events


March 12 – 15 Methane Expo 2013


The world’s largest forum for methane projects, technology, financing and policy will be held in Vancouver in March. The event promotes the recovery and use of methane through new projects and technologies. Previous expos were held in China and India.


The forum will feature sector specific sessions on topics including the methane marketplace, recovery and policy issues and how to overcome barriers in project development.


For more information, visit www. globalmethane.org/expo.


April 16 – 17 PSAC 3013 Spring Conference


The PSAC (Petroleum Services Association of Canada) is holding its 2013 Spring Conference at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel.


More details are available by visiting www.psac.ca.


April 17 – 18 ISA Calgary Show


North America’s leading event in instrumentation, systems and automation, the ISA Calgary Show will be held this spring at Stampede Park.


The show provides an opportunity for companies to expand their business by meeting new clients, generating sales leads and networking with professionals.


New for 2013 is the Technical Presentation Stage where leading companies will present case studies, technical papers and innovative technology solutions.


For more information on this two-day event, visit isacalgary.com.


May 12 – 14


Desalination and Water Reuse in the Oil and Gas Industry


A two-day conference on desalination and water reuse for the oil and gas industry is scheduled for the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff. It will focus on water treatment strategies for the oil and gas industry. Conference sessions will explore different technologies and


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highlight those showing promising results.


For more details, check out www. idadesal.org.


June 5 – 6 NEB Safety Forum 2013


The National Energy Board is holding a forum on pipeline and facility safety in June at the BMO Centre in Calgary. The event presents an opportunity to explore emerging issues in the oil and gas industry for safety management.


Key issues are corporate leadership’s role in building and maintaining a safety culture and effective safety performance measurement.


For more information, contact Rumu Sen at 1-800-899-1265 or visit www.neb-one. gc.ca.


June 11 – 13 Oil and Gas Expo


Mark your calendars for the 2013 North America Oil and Gas Expo to take place at Stampede Park in Calgary. Held biennially, it offers opportunities for brand exposure, business development, education and networking. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits will be set up to showcase emerging technologies and a diverse range of products and services.


The Society of Petroleum Engineers will host the SPE Heavy Oil Conference in conjunction with the Oil and Gas Expo.


For more details, visit gasandoilexpo.com.


June 19 – 20 Bonnyville Oil and Gas Show


Registration for the Bonnyville and District Oil and Gas Show is now open. Visit bonnyvilleoilandgasshow.com for the complete schedule. Organized by the Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce, the event features a trade show and slate of speakers. The Oilmen’s Rom provides attendees with the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of oil and gas companies.


Bonnyville is home to the largest in-situ thermal oil sands projects in North America, as well as one of the largest conventional heavy oil deposits in Canada.


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the industry Alberta posts fracturing info


Albertans now have online access to information on the fluids used in hydraulic fracturing operations through the FracFocus website at www.fracfocus.ca.


The Energy Resources Conservation Board’s Directive 059: Well Drilling and Completion Data Filing Requirements has been updated to enhance reporting requirements for fluids used in hydraulic fracturing operations.


The enhanced reporting requirements are mandatory for all hydraulic fracturing operations going forward. Albertans will begin to see increasing amounts of information on FracFocus by summer of 2013 as data from newly drilled and completed wells is reported under the new reporting rules.


FracFocus.ca has been implemented by the British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission to facilitate the disclosure of hydraulic fracturing fluid information in Canadian jurisdictions. Adoption of the site supports Alberta’s participation in the New West Partnership. FracFocus.ca is based on FracFocus.org, a site developed in the United States by the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and Groundwater Protection Council.


Refinery project approved


Canadian Natural has sanctioned the North West Redwater refinery project, which will add 50,000 bbl/d of heavy crude oil conversion capacity in Alberta.


“This will help reduce volatility in pricing all Western Canadian heavy crude oil,” says Canadian Natural’s vice-chairman John Langille.


Subsequent to this year’s third quarter, North West Redwater Partnership and its owners (50% Canadian Natural) completed the sanctioning process for the construction of


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