Upstream Dialogue v.23

Upstream Issue 23 I fourth quarter 2012

CAPP launches new oil sands website

Dialogue

Click on the new oil CAPP Events & Updates • Responsible Canadian Awards Dinner March 20, 2013 The Westin Calgary Join CAPP to celebrate the oil and gas industry’s most innovative initiatives in the areas of environment, social and health and safety.

Inside Responsible Canadian Energy progress report PAGE two

sands today website oilsandstoday.ca

Industry in the news PAGE four Behind the headlines page eight Health and wellness PAGE SIXTEEN Employee perspectives PAGE SEVENTEEN Innovation and technology PAGE EIGHTEEN Relationship behind the resource PAGE NINETEEN Heard around the patch PAGE TWENTY Industry practice and regulations PAGE TWENTY TWO

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Responsible Canadian Energy progress report

CAPP improves transparency with 2012 Responsible Canadian Energy progress report

“As stakeholder expectations of our industry continue to evolve, we are determined to continually improve how and what we report on across environmental, social and governance performance,” says Scott Meakin, manager of corporate responsibility at CAPP. The Responsible Canadian Energy (RCE) Program delivered its annual report on December 4, 2012.

“The objective of CAPP’s Responsible Canadian Energy progress report is to ensure our performance reporting is credible and transparent, with the view that this will allow us collectively to assess how we are doing and to identify and act on opportunities for improvement,” says Dave Collyer, president of CAPP. “This will help us earn our social licence. Social licence is the sincere belief that the upstream oil and gas industry will behave responsibly and in the broader public interest.”

The print and on line versions of the progress report discuss industry performance from a national perspective, combining information from Western Canada, Oil Sands and Atlantic Offshore.

Regional information is discussed in more detail in the full web version of the report.

“The 2012 progress report and website have a new look and format. We worked to make the report more accessible and reader-friendly in both the print summary and online,” explains Brenda Jones, manager of member communications and special events at CAPP. “We created a more integrated format, through issues-based reporting (for example: people, air, water and land), provided stronger national and regional context on issues and improved accessibility to information by leveraging the CAPP website. We encourage CAPP member employees to leverage this report, as overall industry performance, alongside their companies’ CSR report to show the progress that we as an industry are making.”

Highlights from the 2012 report include:

“The report contains important information, not just for people directly involved in the oil and gas industry, but for all Canadians,” says Tara Payment, manager of water and reclamation at CAPP.

• Historically, industry has used well counts as a proxy for land impact, though recognizing that this does not provide a sufficient indicator of ecosystem health, including biodiversity. Additional metrics on biodiversity are under discussion with CAPP and stakeholders.

• Overall safety performance as measured

by Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF) was relatively flat over the past three years.

• While direct GHG emissions from Canada’s oil and gas sector declined in 2011, indirect emissions increased slightly. Taken together, the total 2011 GHG emissions for the sector remained flat at 102.4 million tonnes while production increased one per cent, making performace neutral.

• In 2011, the upstream oil and gas industry in Canada experienced performance improvement in areas including emissions of NOx, SO2 and water intensity.

• Technology will be the key lever to GHG intensity reduction.

• Due to implementation of new technologies in the last five years, absolute emissions of SO2 and NOx continued to decline in 2011.

“Social licence is the sincere belief that the upstream oil and gas industry will behave responsibly and in the broader public interest.”

Dave Collyer, CAPP President

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Safety demonstration.

Source: Enform Canada

To view the print report (available in both English and French), as well as obtain more detailed data, information, trends and performance analysis for Western Canada, Oil Sands and Atlantic Offshore, please visit www.capp.ca/rce.

Upstream Americas projects and technology – tight gas Groundbirch.

• Katie Goplen, advisor, communications

• Emery Varga, manager, oil sands

• Martyn Griggs, manager, oil sands technical

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• Brad Herald, manager, operations – Alberta, Saskatchewan and health and safety

A special thank you to the CAPP E-Team and the following CAPP staff who contributed to the report:

• Brenda Jones, manager, member communications and special events

• Paul Barnes, manager, Atlantic Canada

• Scott Meakin, manager, corporate responsibility

• Elise Bieche, manager, national air issues

• Giles Ody, CAPP advisor

• Jenna Dunlop, manager, climate change policy

• Tara Payment, manager, water and reclamation

• Claudette Fedoruk, analyst, health and safety

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Canadian Energy Awards Dinner on March 20, 2013. The awards recognize industry excellence in five categories including health and safety, environmental and social performance.

• Jill Piccott, communications and policy advisor

• Evelyn Ferchuk, manager, oil sands communications

• Stephen Rodrigues, manager, research

Register today for the RCE awards dinner This event recognizes industry leaders in the areas of environment, health and safety and social performance. The evening also celebrates the success of CAPP’s Responsible Canadian Energy progress report over the past year. There have been a record 33 submissions this year with 11 submissions in each category.

Fort McKay Chief Boucher will deliver the keynote address at March 20th’s RCE Awards Dinner.

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The Responsible Canadian Energy Awards are a key part of the Responsible Canadian Energy Program and serve as an important opportunity for industry to demonstrate our progress and encourage a collaborative

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approach in pursuit of solutions in environmental, health and safety, and social performance. The awards provide a mechanism for industry to identify and share best practices and to award specific projects with measurable results.

The event is sold out with more than 500 people attending. u Make sure to visit www.capp.ca/rce

to see the award winning initiatives.

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Responsible Canadian Energy progress report

Industry in the news

Regional planning takes effect in Alberta Diana McQueen, the Alberta minister of environment and sustainable resource development, announced the approval of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.

The Alberta government is making steady progress in its plans to provide balanced land use planning and cumulative effects management for all regions of the province.

sound science and reflecting balanced

Subsurface Commitments related to Crown

decision-making that meets the economic,

mineral development in Conservation Areas

environmental and social needs of Albertans.

and Provincial Recreation Areas”. As well,

“I believe this is a very comprehensive strategy put in place by the Alberta government said David Pryce, CAPP vice-president of operations. “Although there are still areas of concern, this is the right step forward for establishing land use planning in Alberta.

The LARP recognizes the importance of

came into effect on September 1, 2012, the

continuing environmentally responsible

first of seven regional plans the province will

development of the oil sands resource.”

unveil. The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) is heading into phase three of its development, with public consultation now completed and a draft framework expected in the spring.

who are looking for regulatory certainty. There is an 18-month deadline for completing the necessary work. Finally, there has been little movement on appropriate compensation to on existing leases, which must be addressed by government.

While LARP is now in effect, the

When complete, the LARP will provide

implementation of the plan is ongoing.

effects-based management frameworks that

Implementation includes the legal establishment of conservation and recreation areas under the Provincial Parks Act and Public Lands Act. Oil sands lease holders

Alberta Environment Minister Diana

subject to tenure cancellation will be notified

McQueen said at the time of LARP’s release.

in writing in Q1 of 2013. The process

She also emphasized that it “supports

for tenure cancellation and provisions for

economic growth and certainty for industry.”

compensation are described in the Ministry of

of regional land use planning informed by

a concern to oil sands operators in the region

industry arising from development constraints

“Our plan is bold, our plan is comprehensive,”

The oil and gas industry is broadly supportive

land disturbance plan and environmental thresholds are still being finalized, which is

that will lead to many benefits over time,”

The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP)

the development of a biodiversity framework,

establish environmental thresholds for the Lower Athabasca and the broader region.

The plan aligns with Alberta’s Regulatory Enhancement Project, federal regulatory reform initiatives and the Alberta – federal plan for integrated environmental monitoring in the

Energy’s Information Letter 2012-30 entitled,

oil sands region. u Read more about the LARP.

“Lower Athabasca Regional Plan: Surface and

One regulator to oversee energy resources in June 2013. The consultation process will begin in February 2013.

of an appointed board of directors and chief executive officer.

The Alberta Energy Regulator will bring together the functions of the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD). According to the Alberta Energy website, project proponents, landowners, industry and Albertans will know where to go when they have a question about energy regulations in this province.

“The Responsible Energy Development Act achieves the right balance — it improves the participation rights of landowners, it provides regulatory certainty for energy companies and it upholds our longstanding commitment to the environment,” said Alberta Energy Minister Ken Hughes in a statement. “The single regulatory approach is something this province needs and this is the right time. The result will be a benefit to Alberta’s economy and to Canada’s economy.”

The legislation also gives the regulator the authority to administer the Public Lands Act, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Water Act, with regards to energy development.

The new single regulator was created by the Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA) and is expected to be enacted

Under the legislation, the new regulator will operate at arm’s length from the Government of Alberta, under the direction

A new one-stop regulator is being put into place by the Alberta government to oversee the regulation of Alberta’s energy resources.

CAPP provided extensive input to the Alberta government regarding the regulatory review process and the creation of the Alberta Energy Regulator.

We are strongly supportive of these changes – they will improve governance and efficiency while maintaining environmental performance.

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Industry in the news

Recovering Boreal Caribou in Canada The caribou is an icon of the Canadian north,

population in Canada. During the comment

so much so that it appears on our quarters.

period, CAPP advocated for managing a national population over time (instead

The caribou has been classified as a threatened species under the Species at Risk Act since 2003. In October, Environment Canada released the Recovery

of on a herd-by-herd basis), and enabling a broader suite of management tools, such as population management.

Strategy for the Woodland Caribou in order

The Recovery Strategy enables bridges

to guide recovery action.

to provincial efforts through the introduction of range plans that allow provinces to

“Our government is committed to

recover caribou over time in consideration

conserving boreal caribou, an iconic species to Canadians from coast to coast to coast,” said Environment Minister Peter Kent at the release of the federal recovery strategy. “To protect this species, we have developed a recovery strategy that offers a strong, practical approach to conserving boreal caribou.”

of historic and current commitments.

A Woodland Caribou.

approach would improve recovery outcomes and reduce economic impacts in Western Canada.

However, the success of the Recovery

CAPP will continue to advocate for

Strategy is still judged on the basis of

a balanced and adaptive national recovery

habitat availability and condition. A balanced

strategy that supports environmental

and comprehensive national strategy must

performance, economic growth and energy

recognize and enable various provincial

security and reliability. Such a strategy is

strategies. Provincial strategies must

best managed under a national conservation

recognize regional differences and localized

framework that creates an umbrella for all

The oil and gas industry supports long-term

constraints on recovery and consider

conservation action: national, provincial

stability and recovery of the national caribou

current land commitments. This balanced

or territorial, legislated or voluntary.

New investment rules for oil and gas December’s much anticipated decision by the federal government on the fate of 2012’s two biggest proposed foreign Prime Minister acquisitions of Stephen Harper Canadian oil and delivers a statement regarding new SOE gas companies was investment guidelines. accompanied by Source: The Canadian Press new rules for foreign investors. While the deals were given the government’s go-ahead, new potential investment by state-owned enterprises will face more stringent guidelines.

For state-owned enterprises, or SOEs, what’s changed is that acquiring controlling interest in an oil sands company will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.

In effect, the government has signalled its

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intention to limit SOE involvement in oil sands development to non-controlling, or minority interest. As a result, analysts expect a rise in minority interest acquisitions and joint ventures. As a result, analysts expect future SOE investment in oil sands to be in minority interest acquisitions and joint ventures.

For all other non-oil sands investments nothing has changed. SOEs can still acquire majority, controlling or total interest in a company so long as it is not deemed an oil sands company. In the same vein, nothing has changed for non-SOE investments, in or out of the oil sands.

The new rules include maintaining the current net benefit test review threshold at $330 million, adjusted for inflation, for SOEs, while the non-SOE investment review threshold will increase to $1 billion over four years.

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“Investment is critical to our government’s focus on jobs and growth,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement. “And Canadians expect that we shall approve foreign investments that are of net benefit to Canada. But all investments are not equal. In light of growing trends, and following the decisions made today, the Government of Canada has determined that foreign state control of oil sands development has reached the point at which further such foreign state control would not be of net benefit to Canada.”

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Industry in the news

Hydraulic fracturing and seismic activity by David Pryce Questions about the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and seismic activity continue to be asked by the media and the public at large.

David Pryce, vicepresident, operations, CAPP

This commentary seeks to provide some answers

by summarizing the most recent scientific research published on this issue.

Micro and minor seismic events have Seismic activity related to hydraulic fracturing is rarely felt on the surface and usually occurs near where the rock is being fractured, or 2,000 to 3,000 metres below ground.

long been known to be caused by human activity. Scientific literature describes these as induced seismicity.

Human activities that can cause seismic events include mining, geothermal energy extraction, filling the reservoir behind large

low magnitude. It is normal to expect

Comprehensive data and information on

microseismicity as a result of hydraulic

seismic activity in Canada is available on

fracturing: pressurized fluids are injected

Natural Resources Canada’s website.

dams and hydraulic fracturing.

into a wellbore, lined with steel and cement,

Hydraulic fracturing is a regulated,

the rock, thereby freeing trapped natural

safe, controlled and essential process for recovering natural gas from deep geological formations such as shale rock.

In Western Canada, the petroleum industry has used this process for more than

to deep underground formations to fracture gas. This process releases energy and causes sub-surface microseismic events.

These events are generally contained in the zone where the gas is extracted, are rarely

It says that on average, more than 4,000 earthquakes are recorded in Canada each year, of which “about 50 are generally felt.” In addition, the website says “minor earthquakes have been triggered by human activities.”

felt on the surface and pose minimal to no

Several scientific research papers

risk to structures on the surface. In some

describing the relationship between

Seismicity typically associated with

cases, hydraulic fracturing has caused

hydraulic fracturing and seismic activity

hydraulic fracturing is best described as

minor seismic activity, which is rarely felt on

have recently been published. This

microseismic events because of their

the ground and poses no risk to people, the

research suggests an emerging scientific

environment or property.

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60 years.

Principles and practices expanding to tight oil Recovering oil from tight formations uses

The principles and practices were originally

The expansion of the hydraulic fracturing

almost the same technology as recovering

released in September 2011 and January

guiding principles and operating practices

natural gas from shale and tight formations,

2012, respectively, to provide greater clarity

to tight oil will contribute to improving

horizontal, multi-stage hydraulic fracturing.

about our operations to the public and to

our environmental performance and

inform and complement future government

transparency over time, both of which

regulations. CAPP member companies

contribute to an understanding of industry

view them as a commitment to improve

activity and better relationships with the

environmental performance, particularly

public, stakeholders and governments.

This similarity in recovery technologies means that the application of CAPP’s hydraulic fracturing guiding principles and operating practices for natural gas to tight oil recovery makes sense.

with regard to water management and use.

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Industry in the news

Hydraulic fracturing and seismic activity continued... consensus that seismic activity from

In England, the Department of Energy and

relatively weak, it requires less energy to

hydraulic fracturing poses minimal risk,

Climate Change asked a panel of experts

hydraulically fracture. View the full report.

as outlined in the following studies.

to examine a link between a hydraulic

The B.C. Oil and Gas Commission released a report of its investigation into induced seismicity in the Horn River Basin in August 2012. The report indicates microseismic activity is a routine occurrence associated with hydraulic fracturing. Larger magnitude minor anomalous seismic events (2 ML to 3.8 ML), and smaller micro-seismic events, were recorded between April 2009 and

fracturing operation near Blackpool and seismic activity. The report, published in April 2012, concluded that hydraulic fracturing caused “observed seismicity” near the operations area. It also concluded that hydraulic fracturing can proceed if the process is carefully monitored and appropriate precautions are taken. View the full report.

The U.S. National Research Council reached a similar conclusion. Its June 2012 report, called Induced Seismicity Potential in Energy Technologies, says various forms of human activity, including hydraulic fracturing, can cause slight seismic activity.

The report also states that “the process of hydraulic fracturing a well as presently implemented for shale gas recovery does not pose a high risk for inducing felt seismic events.” View the full report.

December 2011 by government and

In June 2012, the Royal Society and

industry seismic sensors in the Horn River,

the Royal Academy of Engineering in

a remote area of northeast B.C. Such

Great Britain released a comprehensive

seismic activity is rarely felt on the surface

government-commissioned review of

and usually occurs near where the rock is

issues related to hydraulic fracturing,

being fractured (or 2,000 to 3,000 metres

including seismic activity. The report

below ground). The B.C. OGC report

says “microseismic events are a routine

concludes a total of 272 seismic events

feature of hydraulic fracturing and are

recorded were “caused by fluid injection

due to the propagation of engineered

during hydraulic fracturing in proximity to

fractures.” It concludes there is an emerging

CAPP has designed a new hydraulic

pre-existing faults” and notes that “none

consensus that seismicity induced by

fracturing practice around anomalous

of the events caused any injury, property

hydraulic fracturing poses a “negligible”

seismic events (outlined below).

damage or posed any risk to public safety

risk of causing surface impacts. The

or the environment.” More than 8,000 high-

report also points out that “the properties

Our objective continues to be the

volume hydraulic fracturing completions

of shale provide natural constraints on

have been performed in B.C.

the magnitude of seismicity induced by

View full report.

hydraulic fracturing” – because shale is

These reports reflect the results of comprehensive, science-based research conducted by respected and credible organizations, and they are an important contribution to the discussion regarding the development of this important shale gas resource.

assurance of safe and responsible development of shale gas resources in British Columbia.

CAPP introduces new induced hydraulic fracturing operating practice Certain oil and gas basins, such as the

To reassure Canadians about the safe

anomalous induced seismicity in shale gas

Horn River Basin of British Columbia, have

application of hydraulic fracturing

and tight gas development areas.

a distinctive geology that may be prone to

technology, CAPP introduced a new

rare and minor anomalous seismicity when

hydraulic fracturing operating practice

they are stimulated by hydraulic fracturing.

which outlines the requirements of

These minor events have never been shown to damage local property and structures or impact the environment.

companies to assess the potential for

This practice is designed to ensure that hydraulic fracturing is conducted in a safe and transparent manner.

anomalous induced seismicity and, where

To read more about the Anomalous Induced

necessary, establish appropriate monitoring

Seismicity: Assessment, Monitoring,

procedures, to mitigate and respond to

Response and Mitigation Operating Practice, please click here.

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Behind the headlines

New faces at CAPP Katie Goplen

Bryan Donnelly

Goplen joined CAPP as an advisor to the member communications and special events team. Goplen recently finished her Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Victoria.

Donnelly joined CAPP as a secondee from Shell Canada. Donnelly is reservoir engineer and joins the CAPP operations department where he will work as an analyst on the B.C. and Alberta files.

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Lisa Palenchuk

Sheri Somerville

Palenchuk joined CAPP as assistant to the general counsel and assistant board secretary. Palenchuk comes to CAPP from Tervita, where she has previous corporate board experience.

Somerville joined CAPP as a natural gas advisor for New Brunswick. Somerville previously ran a public relations consulting business in New Brunswick.

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Polaris questions CAPP lobbying CAPP, along with several member companies and CEPA, were sharply criticized for their lobbying activities by the Polaris Institute, a non-government organization that advocates for what it defines as “democratic social change in an age of corporate-driven globalization.”

In a report released on December 4, 2012, the group highlighted the energy industry’s lobbying of the federal government, identifying 791 occasions where industry met with government officials.

“Simply by virtue of the importance of

the industry to the Canadian economy and its economic growth, the oil and gas industry must engage with the Canadian government,” said CAPP president Dave Collyer in an interview about the report.

“Our industry’s diverse activities, both domestic and international, create an ongoing need to represent industry views with elected representatives and multiple government departments.”

Over the past two years, CAPP has met with government officials and elected representatives from all political parties as part of a concerted effort to raise

awareness and ensure competitiveness for the industry across Canada. CAPP follows rigorous internal and external reporting processes to ensure lobbying activity is compliant and transparent.

“Our role is to provide information and input to assist government to make well-informed decisions and to take prudent actions,” said Collyer. “Good policy and good business practices are inherently connected.

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Updated Facts on Natural Gas CAPP is pleased to announce the release of an updated version of Upstream Dialogue: The Facts on Natural Gas. This new publication features updated facts, new success stories and the hydraulic fracturing guiding principles and operating practices. u

Look through the revised version of Upstream Dialogue: The Facts on Natural Gas.

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To order your pocket-sized book, email upstreamdialogue@capp.ca

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Behind the headlines

New year, new look for oilsandstoday.ca sands communications. “One challenge

CAPP’s oil sands website will evolve

is clear and concise presentation of the

to include market access information

information itself, while a second challenge

compiled in partnership with the Canadian

is providing the exact information people

Energy Pipeline Association and others.

are looking for right off the top and giving

The new oil sands today website is

them the ability to dig deeper as desired.”

available in French and English, with

“We learned in our research that in

French found at www.sablesbitumineuxmaintenant.ca.

today’s information-

“The web is the primary way Canadians

overloaded

seek out and integrate new information

environment,

into their daily lives. So having a top

Technology in the oil sands never stands

people’s patience

quality, responsive website is a priority,

still and that includes the industry’s official

and desire to

especially as we drive more traffic to the

website, www.oilsandtoday.ca. Launched

navigate websites

site,” Ferchuk said. “Success of the new

January 3, oilsandstoday.ca features new

beyond a couple of

site will be based on lowered bounce rates

information and favourite facts to answer

clicks is very low,”

and increased time on site.”

questions and information needs CAPP identified through research among groups of website visitors targeted through

Evelyn Ferchuk manager, oil sands communications

she said.

“Also, with most

audiences, information needs about

advertising and other means.

a topic such as oil sands are actually

“Presenting information, especially

quite basic, beginning with ‘What are

technical information, in an easily

Oil Sands?’”

understandable and engaging manner via the Internet can be a challenge,” said Evelyn Ferchuk, CAPP’s manager of oil

Changes to CAPP’s main site will be modeled on oilsandstoday.ca.

To keep up to date on oil sands news, follow Oil Sands Today on Twitter at @oilsandstoday and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oilsandstoday.

With CAPP’s oil sands communications efforts continuing in 2013 with added focus on audiences outside of Alberta,

Shale gas emissions lower than coal ICF Consulting Canada has released a review of seven scientific U.S. studies comparing GHG life-cycle emissions of natural gas to coal. These studies were published in 2011 and 2012.

The review concludes that all but one study (Howarth) demonstrate that life-cycle GHG emissions from natural gas are significantly lower than GHG emissions from coal. It also says “there is relatively little difference between conventional and shale gas in lifecycle GHG emissions.”

Importantly, the ICF Consulting Canada review identifies the study prepared

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by Cornell University professor Robert Howarth, which concluded GHG emissions from shale gas are higher than emissions from coal, as inconsistent with subsequent scientific studies of this issue. It also states that “all of the recent life-cycle analysis studies reviewed other than the Howarth Study have found that life-cycle GHG emissions from shale gas and conventional gas are significantly lower than that of coal.”

The ICF Consulting Canada review reaches similar conclusions – albeit in the U.S. context – as the shale gas update Natural Resources Canada released in May 2012.

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The latter report states that one of the most significant factors affecting life-cycle emissions are the mitigation of completion emissions from hydraulic fracturing, “which is required in the major gas-producing province in Canada [Alberta] and will soon be required in the U.S.” The ICF Consulting Canada review was commissioned by the Canadian Natural Gas Initiative. u The full ICF Consulting Canada report can be viewed here.

Behind the headlines

Synergy exercise syncs resources and enhances skills When it comes to oil spill response, prevention is always Plan A. But if an emergency ever does occur in the Atlantic Region, east coast operators are ready to respond.

On Sept 18th, Husky, as host of the 2012 Oil-on-Water Exercise known locally as Synergy, launched all aspects of spill

• Eastern Canada Response Corporation (ECRC) • Provincial Aerospace (fixed wing surveillance) • Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) • East Coast Operators

response during a large-scale exercise that

including Exxon, Suncor,

involved more than 100 participants with

Statoil and Chevron

support and representation from: • SeaRose FPSO • Husky’s Atlantic Region Onshore Emergency Response Team • Support Vessels Maersk Detector and Burin Sea

The exercise simulated a release at the White Rose Field that required the mobilization of a variety “It’s important that every

of oil spill management

member of our team

equipment including tracker

know what is expected

buoys, sorbent booms, single

of them in the event of

vessel side sweep system,

an emergency.”

surveillance aircraft and the

-Husky Energy

boom. During the exercise, participants had an opportunity

• Canada Newfoundland Offshore

to practice role-specific processes and

Petroleum Board

sharpen their response management skills.

• Other industry stakeholders including Fish, Food and Allied Workers, Memorial University of Newfoundland, SeaDrill and Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador.

large ocean containment

“It’s important that every member of our team knows what is expected of them in the event of an emergency,” said Jeremy Whittle, Husky Energy’s emergency response lead for the Atlantic Region.

A large ocean containment boom is deployed as part of the 2012 Synergy exercises.

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Behind the headlines “Exercises like Synergy help build

oil spill response organizations.

expertise within our organization and also across partner organizations. That kind of skill building and relationship building will help us respond as quickly and effectively as possible.”

“Exercises like this are important in assuring Canadians that the oil and gas industry are ready to respond in case of an emergency,” said Paul Barnes, CAPP manager of Atlantic Canada.

Husky employs a three-tier oil spill

During the exercise, Husky tested all three

response plan in the Atlantic region, ranging from quick response from White Rose field-based equipment, to larger equipment that can be mobilized from local onshore storage facilities, to equipment and expertise available from international

tiers. The SeaRose FPSO provided details on the mock incident and was involved in coordinating the response. As well, the exercise included support from ECRC, the organization’s Newfoundland and Labrador-

based spill response providers and OSRL, an international oil spill response organization based in Southampton, England. As a member of OSRL, Husky’s offshore operations can call on help from their worldwide resources.

“The 2012 Synergy exercise assured us that we have the right equipment in the hands of the right people with the right training,” said Whittle. “The exercise went off as planned and was a great learning opportunity for both responders and observers.”

A single vessel side sweep system is deployed as part of the 2012 Synergy exercises.

Energy connections - about pipelines The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association CEPA has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the safety of pipelines in transporting Canada’s energy.

The campaign features new television, print, billboard and online advertising, along with a revamped website, found at www.aboutpipelines.com, and the launch of a new fact book, About Pipelines 2012: Our Energy Connections.

The web site features interactive infographics, along with digital versions of CEPA’s print and television ads. u For more information visit www.aboutpipelines.com

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Behind the headlines

New MemberNet near completion The overhaul of CAPP’s MemberNet is

Highlights of the changes to

almost complete, with a member unveiling

MemberNet include:

scheduled March 2013.

“Thanks to all of the volunteers,” said

• Collaboration tools for committees: This

Wettstein. “Through their time and effort

MemberNet is CAPP’s website where

will allow people to work on documents

we have developed an industry tool that

members can securely access an extensive

in real-time with fellow committee

will be much more effective for CAPP

set of CAPP documents and tools, along

members instead of sending various

members.”

with meeting schedules.

versions by email.

“The way the information world works and how our members work, has changed since MemberNet was launched a decade ago,” said Danelle Wettstein, CAPP advisor of web and social media. “We’ve tried to keep what works but improve the areas

• A key messages repository: Members can get updates on what CAPP is saying about new and emerging issues that affect the oil and gas industry.

• Exciting new look-and-feel: The new design is simple and easy on the eyes.

where the current MemberNet falls short,

A large group of CAPP staff and

especially for collaboration in committees.”

member volunteers were instrumental

Usability was one of the top priorities for

in the creation of the new MemberNet, participating in focus groups and system testing.

the MemberNet redesign and CAPP is expecting a smooth transition to the

Training tools will be available to highlight the changes and benefits of the updated system. Training sessions will also be provided to members to orient them on how to use basic functions and navigate the new features.

Above all, CAPP needs your help in ensuring MemberNet is as effective as it can be for members. Don’t hesitate to contact Danelle Wettstein with any questions.

new site.

Industry supports oil and gas education CAPP and the Explorers and Producers

scholarship was certainly a weight off

Association of Canada (EPAC) have been

my shoulders.”

helping post-secondary students across Alberta achieve their educational goals for almost two decades. Funded through an endowment since 1995, the CAPP/EPAC scholarship program has provided over $6 million in individual scholarships to more

available to students who are successful in various fields related to the oil and gas industry – engineering, science and business – to name a few.

than 1,500 students. Last year alone, over

“It was great to have my hard work

$342,000 in CAPP/EPAC scholarships

recognized through the CAPP/EPAC

were awarded to post-secondary students

scholarship program,” says Gatzke. “It just

in Alberta.

shows that hard work does pay off, and

“Having any amount of financial aid is a valuable gift to a post-secondary student,”

Chelsea Gatzke receiving the Governor General’s Academic Medal.

The CAPP/EPAC scholarships are

serves as a reminder to continue putting effort into all areas of my life.”

says Chelsea Gatzke, scholarship

The scholarship program has been

recipient from Lloydminster Lakeland

renewed at 13 post-secondary institutions

College. “Receiving the CAPP/EPAC

and will continue assisting post-secondary students until 2015.

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Behind the headlines

Changing the game Jacqueline Tisher is a

along with fun and educational programs

game-changer.

to medically fragile children, their siblings

After her daughter was diagnosed with a severe

For her work in creating Hope`s Home,

medical condition, Tisher found

Tisher was nominated as a regional

it difficult to find people with

game changer for the Saskatchewan

the necessary qualifications to

Roughriders in Scotiabank’s Game

take care of her daughter while

Changers program.

she was working. Tisher saw a gap in service for children MLA Warren Steinley, Wayne Beatty of Southern Pacific Resource Corp., Brad Herald of CAPP, Zoe Addington of CNRL, Jacqueline Tisher of Hope’s Home, Adam Ailsby of Hope’s Home, Adam Sparkes of Husky, Siân Pascoe of CAPP and Minister Ken Cheveldayoff honour Tisher.

and healthy children from the community.

who required additional medical support, and the idea for Hope’s Home was created.

CAPP, along with member representatives, were pleased to host Tisher along with Saskatchewan Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff, MLA Warren Steinley and Energy and Resources Minister Tim

Hope’s Home is Canada’s

McMillan at a Saskatchewan Roughriders

first medically integrated early

game on October 27, 2012.

learning centre, providing daytime and respite services,

u Learn more about Hope`s Home.

Learn about water diversion To that end, a new eLearning portal has been created around surface water diversion. After completing this course, students will be able to: • Communicate the potential impacts of water diversion on a body of water • Know when and how to apply for the appropriate approval for water diversion and associated activities • Know how to execute your role in monitoring, compliance and reporting u To learn more about the course and

to register visit Water diversion underway

www.surfacewaterdiversion.com.

Keeping in compliance of environmental

and internal processes can result in a non-

regulations is fundamental so new tools

compliance event and disciplinary actions.

are being provided to assist.

Understanding the Alberta Water Act and its application can increase organizational

Navigating Alberta’s Water Act and remaining in compliance can be confusing and occasionally even the best intentions

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capacity to manage operations and enhance reporting, thereby avoiding noncompliance issues.

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Behind the headlines

Poll shows Americans support Canadian oil Other highlights of the poll include: • 74 per cent see Canada as the best choice among oil suppliers in terms of the “economic interests of America.”

• More than 80 per cent hope their

Most Americans see Canada as a secure, reliable and environmentally responsible oil supplier that creates jobs and other economic benefits in the United States as part of the world’s largest energy trading relationship.

This is according to a recent poll of 2,406 Americans, conducted by Anderson Insight for CAPP.

“The poll shows that Americans strongly prefer Canadian oil to oil supplied by other countries,” said CAPP president Dave Collyer. “On its merits – secure, reliable supply, creating jobs and economic benefits in both countries, with environmentally

“elected representatives support

responsible policy and performance in place

more use of Canadian oil instead of oil

– Canadian oil is the right oil for the United

imported from other countries” to meet

States, at the right time, and from the

U.S. demand.

right country.”

• 82 per cent believe pipelines are a safe way to move oil to market.

At present, Canada supplies more oil to the U.S. than any other country. Current

• 72 per cent believe “the U.S. should approve the Keystone XL pipeline project as soon as possible,” including a strong majority of Democratic Party supporters.

• 89 per cent believe “Canada is one of

Canadian exports are about 2.5 million barrels per day or about 25 per cent of total U.S. oil imports, including just over one million barrels per day from the oil sands. u For all of Anderson Insight poll data visit

the more environmentally responsible oil

www.capp.ca/oilsands.

producers in the world.”

Digital Download Latest on online industry news.

Oil patch online:

#OSTLive:

• The ExxonMobil Perspectives blog, authored by Ken Cohen,

Keep an eye out on CAPP’s oil sands Twitter account,

the vice-president of public and government affairs, featured an emissions success story from Canada’s oil sands in the fall. Be sure not to miss this compelling look at how technological innovation is reducing environmental impacts.

• The Petroleum Human Resources Council has stepped up its game in the social realm. Check out @PetroHRCouncil and @careersinoandg to see how the organization is using Twitter to address workforce issues in our industry.

• Join Shaletalk.com to participate in online discussions about

@oilsandstoday, for the #OSTLive hashtag. A live tweeting experiment, CAPP is hosting chats with people from throughout the industry. The first two #OSTLive sessions were held with two of the stars from the latest oil sands advertising campaign, Chelsie Klassen from Imperial Oil and Tony Bessey from Shell Canada.

We then featured Michael Dobovich from Statoil Canada and Ron Subramanian for the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.

CAPP is looking to continue this project in 2013 with new and innovative guests. If you have ideas or suggestions, please email communication@capp.ca.

issues related to shale gas. Shaletalk.com is a forum where people can directly ask questions of industry about shale gas development in Canada.

• How’s this for an innovative use of technology? Every tweet you hashtag with #talkenergy will show up on a screen at the energy exhibition at the Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa.

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Health and wellness

The Tomorrow Project centre, either in Edmonton or Calgary, to provide basic measurements and blood and urine samples. If you don’t live near either of these centres, a saliva kit can be mailed to you at no charge. The Tomorrow Project requires follow up questionnaires or consent forms to be completed every three to five years. Note, all information provided will be confidential.

Corporate participation in The Tomorrow Project is encouraged and will contribute to the success of this project.

“We look forward to teaming up with other organizations in this exciting new approach,” says Dr. Paula Robson, principal investigator for The Tomorrow Project. “Our initiative of conducting mobile study centres in workplace and corporate settings will make it easier for organizations and people across Alberta to participate in the Tomorrow Project.”

By participating in The Tomorrow Project you can contribute to important research which may lead researchers to find out why some people get cancer and others do not. Currently in Alberta, one in two men and one in three women will develop cancer in their lifetime.

Jordan DeBarros, corporate communications advisor and Jeffrey Depew, project assistant for the Tomorrow Project.

The Tomorrow Project is funded and supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Innovates – Health

Imagine if two hours of your life could

discover more about

Solutions (Alberta Cancer Prevention

prevent cancer for your grandchildren and

what causes cancer

Legacy Fund), Alberta Health Services and

their families. Would you take the time?

and other long-term

the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.

health conditions.

Alberta Health Services is giving

u The deadline to participate in this

50,000 Albertans aged 35 to 69 who

Participating in The

research is March 31, 2013. For more

have never had cancer the opportunity

Tomorrow Project

information go to www.in4tomorrow.ca

to impact the lives of future generations

takes three easy

or 1-877-919-9292.

through a new research initiative called The Tomorrow Project.

The Tomorrow Project is the largest research project of its kind ever undertaken in Alberta. It is designed to

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steps. First, you must register, either online or over the phone. The second step requires the completion of an hour-long questionnaire and consent form. The final (optional) step of the study requires visiting a study

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Health and wellness

Cruising for Crohn’s Parents of sick children will do anything they can to help. For Gordon Goodman, this meant riding his bike 3,300 kilometres to raise awareness for the disease that has affected his son.

This past fall, Goodman rode from Victoria, B.C., to Tijuana, Mexico, to support the Great4life project. The Great4life project began when Gordon Goodman’s son Austen was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and the family wanted to do something in support of finding a cure. Crohn’s is an auto immune disease resulting in a deterioration of the digestive system and is three times more common than multiple sclerosis and is equally as common as Type 1 diabetes.

“This isn’t just my journey but a journey that represents the struggle for all those that are trying to lead normal active lives with Crohn’s disease” says Goodman.

The entire Goodman family is engaged with the challenge in finding a cure, and over the next year they will update videos on the Great4life website as they identify others with compelling and inspiring stories of dealing with Crohn’s.

Gordon finished his ride September 30 at 11:30 a.m., ending at the U.S./Mexico border. His journey took over 25 days, including four rest days, and introduced him to many people along the way. Almost every person he spoke with on his journey had a friend, relative or knew someone with Crohn’s.

Gordon Goodman is the director of regulatory and corporate affairs at EOG Resources. Goodman has raised approximately $27,500 in donations so far, with the goal of raising an additional $15,000. The Goodman family is continuing their efforts to find a cure for Crohn’s in the

The Goodman family.

“My Great4Life challenge is to learn how to make my life great even while living with Crohn’s disease. I’m making lifelong changes to have great nutrition, effective exercise (my horse riding and hot yoga seem to work), fun and relaxation and learning how to better manage stress. Finding a cure for Crohn’s will make my life, and those with Crohn’s life’s even greater.”

Austen Goodman

“I’ve decided to pursue medicine as my career to help find a cure for Crohn’s and help my brother Austen and others like him. My dad is a great example for me to follow and together, as a family, we will do all we are able to help find a cure for Crohn’s.”

Tate Goodman

u To learn more about the project, and to donate visit www.great4life.ca.

Goodman at the start of his 3,300 kilometre journey

u You can also follow the Great4Life project on twitter @Great4Life1

coming months and years ahead.

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Employee perspectives

Wind power project largest of its kind in east-central Alberta Every day Suncor’s Kolja Vainstein helps

“The project is located in an active

to provide power to 35,000 Alberta homes

oil and gas field,” says Vainstein. “We

using wind power.

worked closely with Cenovus and CNRL

Vainstein was the construction project manager for the Wintering Hills Wind Power Project, Suncor’s sixth and largest wind project, which began commercial

who operate most of the area wells to determine the wind turbine locations and where to cross existing pipelines with our underground electrical cables.”

operation in late 2011. The project,

Vainstein also credits strong community

located 21km southeast of Drumheller, is

support as an important component

one of the first to be constructed in east-

in achieving success for this project.

central Alberta.

The project provides benefits to local

Vainstein notes that the wind energy industry in Canada has matured significantly in the last decade and that turbine technology is able to generate power with increasing efficiency.

communities through taxes, lease and royalty revenues for landowners with project infrastructure, and by supporting community partners and initiatives near

Name

the project such as improvements to one

Kolja Vainstein

of the local community halls, the Badlands

Title

“The opportunity to work in a cutting edge

Community Facility and the Drumheller

industry is one of the best parts of my job,”

Community Football Association.

Project Manager – Wintering Hills Wind Power Project

says Vainstein. “Every day is different.

I get to work with a wide range of people, and educate them about wind power and upcoming renewable technology projects.”

“Wind power is an important part of Canada’s energy future. Projects like the one we have developed here at

Company

Suncor Energy Department/Group

Wintering Hills are examples of the

Major Projects

The investment in wind power is a

way we are helping to find innovative

Years of Experience

key component of Suncor’s ongoing

ways to meet today’s energy and

commitment to renewable energy in

environmental challenges.”

8 years of renewable energy experience

Canada, Vainstein says, while adding that it is an important part of the integrated energy strategy.

Location u Click here to learn more about the

Calgary

Wintering Hills Wind Power Project.

At peak operation, the Wintering Hills project displaces the equivalent of approximately 200,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Suncor continues to look for opportunities to invest in clean energy production that minimizes the impacts on the environment and the communities in which they operate.

This project also demonstrated how the oil and gas industry can work collaboratively with renewable energy projects.

Gas and oil wells and new windmills southeast of Drumheller.

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Innovation and technology

Full steam ahead for Cenovus Some pundits say creating oil and gas facilities that are carbon capture and storage (CCS) ready is about as significant as pouring a driveway that is Ferrari ready given the costs of C02 capture. However, a new Cenovus project seeks to make today’s exotic CCS “Ferrari” into a more common and affordable car.

While chemical looping combustion has

Cenovus anticipates the project to start-up

been around for a long time, Cenovus’s

in the field in late 2014 or early 2015,

proposed chemical looping steam

depending on regulatory approvals. The

generator would be the largest field

initial pilot will run for approximately two

pilot project to use this technology. The

years with the primary goal of proving the

largest pilot that would be comparable to

viability of chemical looping combustion

Cenovus’s proposal is 140 kilowatts (kW).

at this scale. Following the initial two-year

“If successful, the chemical looping steam generator could provide a lower cost option for Alberta’s energy producers to reduce carbon emissions and help meet Alberta’s carbon reduction strategy,” said Song P. Sit, Cenovus technical advisor for the chemical looping steam generator project. “Our goal is to demonstrate the viability of the chemical looping combustion process on a large scale and pave its way to commercialization.”

Typically, steam generators used in the oil sands create steam using a conventional combustion process. Air and fuel are fed together into a single reactor, which results in combustion and emits flue gas. It’s very expensive and energy intensive to remove CO2 from this combination of gases. Cenovus is planning to build a 10 megawatt (MW) steam generator that uses chemical looping combustion. The process, which was originally developed in the 1950s, keeps CO2 separate from the other gases. As a result, the energyintensive and costly process of removing the CO2 from other gases is avoided.

A report produced by the Alberta Carbon Capture and Storage Council (March 2009) estimated the cost of carbon capture and storage from conventional steam generators used in the oil sands would be $175 to $230 a tonne. Cenovus estimates that the cost of capture alone, without the storage component using the chemical looping steam generator could be about half the cost of conventional postcombustion capture.

Cenovus 10 MW CLSG showing: (1) Air Reactor, (2) Fuel Reactor, (3) Lower Loop Seal, (4) Bed Material Cooler, (5) HRSG, (6) Economizer, (7) Steam Drum and Fuel Reactor particulate control system (identical for the Air Reactor) of (A) Primary Cyclone, (B) Secondary Cyclone and (C) Baghouse.

The total project cost is estimated to be $62 million. Cenovus has started work on the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study and is currently identifying opportunities for funding support from government and industry. In

term, Cenovus and its partners will evaluate their options moving forward, which could include a capture component or co-generation. u To read more about the project

click here.

July, the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) announced that it would provide $10 million towards the project.

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Relationship behind the resource

From out of the ashes When wildfires roared through the Town

The industry group is comprised of

of Slave Lake and the surrounding

Canadian Natural Resources Limited,

countryside in May of 2011, the

Cenovus Energy, ConocoPhillips, Devon,

devastation was catastrophic.

Enerplus, EOG Resources, Freehold Royalties, Husky Energy, Mancal Energy,

In the wake of the fires, leaders of

Murphy Oil Company Ltd., PennWest

12 energy companies saw an opportunity

Contributing companies • Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Exploration and TransCanada Corporation.

• Cenovus Energy

Lake, the Municipal District of Lesser Slave

“We put a lot of effort into imagining a

• ConocoPhillips

River #124 (MD) and the Sawridge First

legacy project that would benefit the whole

Nation. On November 27, 2012, leaders

region,” says Municipal District Reeve

from the communities, the companies

Denny Garratt. “We wanted to capture both

and the province gathered to announce

the motivation of this donation from the oil

a $6.4 million donation towards the

and gas industry and the spirit of regional

development of a new community centre

co-operation that has guided the decisions

to support the region’s ongoing recovery.

of the Tri-Council during recovery.”

“This initiative reflects the resiliency of our

“This is another unique element of our

communities,” says Town of Slave Lake

recovery efforts,” says Sawridge Chief

• Mancal Energy

Mayor Karina Pillay-Kinnee. “It will provide

Roland Twinn. “The First Nations have been

a lasting tribute to the positive spirit that

a full partner with the two municipalities

• Murphy Oil Company Ltd.

emerged after the disastrous wildfires that

in the visioning and development of this

consumed so much of our town

legacy project concept, and the new facility

and region.”

will reflect the distinctive role our people

to aid in the healing and rebuilding of Slave

• Devon • Enerplus • EOG Resources • Freehold Royalties • Husky Energy

• PennWest Exploration • TransCanada Corporation

play with other citizens in the region.”

After consulting with the communities

u To watch a CTV News Story on the

to generate and share ideas about the

donation, please click here.

donation, the three communities identified a new multi-purpose, family-oriented space.

The facility will be built on the site of the existing Elks Lodge, and include a day care and playground, theatre/arts space, FireSmart information centre and a renovated Elks Lodge building.

“Our industry takes pride in being a good neighbour, and we are pleased to continue our tradition of support by helping fund a project that will positively contribute to the quality of life in the Lesser Slave Lake region for generations to come,” said David Pryce, vice-president of operations for CAPP. “Working closely with community leaders, the companies involved anticipate this project will make a significant and lasting contribution and become a focal point of the recovery.”

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Heard around the patch

CAPP 2012 Investment Symposium “There is a tremendous amount of investment required, some $220 billion in 25 years. We believe that we [need] foreign investment coming from all sectors, in order for us to fully realize the potential of our resources. - Honourable Doug Horner, Alberta’s finance minister

Saskatchewan Energy and Resources Minister Tim McMillan, Newfoundland and Labrador Natural Resources Minister Jerome Kennedy, Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner and Ontario Finance Minster Dwight Duncan (left to right) discuss oil and gas industry issues at the Ministers’ Lunch on Energy and Economic Benefits panel.

CAPP and its members made significant inroads with eastern Canadian and northeast U.S. analysts, media, governments and opinion leaders at the Investment Symposium held in Toronto December 10-12, 2012. In total, 40 CAPP member companies provided 71 presentations to 246 analysts at the symposium along with 162 one-on-one and small group meetings over three days.

outlets and live daily broadcasting from Sun Media and BNN which profiled many CAPP member companies and speakers.

The program of speakers and panels were both very strong and augmented the member presentations to analysts.

CAPP members, analysts, media and the public were able to hear from world class speakers such as: world energy expert, Dr. Daniel Yergin; former President and CEO of Suncor Energy, Rick George; CBC’s chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge; high profile decision makers and elected officials including the Canadian Minister of Natural Resources, Ministers of Finance from Alberta and Ontario and Energy Ministers from Newfoundland and Saskatchewan; along with perspectives from CAPP member company CEOs and leaders from Kinder Morgan, TransCanada and Enbridge on respective panels.

• Increased visibility and awareness of the industry in eastern Canada.

Media coverage was significant and unprecedented in the 23 years of the event, with reporting from all major Canadian news networks along with international

Overall, the event was viewed by CAPP as largely successful in achieving the dual objectives of moving the event to Toronto in 2012: • Increased engagement with “nonCalgary” investment community; and

The oil and gas industry is one of the most capital-intensive in Canada. Byron Lutes, president and CEO, Southern Pacific Resources Corp.

“The 2012 CAPP Investment Symposium focuses on the investment opportunities offered in the high-growth, high-potential Canadian oil and gas industry. With the third-largest oil reserves in the world and equally significant natural gas assets. Canada’s upstream oil and gas industry will continue to create significant value for investors, the industry and all Canadians as global energy demand grows.”

- Dave Collyer, president, CAPP

Rick George, former Suncor CEO, talks to the 2012 Investment Symposium.

“Rick George #IS2012 #oilsands has one of the best records of environmental performance improvement of any Canadian industries - Travis Davies (@Travis_CAPP) via Twitter. Watch the Rick George Q & A session following his presentation here.

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver talks to the press about new federal investment guidelines.

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Heard around the patch

Ezra Levant, of the Sun News Network, talks to Saskatchewan Energy and Resources Minister Tim McMillan in the lobby of the 2012 Investment Symposium.

“The growth in the Canadian oil sands, the U.S. boom in tight oil, and the revolution in shale gas on both sides of the border, all mean that what had become a joke — North American energy independence — is now a possibility.” Peter Foster, Financial Post Comment, Petroleum’s Great Revival.

Chris Seasons of Devon, Jeff Tonken of Birchliff Energy and Ken Lueers of ConocoPhillips answer questions from the audience during the Responsible Canadian Energy CEO Panel. The trio talked about issues surrounding workforce, market access and supply chain management.

“We need it all” - Devon’s Chris Seasons on pipes east, west, south, and shipping oil by rail #is2012 #oilsands” Carrie Tait‫@( ‏‬CarrieTait) via Twitter.

Peter Mansbridge delivers the keynote address at the National Post Dinner and Reception.

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“Right now, the big question about oil sands is not the technology or what is do-able, it is concern about access to markets and can the logistics keep up with the potential new production.” – Dr. Daniel Yergin. Read a Q & A with Dr. Yergin.

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“Rebalanced oil industry must reach new markets.” -Daniel Yergin

Industry practice and regulations

Enform unveils new safety orientation product

The eGSO encourages employees to ask questions during orientation

The eGSO is an electronic, free and easyto-use general safety orientation product that will provide new and inexperienced workers important safety information, such as information on their rights and responsibilities. The eGSO provides a consistent industry-recognized tool for general safety orientations. It may also streamline and reduce costs in orientation programs. “eGSO is a great tool for managers and safety practitioners, to help convey important information to new workers” says Linda Clarke program manager at Enform.

“This product is designed to encourage a more uniform approach to safety orientation across our industry.”

Source: Enform Canada

What’s to know about eGSO • eGSO contains information that all employers are required to provide under the new guideline to new, young, inexperienced workers • eGSO is free for anyone, at any time.

A record of completion is generated immediately online • Enform will track participants, eliminating the need to repeat orientation awareness sessions as workers transfer from one place to another

• Orientation is the process of introducing new, inexperienced and transferred workers to the organization, their supervisors, work areas, jobs This safety initiative was requested by industry, in order to: o improve

workforce mobility; and

o improve

the standardization of

safety orientation.

• The eGSO script has been legally reviewed • CAPP wants to clearly advise industry that the eGSO relates to orientation

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Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents companies, large and small, that explore for, develop and produce natural gas and crude oil throughout Canada. CAPP’s member companies produce about 90 per cent of Canada’s natural gas and crude oil. CAPP’s associate members provide a wide range of services that support the upstream crude oil and natural gas industry.

Together CAPP’s members and associate members are an important part of a national industry with revenues of about $100 billion-a-year.

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