CHOA - Canadian Heavy Oil Association

Events Archive
2010
Mar
09	Technical Luncheon, Calgary ConocoPhillips Auditorium Reservoir & Production 401 - 9 Avenue SW - 3rd Floor 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. doors will open at 11:15 Topic: Cap Rock Integrity and Geological Risk Assessment for the Athabasca Oil Sands and Development Strategies Presenter: Fran Hein, Ph.D., P.Geol. Energy Resources Conservation Board Presentation from March 9 Tech Lunch
Feb
09	Technical Luncheon, Calgary ConocoPhillips Auditorium Drilling & Completions 401 - 9 Avenue SW - 3rd Floor 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. doors will open at 11:15 Topic: Getting the Most from Measurements While Drilling Presenter: Professor Angus Jamieson, BSc, FRICS University of Highlands and Islands, Scotland Consultant to Weatherford International Chief Directional Surveying Lecturer Shell and Conoco Phillips Presentation from Feb. 9 Tech Lunch
16	Technical Luncheon Series Edmonton Petroleum Club Edmonton Chapter 11110 - 108 Street NW 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rainbow Room TECHNICAL LUNCHEON SERIES IN EDMONTON Topic: Meeting the Mandate: Technical Issues with Biodiesel Implementation Presenter: Kelly Maher, Assistant Director and part of the Biorefining Conversion Network Members $25.00 Non-Members $35.00 Presentation from Feb 16 Edmonton Tech Lunch
25	Beer & Chat Calgary Petroleum Club Business, Transportation & Mktg 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Topic: Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) Understanding LCFS & Implications of Adoption Panel: W.E. (Ted) Stoner, CPPI, Joule A. Bergerson, U of Calgary Jeremy Moorhouse, Pembina Institute Brent Stuart, Suncor Energy Members $30.00 Non-Members $45.00 Presentations from Feb 25 2010 Beer & Chat Panel: - Ted Stoner, CPPI - Ms. Bergerson's slides are not available - Jeremy Moorhouse, Pembina Institute - Brent Stuart, Suncor Energy
Jan
19	Technical Luncheon, Calgary ConocoPhillips Auditorium Environment 401 - 9 Avenue SW - 3rd Floor 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. doors will open at 11:15 Topic: A Land-use Framework for Alberta Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Presenter: Morris Seiferling, Commisssioner of the Land Use Secretariat Members $20.00 Non-Members $30.00 Presentation from Jan 19 Tech Lunch
27	Special General Meeting Calgary Petroleum Club Wednesday Jan 27 2010 319 - 5th Avenue S.W. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Ballroom Thank you to everyone who came. The amended bylaws have been accepted. For Meeting Minutes: Click here To see new bylaws: Click here To see keynote slides: Click here For Trent's slides: Please request by e-mail
28	Beer & Chat Calgary Petroleum Club Reservoir & Production 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Topic: A Different Perspective: An underground Well Recovery System to Commercially Develop the Grosmont Formation Presenters: Alan Abrams & Dr. Jen Russel-Houston, OSUM OIL SANDS CORP Members $30.00 Non-Members $45.00 Presentation from January 28 Beer & Chat
2009
DEC
2	Technical Luncheon, Calgary Nexen Conference Ctr Business, Transportation & Marketing 801 7 Avenue SW +15 Level 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. doors will open at 11:15 Topic: Diluent Issues in the Southern Lights Era Presenter: David Wells, PURVIN & GERTZ, INC. Members $20.00 Non-Members $30.00 Presentation from Dec 2 Tech Lunch. The slides have been amended somewhat.
NOV
10	2009 CHOA FALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Calgary LOCATION: Telus Convention Centre 120 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary Alberta CONFERENCE FEE: CHOA Members.........$265 + GST Non-members...........$340 + GST ON-SITE REGISTRATION: Everyone..........$340 + GST
12	Technical Luncheon Series Edmonton World Trade Centre Edmonton Chapter 6th Floor, Boardrooms A&B 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 9990 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton TECHNICAL LUNCHEON SERIES IN EDMONTON Topic: Water Issues in the Mineable Oil Sands: Water quality and quality status monitoring, and emerging management directions Presenter: Dr. Preston McEachern, Oil Sands Environmental Management Division, Alberta Environment Members $25.00 Non-Members $35.00 Presentation from Nov 12 Tech Lunch
17	Technical Luncheon, Calgary ConocoPhillips Auditorium Facilities & Upgrading 401 - 9 Avenue SW - 3rd Floor 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. doors will open at 11:15 Topic: Life Cycle Analysis and Technology to Decrease Green House Gas Emissions Presenter: Eddy Isaacs, ALBERTA ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (AERI) Members $20.00 Non-Members $30.00 Presentation from Nov 17 Tech Lunch
OCT
20	Technical Luncheon, Calgary ConocoPhillips Auditorium Facilities & Upgrading 401 - 9 Avenue SW - 3rd Floor 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Topic: GHG Mitigation and SAGD Energy Efficiency - Ideal SAGD Energy Heat Cycle Presenter: Ian Buchanan, JACOBS CONSULTANCY Presentation from Oct 20 Tech Lunch
29	Beer & Chat Calgary Petroleum Club Environment 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Topic: Current Water Management Issues in Oil Sands & Heavy Oil Panel: Dr. Kevin Parks, ALBERTA GEOLOGICA SURVEY Kendall Dilling, CAPP Greg Shyba, GREG SHYBA, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR Chris Godwaldt, ALBERTA WATERSMART Sudhir Parab, CONOCO PHILLIPS CANADA LIMITED Members $30.00 Non-Members $45.00 Presentations from Sept 29 Beer & Chat Panel: - Kendall Dilling - Greg Shyba - Sudhir Parab - Tony Lemay's (ERCB) slides are not available - Chris Godwaldt's slides are not available
SEPT
03	2009 Calgary CHOA Golf Tournament Location: River Sprit Golf Course Highway 8 West towards Bragg Creek (246-4776) Format: Texas Scramble 27 holes / 54 teams / 216 players Cost: $150.00 per player + GST ($600 per team + GST)
14 to 16	2009 NCUT Conference, Edmonton Fantasyland Hotel Upgrading and Refining West Edmonton Mall The 2009 NCUT (National Centre for Upgrading Technology) Conference is a three day event focusing on technical solutions to make oil sands bitumen and extra heavy crude into sustainable and environmentally acceptable sources of crudes. Gerald Bruce, a CHOA Board Executive from MEG Energy, chaired the first session on Sept. 14 and represented CHOA with the presentation: Bitumen and Heavy Oil Production - Behind the Scenes
15	Technical Luncheon, Calgary ConocoPhillips Auditorium Drilling & Completions 401 - 9 Avenue SW - 3rd Floor 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Topic: Heavy Oil Drilling & Completion Challenges Presenter: Don Hennessey, ERCB - Bonnyville Presentation from Sept 15 Tech Lunch
24	Technical Luncheon Series Edmonton World Trade Centre Edmonton Chapter 6th Floor, Boardrooms A&B 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 9990 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton TECHNICAL LUNCHEON SERIES IN EDMONTON Topic: Air Emissions & Control Technologies Presenter: Suresh Ramachandran, Jacobs Engineering The presentation is not available.
July
06	Stampede Breakfast Date: Monday July 6, 2009 Location: Belgo Brasserie Address: 501 - 8th Avenue SW (4 St) Time: 7:00am - 11:00am Tickets: Members: Free \| Non-Members: $20.00 Put on by CHOA/SPE/GPAC/Petroleum Society
June
3	Technical Luncheon Nexen Conference Centre, Calgary Environment 801 - 7 Ave SW, Plus 15 Level Topic: New Regulatory Requirements for Air Quality Assessments of Alberta Heavy Oil Developments Presenter: David S. Chadder, RWDI Air Inc.
5	Lobster Night Calgary Petroleum Club Social Committee 319 5th Avenue SW Time: 6:00 pm - Cocktails (cash bar) 7:00 pm - Dinner 9:00 pm - Entertainment - Los Morenos
19	Technical Luncheon Series Edmonton World Trade Centre Edmonton Chapter 6th Floor, Boardrooms A&B 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 9990 Jasper Avenue INAUGURAL EVENT TECHNICAL LUNCHEON SERIES IN EDMONTON Topic: Are We Trying to Hit a Moving Target? Air Control in Alberta Moving Forward Presenter: Randy Dobko, Alberta Environment, Air Policy Section Registration is now closed
22	ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Open to all 2009 CHOA Members 100 6th Avenue S.W., Calgary 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. - 4th Floor Ballroom ATTENDEES CAN ENTER A DRAW FOR 1 FREE GOLF REGISTRATION IN CALGARY GOLF TOURNAMENT. The Canadian Heavy Oil Association is proud to provide a technical, educational and social forum for members of, or associated with, the Heavy Oil Industry. Please join us for CHOA's 23th Annual General Meeting. The past year is reviewed in summary and plans for the coming year are presented. Next year will be one of transition as we significantly update our governance model to improve how we serve our membership, the industry and the public. Come hear about the direction the Association is taking and what you can look forward to in the coming year. This will be followed by the short presentaton: Topic: How to Position Yourself and Your Business To Be Successful in Any Economic Climate! Presenter: Shawn Shewchuk There is no charge. Everyone with a 2009 CHOA Membership can register. Please register by NOON, Thursday, June 18. Either Click here to register via e-mail. Fill in subject "AGM" & tell us you want to come. - OR - Click here to download a registration form & e-mail this form to office@choa.ab.ca or fax 403-453-0179.
26	2009 CHOA EDMONTON GOLF TOURNAMENT Location: Millwoods Golf Course, EDMONTON 4540 - 50 Street, just south of Whitemud Drive 18 Holes - 780-448-1601 For Sponsorship Opportunities Click here To Register: Please e-mail or fax this form Prizes & Cash Donations are welcome & greatly appreciated! For any questions, please contact: Brent Fermaniuk at 780-718-8102 - brent@regentcontrol.com or Stacy Allen at stacy.allen@matrikon.com
May
12	Technical Luncheon Nexen Conference Centre Drilling & Completions 801 - 7 Ave SW, Plus 15 Level Topic: Review of Changes to Directive 8: Surface Casing Requirements Presenter: John Mayall, ERCB For Directive 8 information: CHOA has not received the link to ERCB yet.
28	Beer & Chat Calgary Petroleum Club Reservoir & Production 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Topic: Improvements in Oil Sands Reservoir Characterization Presenter: Laurie Bellman, President, OIL SANDS IMAGING Panel: Milovan Fustic, NEXEN INC. Rudy Stroble, ENERPLUS Paul Lepper, CANADIAN NATURAL Resources Ltd. Rick Baker, EPIC Consulting Services Ltd. Members $30.00 Non-Members $45.00 Registration is now closed.
Apr
6	Slugging It Out XVII - Taking Off the Gloves 17th Annual One-Day Heavy Oil Conference Location: Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium, Calgary For program: Click here Please Note: Slugging It Out presentations will not be posted on our website nor distributed by us. It is against the SIO Committee's policy to give out contact information for the presenting authors. This is part of the effort the committee makes to encourage speakers to candidly share their information.
15	Technical Luncheon Nexen Conference Centre Business & Regulatory 801 - 7 Ave SW, Plus 15 Level Topic: Keystone Update and Other Oil Pipeline Initiatives Presenters: Robert Jones Vice-president, Keystone Pipeline Proj. Marty Heeg Director, Oil Business Development - both from TransCanada Presentation from Apr 15 Tech Lunch
30	Beer & Chat Calgary Petroleum Club Facilities & Upgrading 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Topic: Transportation Alternatives for Heavy Crude and Bitumen Presenters: Glen Perry, ALTEX ENERGY & Randy Meyer, CN CN Presentation from Apr 30 Beer & Chat Altex Presentation from Apr 30 Beer & Chat
Mar
5	CHOA Edmonton Chapter Dinner Event Location: Radisson Hotel Edmonton South 4440 Gateway Boulevard Free underground parking at the hotel Time: 6:00 p.m. Cash Bar; 6:30 p.m. Dinner Topic: Is It As Bad As It Seems? Fundamentals of the Alberta Economy. Presenter: Dr. Michael Percy Price: $45 per person; $360 per table for 8 $60 per person after Tues. March 3
10	Technical Luncheon VENUE CHANGE: Sandman Inn Environment 888 - 7 Ave SW, Calgary Great Room 1/2, Atrium/+15 Level Topic: Water Issues in the Mineable Oil Sands Water quality and quantity status, monitoring, and emerging management directions Presenter: Dr. Preston McEachern, Q.E.P, Oil Sands Environmental Mgmt Division, Alberta Government This presentation was rescheduled & held Friday May 8th.
27	CHOA Curling Tournament Glencoe Club, 636 29 Ave SW Social Committee West of Elbow Drive, Calgary Date: Friday, March 27, 2009 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost: $300 per team + GST or $ 75 per person + GST Thank you for coming. We hope everyone enjoyed the day!
Feb
10	Technical Luncheon Nexen Conference Centre Reservoir & Production 801 - 7 Ave SW, Plus 15 Level Topic: Tar sands: Key Geologic Risks and Opportunities as related to "An Inconvenient Truth" - or - Hybrids, Heartburn and Hope Presenter: Jack Century, J.R.Century Petroleum Consultants Ltd., Calgary Presentation will not be posted.
Jan
12	Technical Luncheon Nexen Conference Centre Business & Regulatory 801 - 7 Ave SW, Plus 15 Level Topic: Accessing Asian Crude Oil Markets – Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines Presenter: Paul Fisher, Enbridge Pipelines Presentation will not be posted. Please drop us a note if you are interested.
29	Beer & Chat Calgary Petroleum Club Drilling & Completion 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Topic: Sand Control Options and Operator Experience in SAGD and other Thermal Applications Presenter: Doug Hollies, CODECO OIL SANDS ENGINEERING Followed by Panel Discussion by: Cameron O'Rourke, HUSKY ENERGY Gina Wozney, NEXEN Doug Hollies, CODECO OIL SANDS ENGINEERING INC. John Graham, PETRO-CANADA Please Note 2009 Beer & Chat Prices Members $30.00 Non-Members $45.00 Jan 29 Beer & Chat, Doug Hollies Slides
2008
Dec
04	Technical Luncheon Note Venue Change Facilities & Upgrading Max Capacity: 100 Location: EnCana Tower Centre Amphitheatre - At Calgary Tower Centre, Plus 15 Level 115 - 9 Ave S.E., Calgary Topic: Afina Energy: Reducing Natural Gas Usage and Carbon Footprint for SAGD Presenter: Guido Bachmann, Afina Energy Dec 4 Technical Lunch - Afina
Nov
10	Technical Luncheon Nexen Conference Centre Reservoir & Production 801 - 7 Ave SW, Plus 15 Level Topic: Geology and Bitumen Recovery Studies of the Grosmont Formation, Saleski, Alberta Presenters: K.R. Barrett & M.P. Cimolai, Laricina Energy Nov 10 Tech Lunch - Grosmont Formation at Saleski
13	Special Event CHOA Edmonton Chapter Inaugural Dinner Event Topic: Back to the Future? Not in the Oil Industry! Presenter: Dr. Robert Skinner, StatoilHydro Canada Location: Radisson Hotel Edmonton South 4440 Gateway Boulevard NW The presentation will not be posted on the website.
Oct
15	Technical Luncheon (was at 17th floor, Petro-Canada) Drilling & Completions Topic: Thermal Completions Technology Update* Presenter: Gina Wozney, NEXEN Oct 15 Technical Lunch - Thermal Completions
20	The International Thermal Operations and Heavy Oil Symposium (ITOHOS) Theme: Heavy Oil: Integrating the Pieces Date: October 20 to 23, 2008, Roundup Centre, Stampede Park For information about ITOHOS 2008 click here
30	Beer & Chat Environment Topic: Alberta Saline Aquifer Project (ASAP) - to Collect CO2 for Sequestration and EOR Presenter: Richard Luhning, Enbridge View the Presentation (251KB PDF)
SEPT
04	2008 CHOA Annual Golf TarTourney Location: River Sprit Golf Course Highway 8 West towards Bragg Creek (246-4776) This event sold out in less than 2 days!!
22	September 22 - Heavy Oil 101 Course Location: Edmonton, Northlands Agricom Time: 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast begins Cost: $995.00 + 5% GST (members & non-members)
23	Sept 23 - Athabasca Oil Sands Conference Location: Edmonton, Northlands Agricom Time: 7:30 am Registration and Breakfast begins Cost: CHOA members: $485.00 + 5% GST Non-members: $585.00 + 5% GST
25	Beer & Chat Business & Regulatory Topic: Oil Sands Royalty - Bitumen Valuation Methodology Presenter: Gail Flaherty, Encana, CAPP BVM Chair View the BVM Presentation (251KB PDF)
July
7	Stampede Breakfast Location: Impark Parking lot Address: 505 - 5 Ave SW Time: 7:30am - 10:30am Tickets: Members: Free \| Non-Members: $20.00 Registration Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2008 Registration is Closed
June
6	Lobster Night Location: Calgary Petroleum Club Address: 319 5th Avenue SW Time: 5:00 pm Sold Out
10	Technical Luncheon (New Date) Facilities / Upgrading Topic: Breakthrough Hydroprocessing Technology for the Upgrading and Refining Industry Presenter: Carmo J. Pereira* Registration is Closed
24	Annual General Meeting Location: Calgary Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm Presenter: Greg Stringham, CAPP, Presentation: Oil Sands - A New Conversation
May
8	Technical Luncheon (New Date) Environment Topic: Development of a Regional Land Use Framework for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Presenter: Amit Saxena, Devon Canada Corp* Registration is closed
Apr
3	Technical Luncheon (New Date) Reservoir & Production Topic: Imaging Geomechanical Deformation Associated with Steam Injection Presenter: Shawn Maxwell, Pinnacle Technologies Registration is Closed*
14	Slugging It Out Topic: Sweet 16 - Not Sweet but Crude Location: Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium SOLD OUT
24	Beer & Chat Drilling & Completions Topic: Drilling Close to and into SAGD Steam Chambers (Panel Discussion) Industry Panel Members: . Zack Linkewich, ConocoPhillips . Sandra Zdunich, EnCana . Bob Dyck, JACOS . Jeff Gerlitz, Petro Canada . Marius Bordieanu, Suncor . Paul Bothwell, ERCB . Ron MacDonald, RPS Energy Registration is Closed
Mar
3	Technical Luncheon (New Date) Drilling & Completions Topic: Top Drive Casing Running Tools Applications for Oilsands Drilling Operations Presenter: Greg Wilson and Ian Rudiger Location: Nexen Conference Centre – Plus 15 level (801 – 7 Ave SW) Registration is Closed*
28	Curling Tarspiel Location: Glencoe Club Curling Tarspiel 2008 Pictures
Feb
6	Technical Luncheon Business & Regulatory Topic: SAGD Steam to Green - Can Bacteria Be the Answer? Presenter: Steve Larter, U of C. Presentation (11.1MB)
28	Beer & Chat Facilities / Upgrading Topic: Conversion of Petroleum Residues to Methane - A New Home for Heavy Crudes Presenter: Dr. Nahas, Petro2020 LLC. Presentation (0.4MB)
28	Dinner Meeting - Ft. McMurray Topic: In-situ Recovery of Bitumen From the Athabasca Oil Sands using the ET-DSP^TM Process Presenter: Bruce McGee, McMillan-McGee Corporation Location: Sawridge Hotel 530 Mackenzie Boulevard, Ft. McMurray Presentation (16.2MB)
Jan
15	Technical Luncheon Facilities / Upgrading Topic: Rising Capital Costs: What Happens Next? Presenter: Jackie Forrest, CERA Associate Presentation (1.2Mb)
24	Beer & Chat Environment Topic: Continuous Emissions Monitoring, Ambient Air Monitoring and Fugitive Emissions Control Quality Assurance Plans and Audit/Reporting Requirements Presenter: Ann Jamieson, Calvin Consulting Group Ltd Registration is closed
2007
Dec
05	Technical Luncheon Facilities / Upgrading Topic: ETX Upgrading – Enabling Field Upgrading with an Integrated Approach Presenter: Wayne Brown, ETX Systems Presentation (1.1Mb)
Nov
20	Technical Luncheon Drilling & Completions Topic: Overcoming Challenges for Qualification of Premium Casing Connections in Thermal Wells Presenter: Jarek Nowinka, Noetic Engineering Inc. Presentation (1.8MB) December 2007 Newsletter (194KB PDF)
Oct
2	Technical Luncheon Environment Topic: Emerging Technologies and Challenges in Water Use and Re-use in the Heavy Oil Industry Presenter: John Robertson Presentation (1.4MB)
25	Beer and Chat Facilities / Upgrading Topic: Heavy Oil Quality - Why is It Important? Presenter: Tim Blackmore Presentation (68KB)
30	Annual Fall Conference Updated conference information will also appear in the October issues of Oilweek and Oilsands Review. Location: TELUS Convention Centre Conference Fee: Members - $225 + GST Non-members: $300.00 + GST
SEPT
06	2007 CHOA Annual Golf Tartourney Location: River Sprit Golf Course Highway 8 West towards Bragg Creek (246-4776) Time: 7:30 am Registration begins/Breakfast 8:30 am Shot Gun Start (Please do not be late!) 2:30 pm Dinner/Prizes/Spelling Bee Format: Texas Scramble Format Proximity & various hole prizes Cost: $150.00 per player + GST includes breakfast, dinner, cart and prizes tickets for dinner only will be $30.00 SOLD OUT
19	Athabasca Oil Sands Conference Location: Edmonton, Northlands Agricom Time: 7:30 am Registration begins/Breakfast Cost: CHOA members: $395.00 + GST Non-members: $495.00 + GST Website: http://www.petroleumshow.com
27	Beer & Chat Business & Regulatory Topic: Corridor Pipeline Expansion - Bitumen delivery to Fort Saskatchewan Presenter: Jeff Marchant (Inter Pipeline Fund) Presentation (1.5 MB)
JUN
5	Technical Luncheon Facilities & Upgrading Topic: Geology and Experience at Husky's Lloydminster Thermal Projects Presenter: Andrew Bau
8	Lobster Night Location: Calgary Petroleum Club Address: 319 5th Avenue SW Time: 5:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
13	Heavy Oil 101 One Day Course at the GO-EXPO Location: Boyce Theatre - Stampede Park Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Course Fee: $995.00 plus GST Course Includes: Networking Breaks, Keynote Luncheon, Course Materials, GO-EXPO Pass & 2007 CHOA Membership
18	Annual General Meeting Location: Calgary Chamber of Commerce Address: 100-6th Avenue SW Calgary AB 4th floor ballroom Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MAY
9	Technical Luncheon Reservoir & Production Topic: A Guide to Bitumen / Heavy Oil Viscosity Blending Presenter: Ms. Gail Flaherty (EnCana) Presentation (1.5 MB)
24	Beer & Chat Drilling & Completions Topic: SAGD Thermal Cementing - Are we doing a concrete job? Industry Panel / Presenters: Lane Becker (NAOSC), Kim Cazes (Devon Canada), Zach Linkewich (ConocoPhillips), Lyle Thorsen (MEG Energy) and Greg Wilson (Husky Energy) Presentation (75.5 KB)
APR
17	Technical Luncheon Business & Regulatory Topic: Monitoring Thermal Heavy Oil Reservoirs From "Outside the Wellbore" using Surface Deformation Measurements and Passive Seismic Presenter: Mr. Tracy Grills (Pinnacle Technologies) Presentation (1.86 MB)
26	Beer & Chat Facilities & Upgrading Topic: Nuclear Energy and Oil Sands Development Presenter: Mr. Wayne Henuset (Energy Alberta Corporation) Presentation (1.32MB)
MAR
7	Technical Luncheon Drilling & Completions Topic: Industry Perspective of SAGD delineation drilling, water source & disposal requirements and inherent challenges Presenter: Lane Becker (NAOSC)
26	Slugging It Out XV 15th Annual One-Day Heavy Oil Conference Location: Red & White Club - McMahon Stadium, Calgary Further Information & Registration Details
30	Curling Tarspiel Location: Glencoe Club Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SOLD OUT
FEB
13	Technical Luncheon Environment Topic: Zero Liquid Discharge at MacKay River Presenter: Gary Giesbrecht (Petro-Canada) Presentation (1.1MB)
JAN
16	Technical Luncheon Facilities & Upgrading Topic: Ford, GM. Chrysler or Import: Choosing the ideal design for specific SAGD oil treating applications. Presenter: Mr. Mark Smithdorf (Jacobs Canada) Presentation (560KB)
25	Beer & Chat Business & Regulatory Topic: Access to Markets - Progress & Plans Presenter: Mr. Guy Jarvis (Enbridge) Presentation (2.7MB)
2006
DEC
5	Technical Luncheon Reservoir & Production Topic: Overview of SAGD Operations Gas, Solvents and Water Presenter: Harald. F. Thimm Presentation (793KB)
NOV
9	Annual Business Conference Location: TELUS Convention Centre 120 Ninth Avenue SE, Calgary, AB
15	Technical Luncheon Business & Regulation Topic: AEUB Update - This 2 Part Presentation is an Update of 2 New Directives from the AEUB Presenter: Andrew MacPherson, Cameron Taylor (AEUB) Cameron Taylor's Presentation (1.5MB) Andrew MacPherson's Presentation (300KB)
OCT
4	Technical Luncheon Drilling & Completions Topic: The Jackfish SAGD Drilling Project Presenter: Kim Cazes (Devon Canada) Presentation (3.2MB)
26	Beer & Chat Reservoir & Production Topic: Strategies of Effective Geo-modeling for Thermal Recovery in Oilsands Presenter: David Garner (Chevron Canada) PowerPoint Presentation (9.63 MB)
SEP
6	Annual Golf Tartourney Location: Heather Glen Golf Course 100 Street S.E. & Glenmore Trail East Time: 7:30 a.m. Registration begins / Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start 2:30 p.m. Prizes/ Square Dancing/ Dinner SOLD OUT (Waiting List Only)
12	6th Annual Athabasca Oil Sands Conference Location: C.A. Knight Centre 151 MacDonald Drive, Fort McMurrary AB Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please register through dmg World Media Registration Conference Program
28	Beer & Chat Environmental Topic: Clean Coal Technologies and Potential Synergies with Oil Sand Development Presenter: Duke du Plessis (Alberta Energy Research Institute)
N
6	Technical Luncheon Environment Topic: Horizontal Wells for Oilfield Groundwater Supply – Are They Worth It? Presenter: Alan Wade (Golder Associates) CP Theatre Registration is closed
16	Lobster Night Petroleum Club Sold Out
20	Annual General Meeting Topic: Financial Aspects of the Oilsands Presenter: Tom Greenberg (Credit Sulsse Securities) Venue Location Chamber of Commerce Fourth Floor Ballroom 517 Centre Street South Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MAY
16	Technical Luncheon Facilities Upgrading Topic: Alternate Fuels for the Oil Sands Industry Presenter: Derek MacDonald (Alstom) CP Theatre PowerPoint Presentation (958 KB)
16	Dinner Meeting Topic: MacKay River - Finding Golden Nuggets Within the Oilsands Presenter: Nathan Kupsch (Petro-Canada) Venue: Sawridge Hotel, 530 Mackenzie Boulevard, Ft. McMurray Registration is closed
25	Beer & Chat Environment Topic: GHG Management in Heavy Oil Projects - Panel Discussion Presenter: Bob Savage (Alberta Environment), Stephanie Mclntyre (CNRL), Natasha Rowden (CNRL) Petroleum Club Bob Savage - PowerPoint Presentation (1.4 MB) Stephanie Mclntyre - PowerPoint Presentation (430 KB) Natasha Rowden - PowerPoint Presentation (607 KB)
APR
10	Slugging It Out XIV - One Day Heavy Oil Conference Red & White Club McMahon Stadium
12	Technical Luncheon Topic: Market Prospects for Sulphur Recovered from the Oilsands Presenter: Barry Clarke CP Theatre PowerPoint Presentation (6.8 MB)
MAR
15	Technical Luncheon Business & Regulatory Topic: Expansion Plans at Pine Bend Presenter: Rob Strain (Flint Hill Resources) Venue: ConocoPhillips auditorium 3rd floor 401 - 9th Avenue S.W. (Gulf Canada Square)
23	Beer & Chat Topic: Near Bit Reamer Presenter: Zach Linkewich Petroleum Club
31	Curling Tarspiel Glencoe Club
FEB
9	Technical Luncheon Environment Topic: TBA Presenter: TBA CP Theatre
23	Technical Luncheon Drilling & Completion Topic: Experience running casing with Top Drive in SAGD Application Presenter: Dan Nanning (Petro-Canada) CP Theatre
JAN
17	Technical Luncheon Reservoir Production Topic: Induced Movement of Gas-Water Contacts In Oil Sands Presenter: Ned Etris (Petro-Canada) CP Theatre PowerPoint Presentation (4.3 MB)
26	Beer & Chat Business & Regulatory Topic: Access Pipeline Presenter: Terry Kemp (Access PL) Petroleum Club
2005
DEC
1	Technical Luncheon (will be rescheduled in early 2006) Facilities & Upgrading Topic: TBA Presenter: TBA CP Theatre
NOV
1	Annual Business Conference (concurrent with ITOHOS) Calgary Stampede Roundup Centre ITOHOS Information
9	Technical Luncheon Environmental Topic: Bitumen to Finished Products Presenter: Gerald W. Bruce CP Theatre PowerPoint Presentation (1.8 MB)
23	Beer & Chat Drilling & Completions Topic: Oil Sands Development - Drilling Waste Disposal Guidelines and Alternatives Presenter: Jason Desilets Petroleum Club Registration Form
OCT
12	Technical Luncheon Technical Luncheon Topic: Toe-To-Heel Displacement Processes - Novel Oil Recovery Technologies for Heavy Oil and Oil Sands Presenter: Dr. Alex Turta CP Theatre PowerPoint Presentation (4.08 MB)
SEP
8	Golf Tournament (SOLD OUT) - Accepting Waiting List Only Lynx Ridge Golf Club Registration Form
14	Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference Fort McMurray, Alberta Information and Registration
29	Beer & Chat (SOLD OUT) Facilities & Upgrading Topic: A Review and Update of EnCana's In Situ Oil Sands Operations Presenter: Harbir Chhina Petroleum Club Registration Form
JUN
1	Beer & Chat Topic: SAGD Water Cycle Panel Discussion Speaker: Brenda Austin - AEUB, Manager Environmental Group Alan Hingston - Alberta Environment Tom Harding - U of C, Head of Chemical Engineering Department Mark Montemurro - VP Thermal, Deer Creek Energy Ltd. Gordon Page, Consultant, water treating & recycle experience Registration Form
16	Annual General Meeting Calgary Chamber of Commerce (4th floor ballroom) 11:30am - 130pm Speaker: Pierre Alvarez - CAPP Topic: "Next 20 years of Heavy Oil Industry" Registration Form (download presentation - by Pierre)
17	Lobster Night (SOLD OUT) Calgary Glencoe Club Registration Form
MAY
19	19th: Beer & Chat Topic: Slotted Liner Design for SAGD Speaker: Brant Bennion, Hycal Energy Research Laboratories Dan Dall’Acqua, Noetic Engineering Inc. Registration Form (download presentation - by Brant) (download presentation - by Dan)
APR
1	Curling Tarspiel - Glencoe Club Registration Form
11	Slugging It Out Conference - Red & White Club McMahon Stadium
19	Technical Luncheon Topic: Artificial Lift in SAGD Speaker: Paul Vander Valk, Nexen Inc. Registration Form (download presentation)
MAR
3	Beer & Chat Facilities & Upgrading (download presentation)
FEB
3	Beer & Chat Topic: Western Canada Select - A New Benchmark Crude Speaker: Shaun Paterson (download presentation (10MB)
16	Technical Luncheon Topic: Reservoir Geomechanics and SAGD Speaker: Pingke Li Registration Form
FEB
19	19th: Technical Luncheon Topic: Design and Construction of Pipeline Integrated Oil Storage Caverns at Hardisty Speaker: Frank Vanden Elsen, CCS Energy Services Paul Dusseault, Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Registration Form
2004
DEC
1	Technical Luncheon Enviromental Topic: Alberta Environmental Appeal Board and Capstone Decision: Water Use for Oil Sands Operations May Be Restricted Speaker: Randall Block, Borden Ladner Gervais
NOV
16	Annual Business Conference Registration and Preliminary Program
OCT
19	Technical Luncheon, ConocoPhillips Theatre Topic: SAGD Pilot Drilling and Completions Overview Nexen/OPTI Joint Venture Speaker: Lane Becker, Nexen Canada Ltd. Click here for registration form. (click here for copy of the presentation.)
28	Beer & Chat, Calgary Petroleum Club Topic: Real-Time Drilling, Horizontal Well Geo-Navigation: A Planning and Monitoring Road Map Click here for registration form. (click here for copy of the presentation.)
SEP
8	Athabasca Oil Sands Conference Ft McMurray, AB "Foundation for Growth: Building for the Future Demand" Register before August 13 for 'Early Bird' pricing discounts. Click here for details and registration Sponsorship details through DMG, Steve Henrich (888) 799-2545, stevehenrich@ca.dmgworldmedia.com
14	Technical Luncheon Topic: "The Western Canadian Oil Production Success Story" Chapter 2 - Export Pipeline Capacity Options ConocoPhillips Theatre Speaker: John Kanik, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (click here for copy of the presentation.)
23	Beer & Chat Topic: BA Heartland Upgrader Calgary Petroleum Club Speaker: Alexander Hyndman (click here for registration form.) PLEASE NOTE: There is a new ticket price for our Beer & Chat
JUN
8	Technical Luncheon Topic: North American Natural Gas: Implications for Canadian Heavy Oil Producers Business & Regulatory ConocoPhillips Theatre Speaker: Roland George, Purvin & Gertz (click here for registration form.)
25	AGM & Lobster Night Glencoe Club (click here for registration form.)
MAY
18	Technical Luncheon Topic: Heavy Minerals from Oil Sands - A New Industry for Canada? Facilites & Upgrading ConocoPhillips Theatre Speaker: John Oxenford, Titanium Corporation Inc. (click here for registration form.)
25	Beer & Chat Topic: Capital & Operating Costs Comparison of Different SAGD Technologies Calgary Petroleum Club Speaker: John Graham, Petro-Canada. Luu Ngo, IMV Projects Inc. Contributors: Kevin Ursu, IMV Projects Inc. KC Yeung, Suncor Dean Milner, IMV Projects Inc. (click here for registration form.) For more information click here. (click here for "Call for Abstracts")
APR
2	Curling Tarspiel Northhill Curling Club (click here for registration form.)
20	Technical Luncheon Topic: Fibre Optic Downhole Measurement Drilling & Completion ConocoPhillips Theatre Speaker: Rick Pruett, Haliburton (click here for registration form.)
22	Beer & Chat Topic: Reserves Growth in Western Canada: Fact or Fiction? Reservoir & Production Calgary Petroleum Club Speaker: Richard Baker, Epic Consulting Services Ltd (click here for registration form.) (click here for presentation by Richard Baker)
MAR
4	Beer & Chat Topic: Gas over Bitumen Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 – 5th Avenue S.W. Speakers: Dave Theriault (click here for abstract and registration form.) (click here for presentation by Dave Theriault)
9	Technical Luncheon Topic: Micro-bubble Flotation System Environmental ConocoPhillips Theatre Speaker: Doug Lee (click here for abstract and registration form.)
29	Slugging It Out Conference Red & White Club, University of Calgary (click here for conference details and registration info.)
FEB
10	Technical Luncheon Topic: Weyburn CO2 Miscible Flood Project Update Reservoir & Production ConocoPhillips Theatre (click here for abstract and registration form.) (click here for presentation by Dave Hassan)
12	Beer & Chat Topic: Suncor Firebag Phase 1 Business & Regulatory Calgary Petroleum Club Speakers: Bryan Weir - Suncor & Stan Bobrow - Bantrel (click here for abstract and registration form.)
JAN
15	Beer & Chat Topic: New Drilling Technology Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 – 5th Avenue S.W. (click here for abstract and registration form.) (click here for presentation by Paul Meade-Clift) (click here for presentation by Harold Miller)