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SPE Workshop: Water Full Life Cycle Management for Effective Resource Development
5–6 May 2026 | Hudson 6th Floor 200 8 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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SPE Workshop: Full Life Cycle Water Management for Effective Resource Development
5–6 May 2026 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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0730
  1. Breakfast
    60 mins
  2. Registration
    60 mins
0830
  1. Welcome Remarks
    10 mins
    Committee Chairs:  Krista Kaert, Shell &  Brad Makowecki, Independent
0840
  1. Day One Opening Panel: Navigating the Evolving Water Landscape in Energy
    65 mins

    Session Chairs: Krista Kaert, Shell Canada; Brad Makowecki, Independent

    Panelists:

    • Nick Giugovaz, Director Sales and Strategy, SECURE
    • Adam McConnell, Staff Water Management Technologist, Murphy Oil
    • Roberta Wasylishen, Fluid Intelligence Inc. 

     

    Panelists will discuss key trends shaping the water landscape, including innovation, regulatory pressures, and the operational challenges currently constraining progress. The conversation will also look ahead of emerging opportunities and strategic priorities that will define the future of water in energy development.

0945
  1. Coffee Break & Exhibits
    30 mins
1015
  1. Session 1: Beyond Disposal: Produced Water Treatment Strategies
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Liam Cross, Cenovus; Kiel Crowe, Vermillion Energy; Roberta Wasylishen, Fluid Intelligence

    Presentations:

    H2S Removal from Produced Water. Yes, it can be Done - Cost Efficiently
    Joffre Jorgensen, Stimulate Energy Services; Chris Martel, Tourmaline

    Produced Water Pond Maintenance - Vermilion Energy Case Study
    Ken Bisgrove, Vermillion

    Business Models for Direct Mineral Extraction from Produced Water
    Paul Chernik, Sproule ERCE

    This session explores how industry is embracing Produced Water reuse while addressing common operational challenges.  Experts will share best practices for sour water treatment, effective pond maintenance including skimming and shock treatment, and emerging opportunities in critical mineral extraction from Produced Water. This session will highlight how operators can improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and unlock new value streams by rethinking Produced Water Management as a resource opportunity rather than a liability.   

1145
  1. Lunch
    75 mins
1300
  1. Session 2: Injection, Seismicity & Pressure
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Mary-Ellen Donais, R360 Environmental Solutions Canada; Fahim Thobani, Ovintiv

    Presentations:

    Balancing Disposal, Seismicity and Sustainability ; A Collaborative Approach to Produced Water Management
    Shawn Maxwell & Chris Wilcox, Ovintiv

    An Overview of Practical Analysis and Analog Data for Water Injectors; Waterfloods and Produced Water Reinjection
    Richard Baker, BRE Subsurface

    North Montney Velocity Model
    Paige Snelling, Nanometrics

1430
  1. Coffee Break
    30 mins
1500
  1. Session 3: Sustainable & Future Practices
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Cassandra Childs, R360 Environmental Solutions Canada, Krista Kaert, Shell Canada

    Presentations & Interactive Session

    Water Sustainability – The Story Behind the Ovintiv Dawson Water Resource Hub
    Brogen Bogstie, Ovintiv

    Interactive Session to follow presentation. 

1630
  1. Networking Reception
    90 mins
0730
  1. Registration
    60 mins
  2. Breakfast
    60 mins
0830
  1. Day Two Opening Panel
    60 mins
    Panelists information coming soon. 
0930
  1. Coffee Break
    15 mins
0945
  1. Session 4: Regulatory, Safety & Risk
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Sarah Belak, Tourmaline; Sandy Hammerlindl, Whitecap Resources; Tom Nickel, SECURE

    Presentations:

    Jurisdictional Review of Regulations and Practices Which Enable Water Recycling in Hydraulic Fracturing
    Steve Herman, WaterSMART | A Hazen Company

    Regulatory Readiness for Drought: Water Licensing in Alberta
    Nellshah Khakoo, Alberta Energy Regulator

    Water Management in Practise - Planning Decisions and Operational Constraints Across Basins
    Brandy Faris, Ecosis

1115
  1. Coffee Break
    15 mins
1130
  1. Session 5: Logistics & Infrastructure
    60 mins

    Session Chairs: Kiel Crowe, Vermillion Energy; Chris Martel, Tourmaline; Jérad Vincent, Peyto

    Presentations:

    Produced Water Pond Liner Lifecycle Evaluation
    Wesley Ferris, Higher Ground Consulting

    Direct Water Share
    James Gallagher, Tourmaline

    Temporary Overland Piping for Produced Fluids: Safety, Permitting, and Field Lessons from Western Canada
    Chris Wanchulak, Prima Pipe Solutions

1230
  1. Lunch
    60 mins
1330
  1. Session 6: Operations, Collaboration & Regional Context
    60 mins

    Session Chairs: Yves Matson, Integrated Sustainability; Julian Munoz, Paramount Resources

    Presentations:

    Investigation of the Effects of Sub-Zero Brines on Friction Reducer Performance and Optimization in Laboratory Evaluations
    Steve Kelly, Trican

    Iosegun Lake Shore Power Conversion
    Cheryl Robak, Whitecap; Rylan Zakreski, Fraction Energy Services

1430
  1. Coffee Break
    30 mins
1500
  1. Session 7: Disposal Wells
    60 mins

    Session Chairs: Brad Makowecki, Independent; Roberta Wasylishen, Fluid Intelligence

    Presentations:

    How to Preserve and Optimize Injection in Water Disposal Wells
    Cassandra Childs, R360; Mark Armstrong, R360

    Disposal Well Operations and Regulations in BC
    Logan Gray, BC Energy Regulator

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