Committee Chairs:  Krista Kaert, Shell &  Brad Makowecki, Independent

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

Panelists:

• Michael Bevan, Senior Advisor - Water, Alberta Energy Regulator
• Nick Giugovaz, Director Sales and Strategy, SECURE
• Adam McConnell, Staff Water Management Technologist, Murphy Oil
• Roberta Wasylishen, President, Fluid Intelligence Inc. 

 

Moderator:

• Adam Leece, Director Sustainable Development Advisory and Energy Transition, Integrated Sustainability

 

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.

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.   

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

Injection sits at the intersection of operations, subsurface uncertainty, and public and regulatory scrutiny - particularly as regional seismic sensitivity continues to rise. This session showcases collaborative produced‑water management strategies, hands-on methods for analyzing injectors and reinjection/waterflood analogs, and the contribution of the North Montney velocity model in strengthening pressure and seismic understanding to support safer, more resilient injection planning.

Presentations:

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

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

Development of the Northern Montney Velocity Model & its Impact on Water Disposal Operations
Paige Snelling, Nanometrics

Session Chairs:  Leo Chan, Ovintiv; Cassandra Childs, R360 Environmental Solutions Canada; Krista Kaert, Shell Canada; Fahim Thobani, Ovintiv

Presentations & Interactive Session

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

This session will explore the strategic development and evolution of Ovintiv’s Dawson Water Resource Hub, highlighting how phased infrastructure investments transformed water management performance, sustainability, and long-term value.

Breakout Sessions to follow:

1. Full Water Recycle for Frac Reuse 
2. Partial Water Recycle for Frac Reuse
3. No Water Recycle for Frac Reuse