The visionary dream of the AbbyShot team, is to bring big-screen euphoria to real life. At the helm of AbbyShot, Bonnie Cook says, “We sell people the experience of being larger than life, a powerful character and something extraordinary! Truthfully, I believe we all have the ability to be powerful and extraordinary, so we just sell [...]

by Tina Olivero This article will save you time and money as you learn to discern people’s characters and finally pick the right partners, team players and business allies for your success. It will allow you to turn those daunting irresponsible, destructive and energy-draining relationships into a whole new working culture. That working culture is one [...]

The petroleum industry is at a crossroads. A perfect storm of declining reserves, aging oilfields, increasing costs for exploration, operating, and decommissioning, volatile oil prices, and the uptick trending of “green” energy … it has never been more important to make the most out of existing reserves, assets and infrastructure. Geothermal energy is an emerging [...]

by Tina Olivero Who is Mustafa Zahir? Mustafa Zahir is the grandson of Afghanistan’s last king, Mohammad Zahir. Mustafa Zahir was born in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan in 1964. Zahir has been a strong advocate for change and sustainability, creating unity in his country through people’s common interest. The most powerful interest the people of [...]

The energy scenario in Europe is very different now to that of a decade ago. Yet, just as a future dominated by a new generation of offshore wind power and new nuclear investment beckoned, two game-changing events have pushed energy policy into more new directions – the discovery of shale gas in northern Europe and the [...]

by Elizabeth Torstad The revival of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is, in reality, part of the continuous circle of learning. This includes mastering new technology, developing emergency procedures, putting rigorous operating procedures in place, involving the organization and engaging people in offshore production and safety. We need to understand what we had, what we learned [...]

the alberta story Located in Western Canada, Alberta is a province rich with a beautiful environment, abundant natural resources, a strong economy and a stable political system. Albertans are proud of their home, and understand they share responsibility to protect the planet. The province is doing its part to move the world towards a clean energy [...]

by Lianne M. Lefsrud The petroleum industry is facing growing challenges as global demand is increasing; supply is tightening and expectations are expanding. The petroleum industry has always attracted innovative, pragmatic problem-solvers. In considering these, possibly competing, challenges as an industry, we are better able to ensure the sustainability of our businesses and of our planet. Sustainability [...]

From its humble beginnings in a one room office in Moncton, New Brunswick to present day operations of over 200 employees, three offices and a new Special Projects division Keltic has always strived to provide the best possible service to its customers … from small regional manufacturers to supply chains operating across the country. It [...]

by Charles Benson Flow assurance in the oil and gas industry is vital to successful delivery of each and every field development, from first oil to cessation of operations. Optimizing operating costs, maximizing productive time and mitigating process failures are key deliverables. Forecasting the future is rather more difficult but several factors are certain: • Demand [...]

Corporate contribution is one of the most moving aspects of business in the oil patch. Many oil and gas companies around the world are creating enormous impact on local communities with a conscientious effort to contribute in ways that really make a difference. Oil and gas operators are some of the largest community contributors in the [...]

by Bobbie Boland Without question, the development of offshore oil in Newfoundland is the catalyst for better economic times, and the current Hebron development and benefits agreement with the province is distinctive in its own right. The commitment to develop a Gender Equity Program and Diversity Program and Business Access Strategies for both groups is opening [...]

by Tanya Alexander The air was electric at the St. John’s Convention Centre the morning of March 8, when the doors swung open for the first international Fueling the Future: Women in Oil and Gas conference. Nearly 400 women gathered from around the globe on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day with a treasure trove [...]

Hunt’s Transport Ltd. was founded in 1984 by Greer and Donna Hunt. Today, Hunt’s Transport is at the forefront of the transportation industry offering a diverse global transportation network. Hunt’s Transport offers a wide range of transport solutions in the oil, gas, mining, drilling, industrial, commercial and construction fields to clients across Canada. Their claim [...]

Energy is one of the most fundamental matters of our universe. It is one of the most important inputs to industrial applications and production settings, and thus a key for engineers and technologists to understand. The concept of energy and its transformation is extremely useful in explaining and predicting most natural phenomena. One form of [...]

by Olusegun Iselaiye With a blistering pace of several crude oil deposit discoveries, Africa has become a continent to partner with. For any investor with an eye on the huge opportunities, Africa’s oil and gas exploration and production has made a major impact on global resource potential. With the recent significant reserves found in Ghana, nearly [...]

by Tanya Alexander If you had heard a decade ago that Newfoundland and Labrador’s public education system would be teaching the labour force of an Arab nation to process oil and natural gas, you might have thought you were dreaming. It may have seemed too ambitious for any educational system. But the College of the North [...]

by Tina Olivero Trust is an integral part of human nature. It is the most important difference between a good relationship and a bad relationship. From an early start, trust is sought for, responded to, valued and nurtured socially, personally and in the workplace. What most people don’t realize is that trust is a RESULT! Trust [...]

by Tina Olivero Employee-preneurs are a new breed of worker that will excel above all others in the 21st Century. This era of recession, plummeting profits and stressful business conditions is creating an exciting new breed of people – employee-preneurs. What would happen if every person in your organization adopted an entrepreneurial mindset, whereby it was [...]

The benefits of implementing a corporate wellness program are well-documented, and the benefits can be evident with employee wellness as well as a healthy bottom line. Any organization can benefit from a customized-holistic-workplace wellness program. For example, the cost of healthcare for employees can be staggering. Currently, the most expensive method of managing healthcare is [...]