Past Webinars and Events

Webinar Series

Lower Jurassic Source Rocks in Relation to the North Atlantic

April 23, 2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

In the absence of definitive, direct evidence for a Liassic (i.e. Lower Jurassic) petroleum system offshore Nova Scotia, information is required on source rock analogs around the greater North Atlantic region. It is important to document which areas were favorable for the accumulation of organic rich sediments across the various stages of the Lias, and consider how local and global earth system controls facilitated that process. Data on organic rich sediments has been compiled from basins around the world.

Online Exchange

How will COVID-19 change our energy future? Perspectives on challenges and opportunities for renewables

April 22, 2020 3:00pm – 4:00pm ADT

Special guest Julia Attwood, Head of Advanced Materials, Bloomberg NEF joined us for the April 22 OERA Online Exchange "How will COVID-19 change our energy future? Perspectives on challenges and opportunities for renewables ".

See what Julia said on Online Exchange recording below.

Online Exchange

How will COVID-19 change our energy future: A perspective on GHG emissions and climate change

April 8, 2020 3:00pm – 4:00pm ADT

We're excited that two special guests will joined us for the April 8 OERA Online Exchange "How will COVID-19 change our energy future: A perspective on GHG emissions and climate change":

Online Exchange

OERA Online Exchange - What are you changing about your work as a result of COVID-19?

March 25, 2020 3:00pm – 4:00pm ADT

Join us for the OERA Online Exchange, taking place on Wednesday, March 25 from 3-4 PM AST.

As part of these virtual events, we’ll be hosting a different group discussion each week. On March 25, we’ll be talking about What are you changing about your work as a result of COVID-19?

The OERA Online Exchange is open to all. We’re looking forward to staying connected and maybe even encouraging some new collaboration among our partners, colleagues and friends from academia, government, industry and beyond.

Webinar Series

Updates in The Pathway: A program towards regulatory certainty for instream tidal energy projects

March 19, 2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

Join in this month's webinar to learn the latest updates in The Pathway Program: A program for regulatory certainty for instream tidal energy projects. 

A technology development program that actively engages project developer, regulators and supporting SME’s to define an approved monitoring solution that will:

Webinar Series

Quantifying Fish-Turbine Interactions Using New VEMCO Tagging Technology

February 20, 2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm AST

The lack of credible scientific data on the potential effects of instream tidal power is delaying the decision-making process on a technology that shows promise for reducing carbon emissions, and for which Canada could become a global leader in the production of infrastructure. It remains unclear if fishes that occupy Canada’s leading tidal energy test site will be negatively affected by turbine installations. Detection of effects on individuals are critical for listed endangered species (i.e.

Webinar Series

Turbulence in High-Flow Tidal Channels

January 23, 2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm AST

As a strong tidal current passes over the rough sea bottom, energetic eddies and random fluctuations develop in the flow. These fluctuations -- generically known as turbulence -- lead to variable forces on tidal turbines, degrading turbine performance and shortening turbine lifespan.

Webinar Series

Developing Enhanced Marine Operations (DEMO) in High Flow Tidal Environments

December 12, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm AST

The high-energy Bay of Fundy marine environment offers a vast relatively untapped source of renewable energy in the form of tides. In this context, energy conversion technologies that harvest this energy source are increasingly coming on-line, and dependable tools that can be used to inspect and interact with submerged infrastructure over sustained periods are increasingly needed. In the past few years, the Nova Scotia tidal community has augmented its marine operational capacity, but some unknowns and risks still exist, and the cost associated with such operations are high.

Webinar Series

Electrification of Marine Fleet (Modeling of electric boats as energy storage)

November 21, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm AST

Electric boats have the potential to act as “energy storage wrapped in a boat”. By creating a dynamic storage system on board, electric boats are able to supply energy for voltage regulation, peak shaving, emergency power and to be a load source that accepts intermittent renewable power when available. The goal of this project is to build a model to show the flow of power in a dynamic energy storage project where the storage batteries are in boats.