Conference Chairs: Mohammad Kariznovi - ConocoPhillips; Sara Lagos - Strathcona Resources

Session Chairs: Khoi Duong - Computer Modelling Group, Sara Lagos - Strathcona Resources, Deidre Norman - Imperial Oil

Canoe Energy Industry Outlook

Presenting the latest developments, trends, and opportunities within the energy sector. David will break down the shifting dynamics of energy investing and where the puck is headed next. From free cash flow and shareholder returns to the growing role of LNG and AI-driven power demand.

Keynote Presenter: David Szybunka, Senior Portfolio Manager & Co-Managing Director Energy Team, Canoe Financial

Session Chairs: Khoi Duong - Computer Modelling Group; Sara Lagos - Strathcona Resources; Deidre Norman - Imperial Oil

This session will explore key challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of SAGD operations and carbon capture technologies. It will address critical issues such as the financial complexities of developing sustainable energy projects, including carbon capture and sequestration, and the role of emerging markets for environmental attributes. Additionally, the session will examine performance benchmarking in SAGD, focusing on best practices, industry trends, and strategies for optimizing operations while navigating environmental and economic hurdles.

Presentations:

A SAGD Benchmarking View: 4 Decades of Resilience & Optimization
Julian Ortiz, Supervisor, Strategy & Planning - ConocoPhillips

The Challenge of Business Case Development for Carbon Capture Projects
Mark Guirguis, Business Development Director - Spartan Controls

Session Chairs: Farid Ahmadloo - Canadian Natural; Mohammad Kariznovi - ConocoPhillips; Luiz Salomao - ConocoPhillips

This session explores solvent-assisted recovery processes that could reduce energy intensity and improve the economics of bitumen production. Selected presentations in this session are: i) Imperial’s Cold Lake SA-SAGD and LASER review and update on emerging EBRT technology; ii) McDaniel’s evaluation of solvent-based processes and economics; and iii) Canadian Natural’s update on solvent pilots and commercialization.

Presentations:

Solvent Enhanced Thermal Recovery Processes
Litong Zhao, Manager, Thermal Technology - Canadian Natural

Solvent Technologies - Past, Present and Future for Imperial
Deidre Norman, Development Planning Manager - Imperial

Solvent: Technical Review and Economic Upside
Jenya Sergeeva, Evaluation EIT - McDaniel

Session Chairs: Neto Miguel - Spartan Controls; KC Yeung - Partners Energy Development Corp; Jian-Yang Yuan - MEG Energy; Mo Zeidani - Suncor Energy

Kent Foster, Managing Director - ARC Financial

Session Chairs: Neto Miguel - Spartan Controls; KC Yeung - Partners Energy Development Corp; Jian-Yang Yuan - MEG Energy; Mo Zeidani - Suncor Energy

In this session, we discuss new development in petroleum technologies, specifically, chemical finger printing and its applications to reservoir development, and asphalt binders production from bitumen vacuum bottoms.

Presentations:

A New Process for High-Value Asphalt Binder Production from Alberta Bitumen
Dr. Kasra Nikooyeh, R&D Engineer and Project Manager - Alberta Innovates

Applied Geochemistry as a Diagnostic Tool for Asset Development
Phebe Chung, Business Development Representative - APT; Peter Wagner, Sr. Petroleum Engineer - PETRONAS Canada

Session Chairs: Sherif Abdelrahman - Teine Energy; Josee Arpin - McDaniel; Phebe Chung - Applied Petroleum Technology (APT); Travis Henson - IPC Canada

Year after year, this session at Slugging it Out remains a constant. It serves as a platform for operators to share valuable insights and offer in-depth perspectives to their operations. This year, we’re excited to spotlight two new greenfield projects currently in active development, offering a deep dive into their progress, challenges, and innovations. Expect practical takeaways, expert analysis, and actionable insights you won’t want to miss!

Presentations:

Cardinal Reford Project Update
Heath Williamson, Vice President, Thermal Operations - Cardinal Energy

Building the Future
Justin Belcourt, Director, Production Operations, IPC

Session Chairs: Sherif Abdelrahman - Teine Energy; Josee Arpin - McDaniel; Phebe Chung - Applied Petroleum Technology (APT); Travis Henson - IPC Canada

Canada Rejoins the Energy World
David Yager, Special Advisor to the Premier, Executive Council