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Countdown to Calgary: Join the Conversation on The Path to Net Zero in 75 Days

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Momentum is building for the Congress, taking place from September 17 – 21, 2023, with strong support and participation from industry and government sponsors, strategic and technical speakers, and delegates.

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  • Momentum is building for the Congress, taking place from September 17 – 21, 2023, with strong support and participation from industry and government sponsors, strategic and technical speakers, and delegates.
  • As the Congress nears, the full Technical Programme has been released, and thought leaders from around the globe continue to be announced as participants in the Strategic Programme.
  • The participation is indicative of the industry’s commitment to addressing the world’s collective energy challenges and identifying solutions to a net zero future.
  • “We are delighted with the level of engagement and support provided by our sponsors,” says Denis Painchaud, President & CEO, OCAN.

Eyes of the World on Calgary as the Global Energy Show Brings Together Decision Makers to Lead Change for the Energy Industry

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Monday, June 12, 2023

The annual event brings energy executives, stakeholders, partners and thought leaders from around the world together under one roof.

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  • The annual event brings energy executives, stakeholders, partners and thought leaders from around the world together under one roof.
  • The Global Energy Show represents a fully-integrated and diverse energy sector and is the largest B2B exhibition and conference showcasing the next generation of professionals.
  • The Official Global Energy Show After Party is at Cowboys Dancehall and open to all participants with a badge.
  • For more information on how to participate in the Global Energy Show, please visit

Detailed evaluation to begin on Pathways Alliance proposed carbon storage hub

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pathways Alliance , representing Canada’s largest oil sands producers, has entered into a Carbon Sequestration Evaluation Agreement with the Government of Alberta.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pathways Alliance , representing Canada’s largest oil sands producers, has entered into a Carbon Sequestration Evaluation Agreement with the Government of Alberta.
  • The agreement enables the Alliance to immediately start a detailed evaluation of its proposed geological storage hub which would be one of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
  • “We appreciate the comprehensive and collaborative efforts of the Government of Alberta to manage the growth of carbon capture and storage strategically and responsibly.
  • Engagement is ongoing with local stakeholders and First Nation and Métis communities along the proposed CO2 transportation line and storage network.

Calgary is Preparing to Host the World Petroleum Congress to Discuss the Global Energy Transition

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

The City of Calgary has also committed to providing important in-kind contributions for the Congress, which will make this world-class event a success.

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  • The City of Calgary has also committed to providing important in-kind contributions for the Congress, which will make this world-class event a success.
  • With sponsorship discussions proceeding with numerous global and Canadian organizations, further sponsorship announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
  • “As a global energy hub, Calgary is taking a leadership role in energy transformation and delivering net zero solutions,” says the Mayor of Calgary, Jyoti Gondek.
  • WPC conducts the triennial World Petroleum Congress, covering all aspects of the industry including management of the industry and its social, economic, and environmental impact.

Pathways Alliance focuses on suite of technologies to advance net zero plan

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Advancing direct air capture technology to remove CO2 from the ambient air for underground storage and/or conversion to liquid fuels.

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  • Advancing direct air capture technology to remove CO2 from the ambient air for underground storage and/or conversion to liquid fuels.
  • Assessing the future viability of small modular reactors safe, versatile, and scalable technology that could supply zero-emissions energy for various oil sands applications.
  • With anticipated co-funding support from Canadian governments, Pathways Alliance recently announced plans to invest $24.1 billion before 2030 in the first phase of its plan.
  • Between 2012 and 2021, Pathways Alliances six member companies invested more than $10 billion on R&D on various technologies.

A Pathway to Net Zero Emissions for North America's Largest Oil Resource

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Unprecedented oil sands alliance offers sustainable solution for North American energy security

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  • Together, Canadian Natural, Cenovus Energy, ConocoPhillips Canada, Imperial, MEG Energy and Suncor Energy have formed the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero Alliance.
  • The goal of the Alliance is to achieve a phased reduction in emissions from oil sands operations, reaching net zero by 2050, working in collaboration with Canadian federal and provincial governments.
  • The alliance is pursuing multiple technology pathways to achieve its goal of net zero emissions from oil sands production.
  • All net-zero references in this announcement apply to emissions from oil sands operations (defined as scope 1 and scope 2 emissions).

Canada to launch consultations on new climate commitments this month, establish Emissions Reduction Plan by the end of March 2022

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Friday, December 3, 2021

The Minister also confirmed that he will table the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP)as required by the new Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Actby the end of March2022.

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  • The Minister also confirmed that he will table the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP)as required by the new Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Actby the end of March2022.
  • Today, the Minister confirmed that the 2030 ERP would be established by the end of March 2022.
  • Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is the first of many requirements under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.
  • This Act enshrines Canada's climate goals for 2030 and 2050 into law and requires the Government to establish an emissions reduction plan to achieve Canada's 2030 target.

ConocoPhillips Canada joins Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero alliance

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero alliance has expanded to include ConocoPhillips Canada.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero alliance has expanded to include ConocoPhillips Canada.
  • The Pathways initiative was established with the goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oil sands operations by 2050.
  • "We're extremely pleased to have ConocoPhillips join our alliance, which now represents companies from almost all of Canada's major oil sands facilities," says Pathways Director Al Reid.
  • The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative consists of Canadian Natural, Cenovus Energy, ConocoPhillips Canada, Imperial, MEG Energy and Suncor Energy.

Oil Sands Pathways alliance outlines three-phase plan to achieve goal of net zero emissions

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative, an alliance between Canada's five largest oil sands producers, has announced additional details of its plan to achieve the goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oil sands operations.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative, an alliance between Canada's five largest oil sands producers, has announced additional details of its plan to achieve the goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oil sands operations.
  • Pathways alliance members, who operate facilities accounting for 90% of Canadian oil sands output, are working collectively with the federal and Alberta governments, with a goal to achieve net zero (neutral) emissions from oil sands operations by 2050 to help Canada meet its climate goals, including its Paris Agreement commitments and 2050 net zero aspirations.
  • Because there is no single solution to achieving net zero emissions from oil sands operations, the initiative will employ several parallel pathways and technologies.
  • The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative consists of Canadian Natural, Cenovus Energy, Imperial, MEG Energy and Suncor Energy.

Baker Hughes and C3 AI Deploy Enterprise AI Solutions at MEG Energy for Improved Efficiency of Thermal Production Operations

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

MEG Energy leverages innovative technology to reduce energy and water use, along with greenhouse gas intensity, while improving the efficiency and sustainability of thermal oil production.

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  • MEG Energy leverages innovative technology to reduce energy and water use, along with greenhouse gas intensity, while improving the efficiency and sustainability of thermal oil production.
  • The adoption of BHC3's enterprise AI solutions will accelerate MEG Energys use of digital solutions to further improve the efficiency of steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) production.
  • MEG Energy has worked with energy technology, data science, and AI experts at Baker Hughes and C3 AI to train, develop, and apply machine learning models and analytics using historical and real-time data.
  • Extracting significant economic value from complex production data requires enterprise AI, said C3 AI Chief Technology Officer Ed Abbo.