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WPC fan moosterpiece comes to Calgary municipal building in advance of September event | Livewire Calgary

10 May 2023

The unveiling could mark the unofficial countdown to Calgary hosting a conference in an area in which we’re globally famoose.

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Rocky the red moose to welcome delegates to World Petroleum Congress | Calgary Herald

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10 May 2023

Calgary unveiled a new special ambassador Wednesday as the city inches closer to hosting the World Petroleum Congress in September.

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The Olympics of Petroleum Conferences is Coming to Calgary | ARC Energy Ideas Podcast

 

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09 May 2023

We're excited to celebrate the 200th episode of the ARC Energy Ideas Podcast with a special feature on Richard Masson, Chair of the World Petroleum Council Canada.

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How Energy Innovation in Calgary Could Shape the World | Avenue Magazine Calgary

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 08 May 2023

Great things are happening behind the scenes at the 24th World Petroleum Congress! Our dedicated OCAN team is in full swing, collaborating and strategizing to make this event a huge success. Take a sneak peek at our meeting underway and stay tuned for more updates.

 

How Energy Innovation in Calgary Could Shape the World | Avenue Magazine Calgary

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Innovators in the city’s energy sector will help lead the way in the great energy transition.

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Amin H. Nasser to be honoured with the WPC Dewhurst Award 2023

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7 February 2023

Aramco President & CEO Amin Nasser will be honoured this year with the WPC Dewhurst Award in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the oil and gas industry.

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Alberta premier, environment minister challenge yet to be tabled federal 'just transition bill' | CTV News

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5 January 2023

Alberta's premier and environment minister are taking aim at the federal government's intention to create a 'just transition bill' to help any displaced energy workers find new jobs in a net-zero future.

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Alberta premier on federal government's sustainability legislation | Global News

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5 January 2023

The Alberta government is voicing its opposition to an upcoming piece of legislation by Ottawa. 

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Calgary is Preparing to Host the World Petroleum Congress to Discuss the Global Energy Transition

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15 December 2022

With the Congress 10 months away, interest in sponsorship opportunities has been very strong and confirmed sponsors include Accenture, QatarEnergy, Repsol, Cenovus Energy, Suncor Energy, Pathways Alliance, BP, Chevron, Petrobras, Bennett Jones, Hatch, MEG Energy, Shell Canada, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and Stikeman Elliott.

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A balanced Energy Transition: sustainability & security | Accenture

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7 November 2022

Energy sustainability has long been a global issue. Now, energy security, defined as accessibility and affordability, is too.

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25th World Petroleum Congress will take place in the Middle East

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12 October 2022

WPC Executive Committee with Eng. Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Ibrahim, Assistant Minister of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seconds after the WPC accepting their bid to host the 25th Congress

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Press Release: One Year To Go

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22 September 2022

24th WPC World Petroleum Congress Marks One Year to Go until Calgary.

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Developing An Energy Transition Framework | Daily Oil Bulletin

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27 June 2022

Daily Oil Bulletin's Bill Whitelaw, writes about how "energy experts needs to step up to tell their stories to the world".

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Canada's Emission Goals | Alberta@Noon

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5 April 2022

Richard Masson, the Chairman of WPC Canada, discusses Canada's emission goals with Judy Aldous on Alberta@Noon.

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Miras gets set for Calgary

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9 December 2021

Pedro Miras Salamanca, elected President of the World Petroleum Council for a cycle that will culminate in the 24th WPC in Calgary, Canada, has been tasked with implementing a new strategy. 

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Global energy industry invited to Calgary in 2023 for next World Petroleum Congress | JWN Energy

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9 December 2021 

The City of Calgary officially became the host city of the 24th edition of the global event on Wednesday evening when Houston wrapped up the four-day event at a special closing ceremony. Calgary will host the prestigious event Sept. 17–21, 2023. 

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Canada's Emission Goals

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8 December 2021

The Energy Ministers of Alberta and Saskatchewan tell the 23rd WPC in Houston that oil and gas innovation will continue to be their focus as Canada moves forward in the energy transition. 

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Energy transition and net zero themes announced for Calgary-hosted World Petroleum Congress in 2023 | Global News

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10 November 2021

The World Petroleum Congress set to be hosted in Calgary in 2023 will have a theme that sets it apart from past events: energy transition and the path to net zero. 

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