Darius Snieckus
About Darius Snieckus
Darius Snieckus has reported on the global renewable energy, hydrogen and oil & gas sectors since 1996. Before joining CNO, he was Chief Executive Editor at offshore wind intelligence consultancy Aegir Insights. From 2009-2023, he was first Technology Editor and later Editor-in-Chief at renewables industry news platform Rechargenews.com, as well as convenor of the Recharge Thought Leaders roundtable and summit series. Between 1997-2008, he reported for Offshore Engineer, Oil & Gas Journal and the Petroleum Economist. Snieckus is a regular speaker/moderator/panellist at international wind power conferences and commentator on the energy transition and the blue economy.
Alberta’s new renewable energy rules lift moratorium but offer ‘little immediate clarity’
Revised “agriculture first” regulations end seven-month clean energy project halt but will only be tested with first Alberta Utility Commission hearings, says advocacy body
Innovation minister Champagne doubles down on EV plan, says critics lack 'vision'
François-Philippe Champagne dismissed detractors of government's embattled $100 billion strategy to build an EV ecosystem, arguing sector will create competitive advantage for the country "for decades to come — but not overnight," in exclusive interview with Canada's National Observer.
Quebec's hydro power and critical minerals saved Northvolt's Canadian plant
Planned $7 million lithium-ion battery gigafactory in southern Quebec secured as “essential” to Swedish battery-maker’s global manufacturing strategy despite filing for bankruptcy in the U.S last week
Canada's biggest battery powers up
Ontario will switch on the country's biggest energy storage facility next summer, taking a key step in transforming an aging electricity network aiming to be net-zero by 2035 — and one that could spark the grid revolution the province needs.
Trump’s plan to block offshore wind may breathe new life into Canada’s industry
Canada’s fledgling sector could get a gust of investment if Donald Trump imposes the U.S. offshore wind moratorium he promised during the election, some industry players say.
Canadian philanthropists pledge record $405 M for climate solutions
Philanthropy is critical for Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy, say donors leading a record pledge to find solutions to climate change.
'New geopolitical reality': What will Trump 2.0 mean for Canada’s decarbonizing miners?
Risks — and possibly rewards — lie ahead for Canada’s mining sector as the protectionist president-elect returns to the White House, say industry leaders.
New Hitachi Energy boss powers ahead as green transition boosts business
As the world’s biggest power technology company expands its North American R&D and manufacturing hub in Quebec, Andreas Schierenbeck says the biggest challenge is “coping with the pace” of demand.
Quebec paper mill world’s first to test new industrial carbon capture technology
Near-$24 million pilot project at Kruger Wayagamack plant in Trois-Rivières to pioneer industrial-scale version of system using high-temperature molten salts to capture and reuse CO2 emissions.
Clean50 brings Canada's key climate innovators together for outstanding results
Clean50 event, in its 14th edition, brought together 150 delegates to brainstorm green transition solutions in areas ranging from clean finance to sustainable construction, renewable energy to climate action education