Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium– Complete Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2012
8:00
Registration Opens and Coffee Served
9:00
Opening Remarks by Conference Chair
- Joseph L. Handley
Former Premier
Northwest Territories
9:15
Opening Keynote Address
The MGP and the Next Steps in Arctic Oil and Gas Development
- David Ramsay
Minister of Industry‚ Tourism and Investment‚ Minister of Transportation
Government of Northwest Territories
9:35
Keynote Address
Northern Oil & Gas Under the Northern Strategy
- Janet King
Assistant Deputy Minister
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
9:55
Chair to lead “Meet Your Peers” Speedy Delegate Introductions
10:10
Networking Coffee Break
10:30
Assessing the Impact of North American Shale Gas in a Global Context and What it Could Mean for Plans to Develop Arctic Gas
- Ian Nathan
Global Gas Research
Energy Intelligence
- Exploring North American natural gas supply/demand conditions
- What is the impact of the ever-expanding shale activity?
- How does this impact the potential of an Arctic gas pipeline coming online?
- When will Arctic gas be necessary?
- Based on market conditions, which project seems more likely to be built first, an Alaska Gas Pipeline or the Mackenzie Gas Project?
- What is the potential for Arctic gas to flow to Alberta?
- What's being done with respect to technological innovations for oil and gas development?
- Exploring the global price for oil and how this impacts natural gas projects
- Examining the commercial players in Arctic gas: who are they? What are their interests and motivations?
- Could Canadian or U.S. Arctic resources compete on a global scale for markets?
- What are the prospects for other unconventional oil and gas production North of 60°?
- Shale: How close is shale to being commercialized in the North?
- Gas Hydrates: How close is it to being commercially viable? What is the size of the resource in the Arctic? Where are the opportunities – on or offshore? How would this impact oil and gas development going forward?
- Gas to Liquids: What were the results of Alaska's feasibility study? How feasible does the Alberta project seem?
- How does LNG impact the need for Arctic gas?
- What scenario is necessary (market conditions) to make an Arctic Gas pipeline feasible?
11:30
What is the Size of the Prize in the Arctic? Identifying Current and Future Hot Spots for Oil & Gas Resource Potential in the Canadian Arctic
- Dr. Keith Dewing
Carbonate Stratigrapher‚ Geological Survey of Canada
Natural Resources Canada - Dr. Jacob Verhoef
Director‚ UNCLOS Program
Natural Resources Canada
- Results to date from the $100 million Geomapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) program in the North
- Examining which areas are most likely to hold economic resources for exploration and why
- Of these regions, which are most accessible from a geographic perspective?
- Examining which areas are not as favourable for exploration and why
- Examining which areas are most likely to hold economic resources for exploration and why
- What are the implications of this research?
- Assessing which analogues may be best to refer to from other parts of the world in order to compare the potential for Canadian discoveries
- Exploring the progress of the acquisition of scientific data and the research to determine the outer limits of Canada’s Extended Continental Shelf in both the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, according to Article 76 of UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea):
- Why is Canada doing this work?
- What does this research mean for Canada?
- What is the time frame for the submission and the process of determining the outer limits?
- According to the data, does Canada have an Extended Continental shelf (beyond 200 nautical miles)?
- Given the current research, is there an oil and gas resource potential in the extended area?
- What are the other Arctic coastal states doing and is there a potential for overlaps and future boundary disputes?
12:25
Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers
1:40
Keynote
- David Ramsay
Minister of Industry‚ Tourism and Investment‚ Minister of Transportation
Government of Northwest Territories
2:00
Mackenzie Gas Project: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- Robert J Reid
President
Mackenzie Valley Aboriginal Pipeline LP
- Where does the MGP stand today?
- Exploring progress made
- Estimated timelines for project costs, start and completion
- Understanding the history and significance of Aboriginal participation
- Exploring the current project challenges
- What is required for the project to move forward?
- Realizing the significant benefits the project will provide to the North
- What is the anticipated lifespan of an Arctic gas pipeline?
2:35
Networking Refreshment Break
2:55
Infrastructure Developments in the Mackenzie Valley Development Corridor
- Peter Clarkson
Director of Regional Operations for the Beaufort Delta and Sahtu‚Department of Executive
GNWT - Richard Nerysoo, (tentatively confirmed)
President
Gwich'in Tribal Council - Barrie Robb
Vice President
Mackenzie Aboriginal Corp.
- Examining project specs for the all - weather road:
- Physical: length of road, number of bridges required etc.
- Timelines: How long will it take to build? How soon can construction start?
- Financial: How much money has been allocated to this project? What is required to get the job done?
- Crucial project milestones
- Progress report on the Mackenzie Valley Fiber Optics Link Project
- Examining project details – location, cost
- Status and next steps
- Understanding how stakeholders were engaged right from the start
- What do these projects mean to the North?
- How do these projects compliment an Arctic gas pipeline?
4:05
Northern Leaders Perspectives on Arctic Development
- Patricia A.L. Cochran
Executive Director
Alaska Native Science Commission - Merven Gruben
Mayor of Tuktoyaktuk
NT - Cece McCauley
President
Norman Wells Land Corp.
- Identifying key areas of concern for Northern communities associated with oil and gas development in the North
- Exploring some examples of what’s worked and what hasn’t with respect to Northern development?
- Discovering positive examples of relationship
building and engagement with Northern
communities
- Identifying areas where there is room for improvement
- Details on any established principles for oil and gas development
5:15
Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns
5:15
Cocktail Reception
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Day 2: Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2012
8:00
Coffee Is Served
9:00
Opening Remarks by Conference Chair
- Joseph L. Handley
Former Premier
Northwest Territories
9:15
Keynote Address
- Hon. Eva Aariak
Premier
Nunavut
9:35
Results from NEB’s Off shore Drilling Review: What Does This Mean for the Future of Off shore Drilling in Canada?
- Dr. Robert Steedman
Chief Environment Officer
National Energy Board
- Understanding the responsibilities of the NEB in Canada’s Arctic to put the Arctic Review into context
- Critical highlights from the Inuvik Roundtable meetings and discussions
- Discussion on results from the Arctic Offshore Drilling Review
10:15
Networking Refreshment Break
10:35
Keynote Session
Examining the Role of the Arctic Council and Efforts in the area of Oil Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response
Examining the Role of the Arctic Council and Efforts in the area of Oil Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response
- Sheila Riordon
Director General, Energy, Climate and Circumpolar Affairs Bureau, and Senior Arctic Official for Canada
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy and linkages to Arctic oil and gas development
- The role of the Arctic Council and Canada's Chair of the Council in 2013-2015
- The Nuuk Ministerial Declaration and mandate on further work on off-shore oil spill prevention, preparedness and response
- Plans and the deliverables for:
- a) the Arctic Council Task Force on Oil Spill Preparedness and Response;
- b) the Prevention Project of the Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Working Group
11:00
Exploring Progress on Arctic Offshore Oil Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response
- Shannon MacDonald
Principal
TRIOX Environmental Emergencies - Drue Pearce
Senior Policy Advisor
Crowell & Moring LLP
- Exploring solutions for minimizing the impact of marine oil spills
- Addressing the benefits in training local peoples as likely first-responders to emergencies
- Addressing the necessity to plan and establish relationships with communities and government agencies
11:35
Northwest Territories Record Land Lease Sale: Why Is This A Game Changer? What Does This Means for Northern Development?
- John Hogg
Vice President
MGM Energy Corp.
- How does this land sale compare with that of previous years?
- Where is the excitement focused? What is the potential of the region?
- Exploring the amount of work has been committed through winning bids and what the timeframes are to act upon them
- Examining potential infrastructure requirements to facilitate the plans brought forth
- What work is already underway?
12:05
Addressing Hydraulic Fracturing and Water Concerns Around Emerging Unconventional Development in the North
- Dr. John D. Harper
Market Director – Energy Development
EBA, A Tetra Tech Company
- Understanding hydraulic fracturing practices and what to expect
- Showcasing best practices in water usage and management
- Realizing how the regulatory landscape is changing to address environmental concerns
12:35
Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers
1:50
Alaska Oil & Gas Opportunities, Challenges and Progress
- Marcilynn A. Burke
Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management
U.S. Department of the Interior - Larry Persily
Federal Coordinator
Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects
- Alaska Gas Pipeline status and future plans
- What other natural gas transportation projects are currently proposed and which projects seem likely to proceed?
- What does the decreasing flow through the Trans Alaska Pipeline System mean for the rest of the world?
- North Slope update: what is the level and
extent of current activity?
- What are the opportunities
- Where are the emerging areas of interest or
renewed interest in Alaska?
- What type of resource potential do these areas hold?
- What are Shell’s plans in Alaska’s offshore?
- Which parts of their plans have been approved?
- Examining Alaska’s biggest impediment to new oil and gas development
2:40
LOOKNorth: A Research and Technology Focused Resource Tool for Industry, Government and Communities in Canada
- Paul Adlakha
Executive Director
LOOKNorth
- Who is LOOKNorth? And how does this program look to raise Canada’s profile among Arctic nations?
- Exploring ways LOOKNorth can be a resource for your development project
- Examining the types of solutions available to support oil and gas development in Canada’s North
- What are some of the exciting new technologies?
- Examining the benefits of a partnership with LOOKNorth
3:10
Networking Refreshment Break
3:25
Exploring Progress on the Action Plan to Improve Northern Regulatory Regimes – A Focus on the Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board Act
- Camille Vézina
Manager, Legislation and Policy Resource Policy and Programs
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
- Understanding the new draft for the Northwest
Territories’ Surface Rights Board Act
legislative proposal
- Outlining the new Act
- Examining the nature of the Act and what it proposes to do
- Understanding how it will apply in the Northwest Territories
- Realizing how the new surface rights tribunal will be structured and what its duties will be going forward
4:05
Overcoming Arctic Access and Transport Issues with Airships
- Dale George
Chief Technical Officer
Buoyant Aircraft Systems International‚ BASI
- Exploring how airships are a game changer
for transportation
- Realizing how far the technology has come
- Examining the role airships can play in frontier
logistics including Alaska and Northern Canada
- What specific challenges can airships help address?
4:30
Chair's Closing Remarks and Prize Draw
4:45
Conference Adjourns
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