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Alberta Directive 88: Unpack the vital rules governing liability, closure and reclamation will help you become well-versed with the new regulations under Directive 88 that impact liability, closure and reclamation of all oil and gas wells, pipelines and facilities in Alberta.  You will learn how to avoid common mistakes and misconceptions related to the regulatory process and gain a clear understanding of new regulatory requirements. The blended course format allows learners to begin right away on the seven on-demand modules. In the live session (via Zoom) on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon MT, the instructors will elaborate on the topics and answer questions from learners. Sign up today to receive one hour of free consulting with one of the three instructors before or after the live event. All course materials will be available to those who register before and after the live event. Key Course Benefits Understand new liability, closure and reclamation rules that affect all operators in Alberta Understand new Licensee Capability assessments Understand industry-wide closure spending targets Course Takeaways Examine what is new and what has been updated within Alberta Energy Regulator liability management programs  Assess how these regulations will impact your operations and planning  Assess how the new closure spending targets will affect your business Course Developers and Regulatory Experts Our ESG Learning instructors and researchers have a wealth of experience delivering ESG solutions to the global oil and gas industry. This course was developed by regulatory experts Mark Taylor, Alanda Allum and Rob Cruickshank. As former senior leaders at the Alberta Energy Regulator, the teaching team has over 35 years of regulatory expertise and experience within the energy industry. This team will assist stakeholders avoid common mistakes and misconceptions about the regulatory process in order to maximize the efficiency of application approvals. Course Curriculum This regulatory course is offered in a blended format with seven on-demand modules and a live instructor-led session via Zoom on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. On-demand eLearning modules Context for Directive 88 Holistic Licensee Assessment Directive 88 Transfer Process Licensee Management Program Inventory Reduction Program Security Deposits Final thoughts on Directive 88 Still have questions? Reach out to learn about the new skills and knowledge required for today's evolving oil and gas sector. Email: esglearning@evaluateenergy.com. *Prices are in US dollars. Read More

Sustainability leaders in energy need to be able to understand, mitigate, and communicate about their companies’ water risks, impacts, and opportunities. A water strategy prepares businesses to respond, adapt, and lead as risks and opportunities emerge around this essential resource. In Corporate Water Strategy participants will learn practical approaches to manage regulatory changes and challenging scenarios, such as water shortages, floods, and sharp changes in water quality. Key benefits Understand the importance of water and why your organization needs a water strategy Prepare your organization to evaluate its water risks and opportunities Learn how to develop a water strategy for your company Course takeaways Develop an understanding of the criticality of water as a resource Understand the evolving pressures on water use both for current uses and emerging (e.g., green & blue hydrogen production) Understand how to develop a water strategy for your company Course developers - Kim Sturgess, CEO ​&​ founder, WaterSMART, Edwin Piñero, special advisor, WaterSMART Our ESG Learning instructors and researchers have a wealth of experience delivering ESG solutions to the global oil and gas industry. Kim Sturgess has served as WaterSMART CEO since its inception in 2005. She is also the executive director of the non-profit Alberta WaterPortal Society, which provides education on water issues in Alberta and around the world. Kim has extensive experience in technology start-ups and management, as well as in oil and gas, pipelines, and industrial products and services. She has served on the boards of CCI Thermal Technologies, the Alberta Chamber of Resources, the Alberta Land Institute, the Alberta Water Council, the Council of Canadian Academies, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the National Research Council, APEGA, the Alberta Economic Development Authority, and Queen’s University.  Edwin Piñero is the president of  EcoMetrics LLC. He joined WaterSMART as special advisor in 2016. He advises clients on water-related issues such as strategy, best practices, reporting, metrics, and making the business case for water stewardship. Ed has been engaged in many water-related initiatives, including the UN CEO Water Mandate and Alliance for Water Stewardship. He served as director of Water Programs with the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development, as senior vice-president for Sustainability for Veolia North America and as a White House Federal Environmental executive.  Curriculum Module 1: Core concepts of water as a resource Module 2: Why energy companies need a water strategy Module 3: Developing a water strategy Module 4: Tools to support a water strategy Reach out to learn about the new skills and knowledge required for today's evolving oil and gas sector. Email: e-learning@evaluateenergy.com  Prices are in US dollars. Read More

Oil and gas companies must develop fugitive emissions programs to meet environmental targets and to avoid regulatory violations and fines. This course will help you understand how to locate, track and reduce fugitive emissions. You will learn how to address those emissions with techniques like Drill and Tap. The knowledge and skills you gain from this course will give you the confidence to develop and manage a company-wide Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program. Key benefits Learn to locate, track, and reduce fugitive emissions in the field Gain the knowledge and skills to confidently manage a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program at oil and gas wells, plants, and facilities Ensure compliance with your local air quality regulations related to fugitive emissions Course takeaways How to setup an LDAR program at your company How to reduce fugitive emissions at your oil and gas facility Actionable insight to reduce your company’s emissions Course developer: Gobind Khiani, president at GAPV Inc.  Gobind Khiani brings a wide range of technical expertise from 30 years’ experience with engineering projects around the world. Gobind is chairman of the End-User Committee (ERC) at the American Petroleum Institute and vice-chairman of the Standards Council of Canada. He is a peer reviewer for emissions management regulatory documents at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Gobind also participates in research and development initiatives for Emissions Management and Reduction Programs, the Government of Alberta, and Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA). Curriculum Section 1: Detecting fugitive emissions What are fugitive emissions and why are they a concern? Sources of fugitive emissions in equipment Pumps and compressors Connectors Valves Applicable codes Leak detection techniques Section 2: Reducing fugitive emissions How to manage a LDAR program Team roles Communication and tracking tools Managing delay of repair Overview of leak repair options Drill and tap Method 21 Visit our FAQs section or reach out to learn about the new skills and knowledge required for today's evolving oil and gas sector. Email: e-learning@evaluateenergy.com. Prices are in US dollars. Read More

Team leaders need a clear understanding of how to translate and integrate ESG within their teams and across their company. Our course will help you understand and implement the ESG strategy set by executive leadership. You will get a high-level overview and actionable items that you can apply within your team and across your company. Key course benefits Understand a team leader’s role in integrating ESG into administrative and operational teams and identifying and prioritizing risk Identifying and evaluating ESG opportunities for team leaders How oil and gas companies are incorporating ESG into their businesses Course takeaways Learn how ESG principles and frameworks apply to oil and gas companies Learn a team leader’s role in integrating ESG into administrative and operational teams and identifying and prioritizing risk How to identify and evaluate ESG opportunities for team leaders Understand how oil and gas companies are incorporating ESG into their businesses ​Curriculum Section 1: ESG principles for oil & gas team leaders Section 2: Integrating ESG into your business and operations Section 3: ESG in the corporate context and integrating into strategy Still have questions? Visit our FAQs section or reach out today to learn more about how we can help your company thrive in the future. Email: esglearning@evaluateenergy.com. Prices are in US dollars. Read More

Executives and emerging leaders need a full understanding of ESG to make effective strategic and operational business decisions. Our course provides a vital ‘roadmap’ to integrate ESG principles throughout your oil and gas company – in so doing, helping to ensure you mitigate ESG risk and maximize ESG opportunities. This is an on-demand course that you can take anytime.  Key course benefits Better evaluate ESG risks and opportunities Ensure key decision makers have improved ESG knowledge Take practical steps to integrate ESG Course takeaways Understand ESG principles and frameworks and how they apply to oil and gas companies Understand how oil and gas companies are incorporating ESG into their businesses Curriculum Section 1: ESG Principles for Oil & Gas Executives Section 2: Integrating ESG into Your Business and Operations Section 3: ESG in the Corporate Context and Integrating into Strategy Still have questions? Visit our FAQs section or reach out today to learn more about how we can help your company thrive in the future. Email: esglearning@evaluateenergy.com. Prices are in US dollars. Read More

Developing new capabilities and technologies to meet energy transition objectives is a top priority for the global energy industry. Achieving these goals requires collaboration and innovation to produce better designs faster. By adopting engineering simulation and test solutions, energy businesses can accelerate development times while increasing the likelihood of tests performing as expected. Join Siemens and Dr. Simon Rees for a presentation and discussion on the vital role of cutting-edge engineering simulation and test solutions in helping energy, process and materials companies solve energy transition challenges. Manage challenges facing the energy supply chain Energy businesses must meet increasingly strict emission targets and society’s growing energy needs. Organizations must also become more resilient to navigate market swings. By empowering your design engineers and researchers with advanced simulation tools, your company can better manage challenges facing the energy supply chain. Benefits of engineering simulation software Sustainable energy solutions must be developed faster, at reduced cost and function as expected. By combining robust engineering simulation tools with industry-leading digitalization solutions, innovators are positioned for success. Join our webinar to learn the benefits of engineering simulation software. Overcome the challenges of using hydrogen energy Hydrogen will play a major role as the world transitions towards more effective clean energy production. At the same time, the universe’s most abundant element contains unique properties that engineers must better understand. The session will conclude with a discussion of how simulation helps overcome the challenges of using hydrogen energy for fuel. Meet your speakers Simon Rees, Digital Engineering Director, Element Materials Technology Simon has over 30 years’ experience of developing and applying simulation strategies in industries such as aerospace, defense, oil and gas, nuclear, renewable power and chemical processing. Simon was a Projects Director at Norton Straw Consultant from 2015 to 2022 where he provided everything from detailed engineering analysis to management advice on structuring and developing businesses based on engineering technology for many sectors including the oil & gas and the nuclear industries. John Lusty, Global Industry Marketing Lead for the Energy & Utilities industry, Siemens Digital Industries John has over 30 years of experience in the Energy & Utilities industry. He began his career with Dow Chemical and later Nalco Chemical in technical sales as a steam and cooling water chemistry specialist in operating facilities. In 2000, John transitioned to the software industry, working in the energy trading & risk management software and plant engineering software businesses. In 2010, John joined Siemens and has held positions in Enterprise Sales, Industry Solutions, and now Industry Marketing. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science from the University of Guelph and lives with his family in Calgary, Canada.​ Read More