Value Added Seminars

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The value-added seminars are included with your Full Forum registration at no extra cost.  Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the a variety of experts as you explore the world of emerging technologies and processes and the procurement opportunities they represent, how the Alberta government is supporting this sector and learn from leaders in best practices in procurement.

Seminars will be offered on-site at the National Buyer/Seller Forum, during Wednesday afternoon. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Wednesday, March 24

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - The Future of Gas - From Conventional to Unconventional

Presenter: Brad Hayes, President, Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd.

Brad Hayes is a graduate of the University of Toronto (B.Sc. 1978) and the University of Alberta (Ph.D 1982), majoring in Geology. He began his petroleum industry career with Shell Canada Resources, then moved to Canadian Hunter Exploration, where he directed a multi-year exploration program which opened up the British Columbia Deep Basin as a major gas-producing area in Canada. Brad developed exploration plays with smaller producing companies in Calgary in the early 1990’s, then in 1996, he joined Petrel Robertson to work petroleum exploration and development projects in Canada and abroad..

Brad has worked in most producing and prospective basins in Canada, and his international experience includes hydrocarbon-bearing basins in North and South America, Africa, and Asia. He has developed particular expertise in clastic reservoirs and unconventional gas resources during his career at Petrel Robertson.

Brad has published and lectured extensively, and conducts field- and lab-based geological training courses with Petrel Robertson. He is an active member of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists, and served as its President in 2001. He is also a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Geological Association of Canada, and is registered as a Professional Geologist in Alberta (APEGGA) and B.C. (APEGBC).

Presenter: Kevin Heffernan, Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas

 

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Doing Business with the Government of Canada

Presenter: Darlene Chuka, Public works and Government Services Canada

 

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - New Extraction Technologies and Supply Chain Opportunities

Presenter: Dave Theriault, Laricina Energy Ltd.

 

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Supply Chain Issues in Oil and Gas - An IBM Perspective

Presenter: TBA