Who:

This seminar is designed for landmen and other individuals who wish to become familiar with the concepts and regulations associated with drilling spacing units and target areas in Alberta and B.C., the implications of these and how they could impact a landman"s negotiations.

What:

Changes to the spacing regulations and Directive 065 along with the increase in horizontal well drilling have led to confusion and misunderstanding as to what constitutes an on-target, compliant well. The objectives of this course are to familiarize participants with the current regulations and learn how to interpret them correctly to ensure the wells they drill will not be subject to off-target penalties or enforcement action (due to noncompliance) from the Alberta Energy Regulators (AER). Emphasis will be placed on reviewing existing regulations (including holdings) in both Alberta and BC and the consequences of variation from normal spacing units through practical problems. Information resource sources will be discussed.

THIS COURSE WILL BE CAPPED AT 20 PARTICIPANTS.

Registration Fee includes beverages and snacks.

Instructor(s):

Melanie de Boer (British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission)

Melanie received her B. SC in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She is a native to Victoria, BC and has been working with the BC Oil and Gas Commission as the Well Test Analyst for the past two years.

Robyn Swanson, CET, P.Eng.

Ms. Swanson is the senior technical advisor of Regulatory Applications. In addition to overseeing thousands of applications, she has also rectified numerous compliance related issues.  Previous industry experience includes developing and teaching petroleum engineering courses, business development and exploitation, well test analysis, and preparing AER, Alberta Environment, Saskatchewan Ministry of Economy, BC Oil and Gas Commission and Manitoba Oil and Gas Department filings for large and small oil and gas producers. Her extensive knowledge and expertise has made her a recognized expert in regulatory and compliance related issues.