(Newswire.net — June 11, 2014) Calgary, Alberta — SPE Heavy Oil-Canada Conference 2014, June 10-12 commenced with the opening Plenary and Keynote address by Alberta Premier Dave Hancock President of Executive Council, and Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education.
Premier Hancock’s topic addressed the province’s Building Alberta plan, specifically the Government of Alberta’s focus on access to international markets. It is well known that global exports are key to Alberta’s success. He stressed the importance of opening new markets for Alberta’s resources to create increased economic opportunities, investment, jobs, and revenues to support the programs and services on which all Albertans rely.
The conference offers technical and training programs, special events, workshops and networking all aimed at technological innovation driving and shaping the future of heavy oil in Canada.
This special event will be of interest to all oil and gas companies such as data management, well completions, water management, exploration and heavy oil production, nanotechnology, and facilities management to name a few.
Attendees of the show can gain free access to the Global Petroleum Show (GPS) by simply presenting their SPE Heavy Oil Conference badge. The GPS is the social and business hub for the global petroleum industry where 60,000 energy professionals can explore over 2,000 leading brands at the GPS exhibition, June 10-12, 2014.
Recognizable brands at the show include: Suncor (NYSE:SU), (TSX: SU), BP plc (BP) – NYSE, Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI), Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) as well as a host of others.
GPS is the meeting place for the global oil and gas industry; attendees have access to a dynamic display of indoor and outdoor exhibits with companies from over 100 countries showcasing the latest innovations, products and services available in the international energy marketplace. Join EPCs, service companies and suppliers in the energy capital of Canada – Calgary, Alberta.