Tuesday, September 21
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks
8:30 a.m. Keynote Address
Session One – Resilient: Industry Outlook
While oil has made a significant recovery since the collapse of early 2020, much uncertainty remains about the market, demand, and supply. Newfoundland and Labrador offers investors rich resources which can be developed achieving the environmental, social, and governance best practices they seek. The opening session of conference will explore the global oil and gas market, the role of Newfoundland and Labrador in that market, and what the future may hold for the industry and the global economy in general.
8:50 a.m. Canadian Crude in Context
Rory Johnston, Managing Director & Market Economist, Price Street
9:10 a.m. Exploring the Flemish Pass during a Pandemic
Todd Hartlaub, Senior Manager, Atlantic Canada Region, CNOOC International
9:30 a.m. Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore place in a rapidly decarbonizing world
Jim Keating, CEO (Acting), OilCo
9:50 a.m. Q&A
10:10 a.m. Refreshment Break
9:50 a.m. Q&A
10:10 a.m. Refreshment Break
Session Two – ReEnergize: Cleantech & Emission Reduction
Session Two will examine the offshore oil & gas industry in a climate conscious world and how the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore will play a leading role in the new global energy mix. The session will take a deep dive into role the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil & gas industry will play in helping to achieve sustainable development and also examine the newest innovations in clean technology, emission reduction, and sustainability occurring in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore.
10:40 a.m. TBA
11-12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
12:00 p.m. Day One Morning Sessions Conclude
Day One Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Pre- Luncheon Networking
2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker
Practitioners in achieving local participation in the supply chain will participate in a panel discussion during Session Three, Local Content: Global Best Practices. Conference delegates will hear from an operator about their approach to engaging the local supply chain, a global expert in supply chain analysis will share what is occurring in the global industry and the mayor of a town at the hub of a natural resources project will discuss the impact local participation has had on her community.
2:30– 3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
Zach Kaplan, Founder & Vice President, Sustainable Business Group, DAI
Tracey Simpson, Canada Country Manager Petroleum, BHP
Lori Ackerman, Mayor, City of Fort St. John
3:45 p.m. Day One Sessions Conclude
Wednesday, September 22
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Keynote Address
TBA
Session Four – Collaboration in The New (Normal) Industry
Collaboration is key in moving the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil & gas industry forward, especially in the new normal of our world and the global economy. In Session Four, delegates will hear from those leading the way through collaboration in Newfoundland and Labrador, arising from the need to work together to overcome challenges and the best interest of the industry. (Perspectives from an operator will be shared, along with real industry examples of supply chain participants working together to achieve success.)
8:50 a.m. TBA
3 Collaboration Case studies
9:10 a.m. Asset Management and Partner Collaboration Improves End User Safety
William Burton, Product Development Manager, Atlantic Hose & Fittings
Angela Hooton, Business Development Manager, Swagelok Atlantic Canada
9:20 a.m. ChampionX and Brenntag: Local partnership enables safer, more efficient and
sustainable operations for customers
Garrett Rogers, Area Manager – Chemical Technologies, ChampionX Eastern Canada
Beth Schlitt, VP Global Supply Chain Planning, ChampionX
9:30 a.m. How the Local Supply Chain Supported Covid Protocols for Mobilization of Rig Crew for
Stena / CNOOC Drilling Campaign
Gerry Mayo, VP Operations , PF Collins International Trade Solutions
Susan Collins, VP Business Development , PF Collins International Trade Solutions
9:40 a.m. Husky Energy Update
Jonathan Brown, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region, Husky Energy
10:00 a.m. Q&A
10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break
Session Five – Supplier Development: Market Opportunities & Diversification
Many Newfoundland and Labrador born companies have diversified their operations to include working in markets. They have exported their expertise and skills to help other jurisdictions grow their offshore industry, while also creating opportunities to support their own business during down periods. This session will examine burgeoning areas of opportunity, what it takes to be successful in these markets, and what steps company need to take to expand their geographic reach and revenue sources.
10:40 a.m. Suncor Energy Update
Josee Tremblay, Vice President, East Coast, Suncor Energy
Panel Discussion
11:00 a.m. Leveraging our experience to foster new opportunities
Rob Crosbie, Chair, Crosbie
11:15 a.m. Kim Keating, Chief Operating Officer, Cahill Group
11:30 a.m. Boiling and Ocean – from Local to Global
Captain Anthony Patterson, Managing Director, Virtual Marine Training
11:45 a.m. Q&A
12:00 p.m. Day Two Morning Sessions Conclude
Day Two Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Pre- Luncheon Networking
2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker
Session Six – Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore – Next Steps for Reaching Our Potential
The last 18 months have been extremely challenging for the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas industry as it struggles with reaching its vast resource potential during a global downturn when investment funds are scarce. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has embarked upon an ambitious plan to increase the competitiveness of the province, led by offshore industry leaders and veterans, and this session will explore recent actions taken and the collaboration required to achieve long-term objectives.
2:30 p.m. How Memorial will be Critical to the Economic Recovery of the Province
Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor, Memorial University of NL
2:50 p.m. Equinor Canada Update
Torstein Hole, President, Equinor Canada
3:10 p.m. TBA
3:30 p.m. Q&A
3:50 p.m. Day Two Sessions Conclude
