Regulatory, Economics and Reserves Luncheon:
Fulfilling Abandonment Retirement Obligations Under A Changing Landscape
Date: Tuesday, 28th of May 2019
Speaker: Christopher Gossen, P.Eng. Project Manager, Asset Management @ Sproule
Speaker: Randy Green, Senior VP Asset Management @ Sproule
Location: The Westin, Downtown Calgary
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost:
Members: $55, Non-Members: $65
Abstract:
The recent Redwater Supreme court ruling has reinforced the need for cradle to grave asset management and has created an enhanced emphasis on proactively managing ARO. At the same time, the AER’s scorecard is changing with the anticipated rollout of a new Liability Management Program later this year. Our industry is on life support and outside of growth assets, legacy assets offer minimal, if any, return for owner and investors going forward. This changing landscape requires a collaborative approach between all facets of the industry and paradigm shift in the way we think and do business. This talk will discuss the impact of the Redwater ruling and introduce some new ways of thinking to deal with end of life assets so that there can be a positive impact to all players with a vested interest in our industry; such as E&P producers, regulators, service companies and the citizens of Alberta.
Speaker Bio:
Christopher Gossen is a Professional Engineer with the Asset Management team at Sproule. Chris spent 22 years on the Exploration and Production side of the business where he used his values-based, collaborative leadership style to successfully lead multi-disciplinary teams in the evaluation, operation, and optimization of new and existing oil and gas operations. His experience covers the broad landscape of the WCSB including exploitation and development of the Montney liquids-rich gas formation in NW Alberta, heavy oil in NE Alberta, Upper Mannville liquids-rich gas in Central Alberta, shallow gas in SE Alberta and light oil properties in SW Saskatchewan. In his current role, Chris provides technical advisory services on company start-ups, new play development, acquisitions and related due diligence, production operations optimization and overall management and execution of asset retirement obligations.
Randy Green leads Sproule’s Asset Management practice area and serves as a member of the Sproule executive team. Prior to his role at Sproule, Randy was the Managing Principal of Niven Fischer Energy Services Inc. which was acquired by Sproule in 2017. Under his leadership, Sproule provides oil and gas asset management services including corporate management, engineering services, geological and geophysical support, production operations, land support, and production and financial accounting. He is instrumental in expanding our services and delivering value-added service to our clients.
Randy has in-depth and up to date understanding of the conventional oil and gas business in Western Canada with a vision on the future. He has an excellent understanding of the Liability Management programs in Western Canada and a diverse network of contacts with relationships at senior levels of junior and intermediate producers, service providers, banks, receivers and accounting and legal firms.
Don't miss out and sign up today!
Is your Membership up-to-date? Are you looking to become an SPE Member? Learn more here!
