CHOA CONNECTS 2024
Forging our Future: Profitable Sustainable Heavy Oil
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Cenovus. Suncor. Athabasca. IPC. Chinook. McDaniel. GLJ. BMO. Alberta Innovates. Worley. Rystad. Reconciliation Energy. 100+ students from SAIT, U of C, and MRU. And many, many more.
They’ll ALL be at CHOA CONNECTS on Nov. 7 in downtown Calgary.
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This business-oriented conference brings together subject matter experts, upper management and influential industry professionals with a common goal – to seize the opportunities of the energy transformation and forge a profitable and sustainable future for heavy oil. The full-day event will explore Indigenous economic reconciliation, leadership strategies, investment decisions, multi-lateral development, direct air capture, hydrogen technologies and more. The conference promises a diverse and dynamic program that delves deep into the industry’s transformative potential and provides a space for attendees to grow their industry connections.
LUNCH KEYNOTE
Canada Rejoins the World of Global Energy
Presented by David Yager
Special Advisor to the Premier of Alberta
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Session #1: Shaping the Future of Leadership (8:30 – 10:00)
- Stephen Mason (Chairman & CEO, Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc.)
- Melanie Peacock (HR Consultant, Double M Training and Consulting)
- Dale Hansen (Dean, MacPhail School of Energy, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)
This session will explore human resources and leadership challenges, Indigenous economic reconciliation, and the future of the energy industry in terms of human capital.
Session curated by Lauren Guhl, Sanjel and Lindsay Huys, Bantrel.
Session #2: Unlocking Value: Advanced Heavy Oil Well Design, Two SAGD Project Updates (10:30 – 12:30)
- Multilateral Well Performance and Economics – Production/economic performance of W Canada multilaterals, with case studies and comparisons to the Montney and Permian – Pavey Gill (Evaluation Engineer, McDaniel & Associates)
- The Multilateral Wells Drilling Revolution – Innovative multilateral well designs and their operational risks and benefits – Calin Dragoie (VP Geoscience, Chinook Consulting)
- AOC’s Leismer SAGD Pad 8 Update – FCDs, ramp up and conformance – Christina Ng (Reservoir Engineering Team Lead, Athabasca Oil Corporation)
- IPC’s Blackrod Phase 1 SAGD Project Update – Update and learnings to date on this recently FIDd 30,000 b/d greenfield SAGD Project – Brad Gordon (Blackrod Asset Lead, IPC Canada Ltd.)
This session delves into advancements in multilateral well design and their application across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. We will also explore the economics behind current SAGD pad development in the McMurray, and the status of a key project in the Grand Rapids.
Session curated and moderated by Mary Hansen and Jenya Sergeeva, McDaniel & Associates.
Session #3: What is Driving Long-Term Investment in the Oil Sands? (13:30 – 15:00)
- The Capital Markets View – Randy Ollenberger (Managing Director, Oil & Gas Equity Research, BMO Capital Markets)
- The Mega Producer’s View – Kent Ferguson (SVP, Strategy, Sustainability & Corporate Development, Suncor Energy Inc.)
- The Evaluator’s View – Mike Verney (Executive Vice President, McDaniel & Associates)
- The Veteran’s View – Rob Morgan (Industry Leader/CEO)
The panel discussion aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving long-term investment decisions in the oil sands. By connecting business strategies with capital market expectations, the session will highlight the importance of sustainability, innovation, and strategic alignment in securing investment and ensuring long-term competitiveness of the business.
Session curated and moderated by Valerie Stewart, Worley and Gordon Holden, ESP-Associates.
Session #4: Innovative Energy Convergence: Hydrogen, Direct Air Capture, and the future of Alberta’s upstream industry (15:30 – 17:00)
- Ericka Rios (Hydrogen and CCUS Manager, Clean Technology, Alberta Innovates)
- Tom Liles (VP Upstream Research, Rystad Energy)
- Christine Baine (VP, Development Lead, Worley 1PointFive Alliance)
Explore how direct air capture and hydrogen technologies are revolutionizing Alberta’s upstream oil industry. Presentations in this session will provide insights into the latest advancements and their implications for Alberta energy production, alongside a future outlook for the Alberta upstream industry.
Session curated and moderated by Owen Henshaw, Cenovus Energy and Jian-Yang Yuan, MEG Energy.
Future Innovators Corner
The Future Innovators Corner spotlights the upcoming energy leaders. This segment offers + 100 post-secondary students the chance to attend the conference, extend their professional networks and discover career opportunities in the energy sector.
Trade Show Area
The Trade Show Area offers event sponsors the platform to connect one-on-one with other industry partners, share their innovations and keep attendees informed of the latest advancements throughout the day.
Join us at CHOA CONNECTS as we forge, connect and inspire the future of the Canadian energy, heavy oil and oil sands industry. Together with experienced executives and industry professionals, supportive sponsors and partners, and our team of motivated volunteers and staff we will power up to further positive change, foster meaningful collaborations, and drive innovation for a sustainable and profitable energy future.
THANK YOU TO OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT!
