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CANADIAN OIL and GAS EXPORT SUMMIT

Effective Strategies to Ensure Diversification of Canada's Oil & Gas Markets

May 30 – 31, 2012 | Four Seasons Hotel | Vancouver
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The oil and gas industry is at a critical crossroads and now is the time to take a hard look to alternative outlets for Canadian oil and gas.

Conference highlights include:

  • The latest updates on opening new market opportunities – Moving Canada oil and
    gas exports beyond U.S. markets
  • The impact of the U.S. pipeline decision on the Canadian oil and gas sector
  • The benefits for Canadian producers to tap into Asian markets and
    addressing the perceptions of the two markets
  • The most cost effective strategies of getting to market in light of opposition
  • Infrastructure requirements necessary for accessing Canada's East and West Coast
  • The legal and regulatory issues surrounding west coast energy corridors, terminals and
    shipping in British Columbia

CONFERENCE AGENDA


MAY 30, 2012
8:30

Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00

Opening Remarks from the Conference Chair

Lucian Pugliaresi 
President
Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc.
9:15

Prospects in the United States: Energy Opportunities and Challenges

Matthew Koch 
Vice President
Institute for 21st Century Energy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  • Future U.S. energy demand and global competition for energy
  • U.S. regulatory and policy barriers to energy development, and what it means to Canadian energy suppliers
  • Benefits of Canadian energy development to U.S. energy security
  • What's ahead: The potential for North American energy self-sufficiency and its impact on policy
10:15

Networking Coffee Break
10:30

A Look at the Infrastructure Requirements Necessary for Accessing Canada's East and West Coast – Civilizing the Gorilla

Michael Evans 
Executive Director, Stakeholder Relations Regional
Municipality of Wood Buffalo

  • What it means to be at the heart of 80% of Canada's proven oil reserves and the largest industrial project in the world
  • How regional council is reshaping Fort McMurray, Canada's fastest growing boomtown, into its fastest growing hometown
  • How the municipality is collaborating with other orders of government to manage the socio-economic impacts of unprecedented population growth
  • A look at itinerant labour force, infrastructure requirements and sustaining the social licence essential to oil sands development
11:30

Exploring the Impact of the U.S. Pipeline Decision on the Canadian Oil and Gas Sector

Lucian Pugliaresi 
President
Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc.

  • Understanding how the U.S. Keystone XL decision is pushing Canada towards Asia
  • Examining the market and policy impacts in both U.S. and Canada
  • Identifying the capacity concerns for oil and gas producers
  • Highlighting the relationship with the Bakken
12:30

Networking Luncheon
1:45

Riding the Storm Out: Outlook for Canadian Exports

Rick Margolin 
Manager – West Region Fundamentals
BENTEK Energy

  • The development of the Canadian export market and its reliance on exports to the U.S.
  • Understanding the intensification of competition for U.S. markets · Exploring Canada's forecast supply/demand balance and how this may give an edge into some markets
  • Looking at how the long-term need to develop exports will grow
2:45

Networking Refreshment Break
3:00

Addressing the Aboriginal Concerns of Stakeholders on the Environmental Implications of Accessing the Coast of British Columbia

Douglas Ford, APR 
Principal and Senior Consultant
Communica Public Affairs Inc.

  • Understanding the regulatory processes related to British Columbia coastal development
    • Providing insight into the complexity of project development in BC vis a vis First Nations
    • Providing advice on what the future of regulatory processes looks like
  • Examining barriers to effective stakeholder and First Nation engagement
    • Emphasizing the value of proper consultation assessment, planning, implementation and process documentation
    • Presenting insight into Aboriginal engagement and potential conflicts
    • How to effectively engage community, NGOs, and aboriginal stakeholders
    • Giving insight on how environmental interests influence regulatory processes and position their advocacy related to First Nation engagement
4:00

Exploring Canada's Ability to Compete in a Global Marketplace

Paul Fisher 
VP Commercial, Western Access
Enbridge Pipelines

  • Creating an understanding of what Canada's competitive advantage is
  • Answering the question of how do we capitalize on it
  • Delving into what will drive our economy in the years to come
5:00

Conference Adjourns for the Day
MAY 31, 2012
8:45

Continental Breakfast
9:00

Opening Remarks from the Conference Chair

Lucian Pugliaresi 
President
Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc.
9:15
 KEYNOTE ADDRESS

The Economic Impacts of Oil &Gas Development and Pipeline Access to Pacific Tide Water

Peter Howard 
President and CEO
Canadian Energy Research Institute

  • Impacts of constructing and operating oil pipelines in the region
  • The provincial benefits of constructing and operating pipelines in British Columbia
    • Risks, mitigation factors, and pros/cons of the opportunity
    • Provincial benefits (BC and Alberta) – as a direct result of the oil sands development in Alberta
  • Ancillary benefits/risks of new opportunity in the north
10:15

Networking Coffee Break
10:30

Energy Corridors to Canada's West Coast – The Economics and Politics of Access to Asian Markets

Gordon Houlden 
Director, China Institute
Professor, University of Alberta

  • Exploring the political, and economic issues surrounding west coast energy corridors, terminals and shipping in British Columbia, and their connections to the Canadian interior
  • Balancing the complexities of unresolved land claims, environmental and infrastructure issues and the economic development of Western Canada
11:30

Rail Transportation of Crude – Examining the Most Effective Way of Getting to Market in Light of Opposition

Tracy Robinson 
Vice President Marketing & Sales
Canadian Pacific Railway

This presentation will look at railway as a viable option for shipping Canadian's oil and gas to the pacific west coast. It will look at the cost benefits utilizing railway vs. pipelines as well as the environmental and regulatory issues confronting both modes of transportation when accessing the British Columbia west coast.
12:30

Networking Luncheon
1:45

Exploring Opportunities, Markets and Sustainability of Crude by Rail from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB)

Jarrett Zielinski 
President and CEO
TORQ Transloading

  • Examining where the current opportunities are
  • A look at what is driving the market opportunities
  • Highlighted the future opportunities
  • Exploring how long these opportunities will last
  • Limitations and accessibility of crude by rail from the WCSB
2:45

Networking Refreshment Break
3:00

Rational Behind the Growth of Gas Exports to Asia

William P. (Bill) Gwozd 
Vice President, Gas Services
Ziff Energy Group

This presentation will provide the attendees with the what, when, where, and why all this new gas export activity is happening as well as Ziff Energy private gas supply outlooks. The presentation will highlight whether these projects can all 'go forward' or whether there are 'too many'. This will be a great opportunity to get 'real unbiased' insight from an independent and recognised source.
4:00

Addressing Labour Shortage Concerns in Light of Getting to Market

Van Zorbas
Partner
Deloitte Canada

  • Current oil and gas industry HR trends and challenges
  • Understanding the talent gap and its implications on the oil and gas industry – Why generation Y is the workforce of the future
  • Addressing the labour shortage in the oil and gas industry through workforce planning and collaboration
5:00

Chair's Recap and Conference Concludes

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Senior Executives and Professionals Responsible for:

  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Finance
  • Safety
  • Environmental Affairs
  • Policy
  • Storage

From Industry Sectors Including:

  • Oil and Gas
  • Transportation and Storage
  • Construction
  • Legal
  • Government
  • Consultants
  • Service and Supply Companies
  • EPC Management Firms
  • Financial Services and Investment Firms

Dear Colleague,

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to take part in the upcoming Canadian Oil and Gas Export Summit – Effective Strategies for Ensuring Diversification of Canada's Oil & Gas Markets.

For this inaugural event, Insight Information has organized a two-day conference to bring together valuable topics that is impacting the Canadian Oil & Gas Sector today.

A panel of industry experts will take part in discussions which will address the current state of the Canadian oil and gas sector, existing and future risks from reliance upon the U.S. market, and whether now is the time to move forward with essential infrastructure to access markets in the Pacific Rim. We are at a critical crossroads and now is the time to take a hard look to alternative outlets for Canadian oil and gas.

Attendees will have the advantage of gathering insight and perspective into top-of-the-mind issues such as:

  • The changing regulations for accessing the Canadian west coast
  • T he economic impacts of oil and gas development and pipeline access to the pacific tide water
  • How the impact of the US pipeline decision will affect the Canadian oil & gas sector
  • A look at Canada's ability to compete in a global market place

Please remember that the forum will take place at the Four Seasons, in Vancouver, British Columbia from May 30th – 31st, 2012 and we will be pleased if you could attend.

In closing, please let me say that the Canadian Oil and Gas Export Summit will be the perfect opportunity to 'rub shoulders' with industry professionals and thought leaders. We look forward to seeing you there! Kind Regards,

 

Lucian Pugliaresi 
President
Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc.

  

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The Four Seasons Hotel, Insight's preferred hotel in Vancouver is conveniently located at 791 West Georgia Street (the corner of Howe Street and West Georgia Street), Vancouver, B.C. For overnight accommodation please call the hotel at 604-689-9333 and ask for the Insight Information's corporate rate.

PRICE

Registration Fee: (Includes meals, documentation and inCONFERENCE™, fully searchable online access to this conference's papers*)

Description Price Tax Total
Regular Conference Price
(Before May 25, 2012)		 $1,995.00 HST ($239.40) $2,234.40
Regular Conference Price
(After May 25, 2012)		 $2,095.00 HST ($251.40) $2,346.40
Solution Provider / Vendor Pricing
(registration only)		 $2,095.00 HST ($251.40) $2,346.40
CEPA Members receive 15% off the Conference Price (promo code 12792CEPA)

I would like to order an extra copy of the conference binder (1 conference binder is included in the registration fee) $100.00 +  12% HST

* Please allow 2 weeks after conference for activation of login and password.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

A refund (less an administration fee of $200 plus taxes) will be made if notice of cancellation is received in writing three weeks before the event. We regret that no refund will be given after this period. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time.

SPECIAL OFFER: Send 4 people for the price of 3!

Register 3 delegates for the main conference at regular price at the same time and you’re entitled to register a fourth person from your organization at no charge. For other group discounts, please call 1-888-777-1707. All discounts must be redeemed when booking, discounts will not be valid or applied after this time.

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