Multi-Stage Fracturing (MSF) is a proven technological advancement which allows producers to recover oil and gas safely from shale/tight-rock oil formations. MSF is used not only to jump start the production process in unconventional formations and in unfavorable locations, but to stimulate production in older wells and formations.

Experts have known for years that oil and gas deposits existed in unconventional and older formations, but, until recently, the vast resources in these formations were not thought to be recoverable. Today, through the use of MSF, combined with sophisticated horizontal drilling, and major advances in available chemistry solutions, extraordinary amounts of carbonate and deep shale, oil and gas from across Canada and the U.S are being safely produced.

Typical fracking involves pumping large amounts of pressurized water, a proppant (usually sand) and very small amounts of chemicals into the rock layers where the oil or gas is trapped. The water pressure creates tiny fissures in the rock, and the sand opens the fissures, allowing the oil or gas to escape and flow up the well.

“With the advancement of relevant chemistries, we are able to eliminate the need for proppant in specific areas, and drastically reduce the use of fresh water,” states Dail Croome, President of StimSol Canada Inc. “Our chemistry breakthroughs have allowed us to continue to have success with more potent acid blends, mainly hydrochloric acid, but we have also had success with other acids with equally beneficial properties. We will continue to test the boundaries of our chemical solutions to allow StimSol to offer our customers alternatives so that we can respond to dynamic market conditions.”

Typically producers have been using diluted HCl, from 10-20 per cent blends. Because of its ability to dissolve rock, it acts as an excellent frac and stimulation fluid. The challenges with using HCl have typically been the potency of HCl. At specific downhole temperatures and conditions, HCI will often create an emulsion that leaves the producer with some significant post-frac problems. To add to that, as producers experimented with using higher concentrations of HCl, the emulsion problems increased.

Producers continue to experiment with various methods to reduce their emulsion challenges, without realizing the differences in results as they relate to chemical blends. Frac problems, such as acid fracs, are more likely relative to the chemical blend they use, than in the mechanics or operations methods used.

“I can very confidently say that the commonly accepted challenges that producers have been dealing with regarding emulsion are totally unnecessary when the proper chemistry is applied,” says Dail.

As a testament to the success of the StimSol’s chemistry, in an independent study, it was observed that,“The Swan Hills reef complex located in north central Alberta, did not receive broad attention until Arcan Resources became a 5,000 boe producer, using StimSol’s chemistry solutions exclusively. Arcan released its first well results showing significant productive potential of the formation, when using MSF and the right chemistry. To date, Arcan has over 20 wells in the public domain that trend above the mean/median curves for the area.”

Dail states, “Stimsol’s strategy is to deploy a ‘conscious’ management team with extensive oilfield experience, combined with access to a network of acid, solvent and chemical supplies. Our goal is to overcome environmental challenges, such as minimizing the use of fresh water, and minimizing disposal volumes. That is their key to our success. Additionally, having our own laboratory for research and operations, Stimsol Canada Inc. provides unparalleled support and customised product blends for new and innovative solutions.”

Chemical solutions coupled with a reliable delivery system through pumping services and transportation divisions places Stimsol in a very unique position to ensure environmentally conscious and responsible-results for this new and sustainable energy era. 

It’s an exciting time for Millennials in the energy industry! With diverse domestic, international and offshore exploration and development projects underway around the world, opportunities are abundant for emerging young leaders to build their careers and help shape the future of the global energy sector.

My Role in Recruitment

Earlier this year, I made the decision to join the oil and gas industry to work on campus recruitment with Suncor Energy. What excites me most is the number of great job opportunities available in the industry.

As the oils sands industry pioneer, Suncor has grown to become Canada’s premier integrated energy company, with a team of more than 12,000 employees. Over the next few years, our hiring needs will increase as we continue to staff for base operations and future growth. A corporation of this scope recognizes that to maintain that competitiveness into the future, it’s going to need bright new recruits for all of its operations.

That’s why we have an extensive and strategic campus recruitment program in place that strives to align future leaders with the right jobs and career development opportunities in the organization. Our campus recruitment team will hire more than 700 students and recent grads in 2012.

Students and Recent Grads in High Demand

High-caliber professionals are always in demand in the energy industry. Recent research published by the Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada highlights that labour shortages will increasingly become a challenge in the future because of shifting demographics. Many employees from the Baby Boom generation are preparing to retire, leaving vacancies for the generations following them.

Campus recruitment is part of a proactive approach that anticipates ongoing workforce needs and ensures that we will have the right people with the right skills to fill jobs well into the future. In campus recruitment, we understand that we need to hire and retain the top performers. We work hard to find the “best-of-the-best” on campus before they graduate and enter the workforce fulltime.

Investing in the Future

People are our greatest resource and investing in attracting and developing a strong and capable workforce is an essential and strategic component to our success. All through the energy industry, large and small companies spend millions of dollars annually to attract top talent by hosting information sessions, attending career fairs, sponsoring events, offering scholarships and developing training programs.

As well, once a student is hired employers, invest significant effort to train and develop their careers.

Millennials have a great opportunity to benefit from these investment efforts. Career advancement opportunities are plentiful; compensation is high, and career growth accelerated for those who are committed to excelling.

Opportunities in the Energy Sector

The oil and gas industry offers students and grads beginning their careers diverse, well-rewarded and meaningful career opportunities to build experience for their resumes. Throughout the year, postsecondary students are given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through co-op positions. These roles provide meaningful work where students work side by side with talented people in the energy industry, allowing them to start building their careers.

Companies are looking for co-op students who are interested in pushing the frontiers of energy production and are eager to contribute, grow and succeed. Many co-op students who prove themselves with exceptional performance are able to secure a position for after graduation.

Opportunities for students and recent grads are primarily available in business, engineering, earth sciences, and the trades and technology disciplines.

Advancing and Succeeding

When you are starting to build your career in oil and gas, I recommend seeking a company that is committed to the people and the communities where it has operations and, at the same time, shares values that are important to you. Also, consider the developmental and career opportunities available that align with your aspirations.

The Suncor Engineer In Training (EIT) Program is a great example of the excellence in career development and training. This rotational training program provides aspiring professional engineers the opportunity to try various roles under the supervision of a Professional Engineer while they gain the experience they need to receive their professional designation.

As an employer who values our human resources, we want our employees to feel that they are advancing and succeeding. So, as a company, we encourage our employees to take advantage of the many training opportunities we make available to them —from courses, seminars and coaching, to working on cross-functional teams and special projects.

Picture yourself building a career where your contribution is valued, and where you’re learning and growing every day. That’s what you can expect in the energy industry.

What It Takes

Recruitment is not just a numbers game. It’s about hiring quality people with the right attitude and values who will benefit from meaningful work, contribute to their teams, and ultimately succeed within the organization.

It’s not only employers that are competing to hire the right employees. Competition is high for people looking to break into careers in the energy industry, too.

To get the most out of their classroom studies and gain the competitive edge in the workforce, students should begin building their professional network and getting valuable work experience while they are still in school. Having relevant previous work experience to refer to in a job interview will make the difference in landing the job.

Student co-op positions offer a great opportunity to find employment related to a particular field of study. Student employees are given accountability and ownership over projects while they grow as part of a team and as an individual. This is what sets them apart from other job seekers and will give them the competitive edge in finding permanent employment after graduation.

What You Can Do

To learn how to take advantage of the opportunities available to student and new grads, it’s best to start networking now with industry professionals online and off. Try to learn everything you can about careers and jobs available in your field of study.

To meet industry professionals, attend career fairs and information sessions; check campus and career websites for postings. Ask a current employee you know to put in a good word for you or to introduce you to someone of interest. Check with your co-op or career centre to see when employers will be on your campus.

Seek opportunities to network online with recruiters through LinkedIn, Twitter and other social-networking sites. Create a career profile and apply online to jobs on corporate websites so recruiters have your information in their files and systems.

See You at Work

The energy sector is an interesting world for Millennial careerists now, and it will continue to be so well into the future. Many opportunities for growth and development will continue to be available to people who work hard and put in the effort to network and gain valuable work experience early in their development.

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It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children. – Kenyan proverb

by: Lauren Rooney (President), Jodie Hansen (Director Marketing),  Dominik Rozwadowski (Director Events), James Douglas (VP Networking Dinner),  Kali Taylor (President, Student Energy)

Momentum in the sustainability movement continues to surge as generations of youth demand a brighter future than the one presented. The Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy Students’ Association (ISEEESA) encourages students to engage and be part of the solutions to our global energy and environmental challenges.

ISEEESA’s pursuit of a holistic understanding of issues around energy, the environment and the economy has created a foundation for students to enter this arena and apply their wealth of enthusiasm, while building a solid and useful knowledge base that will be instrumental in transitioning into their careers.

What is ISEEESA?

“ISEEESA is all about providing students with unique professional development and learning opportunities in the areas of energy, environment and economy,” says Lauren Rooney, president of the organization. She has been in the role for two years and is the driving force behind ISEEESA’s success and future growth.

It all started in 2006 when ISEEESA was founded by a group of keen University of Calgary students led by Mark Blackwell, a first-year commerce student at the time. “We saw the need for a student-run initiative that could objectively explore the issues around the 3 E’s and play a part in defining the future for ourselves, not just have it happen to us.”

ISEEESA works diligently with its parent organization, the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE), which provides the research insights, systems analysis and the graduates that inform crucial investment and policy decisions by industry and government, in the transition to a more sustainable energy system. This unique working relationship has been beneficial for both organizations, as it has opened a new channel for reaching students while leveraging the strength and expertise of the successful institute, including its research, experience, faculty and staff.

Being a student-run and student-led initiative, ISEEESA’s vision is to provide students with professional development and educational opportunities that foster the growing movement of obtaining a cleaner energy supply, healthy environment, and efficient economy. ISEEESA does this by partnering with stakeholders from industry, academia, government and non-governmental organizations to create initiatives that present a holistic and pragmatic perspective on global issues surrounding the 3 E’s. These initiatives offer engaged students a portfolio of opportunities to further their pursuit of careers in the energy industry or related sectors, and ultimately to contribute to a sustainable future. The integrated approach taken by ISEEESA is unique, interdisciplinary and focused around the following guiding principles on each of the 3 E’s:

ENERGY: The world’s population continues to grow and industrialize, resulting in an increased need for energy. Our unrelenting demand for fossil fuels needs to be addressed, and the opportunities to exploit cleaner resources explored. Without such actions, the global community risks further damaging the environment and increasing uncertainty for a stable economy.

ENVIRONMENT: The engines of the global economy and the pursuit of natural resources to fuel energy demand have had a large impact on the natural balances of this planet. As we move forward, we require sustainable innovations that can allow for us to achieve growth without sacrificing the environment.

ECONOMY: Market forces continue to dictate the allocation of resources in developed and emerging economies. These forces will be critical in developing the energy sources of the future and determining how the world’s growing population impacts the environment.

A sustainable future hinges on achieving a balance between the 3 E’s, an idea central to ISEEESA, its mission and endeavors.

What does ISEEESA do?

In essence, ISEEESA provides a platform for students and professionals to come together and engage in a dialogue about finding relevant, costeffective solutions for the emerging “real-world” issues facing energy, the environment and the economy.

ISEEESA strives to be interdisciplinary. The executive team consists of 20-diverse students who come from a variety of campuses and disciplines, including business, engineering, law, and environmental and social sciences. This diversity of backgrounds comprising ISEEESA is the foundation for enabling the organization to provide well-rounded programs for learning about the different facets of the energy industry and related sectors, and better prepares students for work within a multidisciplinary environment. The nature of the energy industry requires the emerging generation of graduates to be adaptable, able, and willing to leverage diverse workplace backgrounds and experiences. Increasingly, employers are also expecting graduates to be able to work knowledgably with disciplines besides their own. In realizing this goal, ISEEESA provides initiatives where students have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and network.

ISEEESA’s academic and event portfolios act as a conduit between students and stakeholders. The team strives to realize synergies between members and the community through high-impact programs and events both in and out of a classroom setting. Since ISEEESA’s inception, students have had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience at several energy facilities in Alberta, including the oil sands, wind farms, solar communities and hydroelectric projects. This experiential learning, combined with the opportunities to engage in critical dialogue with peers and industry professionals, results in an integrated framework that students and professionals can use as a foundation to cultivate knowledge and inspire higher thinking.

The Energy, Environment, and Economy Development Program (E3DP) is ISEEESA’s flagship and most successful academic program. E3DP aims to educate students on a wide range of critical issues including industry operations, climate change, and energy markets Three educational seminars are supplemented by a mentorship program, case competition, simulated carbon trading, and a newly added stock-trading simulation. This program provides collaborative sessions where the speakers build off of each other, providing opportunities for students and presenters to discuss critical issues and current events. This program attracts high-caliber speakers from industry and academia. The attendees are top students from postsecondary institutions across Calgary, and they formally apply for their spot in E3DP to demonstrate their commitment. In just three years, the program has doubled in size, with more than 80 applicants applying per year from postsecondary institutions across Calgary.

ISEEESA’s annual Networking Dinner is the most anticipated event of the year, where students, industry, academia and government come together to learn from the featured keynote speaker about a specific issue of concern to not only Alberta, but also the global community as a whole. Students are able to develop their networking skills and gain perspective from some of Canada’s most prominent industry leaders, while industry has an opportunity to gain access to an array of exceptional students who will undoubtedly have an impact on the industry’s future. This year’s Networking Dinner will be held on February 29, 2012, and for the first time will have a silent auction with the proceeds going to the non-profit organization Light Up the World.

ISEEESA’s achievements to date can be attributed to the tenacity and passion of its past and current executive teams. A number of exceptional alumni have already experienced professional success, and have created long-lasting partnerships for ISEEESA within the industry. ISEEESA has fostered a culture of innovation, which has led to several notable projects that continue to grow.

Self-proclaimed “EnerNerd” Kali Taylor leads Student Energy, a global not-for-profit organization that focuses on inspiring students around the world to contribute to a sustainable energy future. The organization began as a single event run within ISEEESA, The International Student Energy Summit (ISES). “ISES began as a simple idea between a group of students in the ISEEESA office and has now reached global proportions,” Taylor explains. ISES is a global biennial forum that focuses on sustainable resource management and the role that students will play in defining the future of energy development. Both ISES 2009 Calgary and 2011 Vancouver brought together over 350 students from over 30 different countries and showcased today’s top energy leaders as speakers. The organization is now in the process of selecting the location for ISES 2013 and has applications from 12 universities on four continents. “Students are future researchers, country leaders, and CEOs. It is important that they are engaged with the energy industry early on; so that they can apply the knowledge they gain in their university years to the challenges facing society. Student Energy and ISEEESA allow students to do just that, and there has never been a more important time for organizations like these,” Taylor says.

ISEEESA’s involvement in other initiatives such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s international Solar Decathlon, along with various national and international conferences and competitions, gives students the opportunity to develop their professional skills and begin their own initiatives for making real change in the industry.

Looking Forward The changing landscape of energy continues to inspire ISEEESA to expand its programs and encompass other vital areas of the energy system, including geopolitics, science, innovation, new technology, regulation, policy and security. This year, ISEEESA announced the addition of a new event to its portfolio: an inaugural International Case Competition, planned for March 2012. ISEEESA will create a solution-driven case linked to the 3 E’s with partner organizations, and will host the competition in an online, interactive setting.

ISEEESA embodies the enthusiasm and keen interest of the student community and adds diversity to the globe’s energy future. Six years after its creation, ISEEESA has seen considerable growth and development, while staying true to its core values. As the organization gains momentum, the reach of ISEEESA’s message spreads to more and more students. In realizing the significance of the role ISEEESA plays, the organization strives to continually explore new opportunities for students to flourish and to shape their own future, in a world loaned to us by our children.

PUBLISHER`S NOTE

The Oil and Gas Magazine has more printed information in this publication, than most people would come across in a lifetime, just 100 years ago. It’s the information age. It’s the exponential age. The amount of technical information in the market is doubling every two years. This means for technical students, half of what they learn in the first two years will be outdated in their third year of study.

NTT JAPAN has invented fiber optic cable that pushes 14 trillion bits a second down a single strand of fiber. This translates to nearly 3000 CDs and 210 million phone calls every second.

Did you know that social media is expanding at such an unprecedented rate that currently Starbucks has more than 23 million Facebook fans! And it won’t be long before 1/12 of the entire world’s population is on facebook! Growth is no longer incremental—it’s at a doubling exponential rate!

What does exponential growth mean for the oil and gas industry? Does it mean that new energy models will overtake the current oil and gas market? The answer is “yes,” but perhaps not in the way we would fear. While we don’t think that we will run out of oil any time soon, we do believe our future is far more encouraging than that—the evolution of a new energy mix.

What we have today is the intricate blend of oil and gas technology advancing so rapidly that it is evolving into whole new realms of petroleum solutions. As well, there is a marrying of new energy solutions with traditional oil and gas regimes taking place. We are seeing solar panels providing energy on offshore oil rigs. We are seeing offshore wind turbines powering ships, and the list goes on and on.

Take, for example, the global energy opportunity that arises with shale gas and oil. Because of the exponential advancementof technology, we are about to witness shale plays around the globe become economical and viable energy solutions in unprecedented ways.

Shale gas and oil may actually become so readily available that supply and demand will transform into an “abundant” market.

Ultimately, the energy industry is now a global game, and technology is levelling the playing field. This coupled with new energy solutions, the lowering cost of production, and bringing in new-energy solutions means a very powerful new-energy mix for our future world!

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The word “sustainable” is tossed around frequently today and can be applied to many aspects of modern life, but let’s take a closer look at it and its meaning. According to the dictionary definition, for something to be sustainable, it must be able to maintain its own viability by using techniques that allow for continual reuse.

For centuries, civilized man has been applying the definition of sustainability to everything that we do in our day-to-day lives: the way we earn money, the way we refuel our bodies, and the way in which we seek friendships and other relationships. So why is it that we are now only using “sustainability” as a means of measuring whether a certain action or task that we want to pursue passes this threshold?

Well, the answer lies in the conscious effort to make sustainability a part of all facets of our lives. This precedence is now used in common business practices, mandates for most global corporations, even trickle down to what we eat and wear. Most recently, “sustainability,” as an action has been attracting global media coverage because some of the world’s largest corporations are shifting mandates to ensure this criterion is instilled into everyday business rather than just a section of it.

Have you ever heard the question, “Is that a sustainable solution?” Common practice suggests that our intentions have put the application into perspective, and it must be applicable to all things we do. Why? Because if we want to have a planet for our children’s children to live on, we must do something NOW! That is, we must all play a conscious role in contributing to this effort. When people hear the word sustainable, they relate to the energy industry by default, but this shift that is occurring around the world makes all things we do measure up to be sustainable.

Simple measures—such as how our businesses are run, how are agriculture is grown and where our clothing is manufactured—are aspects of our lives that are now included in facets of sustainability. As 2012 arrives, the survival of our planet depends on the exponential role of our transition and applications to a sustainable future. If you haven’t already asked yourself, take a minute and think, where can I begin to create my sustainable future?

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I had the privilege of interviewing eight very talented and motivated students ages 15-17, grades 10-12 from Holy Spirit High School in Conception Bay, Newfoundland. They were presented these questions about our current resource situation and our future. Here is a selection of their responses.

What kind of effect does the oil and gas industry in Newfoundland have on your life? Makenzie: It has a big effect because both of my parents are involved in the industry. Sarah: When I think of the industry, I think of money for our economy. The oil and gas industry is something very important for me because it betters my life (by) providing the things I need around me.

What will the oil and gas Industry be like in 5 years?
Mitchel: It will be the same as it is now. It will always be a debate and topic of discussion. Prices and production will always fluctuate and influence us, but I can see the industry improving its developments.
Vicky: Hopefully, still here. As it is a non-renewable resource, we need to start watching more closely how we use something so valuable, and irreplaceable!
Makenzie: It will be a big part of my life because I plan to be an engineer and make a living in the industry.

How do you feel about the use of our energy resources in relation to the environment?
Kandice: It is always important to remember that a lot of these resources are not renewable, and that there has to be a balance between what you take out of the environment and what you put back in it — Like using green energy and weaning back from oil.

From left to right — Kandice Power, Mitchell King, Vicky Sparkes, Sarah Garland, Daniel Rees, Kaitlyn Stockley, Emily Walsh, Makenzie Giles

Where are energy resources in relation to the environment?
Kaitlyn: Newfoundland is on the right track, and if we continue to plan for the future knowing oil isn’t going to last forever and planning other resources to use in the future, we will strive and have a bright future.
Makenzie: Right now we’re trying to improve on more efficient usages of energy other than oil — like wind, energy and water — so that when we run out of oil (which we will), we have other options.

What do you think the energy resources of the future will look like?
Mitchel: Energy resources will look fabulous. The development of Muskrat Falls is huge. It can produce millions of dollars for our economy and will help stabilize and develop us as a whole in the future.
Sarah: They will have a beneficial effect on our economy and will help us with economy, education, hospitals, etc. Tidal, wind, and nuclear power with biofuels will all lead to a better and more powerful future.
Emily: I think that solar and wind energy farms will be more common, but there will still be oil and gas dependence for a long time.
Kaitlyn: Yes, we just have to plan ahead and budget our money wisely. Kandice: We need to use the money that we are making through oil and gas right now, and put that towards making our province a more “green” place to live.

In conclusion, it was very refreshing to hear the words of these students. The real change within our society is in the youth of today, and in spending time with these bright individuals, I know that our future is bright and in safe hands.

Meet the Winner, Ms. Johanna Kunz from Rolla, British Columbia, Canada!

Congratulations Johanna!!!

| By Tina Olivero | With the onset of international business growth, a powerful internet communications regime and access to information anywhere – the boundaries of the world are coming down. Geography and social boundaries are moving from, what were primary inhibitors to business, to now secondary circumstances calling to be overcome.

This new era of globalization brings with it opportunities and also new considerations and challenges with the dynamics of a free market. Driven by global market opportunities we will find ourselves on a playing field that will have us embrace other cultures, come to a higher understanding of each others needs and ultimately find new and powerful ways to be integrated into a “one world” mentality. That’s inspiring!

Globalization is real. Those who embrace it will embrace the future and those who do not will be left behind in the limitations of a world fighting against change. To fight against change is like swimming upstream. It’s like travelling against the flow. It’s an uphill and futile battle because change is bigger than all of us. Change happens no matter what.

With globalization, there comes a higher level of thinking and strategizing. Business will evolve in new ways. We will be teaching people “how to think” rather than “what to think.” We will be fostering wealth at the level of the individual – using it to “give a man a fishing pole” rather than the fish. We will be creating structures that empower people to be leaders within their own lives and the thinking modalities, tools and environments to create that culture. That’s the possibility of our evolution as a result of globalization.

Globalization means that communication will be at an all time high and the power of our communication will make things happen in an unprecedented way. As international trade and global financial markets generate wealth they will be harnessed to take care of social needs, work on the preservation of peace, alleviate poverty, protect the environment, improve labor conditions and corporate culture and instill human rights. Our oil companies are positioned to do more as they adopt a mindset of unity that will bring it all into play.

Corporate Creativity: Google

Creativity is the essence of all invention. The ability to create something from nothing and bring it to reality is what we are all about. Companies of the future not only understand that creativity is essential for individuals on a daily basis, but that the result of creativity is highly profitable. Look at Google, they are the world’s leader in Internet search and just eleven years ago, they didn’t exist. Google has created a culture of sustainability. Their people can take 30 per cent of their working day to “think,” “invent” and “create.” The result is one of the largest networks and most powerful communication tools we have on the planet. That’s the power of creativity.

Schlumberger

Being corporately conscious starts with the day-to-day things. Companies like Schlumberger who have a mindset of contribution, have integrated reading programs for children across Canada. Believing in literacy and its importance in this information age, Schlumberger is being proactive with our people by realizing that more lives are lost in car accidents than on-the-job accidents, and they integrate a “buckle” up corporate culture. Schlumberger people are educated in a way that offers creativity and sustainability – most people move around in their jobs every three years at Schlumberger to keep them growing and engaged. Overall Schlumberger instills a culture of giving back.

New Energy Solutions

As a globalizing society, we need to make it easy for our innovations and sustainable solutions to come into the world. Imagine governments that are designed to support businesses of sustainability by giving them tax incentives and other creative monetary benefits for global contribution. Imagine a corporate culture that fosters a willingness to create a “voluntary compliance” to contribution and planetary sustainability. Now that’s the power of globalization!

Today there are visionaries and inventors who see the future now. People realize that cultures of the future will make use of waste and turn it into energy and fuel in highly profitable ways. Imagine a world where we no longer dump garbage into toxic landfills all over the planet but rather we are innovative and creative enough to turn our garbage into fuel and other energy sources.

Ross Sinclaire founder of Creative Energy Solutions in Calgary, Alberta, is one of those free thinkers. Ross says, “As a society we produce enormous amounts of waste. On average each person produces approximately 600 kilos of waste each year. In bulk that is the size of a travel trailer. Imagine what it would be over a lifetime.”

Ross says, “Our team has assembled a system of known technologies in a large scale arrangement, which could handle the entire waste stream of a city the size of Calgary and totally eliminate landfill, all the while generating excellent profits. By looking at waste as a resource as opposed to a negative problem, the opportunity comes to light. The advanced reclamation and conversion technology we are putting in place makes up to 19 different sellable products from the waste stream.” Of particular interest to the petroleum industry is, another technology that Ross and his team are involved in, which makes a high-grade diesel fuel from any organic matter.

The Future

The challenge for inventors is to communicate to buyers and investors the value and contribution of such extraordinary visions. The corporate world will affect greater change as it embraces our inventors and scientists and brings their visions to market. We have the technology now. As we bridge the gaps with globalization, we realize that future energy, alternative fuels and other solutions are “already here.” The only thing between the innovation and it coming into reality is people’s “limited thinking.” Once we get the limited thinking out of the way – watch out – that’s the world of true globalization where “anything” is possible.