Conference Day 1: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
8:00 Registration and Coffee Served
9:00 Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chair
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Phil Fontaine President, Ishkonigan Inc. and Former National Chief, Assembly of First Nations |
9:15 KEYNOTE ADDRESS on Stimulating Northern Economic Development
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Hon. Chuck Strahl Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians (invited) |
| 9:35 | Update on Northern Infrastructure Progress and How the North is Getting Ready for Arctic Gas |
| Ron Sumanik Manager, Oil & Gas Resources, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Resources Yukon Government |
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Tim Coleman Director Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Office Government of Northwest Territories |
- Critical highlights of the planning that has taken place
- Outlining progress in infrastructure
- Looking to the future infrastructure demands of Arctic Gas developments
10:30 Networking Coffee Break
10:45 Denali – The Alaska Gas Pipeline: Moving the Project Forward
| Bob Bleaney General Manager Denali Canada |
- Overview of project status to date
- Highlights of activities and accomplishments:
- Regulatory framework
- Stakeholder engagement
- Engineering and design
- Open season preparation
- Outline of key project risks
11:15 Identifying Future Hot Areas for Arctic Oil and Gas Resource Production
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Dr. Martin Fowler Geo-Mapping for Energy and Minerals Energy Component Program Manager Natural Resources Canada |
- Update on the progress of the energy component of the $100 million Geomapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) Program in the North and why this research is important
- Identifying the the most likely areas with future potential economic resources in the Arctic
- Exploring the likelihood of developing these areas
- Determining how can these finds can be accessed and examining options to get these resources to market
- Assessing the potential obstacles for development of oil and gas in these regions including regulatory and environmental issues
| 12:00 | Examining Alaska’s Unique Tax Structure and Possible Impacts on Oil and Gas Resource Development |
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Dan. E. Dickinson, CPA Former Director of Tax Alaska Dept. of Revenue |
- Assessing whether Alaska’s tax structure will encourage or discourage oil and gas development
- Examining the pros and cons of Alaska’s:
- Production tax
- Special oil and gas income tax
- State and local oil and gas property taxes
- Royalty structure
- Approach to monetizing gas through AGIA (Alaska Gasline Inducement Act)
12:45 Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates
| 3:45 | The Evolution of Natural Gas Market Dynamics and its Impact on the Supply/Demand Picture in North America |
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Bill Gwozd Vice President, Gas Services Ziff Energy |
- Critical developments in shale gas:
- Production and timing outlook for several shale plays
- Progress with drilling technology
- Impact on the natural gas industry and need for Arctic gas
- Realizing demand for an Alaska and Mackenzie projects
- Learn why they are required!
- Exploring the current cost structure of gas and its impact on the industry
- Exploring LNG progress, import/export rates and opportunities this creates
- Realizing the rising demand for clean energy and what this could mean for the natural gas industry
- Coal fired power plants being replaced by natural gas plants
2:45 TransCanada’s Alaska Pipeline Update
Tony Palmer
Vice President Alaska Development
TransCanada
- Alaska pipeline status
- What has holding an exclusive licence under the Alaska Gasoline Inducement Act meant for the project?
- Analysis of project costs versus ROI
- Discussion on the benefits of partnering with ExxonMobil
- Highlights of early response for bids to use the pipeline
- When is construction estimated to start?
- Exploring next steps
3:15 Update on Alaska’s Gas Pipeline Projects
| Admiral Tom Barrett Deputy Federal Coordinator Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects |
- Overview of Alaska’s gas pipeline current status
- When is pipeline construction expected to start?
- Exploring the most up-to-date cost estimates
- Realizing the benefits to Alaska
- Examining the groundwork that has been done in preparation for an Alaska gas pipeline
- Update on the open season
- Identifying next steps in the process for pipeline development
- Understanding the regulators role
3:45 Refreshment Break
4:00 The Mackenzie Gas Project Update
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Bob Reid President Aboriginal Pipeline Group (APG) |
- Overview of the Mackenzie Gas Project and status
- Discussion on new project timelines and estimated construction start
- The role of APG in the project
| 4:30 | Update on Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas Activity: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities |
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Doug Matthews Matthews Energy Consulting |
- Identifying major challenges of operating in the Arctic waters and how these might be overcome
- Comparing the Canadian offshore Beaufort with the U.S. offshore Beaufort and understanding how the issues differ
- “Bears or Barrels”: exploring the differences in American and Canadian approaches to the polar bear
- How will the oil get to market?
- Examining the options of pipeline versus tankers
- Addressing clean up in the disputed zone between Canada and the U.S.
5:15 Chair’s Recap and Conference Adjourns
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Cocktail Reception Sponsored by:
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