Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium– Complete Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013
8:00
Coffee and Registration
9:00
Opening Remarks by Conference Chair
Doug Matthews
Energy Analyst/Writer
Matthews Energy Consulting
9:15
Opening Keynote Address
9:45
Plans and Approaches to Development in the Central Mackenzie Valley’s Shale Oil Play from Producers Big and Small
Eric Hanson
Supervisor Central Mackenzie Valley Exploration Canada
ConocoPhillipsJohn Hogg
Vice President, Exploration and Operations
MGM Energy Corp.
- What are the plans to date for the investment in the Central Mackenzie Valley?
- Exploring the timelines and scope of planned initiatives
- Discussion on experiences to date — examining initial operations and community relations this past winter
- Assessing the infrastructure requirements for facilitating this development
- What learnings are applicable from global experiences with respect to things like community engagement, logistics or technology to potential operations in the Central Mackenzie Valley?
10:35
Networking Coffee Break
CANADA’S NEWEST UNCONVENTIONAL HOTSPOT
10:55
Central Mackenzie Valley’s Canol Shale Oil Play: Uncover the Geological Framework and Compare it to Other Plays
Brad Hayes
President
Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd.
- Focusing on the geology, what information can be deduced about the Canol?
- What other plays in North America is it similar to? In what ways?
- What challenges are likely for this play when compared to other similar ones?
- Where else can the Canol play be pursued?
- Should we expect to discover gas, liquids-rich gas, or oil?
11:35
Navigating the Regulatory Framework for the Sahtu Region from Exploration Licensing to Regulatory Approvals: Necessary Steps for Oil & Gas Development
Michel Chénier
Director‚ Northern Petroleum Resources Directorate Northern Affairs Organization
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development CanadaBharat Dixit, Ph.D.
Technical Leader‚ Exploration and Production
National Energy BoardPaul Dixon
Executive Director
Sahtu Land & Water Board
- Outlining the role of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, National Energy Board and Sahtu Land & Water Board respectively in the regulatory process for the region
- Understanding approximate timelines typically experienced in each phase and who your point of contacts are
- Determining what is required to complete regulatory applications and board processes
- What to expect in the future — insight into regulatory changes
12:35
Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers
1:50
Opening Up the Mackenzie Delta and Beaufort: Mackenzie Valley Highway Update and Related Projects
Jim Stevens
Director Mackenzie Valley Highway
Government Northwest Territories
2:15
Preparing for Beaufort Activity: Ramping Up to Support Growth
Merven Gruben
Mayor
Tuktoyaktuk
- Getting our businesses ready for business
- Building the community infrastructure
- Protecting our environment
- Ensuring the legal tools to manage development
2:40
Critical Pipeline Infrastructure: The Pathway for Getting Oil and Gas to Market
Dylan Jones
President and CEO
Canada West Foundation
- Exploring some of the current challenges recently experienced with getting pipelines approved
- How do pipelines contribute to economic growth?
- How do current delayed projects like Northern Gateway and Keystone impact the progress of Arctic oil and gas development?
3:10
Networking Coffee Break
PANEL
3:30
Northern Leaders Perspectives on Arctic Oil and Gas Development
Charlotte E. Brower
Mayor
North Slope Borough, AlaskaGrand Chief Ruth Massie
Council of Yukon First Nations
Cece McCauley
President
Norman Wells Land Corp.Ethan Schutt
Senior Vice President‚ Energy Development
CIRI (Cook Inlet Region Inc.)
- How do various Arctic communities view oil and gas development?
- Identifying their key areas of concern
- Exploring areas for meaningful participation from local communities
- Examining positive examples of relationship building and engagement between industry and local communities and businesses
- Explore progress on exciting developments in Alaska’s Cook Inlet and North Slope region; shale oil on the North Slope and oil drilling offshore in Cook Inlet as well as major seismic work onshore
4:45
Alaska Update: The Latest on Gas Development Plans and the Oil & Gas Tax Regime
Larry Persily
Federal Coordinator
Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, Washington, D.C.
- An up-to-the-minute discussion on Alaska’s oil and gas tax debate — where do things stand?
- Progress on plans for LNG in Alaska: projects and plans
- Examining the plans to truck LNG from the North Slope to Fairbanks
5:15
Co-Chairs Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns
5:15
Cocktail Reception (5:15 – 6:30 p.m.)
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Day 2: Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2013
8:30
Coffee Served
9:00
Opening Remarks by Conference Chair
9:10
Keynote Speech: U.S. – Canada Energy Relations
Peter Kujawinski
U.S. Consul General
Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories
9:25
Experiences in the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Progress, Challenges and Lessons Learned
Eric B. Fjelstad
Managing Partner
Perkins Coie LLP, Anchorage officeKevin Williams
Manager of Exploration Operations
Chevron Canada
- Chevron’s Sirluaq 3D seismic program:
- A year and a half of planning: a look at the in-depth planning required
- How were planned project components executed
- What were the biggest challenges and how were they overcome?
- Understanding the federal, state and local permits required for offshore projects in Alaska’s Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
- What delaying obstacles did Shell encounter from the day the leases were issued for exploration for summer of 2012?
- How does the road ahead look like for offshore plans in Alaska’s OCS?
10:15
The Latest on Russia’s Offshore Oil and Gas Plans and Progress
John Webb
Director, Russian and Caspian Energy
IHS CERA
- Understanding Russia’s oil and gas
policy
- Examining their production goal and how the Arctic fits into this
- Critical highlights of Russia’s new tax regime to be in place for 2013
- Russia’s plans for offshore and how much of a role this will play in their oil and gas production goals
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Current oil and gas projects underway
and plans for the near future
- Gazprom’s plans to export to Asia-Pacific – pipeline and LNG project
10:40
Networking Coffee Break
11:00
Developing International Standards for Offshore Arctic Operations: Who’s Working On It and What Progress Is Being Made?
Drue Pearce
Senior Policy Advisor, Crowell & Moring LLP
Former Federal Coordinator Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects
- Examining the progress governments and industry is making on efforts for best practices and standards through the International Maritime Organization, the Arctic Council and other organizations
- Advancements in the area of oil spill preparedness and response
- Status and update on a Polar Code
(mandatory code for Arctic offshore
operations) focused on safety of life
and marine environment:
- When and how does the Polar Code come into play?
- Which bodies are working on this?
- What progress has been made to date?
11:25
Devolution in the Northwest Territories: Progress to Date and Implications for Resource Development in the North
Stephen Van Dine
Director General‚ Devolution and Territorial Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development CanadaShaleen Woodward
Executive Director, Devolution Implementation & Planning
Government, Northwest Territories
- How will Devolution impact resource
development in the North?
- What are the implications for industry?
- What are the implications for communities?
- How will Devolution impact the
regulatory processes in the short
and long-term?
- Who will be responsible for permitting?
- Who will be responsible for safety regulations/monitoring safety?
- What does the transition period look like?
- Examining the timelines for roll out
- How is the Government of Northwest Territories preparing up for this change?
12:15
Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers
1:30
Unconventional Resource Development in Canada: Responsible and Sustainable Development is Key
Kevin Heffernan
President
Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources
- Exploring how the unconventional oil and gas industry is regulated in Canada to address concerns for land, air and water, including active and emerging regions
- Observations on regulatory and industry trends with respect to development of unconventional resources
- Resource evaluation and development phases and resulting regulatory opportunities in the North
1:55
Oil & Gas Supply/Demand Trends and Forecasts for Reserves and Pricing — North America: Understanding the Implications for Arctic Opportunities
Peter Howard
President and CEO
Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
- North American Gas Supply/Demand/
Pricing
- Emerging US Supply — how big can it get?
- Does the American market need Canadian gas?
- How much US gas could enter the eastern Canadian market?
- Demand response to low cost gas (gas-fired power plants, LNG exports)
- Examining Henry Hub pricing and Aeco C differentials
- Does the Mackenzie Valley gas pipeline fit in this market environment?
- Determining the impact of natural gas liquids
- North American Oil Supply/Demand
- US striving to reach oil self sufficiency by 2022, fact or fiction
- Demand side changes in transportation to reduce reliance on oil
- North American change to pipeline flows and differential implications
- Potential changes to North American refining capacity
- Does the American market need more Canadian barrels?
- Transportation options for Canadian land locked oil
- Where does the Canol play fit within a North American market?
2:35
Northwest Territories Oil and Gas Activity and Business Opportunity Forecast from 2012 – 2021
Thom Stubbs
President
Headwater Strategy Group
- Review NWT oil and gas activity forecast
including an overview of:
- 2d seismic, 3d seismic, exploration wells, delineation wells, production (including injection) wells, pipeline (kilometers), gas conditioning facilities, gas processing facilities and, site closure activity
- Understand key assumptions driving oil and gas activity forecasts
- Learn what types of oil and gas activity are forecast for each of the four regions in the NWT
- Review specific project area developments
3:00
Networking Coffee Break
3:20
The Race to Build LNG: Canada’s West Coast v. Alaska, is it Competition or is there Room for All?
Robert J. Gibb
Associate Director‚ Energy‚
Navigant
- What is the global market for global market for LNG
- With Japan looking to de-index the price of LNG to Henry hub price, what would this mean for new projects?
- Progress report on the Canada’s west coast LNG projects: how close are we to seeing one of these transpire?
- Status update on Alaska’s LNG project
4:00
Natural Gas, LNG, Biomass, Wind: Examining Solutions for Addressing Critical Power Needs for Communities and Industry North of 60°
Mark Henry
Energy Planner
Government Northwest Territories
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Exploring alternative energy options
to reduce dependence on fossil fuels
- Examining solar, wind, biomass and hydro potential
- Get the details on current alternative energy projects underway
- Where does natural gas fit in? What are some of the opportunities around this?
- Understand how the North is identifying opportunities for increasing the use of biomass and expanding this industry in Canada’s North
- Analysis of the situation in both Inuvik and Norman Wells and their search for energy options
4:45
Co-Chairs Closing Remarks and Prize Draw
5:00
Conference Adjourns
Sponsor & Partners
Industry News
Alaska announces plan to assess oil, gas potential at Arctic National Wildlife ...May 20, 2013 | Washington Post |
Coast Guard hearing to probe Shell oil rig mishap in AlaskaMay 19, 2013 | Alaska Dispatch |
Coast Guard hearing to probe Shell oil rig mishap in AlaskaMay 19, 2013 | Alaska Dispatch |
Work well under way on Exxon's long-awaited Alaska projectMay 18, 2013 | Anchorage Daily News |
Arctic ministers sign new agreement to tackle oil spillsMay 17, 2013 | Nunatsiaq News |
In wake of tax cut, ConocoPhillips reviews spending in AlaskaMay 15, 2013 | Alaska Dispatch |
