Meeting the Challenge: Todays Energetic World

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Meeting the Challenge Todays Energetic World

• Ross Curtis,
• Commissioner
• BC Oil and Gas Commission

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On Our Way Through

• Unique Times
• Unique Challenges
• Applies to Us All

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Forces at Play

• Rapid Growth
• Skills Demand
• Technology Sophistication
• Expanding Responsibilities
• Security

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The Tools at Hand

• Define your own Destiny
• Look to the Foundation

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Finding Solutions

• Must Challenge the Status Quo
• New Conventions

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Efficiencies Realized

• Externally
• Multi Pad Drilling
• Low impact Seismic
• Internally

• risk-based allocation of CE resources

• electronic submission of applications

e-PASS
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The Cycle Continues

• Ensure Flexibility
• Dont be afraid of the Challenge

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The Forces at Work

• Be Prepared
• Engage your partners

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Our Innovative Approach

• Examples
• Management of Fugitive Emissions
• Utilization of Smart Pig data

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Speaking from Experience

• Define Your Role
• Test Your Vision
• Invest in Your Future

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Challenging the Forces

• The Challenges Turn into Opportunities
• Work with your partners

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Cook the Wolf

• www.ogc.gov.bc.ca
• Ft. St. John
• Ft. Nelson
• Kamloops
• Victoria