First day of Energy NL annual conference highlights Newfoundland and Labrador in global energy mix

The first day of the Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition 2022 concluded after important dialogue about the role of the Newfoundland and Labrador energy mix in the energy evolution. Presentations focused on how existing and future energy opportunities,  including the offshore oil and gas sector, can play a leading role in meeting global demand.

Discussions also included opportunities in the hydroelectric sector and how the offshore regulator has dealt with a pandemic and an upcoming mandate change.

Premier Andrew Furey began the day with an address that stressed the importance of the energy industry to Newfoundland and Labrador and offered the commitment of the provincial government to ensure its strong growth. Premier Furey also commented on the announcement of the restart of the CGS project in Argentia. Jonathan Brown, Senior Vice-President, Atlantic Region for Cenovus Energy, provided an exceptional lunch keynote address that provided details about the restart of the CGS, including plans to restart construction and have first oil by 2026.

The Energy NL Industry Achievement Awards will take place at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John’s Convention Centre. The gala awards event will recognize five industry leaders for their service, dedication, and innovation. The recipients are:

• Max Ruelokke - Energy NL John C. Crosbie Award for Outstanding Contribution
• Susan Collins - Energy NL Rising Star Award
• Aimee Sheppard - Energy NL Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services Ltd. - Energy NL Innovation in Environmental Sustainability Award
• NSB-Omega Group - Energy NL Business Growth Award

“The Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition 2022 started off last night with an exceptional evening of networking which focused on local fair and talent. Today, we took that energy right to the conference floor with insightful discussion about our role in the energy mix of the future. Of course, the news about the CGS project provided an extra bounce in the step of all attendees and we cannot wait for the project to restart. Tonight, we will celebrate excellence in our industry with the Energy NL Industry Achievement Awards and tomorrow we will build on our discussions and successes and dig deeper into how our ESG approach and abundance of energy sources make us a world-class energy producing jurisdiction.”

• Charlene Johnson, Energy NL CEO