: 150 megawatts
Enough to power 50,000 homes
24.
25. On September 27, 2012
the
Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor
was awarded the
Municipal Excellence Partnership Award
by the Government of Alberta
Congratulations and thank you to our
80 plus municipalities who continue to support
the three alliances and this initiative
26.
27. Please contact anyone of our
Executive Directors
Representing the
Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor
walter@palliseralberta.com
bobbezpalko@albertahub.com
contactbraed@braedalberta.ca
www.albertatradecorridor.com