As production from maturing oil and gas fields in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) declines, E&P companies are finding it challenging to replace those reserves. Even though oil and gas drilling is at record levels, true exploration still only accounts for a very small proportion of total wells drilled.
This year’s Exploration Management Forum will build on the success of the previous two events, addressing exploration opportunities as well as the challenges currently facing the sector. Industry leaders will discuss their strategies and tactics, and share their perspectives on the exploration potential of the WCSB.
Opening Remarks from the Chair
Roger W. Smith
Suncor Energy Inc.
Keynote Presentation
Exploration as a Viable E&P Growth Strategy in the WCSB
Michael L. Rose
Duvernay Oil Corp.
Natural Gas Potential in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin
H. Scott Oldale
Stride Energy Ltd. and Western Canada Canadian Gas Potential Committee
Impact of Exploration Strategies on Market Perceptions
Andrew V. Boland
Peters & Co. Limited
Keynote Presentation
Exploration Lessons Learned from the Tay River Discovery
Robert Symonds
Shell Canada Limited
Making the Decision to Move into International Exploration
Edward S. Sampson
Niko Resources Ltd.
Assessing the Future Exploration Potential North of 60°
Speaker One
Gerry Reinson
Reinson Consultants Ltd.
Presentation Author
K.J. (Ken) Drummond
Drummond Consulting
Panel Discussion - Responding to the Current Challenges in Staffing an Exploration Department
Moderator
Roger W. Smith
Suncor Energy Inc.
Panelist
Alan G. Bunn
Gibraltar Exploration Ltd.
Panelist
P.F. (Trish) Hines
Genesis Executive Corporation
Panelist
Rick Warters
Burlington Resources Canada
Keynote Presentation
Harnessing Creativity to Empower the Exploration Process
Grant A. Bartlett
Morrissey Hawthorne Inc.
Impact of Attribute Extraction and Visualization Technology on Exploration Strategies
Henry W. Posamentier
Anadarko Canada Corporation
Evaluating Exploration Opportunities in Western Canada
J. Les Watson
Cabot Petroleum Canada Corporation
Achieving Exploration Success Using New Drilling and Completions Technologies
Speaker One
Peter Cavanagh
Suncor Energy Inc.
Speaker Two
Alan Young
Suncor Energy Inc.
Meeting Value Creation Challenges in Junior Exploration Companies
Richard A. Walls
Fairquest Energy Limited and Fairborne Energy Trust
Panel Discussion - Successfully Implementing Exploration Strategies
Moderator
Roger W. Smith
Suncor Energy Inc.
Panelist
Matthew J. Brister
Storm Ventures International Inc.
Panelist
Michael L. Rose
Duvernay Oil Corp.
Panelist
Bruce C. Shultz
Huron Energy Corporation
Panelist
Richard A. Walls
Fairquest Energy Limited and Fairborne Energy Trust