UNDRIP Becomes Federal Law
Excerpted from a post by Annie Korver, Principal, Rise Consulting Sometimes you hear me say “this is a big deal”. This is a big deal. What’s the news? As of June 21st, 2021 Bill C-15, the United Nations Declaration on…
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New Energy Future: Avatar Team Recommends Blending Hydrogen Onto Coastal GasLink
Hydrogen provides an opportunity for energy companies to innovate, diversify and attract new investments, and blending hydrogen gas into existing pipelines would let producers quickly access lucrative West Coast and overseas markets. According to the team of young professionals pitching…
Connect the Dots: AVATAR Winners say Canada needs CCUS Network Linking O&G Hubs
Western Canada requires an integrated carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) network connecting major emitters with potential markets, which starts by linking existing Saskatchewan and Alberta carbon capture hubs. At least, that is what the…
Avatar Online; Latest Iteration of Young Professionals Program a Big Win for Energy Sector
When Ana Villarreal and Justin deMontarnal attended a Canadian Energy Executives Association (CEEA) event earlier this year, the Young Pipeliners Association of Canada (YPAC) Calgary chapter co-chairs were not expecting it would lead to their participation in an industry-wide leadership, training and collaboration forum that would advance innovative…
YPAC Mentorship Program Pilot Launches!
OPEN CALL for YPAC Mentors and Mentees What was your “a-ha” moment, or that key realization which took you years to make? What do you wish you knew just a little bit earlier in your career? If these thoughts have…
Pipeline Contracts 101 with Stikeman Elliott LLP.
On August 10th, 2020, the Young Pipeliners Association of Canada (YPAC) Edmonton Chapter hosted Vincent Light, an Associate with the law firm Stikeman Elliott, for a great webinar titled, “Pipeline Contracts 101”. During the webinar, Vincent presented an overview of…
YPAC & CSA Group announce a new collaborative opportunity for YPAC members
The Young Pipeliners Association of Canada (YPAC) is a professional group for early-career individuals in the pipeline industry. Pipelines are an integral part of Canada’s energy future, and YPAC is committed to building the next generation of leaders for the…
YPAC in the NEWS! Indigenous Inclusion Co-Chair, Kaella-Marie Earle named to CER’s Indigenous Advisory Committee
CBC News · Posted: Aug 25, 2020 11:36 AM ET | Last Updated: August 25 Link to CBC News article here.
It’s a Wrap! Big Thank You & Avatar Next Steps
From the desk of Kevin Krausert, President & CEO, Beaver Drilling On behalf of the YPAC x AVATAR leadership team, I want to extend a deep and sincere thank you for your participation and support over the past 8 weeks.…
Transition Matters: Ministers O’Regan and Savage talk Canada’s Energy Future during YPAC x AVATAR Session
Using renewables such as wind turbines to electrify upstream oil and gas operations would allow for oil extraction with lower emissions per bbl, says Minister of Natural Resources Seamus O’Regan. He believes for Canada to attract investment in an increasingly environmentally-conscious…