Letters, Aug. 18
In support of real engineering Jerry Storie’s op-ed Take advantage of hydroelectric potential and Laura Cameron’s op-ed Lasting legacy or pining for a pipe dream, both in the Free Press […]
On August 18, two op-eds appeared in The Free Press discussing the future of Manitoba's energy supply. Jerry Storie advocated for more hydroelectric projects rather than new natural gas generation to meet the province's growing electricity demand. He argued that hydroelectric developments will benefit Manitoba for centuries, citing the increasing demand for electricity.
However, hydroelectric developments are capital-intensive and have long lead times, while natural gas generation can be brought online more quickly with less investment. Storie's minimization of environmental impacts deserves more scrutiny.
Laura Cameron opposed the construction of an LNG pipeline and terminal at Churchill, citing technical challenges, prohibitive costs, and a forecasted global oversupply of LNG with uncertain long-term export markets. However, Cameron lacked credentials in engineering or economics, and her op-ed focused more on reducing Manitoba's carbon footprint and attacking the proposed LNG pipeline.
Her opposition to the pipeline appeared to be a Trojan horse, as it would provide Manitoba with a reliable and low-risk energy source, even if it comes at a high environmental cost.
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