French energy firm pledges to help N.S. train workers for province’s offshore sector – Halifax
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Q Energy France signed a memorandum of understanding in Halifax with the college and The Pier research hub, pledging to work hand-in-hand to help train workers.
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The provincial government has been promoting Wind West, a multi-billion dollar project that could generate about a quarter of Canada’s energy capacity if all phases are completed.
Q Energy, and its South Korean partner Hanwha Ocean, have applied for pre-qualification to bid for offshore licenses when the government issues a formal call for proposals.
NSCC already offers a wind turbine technician course and says it will add more training the industry needs.
Q Energy CEO Junu Lee says it’s unlikely the commitments would stand if his company doesn’t secure an offshore project, but says he’s confident the firm will be selected.
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