June 9-11, 2026 | BMO Centre, Calgary, Canada

Canadian Energy Powering Global Opportunity

Agenda

Tuesday 10 June 2025

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Thursday 12 June 2025

12:00 12:45

Methane Emissions Technology Solutions (METS)

Moderator:

Blake Wickland

Executive Director

Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

Speakers:

Scott Volk

Director of Emissions & Innovation

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

Claude Ghazar

Executive Director, Advanced Hydrocarbons

Alberta Innovates

Glen McCrimmon

Director of Operations

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)

Marc Godin

Director of Technology

Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

METS is a focused ecosystem comprised of government delivery providers, industry operators, technology providers and academia cooperating to effectively leverage knowledge, market mechanisms and technology to reduce oil & gas methane emissions.

12:45 13:00

Keynote Address

Speaker:

Honourable Rebecca Schulz

Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

Government of Alberta

13:00 13:45

Doing Business in the USA: Opportunities in decarbonizing the energy sector

Moderator:

Baharnesh Teshome

Trade Commissioner, Oil & Gas

Global Affairs Canada

Speakers:

Stan Pence

Trade Commissioner

Consulate General of Canada in Denver

Kasturi Narayanan

Trade Commissioner

Canada's trade office in Houston

Delon Chan

Trade Commissioner & Energy Sector Lead (Alberta)

Global Affairs Canada

Uncovering opportunities in the USA: Market experts from the Trade Commissioner Service will discuss commercial opportunities created by decarbonization initiatives.  Find out how Canadian companies can access these opportunities and navigate uncertainty.  Trade experts will also share advice and resources available to companies looking to grow in the US.  

13:45 14:00

CSA Z620.2 Update

Speaker:

Josh Anhalt

CEO and Co-Founder

MBrace

Genevieve (Gen) Yip

Project Manager, Petroleum & Natural Gas

CSA Group

CSA will bring a brief update on the status of the CSA Z620.2 standard. This will look at where the standard is at currently, what the future of the standard is and a call for participation. 

14:00 14:45

Methane Emissions Reduction in Agriculture

Speakers:

Tamara Loiselle

CEO

Synergraze

Bob Lowe

President

Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Synergraze is a Canadian company that has developed technology for significantly reducing methane emissions in livestock. Hear the latest developments and how reducing livestock emissions can also benefit the energy industry. 

14:45 15:00

Tech Showcase - Scovan: HipVap Indirect Fired Steam Generator (IFSG)

Speaker:

Sep Shahkarami

Product Development Manager

Scovan

HipVap is a patented indirect fired steam generation (IFSG) technology designed to reduce costs, emissions, and water usage in SAGD operations. By eliminating the need for extensive produced water de-oiling and treatment processes, HipVap enables steam generation directly from untreated produced water, providing scalable solutions for both facility de-bottlenecking and greenfield projects. This presentation shares insights from the commercial demonstration project, highlighting HipVap’s ability to achieve significant capital and operating cost reductions while offering a modular, flexible design that integrates seamlessly with existing facilities or remote pads.

15:00 15:45

Youth Fueling Innovation

Moderator:

Micah Louison

Outreach Coordinator and Program Developer

MindFuel

Speakers:

Kfir Lerner

President of Chimera Research

Chimera

Bryan Gonzalez

Vice-President at Chimera Research

Chimera

Kaleigh Bailey

Lead, Chimera Algaetech Team

Chimera

Abbey Currie

Lead, Chimera Biofuels Team

Chimera

Sabina Bauer Lewis

Director, Programs

MindFuel

Join us for Youth Fueling Innovation, a showcase of how young innovators are shaping the future of energy and sustainability. This dynamic session, hosted by MindFuel, highlights youth-led projects and data from MindFuel’s longitudinal study on innovation outcomes. Discover how early-stage engagement is not only empowering youth but also catalyzing real-world solutions for the energy transition. 

16:00 16:45

Mapping the Future of Energy: A conversation with Studio Energy Brought to you by: Modern West Advisory

Speakers:

Carmen Velasquez

Director, Research and Product Development

Studio Energy

Jackson Hegland

President and CEO

Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

Join us for a dynamic conversation between Carmen Velasquez, Director of Research and Product Development at Studio Energy and former Head of Sustainable Investing at AIMCo, and Jackson Hegland, President & CEO of Modern West Advisory and Board Chair of the Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance, as they explore the cutting-edge work underway at Studio.Energy. Studio.Energy is a Canadian-based energy research and strategy firm focused on demystifying complex energy systems through data-driven insights. Founded by Peter Tertzakian, the Studio produces publications, modeling tools, and strategic workshops to help energy leaders in industry, government, and finance make informed decisions in a rapidly changing landscape.

Carmen will share the latest insights from Studio.Energy's research and mapping efforts, providing a look into what’s been accomplished so far and what lies ahead. The discussion will also tackle the most pressing issues shaping Canada’s energy landscape today — from market shifts to policy changes.

17:00 18:00

Networking Session

10:30 11:00

Energize Innovation Challenge

Speaker:

Debbie Burke

Director of Oil, Gas and Chemicals

BBA Consultants

Join MELA, CRIN, and BBA Consultants for the Energize Innovation Challenge at the Global Energy Show on June 11! Step into the shoes of an innovator—or partner with one—and experience the show in a whole new way!

Here’s what you can expect:
Team Up: You and a colleague pair up to be matched with an innovator and their real-world challenge.
Complete Tasks: Tackle 7 exhibition floor tasks to explore adoption hurdles.
Share: Deliver a 2–5 minute pitch on the innovator’s technology at 3:00pm.
WIN: Bragging rights + prize pack from BBA Consultants!
Sign up now and be part of this unforgettable experience! Link to form: https://forms.office.com/r/RkgXCgFefT 

11:00 11:45

Tech Showcase - AquaPure Technologies: Recycling Fracking Water – A Game-Changer for Alberta’s Oil & Gas Industry

Moderator:

Justin Riemer

CEO

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

Speakers:

Doug Axani

Senior Manager, Business Development

Artis Exploration

Daniel Nelson

President & CEO

Aqua Pure Technologies

Guy Bolton

Director, Pi-Cubed Process Systems

Aqua Pure Technologies

Water scarcity and emissions reduction are two of the most pressing challenges facing Alberta’s oil and gas sector. With severe drought conditions threatening agricultural and industrial water supplies, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring Justin Reimer, CEO of Emissions Reduction Alberta,  experts from Aqua Pure Technologies (APT) and Artis Exploration, as they unveil the PROH2O® Technology—a groundbreaking system that eliminates 99.9% of contaminants from fracking water, enabling large-scale recycling and reducing environmental impact.
This session will delve into the recently launched Three Hills, Alberta pilot project, designed to recycle 460,000 m³ of fracking water annually. By minimizing freshwater consumption and lowering CO₂ emissions by 388,800 kg, this initiative demonstrates how cutting-edge water treatment technologies can drive sustainability while improving operational efficiency.
Key Takeaways:
• How PROH2O® technology works and its impact on water conservation  
•  The environmental and economic benefits of fracking water recycling
•  The impactful opportunities Emissions Reduction Alberta is providing for industry
• Insights from real-world water treatment trials and OPEX modeling
• The future of sustainable resource management in Alberta 
Whether you're an energy professional, sustainability leader, or policymaker, this session will provide critical insights into how water recycling can help shape a more responsible and efficient oil and gas industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the solution. Join us for this essential discussion!

11:45 12:00

AI-Powered Automation - Where Increased Profit Meets Increased Sustainability

Speakers:

Benjamin Kemp

CEO

Ambyint

Dr. Ferdinand Hingerl

Chief Technology Officer

Ambyint

AI-powered automation is transforming oilfield performance by optimizing production and cutting emissions in real time. Hear how leading operators are achieving more with less—more output, less environmental impact.

12:00 12:45

Technology Solutions for Methane Mitigation and Reduction

Moderator:

Marc Godin

Director of Technology

Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

Speakers:

Brian Van Vliet

Manager, Environmental Solutions

Spartan Controls

Steve Froehler

President

LCO Technologies

Doug Bezpalko

Manager of Technical Sales

Calscan Solutions

Dallas Rosevear

Chief Business Development Officer

Clear Rush

While we have come so far as an industry in reducing methane we have really only just scratched the surface. The next round of reductions will be progressively more complex and require more thought and adoption of technology. This session will focus on what comes next in the reduction of methane emissions in the immediate future and on the horizon. 

13:00 13:45

Opportunities in Saudi Arabia & Canada @WPC 2026

Moderator:

Maya El-Khoury

Trade Commissioner

Trade Commissioner Service (Alberta)

Speakers:

Abdullah Zaituni

Trade Commissioner

Embassy of Canada to Saudi Arabia

Dean Tucker

Chair

WPC Energy Canada

Saudi Arabia presents a burgeoning market for energy companies, with megaprojects and national initiatives driving the transition towards more sustainable energy.  Hear from experts helping Canadian companies meet this demand, who will share opportunities in Saudi Arabia, including Canada’s participation in the 25th WPC Congress in Riyadh in 2026.

14:00 14:45

Women in Energy: Leadership in Innovating for a Low Carbon Future

Moderator:

Nannette Ho-Covernton

Executive Director

Energy Transition Centre

Speakers:

Dani Hansen

Vice President, Carbon Advisory

BMO Capital Markets

Julie Wiseman

VP Operations

Total Combustion Inc.

Marianna Trujillo

Manager, Business Development

Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

From investment strategies to breakthrough technologies, industry leaders are driving Canada’s low-emission future. This session will explore financial tools, emerging innovations, and the power of cross-sector collaboration—while highlighting the essential contributions of women in energy who are shaping a more sustainable industry.

15:00 15:45

Energize Innovation Challenge - Pitch Event

Moderator:

Debbie Burke

Director of Oil, Gas and Chemicals

BBA Consultants

Join us for the final stage of the Energize Innovation Challenge at the Global Energy Show on June 11, where creativity meets real-world energy innovation! After a day of collaboration and discovery, participating teams will deliver 2–5 minute pitches highlighting the assigned innovator’s technology and proposed adoption strategies.

Watch as ideas come to life in this fast-paced, high-energy competition—and cheer on your favourite team as they compete for top honours and a prize pack from BBA Consultants!
Don’t miss this exciting showcase of problem-solving, partnership, and innovation in action.

16:00 18:00

Networking Session hosted by BBA

Hosted by BBA

10:30 11:15

Canadian Energy Centre Presents: Navigating the New U.S./Canada Energy Relationship

Moderator:

Deborah Jaremko

Executive lead of content

Canadian Energy Centre

Speakers:

Honourable Brian Jean

Minister of Energy and Minerals

Government of Alberta

James Rajotte

Special Advisor to the Premier on U.S. Relations

Government of Alberta

Heather Exner-Pirot

Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment

Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Mark Scholz

President & CEO

Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC)

With both countries seeking dominance as energy superpowers, North American energy policy experts will discuss the future of Canada’s vast interconnected energy relationship with the United States.

11:15 12:00

Methane Mitigation: Operational and Economic Considerations

Speakers:

Mitch Dow

Senior Facilities Engineer

Ovintiv Canada

Mitch Jones

Technical Account Manager

Kathairos Solutions

Mitch Jones (Kathairos) sits down with Mitch Dow (Ovintiv) to discuss lessons learned and best practices when assessing and implementing methane reduction strategies. What works and what could be improved? What factors influence investment decisions and technology adoption? What are the biggest challenges – and opportunities – that will shape methane action in the years ahead?

12:00 12:45

Tech Showcase: Innovative Solutions for Upstream Production

Speaker:

Sean Kotri

Business Development Director, Sustainable Operations

Spartan Controls

Spartan Controls will explore the evolution of upstream oil and gas production design—from traditional pneumatic control systems to fully electric control solutions. This transition reflects a broader industry shift toward enhanced control strategies, improved emissions reduction, and increased access to operational data. The adoption of advanced technologies is not only optimizing performance but also paving the way for a more sustainable and data-driven energy future.

13:00 13:45

Nigeria’s Sustainability Journey: Partnership and Procurement Opportunities

Moderator:

Nicole Harbauer

Trade Commissioner

Global Affairs Canada

Speakers:

Dr. Timipa Stanley Ikidi

Lead, Portfolio Decarbonization

Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)

Joseph Ogunsola

Director, Development and Production

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (Nigeria)

Godwin Aigbokhan

Trade Commissioner

High Commission of Canada in Nigeria

As Canadian technology developers and service providers look to diversify their exports, Nigeria presents a significant opportunity.  Hear directly from the national regulator about decarbonization mandates, and from the country’s state-owned oil company, NNPC about their sustainability journey.  Learn about how Canadian companies can fulfill the needs created by these initiatives.  

14:00 14:45

Inside Alberta’s Emissions Reduction Policy Strategy: A Fireside Chat with ADM Patrick MacDonald

Moderator:

Jackson Hegland

President and CEO

Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

Speaker:

Patrick McDonald

Assistant Deputy Minister

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Join us for an engaging fireside chat between Patrick McDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister of Environment & Protected Areas, and Jackson Hegland, President & CEO of Modern West Advisory. This timely conversation will explore the latest developments in Alberta’s emissions reduction policy landscape, with a focus on the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program, methane policy, and other key priorities shaping the Government of Alberta's agenda.

This session will provide an opportunity to hear directly from one of Alberta’s environment officials on what’s driving regulatory direction — and what industry and stakeholders should be paying attention to in the months ahead. Expect a candid and insightful dialogue on the province’s environmental and economic path forward.
Whether you're in policy, industry, or investment, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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2025 Speakers

Abbey Currie
Abbey Currie

Lead, Chimera Biofuels Team

Chimera

Abdullah Zaituni
Abdullah Zaituni

Trade Commissioner

Embassy of Canada to Saudi Arabia

Baharnesh Teshome
Baharnesh Teshome

Trade Commissioner, Oil & Gas

Global Affairs Canada

Benjamin Kemp
Benjamin Kemp

CEO

Ambyint

Blake Wickland
Blake Wickland

Executive Director

Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

Bob Lowe
Bob Lowe

President

Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Brian Van Vliet
Brian Van Vliet

Manager, Environmental Solutions

Spartan Controls

Bryan Gonzalez
Bryan Gonzalez

Vice-President at Chimera Research

Chimera

Carmen Velasquez
Carmen Velasquez

Director, Research and Product Development

Studio Energy

Claude Ghazar
Claude Ghazar

Executive Director, Advanced Hydrocarbons

Alberta Innovates

Dallas Rosevear
Dallas Rosevear

Chief Business Development Officer

Clear Rush

Dani Hansen
Dani Hansen

Vice President, Carbon Advisory

BMO Capital Markets

Daniel Nelson
Daniel Nelson

President & CEO

Aqua Pure Technologies

Dean Tucker
Dean Tucker

Chair

WPC Energy Canada

Debbie Burke
Debbie Burke

Director of Oil, Gas and Chemicals

BBA Consultants

Deborah Jaremko
Deborah Jaremko

Executive lead of content

Canadian Energy Centre

Delon Chan
Delon Chan

Trade Commissioner & Energy Sector Lead (Alberta)

Global Affairs Canada

Doug Axani
Doug Axani

Senior Manager, Business Development

Artis Exploration

Doug Bezpalko
Doug Bezpalko

Manager of Technical Sales

Calscan Solutions

Dr. Ferdinand Hingerl
Dr. Ferdinand Hingerl

Chief Technology Officer

Ambyint

Dr. Timipa Stanley Ikidi
Dr. Timipa Stanley Ikidi

Lead, Portfolio Decarbonization

Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)

Genevieve (Gen) Yip
Genevieve (Gen) Yip

Project Manager, Petroleum & Natural Gas

CSA Group

Glen McCrimmon
Glen McCrimmon

Director of Operations

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)

Godwin Aigbokhan
Godwin Aigbokhan

Trade Commissioner

High Commission of Canada in Nigeria

Guy Bolton
Guy Bolton

Director, Pi-Cubed Process Systems

Aqua Pure Technologies

Heather Exner-Pirot
Heather Exner-Pirot

Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment

Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Honourable Brian Jean
Honourable Brian Jean

Minister of Energy and Minerals

Government of Alberta

Honourable Rebecca Schulz
Honourable Rebecca Schulz

Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

Government of Alberta

Jackson Hegland
Jackson Hegland

President and CEO

Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

James Rajotte
James Rajotte

Special Advisor to the Premier on U.S. Relations

Government of Alberta

Joseph Ogunsola
Joseph Ogunsola

Director, Development and Production

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (Nigeria)

Josh Anhalt
Josh Anhalt

CEO and Co-Founder

MBrace

Julie Wiseman
Julie Wiseman

VP Operations

Total Combustion Inc.

Justin Riemer
Justin Riemer

CEO

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

Kaleigh Bailey
Kaleigh Bailey

Lead, Chimera Algaetech Team

Chimera

Kasturi Narayanan
Kasturi Narayanan

Trade Commissioner

Canada's trade office in Houston

Kfir Lerner
Kfir Lerner

President of Chimera Research

Chimera

Marc Godin
Marc Godin

Director of Technology

Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

Marianna Trujillo
Marianna Trujillo

Manager, Business Development

Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

Mark Scholz
Mark Scholz

President & CEO

Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC)

Maya El-Khoury
Maya El-Khoury

Trade Commissioner

Trade Commissioner Service (Alberta)

Micah Louison
Micah Louison

Outreach Coordinator and Program Developer

MindFuel

Mitch Dow
Mitch Dow

Senior Facilities Engineer

Ovintiv Canada

Mitch Jones
Mitch Jones

Technical Account Manager

Kathairos Solutions

Nannette Ho-Covernton
Nannette Ho-Covernton

Executive Director

Energy Transition Centre

Nicole Harbauer
Nicole Harbauer

Trade Commissioner

Global Affairs Canada

Patrick McDonald
Patrick McDonald

Assistant Deputy Minister

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Sabina Bauer Lewis
Sabina Bauer Lewis

Director, Programs

MindFuel

Scott Volk
Scott Volk

Director of Emissions & Innovation

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

Sean Kotri
Sean Kotri

Business Development Director, Sustainable Operations

Spartan Controls

Sep Shahkarami
Sep Shahkarami

Product Development Manager

Scovan

Stan Pence
Stan Pence

Trade Commissioner

Consulate General of Canada in Denver

Steve Froehler
Steve Froehler

President

LCO Technologies

Tamara Loiselle
Tamara Loiselle

CEO

Synergraze

Key Themes

AI & Digital

Emissions Reduction

Govt

Export Opportunities

Moving

Data Interpretation and Utilization

Unlock Billions

Cleantech Commercialization and Adoption

Workforce Crisis

Navigating Regulations

High Demand

Youth Innovation

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