This exclusive breakfast for strategic conference delegates will feature a gourmet meal and great networking. Sponsored by: Salesforce

Across the next 18 months, as both the USA and Canada prepare for national elections, there is no question that there is potential for major changes to national energy policies. What risks and opportunities does a change in leadership present to the current energy landscape? How could this affect progressive energy transition policies – such as the Inflation Reduction Act, public and private investments, project permitting and licensing and more?

Attendee insights: This expert panel will provide key insights on what the vital indicators are to watch in the lead-up to key North American elections and what the energy landscape may look like in 2025.

Canada is the world’s 5th largest producer of natural gas, accounting for around 5% of global production. In 2020, Canada ranked as the 6th global exporter of natural gas but has since fallen out of the top 10.
The Canadian Energy Research Institute found that delays in regulatory process meant that, on average, it took Canadian LNG projects 19 months longer to receive approval compared to the USA. These delays have directly impacted Canada’s ability to match the volume of exports delivered by global LNG powerhouses such as Qatar, Australia and the USA.
With the Freeport LNG project coming back online, the United States became the largest exporter of natural gas in 2023, but its recent temporary pause on approvals for new LNG projects has the potential to threaten its top spot, with up to 17 projects currently impacted. What steps will Canada need to take compete with top exporting countries and leverage its full export potential?

Attendee insights: Panelists will discuss strategies for how Canada can capitalize on its LNG export potential. Delegates will gain insight on potential solutions for overcoming regulatory challenges and strategies for attracting more LNG investment.

At COP28, in line with ambitious global climate agendas, the Government of Canada announced legislation to cap oil and gas emissions, reducing these to 35-38% below 2019 levels by 2030.

In Canada, energy companies are already taking action to prioritize emissions reduction: through the Pathways Alliance, six of Canada’s largest oil and gas producers are collaborating to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from their combined operations by 22 million tonnes annually from 2021-2030.

However, a recent report by CAPP estimates that the emissions cap could cost 51,000 costs and CAD $247bn in GDP. This analysis sits alongside concerns surrounding the speed of policy implementation, the potential impact on production and domestic and global supply, and whether this will have further negative impacts on the Canadian oil and gas industry and national economy.

What measures need to be put in place to ensure Canada stays on track to achieve its 2030 climate commitments whilst meeting growing energy demand and retaining a competitive position on the global energy map?

Attendee insights: Industry leaders will debate the impact and opportunities presented by Canada’s emissions cap on Canada’s energy industry and how Canada’s energy companies are aligning their emissions reductions strategies with Canada’s decarbonisation goals.

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Premier Danielle Smith, where we will discuss solutions for exporting Canadian natural gas liquids to new markets, including the Indo-Pacific.

At COP28, over 20 countries pledged to triple nuclear energy by 2050, signaling global intent to explore the role nuclear energy will play in achieving worldwide decarbonisation goals. As energy costs increase, nuclear power may be a viable option to lower global emissions and provide additional energy security to regions like Asia who are primarily reliant on coal-powered energy. However, nuclear power plants can be incredibly expensive, complex and slow to build, with the average plant taking over 10 years to be constructed. With time running out to meet global climate targets, will nuclear energy be ready in time to contribute to the energy transition?

Attendee insights: Expert speakers will explore the viability and growth of the nuclear energy market, exploring Canada’s plans to expand its nuclear energy production, and the role Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) will play in scaling exports to international markets.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is connecting to every part of the oil, gas and clean energy industries at exponential speeds and proving it can enhance operational efficiencies and much more. AI is fast tracking deployment of automated and predictive processes that optimize production, monitor, detect and capture emissions, accelerate new research and development, and enhance supply chain sustainability and efficiencies.

As AI continues to develop at an unprecedented pace, how can companies continue or start to leverage its full potential to achieve their operational and decarbonization goals?

Attendee insights: Delegates will learn how AI can be best applied in the energy industry by assisting with Demand Response Management (DRM), predictive maintenance, oil and gas exploration and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS).

Equity partnerships and long-term agreements are one way energy producers are partnering with Indigenous communities. Indigenous equity participation in energy and infrastructure projects in Canada is expected to increase over the coming years.
Canada must attract and incentivize more capital investment to meet the economic and energy challenges ahead, successfully leveraging Indigenous partnerships is one important way to do this. How can unlocking new capital to support Indigenous equity participation we need for both traditional upstream and midstream operations, plus transitioning to a low-carbon economy will create important opportunities to further equity partnerships. Indigenous ownership is a significant competitive advantage to Canada’s energy sector, what are the near-term and long-term challenges ahead?

Attendee insights: This dynamic panel will discuss wins and challenges in our current state, plus what are the key political, economic and societal factors that will be gamechangers over the next five years in the Canadian energy sector.