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Energy Matters
There’s one thing about a global recession that is extremely powerful and should not be overlooked. Economic recessions have guided us to look for bigger and more powerful methods to operate within.
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2010 Top Oil Companies
Rankings, Trends and Insights
The top 100 assesses and compares the assets, activities and results of the world’s leading oil companies. It keeps track of the important structural changes in the in
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Offshore Eastern Canada - Hebron Project
Bidding Opportunities Available Now!
Hebron is a heavy oil field, estimated to have 400 - 700 million barrels of recoverable resources. The field was first discovered in 1981 and is located offshore
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Bay Bulls Marine Terminal
One of the largest Industrial work sites in Atlantic Canada.
Bay Bulls Marine Terminal is a private, wholly owned company within the Pennecon Energy Group. Incorporated in April 2001, Bay Bulls Marin
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Restoring Halifax Roots
With its recent EnCana Corporation contract, Cougar Helicopters has set itself up as Halifax’s prime all-weather offshore helicopter operator - the city of its roots
“We are back there again now
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Exploration and Production Under Deep Pressure
Deepwater is the fastest-growing sector of the world’s oil and gas supply.
With most of the world’s easy oil already under production, operators are moving farther and deeper offshore in search o
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The Great Wall of China
Terry Drabiuk (above) is the owner of CPI Training (www.cpit.ca), a project management firm that represents 100s of independent educational consultants from around the world. Mr. Drabiuk has travell
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ABB Increases Local Presence in Atlantic Canada
(Above: From Left to Right Clar Dwyer, Gabe Azeroual, Bruce Tilley, Sandy Taylor, Greg Farthing and Don Belyea.)
ABB provides innovative electric power and automation products and services to man
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CO2 Treasure That Won’t Need Burying
Millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide belch into the atmosphere each day. Is sequestration the solution? An upstart California company has a better way.
Imagine if you could capture the CO2 that’s
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Alberta Oil Patch Will See a Spring Miracle
After a global recession which affected the Alberta oil patch dramatically, according to Mr. E Hare, President and CEO of Easter Hare’s FInancial Forecasting, “we can expect a spring miracle”.
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New Technology
Canada is a world leader in carbon capture and storage. CCS can help Canada balance its need for energy with its need to protect the environment. However, this new technology is still in the testing s
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Industry Public Survey
The public’s perception of the oil and gas industry has long been reported to be negative. However, is that perception true? In an effort to find out exactly how the public felt about the industry,
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Commercial Real Estate Market Overview
Calgary
Covering an area of 742 kms, Calgary is the fourth largest city in Canada and the largest in Alberta; it has a population exceeding 1 million. Economic activity in Calgary is primarily cent
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Riesling: The Wine World's Worst Kept Secret
This is not another story of revival, renaissance, recovery or any such thing for the Riesling grape, but it is a tale of something more. In fact, Riesling is a bit of a constant in a wine world full
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An Ideal Choice For International Guests
The Doubletree Guest Suites – Houston by the Galleria has been serving the travel needs of our energy companies for over 30 years. Located in the heart of Houston’s thriving Galleria area, its sup
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A Few Things I Have Learned...
With almost twenty years in the energy business it’s my pleasure to share with you some of the things I have learned:
1. The most powerful thing we can do with a
non-renewable resource like oil
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Project Expertise from Technip Canada Limited
A local perspective with a global presence.
Technip Canada is a leader in the fields of project management, engineering and construction in Canada’s oil and gas industry, offering a comprehensive p
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Technology Adaptation in Offshore Oil Operations
For Enhanced Safety and Efficiency without Compromise
Gladstone Aerospace Corporation and their Newfoundland-based operation, Gladstone Systems Solutions, have been working closely with Cougar Helico
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Talon Energy Services: The MEGA Dream
The term mega-project has been looked upon with both desire and derision in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. But call it what you will, there’s no denying the ambitious nature of some of t
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Toys for Boys
Work and Play
We understand that work life is a self-expression, and within that work life, is life in its totality. No longer are work and play separate, but, rather, they merge into the elegance
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Five Great Wines
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Brut – Cuis 1er Cru (Champagne, France) $70
The Gimonnet family has been producing terroir focused wines for many years, with all their 25 hectares of vineyards exclusive
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Don't Even Think of Messing With Me
What would it be like if everyone could see the world as “their home” in the same way we see our cars as “ours”, our homes as “ours” and our children as “ours”. Often we feel they belo
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A Man on a Mission - Premier Danny Williams
Off in the distant lands of the western world, way up north, cushioned on the east side of Canada, is the majestic island of Newfoundland. Newfoundland is a secret paradise on our planet.
If you Go
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Innovative Subsea Surveillance
The subsea environment poses a set of technological challenges unlike anything that the surface can present.
As in the planning of any asset development, the decision-making process attempts to maxim
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Suncor Energy Leading the Way in Alberta Oil Sands
Suncor Energy has come a long way from its early years in 1917 when its US-parent company, Sun Company, first started business in Canada supplying lubricating oils, kerosene, and spirits to war plants
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Spotlight on Kuwait Oil Company
The Kuwait Oil Company’s Main Office, located in Ahmadi, Kuwait Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) continues to develop and innovate, helping to supply the worl
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Gas Rocks
For decades, the North Sea has been Europe’s gas reservoir, providing a welcome alternative to Russian gas. Now North Sea gas is running out, but an alternative gas future beckons which is not under
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The Power Of Partnership
Sikorsky S-92 Helicopter in collaboration with Cougar Helicopters makes a winning combination.
There’s a familiar sighting in the skies of the beautiful, but rugged, North Atlantic. Cougar Helicop
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Drilling Rigs
Drilling contractors are the companies who extract oil, gas, or other organic assets from within the earth. The structure, which is built to accomplish this, is called a drilling rig, or just ‘rig
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Top 10 Ideals Worthy of Your Thought
1. What would happen if we didn’t own oil and gas resources based on geographical boundaries but rather we shared resources with equal distribution for all? What if that system, then, became the lea
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McGregor GeoScience - Mapping Ocean Frontiers
McGregor GeoScience Limited provides a variety of seafloor and seabed mapping services to the oil and gas, marine transportation/infrastructure, telecommunications, minerals exploration and related in
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Detecting Gas and Oil with EnviroMed
EnviroMed is a health, safety and environmental instrumentation company specializing in the sale, installation, training and servicing of hazardous gas detection and monitoring equipment.
EnviroMed
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IT Software Catapults Productivity
This image shows an example of how an Ocean plug-in for Petrel can utilize existing data in a project and add specific data. In this plug-in the drilling information is being incorporated with the exi
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Social Media for the New Energy World
I once read a billboard advertisement driving from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, that said, “Challenges are what we live for” and I thought, “Wow, those guys really take life on with a vengeance”. Then
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Workforce Wisdom
A look into the future.
Business of the future is a whole new era of productivity that is not work but rather it will be a self expression, rooted in the qualities of what truly fulfills us – it wi
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The Great Learning Gap
Today differentiation is not race, color or creed, its DIGITAL differentiation.
There’s a participation gap that’s emerging. It’s a gap between those who know how to use digital media and those
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ADMA-OPCO’s Environmental Secret is Out of the Bag
The Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) has embarked on a new initiative aimed at phasing out the use of plastic bags in company facilities.
According to Chief Executive Officer Ali Rash
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Civilization For The Future
What is currently happening in modern society, since the industrial revolution at the turn of the 20th Century, has been the unimaginable advancement in technology, science, and civil infrastructure.
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A Bottle of Red
Personally, I don’t believe that you have to spend a lot of money to have good wine. My dad, who prides himself in being a bit of a wine snob, came to dinner a few years ago and positively commented
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Making Education Count
In Kenya teachers and parents are working together to manage the crisis of overcrowded schools
School improvement programs supported by Aga Khan Foundation Canada are helping communities manage the
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Planet Earth's Reserves
Fossil fuels are currently the most consumed fuels on our planet and are the backbone of society as we now know it today. The use of coal as a fuel predates recorded history however, It was the commer
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Opportunities in Africa
The oil and gas industry remains Africa’s most valuable and profitable source of revenue. Now it is Africa’s time to shine! Visionary investors have a unique opportunity to capitalize on their inv
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Creating a "No Blame" Culture
Pollution Solution
The recent BP oil spill has been widespread across the media; hailed as one of the worst oil spills in history. Most people don’t realize however, the number of oil spills that h
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Exploration Welcome in Atlantic Canada
Globally energy development is at many different stages of evolution. In some places new energy regimes such as solar and wind energy are coming into play with new energy cities like Masdar in Abu Dha
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What’s in Your Pipeline?
Municipalities learning there are dependable supplements to natural gas.
Across the country, cities and towns are becoming more involved with alternative energy and renewable energy projects that del
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Predicting it Before it Can Ever Happen
When accidents occur we are often forced to create new solutions that overcome accidents and problems. That’s where we are after the massive BP oil spill. My question is, why wait for accidents to h
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Oil Sands New & Innovative Clean Processes
Canada’s oil sands have been valued for millennia—18th century explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie passed through the area and reported locals using bitumen and spruce gum to seal their canoes. Ever
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Canada’s Oil Sands: A World of Value
In his newly-released book, Black Bonanza: the Race to Secure North America’s Energy Future, noted historian and publisher Alastair Sweeny sees Canada’s vast oil sands resource as a calming, stabi
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Top CEO’s Talk People, Positions and Prospects
Are you interested in what the top CEOs in world have to say about the outlook of our energy industry rather than the politicians? Yes, we thought so! The insightful Maxwell Drummond International is
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Power to Change
More than twenty-five years ago, in a village high in the Hindukush Mountains, a young girl named Safida, was enrolled in a new school – a first for the isolated, tradition-bound region of Hunza in
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Innovation in Rutter's Oil Spill Management System
Figure 1 (above) – A screen shot from the Rutter OSSR showing the system-generated oil spill outlines as well as the predictive future path of the oil.
Rutter’s role in the offshore oil and gas i
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Air Cargo: Is Your Company’s Air Freight Secure?
Favored Target
Canadian intelligence experts confirm that civil aviation remains a favored target of terrorists attacks globally. Transport Canada has introduced changes to the regulatory framework f
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Cox & Palmer: 20 Years of Great Relationships
Like many of you, lawyers at Cox & Palmer, Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest law firm, work in a service industry. Our business is to help you, our clients, succeed in your business.
Our rela
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The Journey to Hebron
Canadian Oil and Gas
The evolution of the petroleum sector has been a key factor in the history of Canada. Although the conventional oil and gas industry in Western Canada is mature, the country’s
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Get Extreme Promotions and Make Amazing Profits
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 ne
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Trust Will Make or Break Your Company
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 nu
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Fueling the Future: The Power of Diversity
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
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Carpe Diem Seize the “Diversity” Day
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
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ExxonMobil: A Powerful Contributor to United Way
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 conscientiou
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The Future of Flowassurance
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 produc
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The Gulf of Mexico Revival
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 pr
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Europe’s Changing Energy Landscape
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-ch
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Geothermal in the Oil Field
The Next Emerging-Energy Market.
The petroleum industry is at a crossroads. A perfect storm of declining reserves, aging oilfields, increasing costs for exploration, operating, and decommissioning,
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The Art of Character Discernment
Picking the Right People, Partners, Alliances and Colleagues.
This article will save you time and money as you learn to discern people’s characters and finally pick the right partners, team players
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The Big Scene on The Big Screen ..Is You!
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 powerfu
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Alberta’s Heady Two Decades
From $10 to $147 crude and everywhere in between, it’s been a memorable twenty years for Canada’s world-leading oil sands province. Graham Chandler looks at some of the highlights and game-changer
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20 Years: From Humble Beginnings to Happy Endings
Life wasn’t so easy in Newfoundland and Labrador 20 years ago as it was a magestic Canadian island in the Atlantic Ocean, with harsh weather conditions, and very little infrastructure to sustain its
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Alberta’s Clean Energy Story
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 o
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Ruth’s Chris: A World Renowned Steakhouse
When you visit the two Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses in Alberta, you soon understand that these are no ordinary restaurants. From the U.S. and ALBERTA prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degr
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China Rose: An Award-Winning Culinary Excellence
Located in Calgary’s Southeast area, China Rose Restaurant is a distinctive landmark you cannot miss. A primary location in the hub of Southeast’s business district and close to the Franklin LRT
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Communication Power is Business Power
Business success is directly proportionate to communication success. Most people don’t stop long enough to realize it, but from the time you start your work day, to the time you leave work, you are
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The Yas Hotel - It’s an Experience
Mixing business with pleasure is a popular theme among the business travelers of the energy industry. What better place to mix and mingle than The Yas Hotel on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emira
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Solar Energy Making a World of Difference
Environmena Sunny days and a very bright future!
Enviromena was created in 2007, on the back of the Masdar Initiative, a multibillion dollar renewable energy initiative spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi G
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Own the Lifestyle Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa
Mountain Spirit Resort offers a place for you to relax, play and escape.
Located in the in the four season outdoor haven of Kimberley, in beautiful British Columbia, this true ski-in ski-out resort i
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Digital and Social Media in the Energy Industry
Lyle Wetsch has recently been recognized by Social Media Marketing Magazine as one of the Top 100 Marketing Professors in the world on Twitter (#89 globally, #6 in Canada).
The Time is Now!
The worl
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Canada's Oil Sands - Come See for yourself...
Learn what the oil sands are and how they're developed as well as whats being done to protect the environment, pioneer technology, reclaim land, engage communities, and provide economic opportunities.
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How does Carbon Capture & Storage work?
Climate change is a real problem we face together, and the Australian Coal Association wants to be a part of the solution.
That is why we have invested $1 billion into Carbon Capture and Storag
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Arab Business Club
The Arab Business Club is a society formed by the Arab World’s elite with the desire to develop trustworthy business relations across the globe. Breaking through barriers of nationality and encourag
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Being an Idealist
Over the last twenty years publishing The Oil and Gas Magazine, people have often referred to our vision for the magazine and our energy industry solutions as idealistic. People often refer to me as a
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Responsible Actions, Responsible Oil.
At first glance, Alberta’s oil sands are just deposits of bitumen mixed with sand and clay. But if you look deeper, you’ll see the progress, the possibilities and the people behind the oil sands.
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Chesapeake Energy Hydraulic Fracturing Method
In order to maximize the production potential for a natural gas well, the shale formation must be hydraulically fractured. This video outlines and demonstrates the hydraulic fracturing process in
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Dr. Karl Clark - Oil Sands Pioneer - Suncor Energy
Mary Clark Shepherd, daughter of Dr. Karl Clark, talks about her father seeing possibilities in pioneering the hot water process for the oil sands. Learn more about Suncor Energy's oil sands opera
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Globalize and Energize in the Exponential Era
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.
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Exciting Millennial Futures in Oil and Gas
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 abun
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Trade Blazing – Women Apprentices in the Trades
Pictured (l - r): Nicole Howlett - Mobile Crane Operator; Danielle Wells - Welder; Kathy Dunderdale - Premier of NL; Karen Walsh Executive Director (OAWA); Beverly Fagan -Journeyperson Welder; Kim Bol
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Sustainability and Energy - A Students’ Perspective
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 question
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North Atlantic: Building a Solid Future
In general, most oil refineries work along the same premise with virtually the same outcome. Through a maze of strategically positioned towers and pipes, we heat crude to break its molecules and separ
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Pushing the Boundaries with Oilfield Tractors
As extended reach drilling (ERD) sets new records with improved equipment and science, so is the technology surrounding the intervention side of the business evolving. For example, Schlumberger is bre
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Do You Measure Up?
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. And if it isn’t being measured, it isn’t being managed.” That’s the thinking of BDC Consulting Manager Mike Green.
“Tools for measuri
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Oceanex Celebrating 100 Years
Oceanex, through its predecessor companies, has a long history dating back to 1909 when a service to Corner Brook was started, followed by calls at St. John’s in 1949. Later, through the merger of t
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George Street: Where Nightlife Comes Alive
In Newfoundland, a “time” is traditionally known as a party or social event where you’ll find entertainment, dancing, a gathering of friends, and good food and drink. Basically it’s a “good
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See You in Rio
According to the U.S. State Department, Brazil has not only recovered from 2008’s global financial crisis, it has boomed. The economy grew 7.5 per cent in 2010, and with growth expected to continue,
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The Virgin Earth Challenge
Launched by Richard Branson in February 2007, the Virgin Earth Challenge (VEC) is a $25 million initiative for the successful commercialisation of taking greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere and kee
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The Era of Customized Client Solutions is Here
Keltic Transportation of Moncton, New Brunswick is a premier transportation provider for Canada. Currently with over 200 employees, Keltic’s operations include three offices that provide transportat
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FourQuest Energy
To be the leaders in the energy industry by providing quality and excellence in our services, backed up by solid and innovative engineering— that’s the mission of FourQuest Energy. While many comp
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Social Media is How the Big Boys Play
How Social Media is Changing the Way the Media Markets Itself
You don’t have to tell Kevin Reilly, entertainment president of Fox Broadcasting Company, that social media is a good way to market ne
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Revolutionizing Burner Technology
“The iPhone is an innovation. Similarly, the Absolute Combustion Burner will change the way the world works. We have invented the world’s most environmentally friendly burner solution with the lea
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Women Energize Our World
Where are the women? This was the question asked some twenty years ago when Newfoundland and Labrador was having its first oil boom back in the Hibernia days. At that time, in the early 1990s, less th
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The Artists Corner
Featuring the artwork of Keli-Ann Pye-Beshara
If these structures could talk...
The history of a city, the energy within a structure, the deep colours of a landscape’s mood often can’t be expr
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ISEEESA Treat the Earth Well
"It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children.– Kenyan proverb"
Momentum in the sustainability movement continues to surge as generations of youth demand a brighte
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Newfoundland, Rich in Energy Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s easternmost province, is a wild place. It is home to massive mountain ranges, endless bogs, more black flies than can be properly considered necessary, and a few
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Porsche 911 Carrera
The Next Generation is Born
In January of 2011, I had the privilege of attending the opening of the largest state-of-the-art Porsche Center that can be boasted of in the world! Tucked into Musaffah,
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Running Down a Dream of Prairie Culture
Alberta’s culture maintains, engages and enriches the lives of people, whether you’re passing through, a permanent resident or somewhere in between. The transitory situation is the case, more ofte
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What The Frack? Gas Fuels the Future
Dr. William Fleckenstein, adjunct professor at the Colorado School of Mines, knows fracture stimulation or “fracking,” like the back of his hand. As a former scientific advisory board member wit
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Capturing Essence
No longer are the corporate mug shots the standard of the business-world day. Images that we use for our business cards, brochures, corporate profiles and social media solutions require a whole new st
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An Extraordinary First Class Experience
Relaxed, refreshed, and perfectly satisfied!
Most people don’t think of flying the skies as a pleasant experience. But those who fly first class with Lufthansa discover how flying the skies is an e
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Must Have Apps - Spring 2012
See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil
Planning, Travelling and Organizing It All
Pinterest:
Millions have flocked to this photo-sharing platform. Pinterest brings similar tas
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Marketing Your Business in 140-Character Bursts
When Twitter first emerged in 2007, it was mocked by many for its dubious spelling and banal content. Today, it’s evolved into one of the most popular social media tools in the world with 200-millio
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Giving Power to the Student Voice
Voice n. (vois) the right or opportunity to express a choice or option.
Today, some of the most influential voices are talking about the future of energy.
As students who face impending energy cha
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Powerful Teams with Emotional Intelligence
Historically, the oil and gas industry has focused primarily on the mechanics of the business, such as the resources and the logistics of the projects themselves. But what is becoming abundantly clear
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The Art of Sustainability
Sustainability is about designing our society so it can last over time
We as OG industry people understand all too well the importance of sustainable right action. We work in the energy sector every
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One Man’s Pollution is Another Man’s Gold!
In every square mile of ocean, there are approx. 46,000 pieces of waste plastic. What does that mean to you?
For some, it means we are excessive polluters and this is an extreme crisis. For other
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Qatar and Canada Partner for a Sustainable World
(First slideshow image above: Engineering technology instructor Ovaise Murtuza, left, demonstrates his intuitive traffic light technology to St. John’s, Newfoundland, Mayor Dennis O’Keefe during h
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Moving South?
Not long after Christmas when those bone-chilling, -20 C temperatures, hit the Canadians, people start to scream, “I gotta get out of here.” Anyone who’s not a snow fan looks down under for a sa
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Safety and Technology in Petroleum Pipelines
Pipelines are the safest method to transport petroleum products – and they’re getting safer all the time. Improvements in technology, higher standards for site selection, installing and monitoring
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Texas’s Permian Basin: What’s Old is New Again
A bumper sticker popular years ago in Texas read: “If you don’t own an oil well, get one.” With nearly 16,000 oil and gas wells drilled in the state in 2011—and even more planned for this year
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Energy & Lifestyle: Elite Homes Of Calgary, Canada
Nestled in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, is the factor group of companies. To say they are “everything exceptional about homes, is an understatement. The factor group is the parent company of seve
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More Than The Eye Can See
The pressure is unrelenting. He took on this leadership position because he felt he could make a contribution, lead the team through the challenges ahead and enjoy the role. Now he is wondering if he
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Human Capital Is the New Oil
I remember it well, I was new and naive and kind of scared about being out on my own in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. I was there to expand The Oil and Gas Magazine into new energy regions. Being from Canada,
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Journey to Hebron: Safety & Sustainability
In June 2012, Premier Kathy Dunderdale’s address at the Newfoundland Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) conference reminded delegates that the Hebron Project is of vital importance to our province
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EnviroMed Detection Services
Atlantic Canadian Distributor of Otis Instruments
EnviroMed is a Sales & Service Center for wired (4-20mA) and WireFree gas detection and monitoring systems for toxic, combustible, oxygen, and i
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Sikorsky Skies
Since its introduction in 2004, the S-92® helicopter’s ability to handle difficult missions in hostile environments has rapidly made it the aircraft of choice for the offshore oil and gas (OO&
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Canadian Emergency Medical Services Lead the Way!
Emergency medical services (EMS) are a type of emergency service dedicated to providing out-of- hospital acute medical care, transportation to definitive care and other medical transport to patients w
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Before The Earth Was Round
Before the earth was round, it was flat. Before there were cars, we could only run and walk. Before there were telephones, there was only postal mail. Before there was the Internet, there were on
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REL - The Safety Experts
Expanding Safety Services to Meet Demand
Safety first! In the energy industry—it’s the golden rule! For the past fifteen years Rogers Enterprises Ltd. (REL), a full-service provider of health a
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McKeil Marine Offers Innovative Marine Solutions
Successfully operating for over 55 years, Hamilton-based McKeil Marine Limited has enjoyed a long and meaningful relationship with the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. A familyowned busines
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United Arab Emirates - It's an Adventure!
Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population, and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T
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Social Recruiting and Social Job Seekers
Connect with me, I’m Social!
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stefhanz
http://branchout.com/StefHanz
http://twitter.com/SourceSpot
Social recruiting has quickly become one of the hottest topics in t
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The Cleanest Burner in the Alberta Oil Sands
Absolute Combustion International Inc. (ACI) is in the final process of testing and receiving industry standard approvals for a revolutionary low-emission combustion burner system. Absolute Combust
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BELFOR - All In One
What happens when you combine property restoration, hazmat, and HVAC duct cleaning together? Well, that’s easy—you get three distinct divisions with one team that serves energy clients in an unp
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A Record-Breaking Territory Called Saskatchewan
If someone arranged a quiz in Japan on the topic “What do you know about Canada?” it is most likely that participants would quickly score the highest over the province of Saskatchewan.
No doubt
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Texas Wines of Our Times
The wine industry in Texas is flourishing with numerous new wineries opening in various parts of the state. Texas is one of the top-producing wine markets in the country.
Right now, Texas wines a
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Managing Your Energy
Finding the Work-life Balance at IOC
In a world of scheduled deadlines that concerns itself with the many aspects of commerce, such as preventing injuries, maintaining equipment, managing supply chai
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ISEEESA: Safety and Sustainability
A common ground between safety and sustainability is that sustainability in itself is a form of safety. The prevalence of safety in practice has truly only emerged in the latter part of the 20th centu
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Norwegian Statoil: Vision and Victory
Imagine having operations in 36 countries around the world. What type of infrastructure would you need? What communication channels are essential? How do you manage people and results? How wou
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Save Cash and Attract More Customers with Barter
In today’s marketplace, the slowing economy has had its effect on many small businesses. To survive and remain competitive, businesses need to think outside the box and consider leveraging barter
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The Sable Project
Profile
The Sable Offshore Energy Project takes its name from the distinctive and famous piece of geography that lies near the producing natural gas fields off Nova Scotia’s coast – Sable Island.
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Deep Panuke Project Update
Profile
EnCana’s Deep Panuke project involves the installation of facilities required to produce and process natural gas from the Deep Panuke field, approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) southea
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Schmitz Mittz
Working over 20 years for the Calgary Fire Department, Randy Schmitz, a well-known extrication expert, has been in constant search of professional gloves that can truly meet the needs of firefighters,
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Montney Crew
While analyzing the current tendencies in the industry, most of the oil and gas experts unite in at least one forecast—that the impressive sustainable development of the Montney Play area will only
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The National Drilling Company of Abu Dhabi
An Arabic Symbol of Excellence
This summer the Emirate of Abu-Dhabi captured headlines around the world as they started to export oil through the $4.2 billion pipeline, which bypasses the Strait
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The OGM Round Table
YPE & The OGM – Round Table Discussion
The OGM recently hosted a round-table discussion with 16 emerging young professionals affiliated with the oil and gas industry in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Must Have Apps - Fall 2012
Justmeans (Android)
Interested in what companies are doing to advance social and environmental sustainability? Justmeans does the trick! Xompare, rank publicly traded companies and see how th
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Sexy Sustainability
Hot cars: emerging energy solutions.
The sight of her stirred me in a bizarre new way. Could this be the start of an affair? All eyes were on her. She was stunning, elegant. Silently she beckoned. I
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Watch Out
Haute Horlogerie: An Intrinsic Movement.
The world of Haute Horlagerie confronted me at a recent corporate golf event. My Android battery had passed away in the depths of my pocket somewhere between
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Sustainability is the New Safety
What if we took on sustainability in our energy resources in the same way that we have taken on safety? What do you think that would make available for our future?
We’ve become so good at safet
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A Northern Light: Norway Market Report
Norway’s North Sea, Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea are together the world’s most capital- intense oil-gas market. A fifth straight record year of investment is forecast here, and exciting new d
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Westshore Arctic: Strategic Players in the Arctic
Petroleum exploration in the Arctic is more technically challenging than any other environment in the world - because of its remote location and severe weather conditions. However, with increases i
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New World, New Energy
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates holds the promise of a cleaner world
The world is one great big ball of energy. Without energy our industrialized world would come to a standstill. A necessary fac
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High Value Solutions for Complex Offshore Projects
Executing large scale, technically complex offshore oil and gas production facilities has been a KBR specialty since 1947 when the company built the first offshore platform out of the sight of land fo
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Sometimes You Just Can’t Call 911
How Telemedicine Is Changing Remote Operations
Telemedicine will become main stream, enabling remote monitoring and care that can be delivered to patients anywhere.
Telemedicine is remote access
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Bristow Partners With Cougar
A Milestone in Helicopter History
News releases on September 4, 2012, announced that Bristow Group Inc. was to purchase a minority stake in Cougar Helicopters. The investment figure announced was $25
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Business Aviation
Where Practicality Meets Affordability
Contrary to popular belief, flight by private jet is not only for the elite. Although private jets have developed the stigma of luxury in the past, business avi
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Journey To Hebron - Winter 2012
Hebron is a heavy oilfield estimated to have 660–1055 million barrels of recoverable resources. The field was first discovered in 1980 and is located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador in the Jeanne
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Seafarer’s Bill Of Rights
Good things come to those who wait..seafarers in general all over the world have been waiting for passing of legislation that specifically deals with quality of life onboard. While there is plenty of
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Mckeil Marine Barges Into Newfoundland & Labrador
(Above: McKeil barge and tug are transporting tanks to the Vale project in Long Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada)
Three of McKeil Marine’s success factors are clarity of its core business in cost-eff
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Natural Gas Markets
Canada’s natural gas industry has been in a state of transition with a domestic oversupply of the commodity and historically low prices. In recent years, sweeping technological advancements have
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The Next Silicon Beach
The OGM recently sat down with Kent Speakman, managing partner of Engageia, to learn more about his latest move from Calgary to Los Angeles. He calls it, “My move to the the next Silicon Beach.” K
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Essential Apps of 2012
EvernoteThis is just one of those apps that no matter who you are, it’s just an amazing resource to document, take notes, and even log audio recordings. Organization at its finest.SeeMailSeeMail add
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Early Adopters - The IT Innovation Storm Approaches
Try to keep up? Most likely you are already behind!
Big business is in the midst of an IT innovation storm and, for now, no one really knows exactly how the landscape will look when the skies clear a
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Bridging the Gap Between Oil & Gas and Tech
Calgary has a burgeoning information and communications technology (ICT) industry. The government of Canada ranks Calgary as having the largest number of tech startups per capita. However, many of the
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Facts on Oil Sands - There's an App For That!
Now more then ever, you can choose how you’d like to access information. CAPP has created an all-encompassing Oil Sands app to help you access facts and engage in a constructive dialogue right from
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Acquisitions In The Technology Industry
In the last edition, I highlighted some due diligence considerations for a business wanting to acquire a technology venture. In this article, I will focus on some important factors to keep in mind reg
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A Case For Strategic Partnerships
Why The Best Thing For Your Business May Be To Refer Your Clients Somewhere Else
In everyday life, we may refer to someone as a “Jack-of-all-trades,” to highlight their wide-ranging skills. Howev
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Canadian Oilsands: What, Where, And How?
Despite much wishful thinking to the contrary, the world’s economies rely heavily on oil and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. Although there has been some limited progress in obta
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Balance - Preventing Creeping Obesity
As busy professionals, we don’t have much time to ourselves. Meetings, clients, deadlines, and social events leave us running from one commitment to the next, from early morning to late evening.
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Dry Eye
These tips help manage your ocular surface by changing your environment and naturally lubricating your eyes. They are easy and if practiced regularly highly effective.
She glares intently into t
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Our Vision is an Ocean Free of Plastic Pollution
The “great pacific garbage patch” is a catchy phrase that attracts global attention. Technically, it is not true; there is no island of trash, but metaphorically it is perfect. Plastic pollu
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Gifts & Gadgets
Zik Headphones By Parrot (above) - $400
Reknown French designer Phillipe Starck synergized his ideas with Parrot to produce the wireless Zik headphones. With soft-touch controls, sleek sensual shapi
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Fun in the Fast Lane
“My mother was horrified when i purchased a cool orange 1970 Honda cl175 [after] I’d spent the summer working with Ontario Forestry,” recalled Chris Hopkins, Founder, CEO, and Director of Cansh
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What Olympic Champions Say About Success
The OGM had the chance to interview Brad Gushue, Olympic champion in the sport of curling. A local resident of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Brad is your average all-Canadian guy on the outsid
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The Flames Foundation
What They Mean to Calgary, Alberta.
The OGM had the privilege of talking to Candice Goudie, executive director of the Flames Foundation for Life in Calgary. We asked Candice how the Foundation was
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The Rush of Polo
If you were standing at the intersection of Westheimer and post oak today, you might find it difficult to believe that traveling back in time to a Sunday afternoon in 1928, you would be out in the
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The Wines of Chianti
Italian wines are some of the most versatile and food-friendly wines in the world. Among these wines, Chianti has been a popular choice for red wine lovers who like a strong, bold flavor. Chianti is a
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Your Ever-changing Facebook Precense
While Facebook’s new look has left many in the oil and gas industry in a scramble, migrating to the new, mandatory design change need not be accompanied by the gnashing of teeth. With just a bit of
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Game Changers are Hot Stuff!
The economy is HOT! The opportunities are HOT! Energy is HOT, and the potential for growth and expansion is SUPER HOT. That’s what happens after a recession; there’s only one way to go
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ARGO F*** Yourself
Based on a true story, ARGO is a movie about a movie - and a whole lot more.
Set in Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis, this CIA socio-political drama represents a time of foreign oil dependency,
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Turning the Tide
Tiger Dams™ and the Future of Oil Containment
Think of flooding—and your first thoughts are likely to be of ruined houses, streets, and sandbags desperately being piled up by exhausted volunteers
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The First True 3D Marine Seismic System
Since their introduction in the 1980s, multi-streamer marine 3D seismic surveys have been widely recognized as a key enabler for increasing drilling success rates during the exploration and develo
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What Were You Thinking?
Moving Beyond the Safety Plateau Begins With a Decision To Do So.
Joe White is a seasoned safety professional with more than 20 years of experience in the field. As a Business Process Consultant at D
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REL - The Safety Experts
Bringing Health & Safety Consulting and Training Services to a Location Near You!
Rogers Enterprise Ltd. (REL), a full-service provider of health and safety consulting and training, has been
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Journey to Hebron
350 kilometers off this coast lies Canada’s greatest offshore oil assets. It’s Newfoundland, it’s rugged, it’s powerful and it’s where thousands of oil and gas people live as their second ho
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Hebron
The Next Great Opportunity For Consulting Engineers
Rick Tiller, president and CEO of St. John’s, Newfoundland-based, Tiller Engineering Inc., has proudly been involved in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Paradigm Shifts and Changing Gears
Choosing to Lead or Manage
“The management methodologies that helped to develop organizations in the past are no longer adequate or fully sustainable. Achieving world-class success in an ever
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Technology Transfer Builds Industries
Technology transfer, a subset of knowledge transfer, is a benefit inherently derived from the creation of joint venture alliances. In fact, research on the topic suggests that international joint vent
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Eimskip - Strengthening Transatlantic Trade
In his most recent State of the Union address, President Barack Obama called for the creation of a “transatlantic trade and investment partnership” between the United States and the European
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Labrador
What has 3100 new job opportunities, 24 million in funding for fiber optics, and a 13 percent increase in air passenger traffic? That's right...
Way up north in the majestic Labrador landscape lies
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The Sleeping Giant Wakes
VinKing Marine Enterprises Inc. is a name that often draws a double take. For anyone in marine transport and marine industries in general, the company warrants a second look. In particular, VinK
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The Bakken Formation - Our Modern Day Gold Rush
New and Prolific Technologies
After years of declining oil production, a rediscovery in the prairies has renewed optimism for the abundance of resources available right in our own backyard. The Bakke
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GHG Emissions - Canadian Oil Sands Industry
The Canadian oil sands have significant potential and are, by far, one of the best options for meeting growing world oil demand. However, further development of this large resource faces a number of c
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The OGM Essential Apps
Rocanda Land Tracker
allows the conversion of coordinates into latitudes and longitudes for use in mapping software or for driving directions to a well site.
OmniFocus
is an app for the i
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State Ownership in the Canadian Offshore
Master in its Own House
In 2007, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) adopted an Energy Plan to guide and define a provincial vision for energy resource development. As a result, through Crown corporation,
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The Condo Craze
Lying in bed in a high-rise condo, watching a cloud pass by your window at eye level, makes you feel like you are living in the sky. A Calgary condo can offer the experience of being close to the grou
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The 21st Century Gentleman
(Above: Sancho Salan Bengoechea, Country Manager - Tecnicas Reunidas. Suit, Tie, and Belt by Canali, Shirt by Eton and Shoes by Cole Haan. HenrySinger.com)
“The 21st Century Gentleman” ser
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Chopsticks
Japanese style restaurants are becoming an increasingly popular dining option for North Americans, who seek them out for the distinctive dining experience as well as the unique cuisine. The great thin
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It's What's Inside That Counts (Cowtown Wine)
Despite being told by my mother to “never judge a book by its cover,” buying a bottle of wine you aren’t familiar with involves just that, making decisions purely by the information you see
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New World vs. Old World Wines
Max’s Wine Dive and the Tasting Room Café
It is not uncommon to hear a “knowledgeable” wine consumer make the blanket statement: “I don’t like New World wines.” Why would someone say
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Gadget Guide (Must Haves)
Zeal HD Camera Goggles (Above) - $399 USD
Sometimes words just are not enough when you want to describe how you shredded the mountain last weekend with your friends. Show off your snowy adventures w
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Sikorsky Aims to Control Costs
One of the biggest challenges for fleet operators is to keep costs under control. While they may have no power over the price of materials like oil, they try to forecast and plan their operational e
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Venture Capit-oil: Energy Investment Outlook
The venture community in energy and cleantech took a major hit in 2012 with poor short-term performance causing venture capitalists to reassess their investment thesis and capital allocations in 2013.
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Proactive Corporate Governance Equals ROI
Clients often ask me what’s the ROI on corporate governance; i.e., how does good corporate governance affect “the bottom line”? Good corporate governance can improve operational performance. I
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The Red Bell Ranch
About Red Bell Ranch - Listed for $7,400,000 (IDX# 136603).
119 acres of solitude beckon your imagination. Forget the Joneses. Sip cocktails on the porch to the sounds of bugling elk or the babbling
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Global Oil Consumption - Where Is It Heading?
When we take something for granted, it often has a tendency to gradually fade away. But this is not true for our most important energy resource. Despite the fact we take for granted the countless ways
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Journey to Hebron - Opportunities Abound
Canada’s greatest offshore oil assets lie 350 kilometers off its coast. It’s Newfoundland, it’s rugged, it’s powerful, and it’s where thousands of oil and gas people live as their second hom
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Image and Reality - Tailings Ponds:
Oil sands tailings ponds have received a great deal of media attention in connection with two types of environmental problems: how they impact ecosystems while active, and whether or when the land the
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Technology’s Unstoppable Thrust
Exploration and Production Adventures with Tony Morley.
It is three in the morning—and I awake to the cool night air of the outback. The nights in the outback always dip sharply into the cool side
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C-MAR's New Location: Bay Bulls, Newfoundland
Mair has a very interesting history. Early in his career, he started out working at sea on supply and diving support vessels, eventually becoming a captain. While living and working in the U.K.,
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Conception Bay South: Lots on the Go
First and foremost, Newfoundland hospitality is second to none. It’s a place that “come-from-aways” clearly recognize as a special location and often relate to Newfoundland as their second home.
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New Truth - About Nuclear Technology
As each of us strolls our own life path, we are forced to make choices, limited only by our mindsets and the barriers around us. However, in a society where “what’s oil doing today?” typically t
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The Evolution Of The Smartphone
The average person in 2013 takes for granted the most ordinary things that people even a few short years ago would have found extraordinary. While munching on breakfast, today’s professionals can me
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The OGM Essential Apps - Summer 2013
Musi Created by a group of three Winnipeg teenagers, the brand new app enables you to set up YouTube videos to stream music and other audio to your phone. Now, all of YouTube can be your musi
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Opportunity Knocks [And Alberta Listens]
Innovate Calgary answers the call for energy technology innovation.
Calgary is a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit and success. The city leads the world in housing 123 and in international energy comp
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Fracking Regulation in Newfoundland & Labrador
The proposed plan to access Green Point shale in western Newfoundland using hydraulic fracturing (commonly referred to as “fracking”) has raised the issue of how Newfoundland and Labrador will reg
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Condo Life
It’s A New Way Of Living
It’s a new way of thinking. It’s a new way of doing. It’s a new way of life. Yes, the new figures contained in the 2011 census show the number of Canadians living in
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Gadget Guide [Epic Collection]
Project Glass (Above)
Google’s Project Glass is truly a product that makes you feel like the future has arrived: it’s a pair of glasses that connects wirelessly with your smartphone to act as a w
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Stevie Baggs Jr:
Embracing the oncoming dusk of his career as a highly awarded and remunerated defensive end and linebacker, Stevie Baggs Jr. has learned to trust the ups and downs of life.
The Calgary Stampeders’
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It's All About The BUZZ
James sat at his desk in an afternoon haze and yawned. He had been working on a spreadsheet since noon and needed a fast boost if he was going to make his 5:00 p.m. deadline. He scooted to the kitchen
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21st Century Gentleman
(Above: Jordan Singer, President Henry Singer. Pocket Squares: Etro, Wallets: Prada, Hugo Boss, Socks: Ted Baker, Tie Bars: Hugo Boss, Cuff Links: Hugo Boss, Henrysinger.com)
Women have no
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100 Years of Excellence
Luxury And Heritage In The Rolls Royce Alpine Centenary Collection
Driving is serious business, especially for oil and gas professionals. When you are part of a global and ever-changing industry, ha
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Food of the Gods
We have an undeniable fascination with chocolate. Most people love it, women crave it, and kids will trade their favorite toys for it. What is it about chocolate that puts it right up there with a tim
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In Spirit
(Above: Kathie Hicks and Peter Halley Owners of The Spirit of Newfoundland, Masonic Temple)
Little girls, who attend their grand-fathers’ funerals, never really understand the full magnitude of i
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Our Energy Future
In February, 50,000 people descended on Washington in protest. Citing examples of crippling droughts, devastating wildfires, and Hurricane Sandy, organizers declared the first step to putting America
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Leadership Across Borders
I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada—right in the heart of the energy industry in North America. I have the luxury of not working in the industry but am a keen observer of what happens in it day to d
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Muskrat Falls - Procurement Opportunities
The Muskrat Falls Project offers many opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, and Canada. In fact, the project will provide more than $1.4 billion in total income to labor and bus
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The Global Sustainable Vision
Do you think if I knew my neighbor better, I would have more understanding, compassion, and affinity for him?
Do you think if I could get over there in his world, see his vision and understand his
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Measuring The Safety of North American Tankers
The abundance of liquid natural gas produced in Canada is raising the demand for export and increased movement; tankers are gaining in popularity and in policy, and are proving their worth in safety.
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Working Safely in the Jungle
I have traveled into the tropics enough for others to suspect that i would be sufficiently adapted to the heat. However, as an anglo-saxon with a cold-weather adapted set of genetics and a cold-weathe
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Oil Production - A Global Snapshot
Onshore - North America
As one of the top global crude oil reserves, the Canadian oil industry is expected to grow steadily towards the year 2030, according to a recent report released by the Canadia
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Dogs on Drugs
Did you know ...
77 percent of drug users are employed on a job site?
Addicted workers cost 300 percent more in benefits, are absent 16 times more often, and are one-third less productive than n
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How Clean is Your Air?
The state of health of your work environment equates to the state of health of your company. A close examination of the air you breathe within your workspace may expose some major concerns and potenti
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Leading the Industry Standard in a Vacuum...
When industrial spills happen on an overwhelming scale, such as the one along Russia’s Angara River last year, what becomes essential is how the industry manages disasters like these. Following such
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Fire-resistant Workwear
Keeping your crew safe from burn injuries and fatalities is paramount to the success of any project. As peter clark of apparel solutions international, inc., In edmonton, ab, states, “effective sa
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Offshore Safety: Maersk's Global Standards
Chris Bailey, managing director of Maersk Supply Service in Canada, maintains a clear focus on safety. Always.
“Safety is a core value for the entire company. We make a very conscious effort to i
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Technical Rope and Safety
Technical rope & rescue inc. (trr) offers work-safe solutions for clients who are exposed to risky situations beyond the norm. These are situations where access may seem impractical or imp
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Oil Sands Safety Practices
Over the next 25 years, the economic contribution from the Canadian oil sands is estimated to reach over 2.1 trillion dollars, injecting its effects nationally as well as internationally across north
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Safety: A Relentless Pursuit
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in the oil and gas industry consist of the three most crucial factors in sustaining business. As a HSE professional, my thoughts revolve around splitting safety i
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Project Risk Reduction - Expecting The Unexpected
The typical project lifecycle is composed of solid financial decision-making, superior technical design concepts, rigorous construction programs, planning, and execution. However, project t
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A Grounded Approach Expands Offshore Operations
DOF Subsea Canada is part of the DOF Group of companies operating within three different segments in relation to strategic activities and vessel types:
Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)
Anchor Ha
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Safety Goes Online
The energy industry is one of the most diverse resource-type businesses in the world with work taking place in some of the most adventurous and most remote reaches.
Along with adventure and remote
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The AW189 - AgustaWestland’s New Family Member
AgustaWestland aims to make the AW189 the benchmark in the medium twin-engine offshore market, as it has done with the 12- to 15-seat AW139 that has become the market leader in its class.
The AW189
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Unlocking The Keystone XL
Approval of the construction for the Keystone XL Pipeline, by President Obama, would send a clear message to Venezuela that there are alternatives to Latin American oil and that those alternatives are
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Clean Technology: A Venture in High Probability
Clean technology has grasped a hold of the energy industry in the name of increased proficiency, profits, and production.
Several of the world’s biggest energy players speak candidly with The OGM i
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Redefining Employee Compensation
Be The Employer of Choice
Gone are the days when more money meant additional interest from candidates. Companies are quickly realizing that, in order to effectively attract and retain quality employe
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Workplace Cohesion: Eliminating the Cognitive Gap
Virtually every company can attest to “gaps” in the system occurring in areas of skills, generations, age, culture, compensation, gender, education, knowledge, technology, and more. There is, howe
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Overcoming Cybersecurity Threats
In the global energy industry’s highly charged cybersecurity environment, a couple of expressions readily apply: “ticking time bomb” and “elephant in the room.” From annoying SCADA (supervis
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Deconstructing Data to Reduce Cost per Barrell
Big data has become something of a buzzword. For the uninitiated, big data is information that is so large, complex, and fast moving that it’s difficult to handle using everyday data management tool
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The OGM Essential Apps - Fall 2013
Echosign lets you instantly send, e-sign, track, and file documents securely online, so you can eliminate paper trails and save time.
Find on iTunes
Lemon Wallet allows you to store a dig
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Top Trends in Tech
As operations and movements of people coincide with an increase in the upward production of energy resources, managing operations becomes a priority and a growing challenge to many corporations.
Mana
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New Age Movement of Innovation
Technology has always been integral to the energy sector, but the leaps in technology can now radically help to evolve the energy economy.
Technology and innovation is not new to the energy sector, b
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The Impact of Offsets
Offsets can be used to support voluntary sustainability goals or meet compliance obligations by counter balancing (or offsetting) the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from direct or indirect a
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Are Solar Ships Our Future?
On a sunny summer Newfoundland day, in the heart of St. John’s harbor, I had the privilege of coming aboard the first solar vessel to sail around the world. Greeted by the welcoming smile of the Fre
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Eighth Avenue Place
Where address, art, and design formulate style and sustainability.
With handsome structural lines, a robust disposition amid The Calgary downtown skyline, EAP and The West Tower strike a remarkable r
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On The Water's Edge
Meet you at The Beach House! www.atthebeachhouse.ca
You’ve got deadlines, you’ve got staff issues, you’ve got people demanding your attention, you’ve got stress—and you’ve lost your focu
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Gadget Guide [Fresh Collection]
Sound Band (Above)
Speakerless and wireless headset captures sound waves that only you can hear. Stay connected to the world around you without offending others. Discrete design with wide assortment
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Newfoundland: Captured in Intricate Detail
Newfoundland is exquisite and mysterious. It’s got a call like no other place on earth. Stepping one foot into the tiny village of Ship Cove tells you that you’ve been taken out of the new world a
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Simon Donato - “Success and Sustainability”
Ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur, adventure scientist, and geology Phd, Simon Donato speaks exclusively to The OGM about his success and sustainability.
“Endurance is a mindset—you must stic
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21st Century Gentleman [Business Travel Essentials]
Minimize the stresses of your next business trip by simplifying the packing process. The following tips from Jordan Singer of Henry Singer in Calgary and Edmonton will help you organize and maximize y
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An Element of Ebel
The four classical elements that reside in the external world are: air, water, fire, and earth. In their natural states, these elements are said to compose all of life and bring balance to the environ
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Diamond Dilemma
He sat on the edge of the bench, palms sweaty, a weight in the pit of his stomach. He sat on the cold bench staring at the city’s most prominent jewellery store which lay just a few steps in front o
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Carving The New Landscape
In a competitive work environment, extrinsic rewards such as fringe benefits, promotion, bonuses, commissions, or conditions of work no longer entice employees to increase their levels of performance.
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Check out this super cool tool
Here's a global summary and timeline of the global population, emissions and energy consumption ....
....all within one interactive visual click! Share your thoughts and impressions with me.
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This Week in Energy!
Read More Here:
Energy Access
- OPEC Predicts $7.5 Trillion Global Energy Investment
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This Week in Energy!
Energy Markets - The Changing Utility Revenue Model - Solar PV, Anyone?
Energy Access - Ghana Urged to Supply Rural Areas With Abundant Renewable Power
Transportation - Elon Musk Defends Mod
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Re-defining Success
Welcome to the success edition of The OGM. In this edition, we are presenting a powerful palette of the definitions of success. After 22 years in the energy industry, I define success according to the
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Surveying The Road To Project Success
Finlay Mclay’s Journey In Quantity Surveying And Global Contracts
Rider Hunt International’s (RHi) origins can be traced to the late 19th century. Originally part of Rider Hunt and Partners, a fi
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Basin Hunters
Investing in Canada’s East Coast just got even hotter. Situated 500 kilometers northeast of St. John’s, Newfoundland, the Flemish Pass is shaping up to be the next big basin play in the East Coast
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Journey to Hebron
Newfoundland's next mega oil project is the Hebron Project. Fast forward to 2017, Newfoundland's oil dream will be materializing and producing it's first barrel of oil. Hebron is a development that wi
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Canada's Liquefied Natural Gas Potential
With advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, the U.S. drilling boom has led to a decreased reliance on Canada’s natural gas commodities. And with an increasing number of competitor
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Thoughtful Conversations On Risk Management
Advancing Our Safety Culture Through Our Children’s Behaviors
Enjoying a wonderful sunrise, a cup of Tetley, and time with my son, I struck upon one of the most meaningful conversations associated
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The P. 180 Avanti II - Serenity in Flying
Piaggio Aero understood that the sky was not the limit when they introduced the P. 180 Avanti II to the flying market after obtaining U.S. and European certification in 2005. This sleek airplane has n
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Y is the Gap so Great?
Being in the training industry, I see that the generational gap is expanding, but believe I am one who truly gets it. I just happen to be one of those wise leaders who understand the next generation.
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The Risks And Rewards Of Entrepreneurial Leaders
Forceful. Ruthless. Impatient. Controlling. Unreasonable.
These adjectives are unlikely to be top-of-mind when most people are asked to describe the ideal leader. Yet any scan of the world’s most s
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Water-Management In Shale Plays
Globally, the energy sector has transformed itself in the last ten years, developing unconventional oil and gas resources through two technologies: horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Water
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Texas: The Boom
Texas is in the enviable position of having two of the largest shale fields in north america—the eagle ford and the permian basin—both of which are driving jobs growth. The lone star state, with 8
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Unique Financing Options Through Exempt Securities
Raising Corporate Capital While Mitigating Costs
As an oil and gas lawyer in private practice and currently as a securities lawyer at a quasi-judicial body, I have learned to be cautious when express
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What is CCEMC?
The CCEMC is a not-for-profit corporation that focuses on stimulating transformative change by funding projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help alberta adapt to climate change. The ccemc
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The OGM Essential Apps - Winter 2013
Air Display turns your iPad into a wireless second LCD monitor for your Mac or PC. A second monitor can be a boon to productivity, as you can keep email, social media, or anything else on a s
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Remote Exploration: A Journey to Success
The landscape of resource exploration has changed dramatically over the last ten years. Projects that were previously deemed impossible have been made possible, and the industry has literally stretche
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Why Generation Y?
Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it. — George Orwell
“They’re narcissistic. They’re lazy. They
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The CEO and the Millennial [Talk Success]
Success measures can be both personal in nature and universal. With this in mind, we have reached out to two energy individuals at different points in their careers. We are excited to present their th
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The Swarm Concept
Imagine the life! You wake up in a penthouse suite, a downtown vista spreads wide before you. As the city below yawns and wakes, you sip your coffee quietly, reading the morning paper. You glance at y
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The Top 10 Yachting Destinations Around the Globe
With the help of a knowledgeable and experienced Calgary-based sailor, The OGM presents our Top 10 Yachting Destinations around the globe. Whether traveling alone or as a group, these destinations off
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Gadget Guide [Creative Collection]
Transporter (Above)
With Transporter, you can sync, access, protect, and share all your files on your personal cloud with no monthly fees. www.filetransporter.com
Netatmo Weather Station
Improve
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Andy Murray: King of Tennis on the Rise
Andy Murray is the first male British tennis pro to win Wimbledon in 77 years against number-one-ranked Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Murray, ranked number two, is perpetuating global popularity of
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21st Century Gentleman
Your clothing choices are a direct reflection of how you make decisions and impact your levels of success in all aspects of life.
Your business-clothing choices speak volumes about you, and create a
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College of the North Atlantic
The year 2013 has been a golden one for College of the North Atlantic (CNA) as it reached the 50-year mark of offering responsive, industry-driven vocational and post-secondary education in Newfoundla
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How to Build a Pirate Ship
“Build it and they will come” was the unofficial mantra of Calgary Opera as they embarked on uncharted territory—Canada’s very first outdoor summer opera festival. Noah had the Ark; Roosevelt,
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Going Bald?
A man of today possesses many qualities to succeed in life: intelligence, drive, ambition, and dedication. Even though the men of today work hard to keep a good head on their shoulders, the heads of
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Global Expertise: The Calgary Outlook
Colliers international is a leader in global real estate services, defined by our spirit of enterprise. Through a culture of service excellence and a shared sense of initiative, we integrate the resou
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Energy: Getting Our Priorities Right
Originally posted by Student Energy and written by JULIEN MATHONNIERE, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
The opening of the New Year has brought its usual load of good resolutions. And when it comes
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This Week in Energy!
Read More:
Fossil Fuels - Student Energy Hosts "The Great Pipeline Debate
Energy Markets - UK's 6 Largest Energy Producers Face Public Competition Inquiry
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TAM International
One of the leaders in overcoming downhole challenges in the oil and gas sector is TAM International. TAM International focuses on inflatable packers, swellable packers, and other downhole needs to pro
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Less is the New More
When you think about it, the things we want and hope for are often not the things we value the most. That bigger house or car might be nice to have, but is that designer suit really a priority, given
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Ajay Royan - Superman Over the Golden Gate Bridge
Notes from a wide-ranging conversation with Ajay Royan in San Francisco.
How did you get Interested in investing?
I have always been a curious person, partly because of science fiction, and partly
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Arckaringa Basin
It would have been nearly impossible to predict that this visit to the desert would yield anything abnormal, anything significant. This was intended to be a routine field deployment. I had not the fai
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White Rose Extension
Husky is the operator and majority owner of the White Rose field and satellite extensions. The original White Rose field was developed using subsea technology, consisting of three drill centres ti
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Knowing Where Everyone Is – At All Times
Some might consider keeping tabs on everyone at all times as “micro-managing,” but, for those working in industrial fields, it is quickly becoming the missing link between catastrophe and saving
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Process Safety - The Heinrich Model of Behavior
Catastrophic incidents happen to safety-conscious people for the same reason some children get pulled alive from a collapsed building–the law of probability. At any given time, place and situation s
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Journey To Hebron: Diversity. So Hot Right Now.
From suppliers meetings to HR policies to public consultations, one thing is incredibly clear: workplace diversity is so hot right now.
So why are so many energy giants and other companies jumping
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Kids Talk Energy
Meadow Baker
Age: 6
What do we need oil for?
Cars and motorcycles and mowlawners.
What is your dad’s job?
My dad’s job is going on the oil rig on the helicopter, and he owns two day car
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Calgary: Opening Doors To Energy Technology
Part 1: A New Energy Economy
A new energy economy is taking shape and Calgary is ideally positioned to become the leading centre for innovation in the energy sector. This article is part one of a fou
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Government Funding Opportunities In ICT Innovation
There has never been a better time to launch a tech company in the oil and gas sector in Alberta. Alberta has a great infrastructure, access to industry, and great non-dilutive funding options to fund
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APP Snap Energy APP Revealed
WellEz Mobile is an application for your phone/mobile device that keeps you up to date, no matter where you are. You’ll have instant access to drilling, completion, and work-over reports as soon as
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The Leaders In Innovative Education
Nelson Mandela says, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Let’s take a moment here and reflect on the weight of the responsibility that lies on the s
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The Information Act - What Can You Really Know?
Operators in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area are required to provide a plethora of information to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB), some of which the
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Jack Parsons: I’ve Got The Power
It looks just like a typical house at the end of a cul de sac, surrounded by beautiful pine martens in Flatrock, Newfoundland – but in actual fact, this house that Jack Parsons is building for his d
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Millennial Matters For Workforce Success
Degree: Energy Management, 2013, Haskayne School of Business
Current Position: Project Performance Analyst, TransCanada Pipelines
In my last year of university, everyone assured me that I would
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10 Marketing Must-Knows
1. What is marketing?
Marketing is a mix of solutions that create a maximum response to your product and services. Moreover, marketing is the life force that drives and sustains your business. It enc
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Double Your Income and Take Twice as Much Time Off
A combination lock is comprised of a set of actions that when done in order produce a predictable result–put in the combination and voila, the lock opens. Combination locks are a system that, alway
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Being Santa
Have you ever wondered how Santa gets around the world so fast? Or, have you ever wondered how Santa can be in so many places at the same time? Would you like to know?
Yes, I thought so.
Well, w
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Mission Critical
The mission of your business is not what you think. It’s not that thing you hang on the wall or the thing that everyone tries to attain in your company. It’s not a virtue or a set of operating pri
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21st Century Woman
What does being a 21St Century Woman mean to you?
Being a 21st century woman means learning how to balance work, family life, and community commitments all while trying to remember to brush your hair
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Highland Executive Chauffeur ... At Your Service!
As human beings, we are able to recognize that as a need deepens and cannot be met, flames of passion ignite to attempt to fill this void for ourselves and others. A skill, an asset, or in this case,
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Hampton Inn And Suites By Hilton
129 new guest rooms are available to the energy industry with the first Hilton in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton is one of the closest and most convenient hotels to
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Houston - Not Your Average Stay
Houston, the energy capital of the world, has much more to offer than just fossil fuels. This city has many beautiful and exciting attractions and opportunities for visitors who are looking for entert
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The Power Park
Every business wants a place to park. And not just a place to park, but how about an entire park? Like a business park that’s convenient, easy, and simple.
As the energy industry expands, so do t
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Raw & Real
If you’re going to stay healthy in this day and age, then it requires you to take on life in a whole new way—a way that is raw and real. Matters of health, mind, body, and spirit all require it.
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Extreme Sports
Where Obstacles Become The Game And Contribution Is The Winning Formula
Hailed as what might be the toughest sport on the planet, Tough Mudder events are hardcore obstacle courses designed to test yo
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The Odyssey Experience
Scotch whisky, often referred to as Scotch, as its name suggests, is made in Scotland. While Scotch whisky was originally made from malt barley, in the 18th century commercial distilleries began intro
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Mindmatters
The Cost of Mental Illness
Unhealthy employees continue to cost employers billions of dollars each year. The Conference Board of Canada (Conferenceboard.ca) recently estimated that “absenteeism now
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Autonomous Marine Vehicles [Liquid Robotics]
In the search for data to improve drilling and exploration effectiveness, the oil and gas industry is moving to the world of robotics and in particular autonomous marine vehicles. This data gathering
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Gadget Guide [Avant-Garde Collection]
Oculus Rift (Above)
Designed specifically for video games, the Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset with an extremely wide view field. With ultra-low head tracking, the headset supplies an immers
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This Week in Energy!
READ MORE:
Fossil Fuels - China Gets Serious About Coal-Plant Shutdowns
Alternative Energy - Despite Obstacles, Germany Pushes Forward With Aggressive Renewable Targets
Climate Change - IP
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Heavy Oil – The Future of the Industry!
In a world where the refining demand is constantly increasing – and we are looking to add new product lines on or building facilities that can handle more demand. Praxis Global Research looks to f
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Education: Through the Eyes of a Venture Capitalist
Tim Draper, a third generation Venture Capitalist and partner in Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), holds investments that include or included: Skype, Hotmail, Tesla, Baidu, Theranos, Athenahealth, Solar
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Energy + Culture
Here at The OGM we get the privilege of working in the most exciting industry in the world—energy!
Energy is everywhere, and it is a part of every person’s life who lives on this planet. We rea
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Social License = Benefit
The term “social license” is thrown around loosely nowadays in reference to new Canadian infrastructure projects. If you ask me, the conversation needs to be about the social benefits that natural
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The Revival of the Gulf Coast, USA
The deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico are filled with an abundance of the natural treasure of oil and gas. In fact, it is solely held accountable for 23 percent of the total U.S. crude oil and natural
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Accident Trajectory & Safety Culture
Your cultures influence what we see, hear, feel, think, and say. Perhaps most importantly, they influence our everyday decision making and behaviors of people in all organisations; it’s these behavi
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Crude By Rail
Transporting crude oil by rail has been growing in North America and with pipeline concerns mounting it is becoming even more attractive in Western Canada. Rail transport has a multitude of benefits o
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Keltic: Transportation Solutions Made Simple
The oil, gas, and energy industry’s unique shipping requirements demand just-in-time service from transportation and logistics companies. The pressure is immense: only those companies prepared to ri
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Setting Roots On Rocky Shores
Since the arrival of their first cargo ship at the Port of Long Pond Manuals, Newfoundland, Integrated Logistics (IL) has lived by the statement “We Can Handle It”. Specializing in project cargo t
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Atlantic XL - Big Name, Giant Vision
Atlantic XL was founded in 2001, but its beginnings go back twenty plus years ago. The company is a part of a larger entity, XL Group, an integrated multi-discipline technology group of companies prov
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Aviation Workforce
When reading the business news it is impossible to ignore the reports of the mammoth growth and development of the Oil & Gas sectors of Western Canada. 2014 could be a milestone year with new pip
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Get Your Frack's Straight
Energy is one of the most crucial components used to sustain the needs of 21st century citizens. Natural gas and oil are precious resources that are high in demand and essential to helping our everyda
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Hiring: Believe Them – The First Time
Have you ever been scammed by a scammer or taken by a taker? Yes, we all have at some point in our lives. When this happens in business, it’s extremely upsetting because it takes up so much time and
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The Cloud
The cloud is revolutionizing IT across virtually every industry. The concept is simple: instead of a single server running a single operating system and only using 10-20 per cent of its potential comp
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The Innovation Gap
The average time for a start-up to innovate in the software sector is 1 to 5 years. The average time for a start-up to innovate in the energy sector is generally much longer – in many cases, between
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Calgary: Opening Doors To Energy Technology
Part 2: Leveraging Our Resources
In part one of this series we set the stage for Calgary as to why it can, and should, be the global centre for innovation in energy technology. This piece, Part Two,
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Many Roads Lead To Drone
The hottest new innovations droning the globe are state-of-the-art “unmanned aerial vehicles” (UAVs). More commonly known as a drone, these small aircrafts fly around without a human pilot on boa
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Dawgs of Law
The eagle soars down from the trees over a convoy of bikers and takes the lead, as if to say, “follow me”. His place in front of the riders, he is king of the over world, leader of the flock.
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What Does Google Have to do with Energy?
Google is known the world over as an American company, which spans many nations and specializes in Internet-related products such as technologies in search, cloud computing, software, and online adver
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The Answer My Friend is Blowing in the Wind
Windfarms are making a powerful contribution to our new energy mix. Countries are working together to reduce the impact on the environment as global capacity for wind power distribution has now reach
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Kids Talk Energy
Jada Santuccione
Age: 11
We get oil from drilling underground and it’s important because oil is a type of fuel that we get energy from. The type of job I would like to have in the oil industry
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On The Hunt For Talent
Venor Search Group Expands Into Newfoundland
The human resource forecast for 2020 predicts a massive 70,000 vacant positions. That’s a paramount growth explosion which we have never seen in this
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Creating Social Impact
The 99 per cent. The 47 per cent. The right. The left. The centerists. The deniers. The environmentalists. The corporate elite … and so it continues. Labels. Social stratification. Dividing points.
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Live, Work & Play In Latin America
“Latin America is an emerging market for foreign investment. We are certainly seizing the moment! Our vision is to provide oil & gas engineers across latin america with best practices and tech
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Networking: The Benefits Of An Ivy League Education
Ivy League universities are viewed as incredibly prestigious institutions, and their degrees are marks of distinction in a world saturated with university graduates. But what are the true benefits to
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The Power Of A Brand
Most people would be surprised to learn that the energy industry, the technologies we develop, the processes we use, and the knowledge we employ is evolving as fast, if not faster, than our smartphone
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21st Century Woman - Interview with Chelsey Ansell
Above Attire: Akris Punto jacket, Akris Punto blouse, Akris Punto pant, Lanvin necklace, Fendi watch, Michael Kors bag, Oliver People's sunglasses, Tumi luggage, and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Availa
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Gadget Guide [Top-Shelf Collection]
Nymi
Bionym is a spinoff of the University of Toronto and was co-founded by CEO Karl Martin. Bionym’s first product, the Nymi, is a wristband designed to authenticate a user’s identity through el
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The Beard is Back
From the faux-rustic urban lumberjack seeking to add a little manliness to his metrosexual life, to the young professional seeking an air of maturity in boardroom meetings, the beard is back. And the
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Western Canada’s First Aloft
A loft Hotel is conveniently located close to the Calgary University, across McMahon stadium. More than just a hotel, it is a sassy, tech savvy, modern design hotel with a very social atmosphere. Gue
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Herbs That Heal: Grow Them In Your Office Garden
Foods that truly support your health are: real, unprocessed, fresh, and without harmful pesticides and chemicals. And where’s the best place to get those foods? Right in your own back yard if yo
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Technology Will Rule the Energy Industry
As a business owner, I watch energy companies closely, assessing their growth in Alberta and their impact on the economy and environment. But I watch technology startups more closely, not just because
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The 7 Principles of a Sustainable Startup
The Sustainable Startup methodology and ideals were born from the wins, losses, successes, and explosions that come with being an entrepreneur. As a serial entrepreneur, Cameron Chell understands all
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5 Global Energy Trends to Watch
Student energy recently checked in with students on five continents to see what the future leaders feel are the most important energy challenges and opportunities to keep an eye on. Their insights mig
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This Is All A Part Of Life’s Rich Pattern
My father, Bob Olivero has been by my side my entire life. When I started The Oil and Gas Magazine 23 years ago, he was the person who encouraged me. When life got difficult and I didn’t think I c
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The Virgin Founder - Richard Branson
On the lessons of turning failure into success, the ice-bucket challenge and space travel.
And what connects your life in business with your life in a balloon, as it were?
A lot of things about adve
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Belfor Safety Strategy
Most service companies consider safety as the most important aspect in their company and BELFOR is no different. In fact, BELFOR has created a safety management program that not only protects their e
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Step Change
With a renewed focus on contractor safety, WorleyParsons’ “Step Change” program takes a significant leap in realizing their vision of zero harm to people, assets and the environment.
What is "S
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How Much Water Is Used In The Alberta Oil Sands?
It is no secret that to produce any oil from an oil sands project, you need water and lots of it.
To create the steam needed to extract oil in oil sands projects, operators mainly recycle water tha
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Time To Stand Up & Speak Out
It has become evident that access to global markets and global prices for Canadian resources is no longer a given or a guarantee. Other countries can break ground on new pipelines in less than 1/4 o
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The Bakken Formation
The Bakken formation stems from the Late Devonian to Early Mississippian age and occupies the subsurface areas of Williston Basin in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Montana and North Dakota and has one of the
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Helicopter Mobilization Across The World
The most frequent and safest option, for transporting aircraft valued at up to $50M, is by ocean freight in a RORO Vessel (roll-on, roll-off). This involves towing the aircraft on-board without rotor
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Get Your Clause Into It
International and multifaceted, the oil and gas industry is no stranger to conflict. In negotiating and closing a complicated transaction, a dispute resolution clause may often be an afterthought. Sho
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Calgary, An Ideal Launch Pad For Energy Startups
Calgary is a global leader in the energy industry. It has the highest concentration of head offices per capita in Canada, and significant access to financial and human capital. This sounds like the
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App Snap - Energy App Revealed
“My grandfather died in a workplace accident when my father was only two years old.”
By this statement Karl Gartly demonstrates how death in the workplace has multi-generational effects. Karl
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Get The Government To Fund Your R&D;
Are you innovating to take your production even further? You may qualify for money back from the government. Every year the Canadian government provides approximately $3.5 billion to 30,000 companies
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Are You Linked In?
For a lot of executives and busy entrepreneurs social media runs along quietly in the background or shows up occasionally as something you might scan for a second or two, if you bother to pay attentio
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Calgary: Opening Doors To Energy Technology
In Part Two of this series we introduced you to a number of programs that are aiding and assisting the development of the energy technology industry in Calgary. In this piece, Part Three, we explore s
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Governments Worldwide Are Staking Out Fusion
Asia’s now in the game with both China and Korea vying for a stake in the emergence of the fusion energy industry. They join Japan in perhaps the biggest energy play in history estimated by some at
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The Spirit Of Sustainability
Sustainability: born of the Latin word ‘sustinere’, meaning to maintain, support or endure and often applied to the complex relationship between economy, society and environment. For many, sustain
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Pay Attention To The Details
Wake up. Get ready. Go to work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Every morning life seems to follow the same patterns: we follow the same routines, we see the same people and then we come home to a similar space a
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Log Lords & Cedar Homes
Western Canada is home to the Red Cedar and this tree has been the life line of the Northwest Coast aboriginal culture and it is given great spiritual significance. Coastal aboriginal people used the
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Gadget Guide [Notable Collection]
Remee
Meet Remee, the world’s first relaxing lucid dreaming sleep mask. Using low profile electronics, Remee is designed to amplify the occurrence of your lucid dreams using customized light patter
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See You Next Year, Lucy
She came around me from behind. Under water, through my mask, she looked even bigger because of the water amplification. I was singing, okay humming. I’m not sure if I was humming because I was ner
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A Whole New Wavelength: Lasers Revive Your Layers
With each passing day, the world is progressing in a multitude of directions and creating a profound impact in a variety of critical fields. The paths of many of these fields are crossing over to lend
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Dear Friends of the Energy Industry!
23 years in the oil and gas industry has shown me that there are often ups and downs. While the price of oil has dropped I encourage you to take a higher position and look at the bright side of all
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High Temperature Linings for Sulfur Storage Tanks
Molten sulfur is present in an ever widening range of industries and liquid sulfur storage tanks are used worldwide in crude oil refineries and natural gas plants to store liquid sulfur in very large
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President Of Shell Canada Ltd.
You can take the girl from the rock but you can never take the rock from the girl.
Recently named Executive Vice President Heavy Oil and President of Shell Canada Limited, Lorraine Mitchelmore is tak
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Women in Trades - What is a Woman’s Job?
In Newfoundland & Labrador women have broken down the barriers as to what is traditional and non-traditional work for women and they are forging into jobs that are leading them to great careers, f
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I Am a Woman, and I Am a Leader
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” –Malala Yousafzai
She raised her hand slowly and her voice even slower to reply “I Am Malala”. The young girl had no ide
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Calgary: Opening Doors To Energy Technology
Part Four: Future Energy Innovation
In parts one through three of this four part series we made the case for Calgary as a leader in global energy innovation, introducing you to certain existing progr
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Rediscovering Black Gold
Black gold conjures a powerful image. However, it’s not such a positive image. But why not? Oil actually is ‘black gold’ after all.
Many hear the word oil or see oil company logo’s a
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The London Stock Exchange
Having grown up and travelled all over the world to places like Lesotho, South Africa, The Fijian Islands, Thailand, New York, Aberdeen, Stavanger, Houston, and Newfoundland, the world really does fee
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The UK-Canada Love Affair
Canada and the UK are well established oil and gas producers with a history of innovation and success from which to build on. The UK is Canada’s third largest investor, with investment more than dou
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Daring Leaders: 5 Qualities they MUST have
The year was 1994. The place was Pretoria, South Africa.
Amid widespread unrest over apartheid, Nelson Mandela stood on the podium and took over the presidency from F.W. de Klerk.
Amongst the di
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Delivering The Want Engine
The truth is, impulse can be a near uncontrollable urge, especially when it comes to shopping. From candy at the checkout aisle, to a sweater on a mannequin as you walk by the window, impulse is w
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Women, And Wine
It should come as no surprise that after a long day of countless hours of rigorous work, a woman enjoys soaking in the tub with both a glass of wine and good book in hand. But could this recuperation
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Gadget Guide [Notable Collection]
Metador
Whether you live in sunny LA or rainy Vancouver, Metador is a product anyone, in any city, can find useful. Available in two sizes, Metador is a foldable blanket that can be carried in your
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Women of The OGM
This edition of The OGM is dedicated to the intelligence, innovation, creativity and hard work of women in the energy industry the world over. We thank you for supporting a new energy-sustainable worl
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6 Key Energy Communities You Need to Know
1. Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
CAPP is directed by a Board of Governors that sets priorities for staff and committees. The board includes a full-time president, a volunteer chairm
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Executive Protection - Its Smart Business Insurance
Early in 2015, I had the pleasure of meeting Giorgio Bereti. A tall, handsome, well dressed man fitting the description of a protective services agent, he showed up at the Calgary airport to greet m
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The Unlearning Curve
Twenty years, inclusive of a major and a minor, three summer terms and fifteen years of full time work, is how long it has taken me to learn that I in fact know very little. For years, I operated unde
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Canadian LNG on Ice? Where Will the Puck Stop?
"Skate To Where The Puck Is Going, Not To Where It Has Been" Can Canadian Lng Learn From Gretzky?
For anyone who follows ice hockey, Wayne Gretzky needs no introduction. A former Canadian professiona
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7 Technologically Advanced Oil Rigs
Oil rigs have been advanced by state-of-the-art technology, including sophisticated navigation systems, software,dynamic positioning devices and improved designs. Here’s a snapshot of seven of the m
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Top Tech Tools for the Safety Professionals
Almost everyone has a smartphone or a tablet today (have you even seen an eight-year-old at a park these days?) For us “grown-ups,” as technology becomes more integrated with the workplace, smart
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Top Ten Ways to Hire the Right People on LinkedIn
First of all, it’s important you’re clear on who the right people are. Steve Jobs famously said, “If the top 50 people are right, it just cascades down throughout the whole organization.” So h
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Fashion Tech Wearables
Fashion tech wearables are clothing, accessories, and devices that incorporate technology with convenient features and functions while being aesthetically pleasing and stylish. Wearable technology is
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Gadget Guide [Future Collection]
1. Bluesmart – “The world’s first smart, connected luggage.”
Bluesmart is the world’s first smart connected piece of luggage. It was created by a group of tech
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Series 1 - Architecture Environment Design
Who the heck is Anurag Gupta?
The founder of the difference engine (.ca) and a rabble rouser who gets 40k a day for his consulting services.
Canadian Business Superstar, Chip Wilson, founder of
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Series 2 - Intention
Whatever your “true” intention is ... is what “truly” happens!
First, I am going to start with deepening your understanding about “intention” to really get across the importance of intent
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Series 3 - Results
Are you truly interested in new results?
Today, I am committed to getting across to you the simplest principle that takes the least resources and makes the most practical real world impact in your bu
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Series 4 - "No-Thing" Works
One of the most foundational principles of our work as business coaches is “nothing works.” It is a very simple concept, and yet, sometimes, it takes a little work to really understand it.
Toda
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Series 5 - Consuming vs. Creating
As a business coach and trainer with “The Difference Engine” in Vancouver, BC, we’ve had the privilege of working with many top companies in North America, who have experienced exponential growt
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Keep Calm And Innovate On
Dear friends of the energy industry:
24 years in the oil and gas industry has shown me that there are often ups and downs. While the price of oil has dropped I encourage you to take a higher perspe
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Being Disruptive
In the 1980’s, a company would take approximately eight years or longer to build a $300 million dollar company. In the early 1990s, companies took three to four years to build that same company. By
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Marine Simulation
Technology is continuous; it is advancing and always growing. Expanding into new regions, reaching new heights, exhausting all boundaries.
Every time we settle in on a form of machinery or equipmen
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Being Disruptive
In the 1980’s, a company would take approximately eight years or longer to build a $300 million dollar company. In the early 1990s, companies took three to four years to build that same co
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Oil Extraction & Upgrading Technology
Twin Hills Resources and Partners Economic and Environmental Solutions in the Oil Sands
The oil and gas industry is constantly evolving and looking for new ways of being more productive a
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