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SPE Workshop: Hydrogen Exploration and Production and Carbon Capture in Western Canada
7–9 October 2025 | Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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SPE Workshop: Hydrogen Exploration and Production and Carbon Capture in Western Canada 
7–9 October 2025 | Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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0730
  1. 60 mins
  2. 60 mins
0830
  1. 10 mins
0840
  1. 45 mins

    Session Chairs: Rosmin Madhani, Energy Inc.; Varun Pathak, Computer Modelling Group; Januar Wirawan, ProtonH2

    Opening Keynote: Ian MacGregor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - North West Digital Power/Hydrogen Naturally


    Ian

0925
  1. 15 mins
0940
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs: Aryou Manousi, SLB; Claude Rezk, Cardinal Energy

    More information coming soon.

1110
  1. 15 mins
1125
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs: Bob Prasad, Lauren Services; Malina Trifkovic, University of Calgary; Januar Wirawan, ProtonH2

    Highlighting emerging technologies - both subsurface and above-surface applications - and their transition strategies

    Presentations:
    Exploring for Geological Hydrogen: Oil and Gas Logic and Techniques to Characterize the Subsurface
    Philip Ball; Graham Banks; Januar Wirawan, Route to Reserves

    Methane Pyrolysis
    Matt Desroches, Innova Cleantech

    Presentation #3: TBD
     

1255
  1. 65 mins
1400
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs: Roy Christensen, KT Project; Apostolos Kantzas, University of Calgary; Aurelie Lagisquet, Aardwolf Consulting Ltd.; Dylan Lougheed, SAGA Wisdom; Wendy Wen, GLJ

    Presentations:

    Surface-Subsurface Integrated Modelling for CCS
    David Burns, Enbridge

    Understanding the New Stakeholder RACI Required for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Capitol Engineering Projects
    Mark Guirguis, Spartan Controls

    Presentation #3: TBD

1530
  1. 30 mins
1600
  1. 75 mins

    Session Chairs: David Layzell, University of Calgary; Rosmin Madhani, Energy Inc.; Malina Trifkovic, University of Calgary

    This panel session will focus on the practical, technological, and economic aspects of moving hydrogen from production sites to end users. Attendees will gain insights into safety standards, material compatibility challenges (such as embrittlement and compression technologies), and the cost drivers that shape different delivery options. By examining real‐world examples, the panel will highlight barriers—ranging from high capital intensity and technical hurdles to variable demand profiles—and explore opportunities for cross‐sector integration and decarbonization benefits.

    Moderator:

    Milana Trifkovic, Professor - University of Calgary

    Panelists: 

    Nathan Ashcroft, Director Low Carbon Solutions - Stantec

    Jessica Lof, Business Development Manager - Air Products Canada

    Additional Panelist Information coming soon. 

     

1715
  1. 90 mins
0730
  1. 60 mins
  2. 60 mins
0830
  1. 45 mins

    Opening Keynote: Brent Lakeman, Executive Director - Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

    Brent Lakeman

0915
  1. 15 mins
0930
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs: Roy Christensen, KT Project; Manfred Klein, MA Klein & Associates    

    Gas turbine systems play a critical role in facilitating an energy transition towards a set of diverse and cleaner energy systems, to support secure and reliable energy infrastructure that is critical for Canada's industrial and economic performance.  For over 50 years the 'Gas Turbines for Energy Network' (GTEN) has been Canada's trusted hub for gas turbine system expertise and knowledge-sharing.  These systems consist of efficient peak electric power and combined cycle systems with fuel flexibility to complement renewable energy, or provide gas pipeline and offshore compression, industrial cogeneration, and district energy systems for communities.      

    Presentations:

    Gas Turbine Energy Systems with Future Hydrogen and CO2 Capture
    Manfred Klein, MA Klein & Associates

    Validating Next Generation Energy and Propulsion Technologies
    George Hajecek, MDS Aero

    Transiting from Natural Gas to Hydrogen: Combustion CFD Analysis for Industrial Applications
    Ehsan Askarimahvelati, Wood PLC

1100
  1. 15 mins
1115
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs: Roy Christensen, KT Project; Apostolos Kantzas, University of Calgary; Aurelie Lagisquet, Aardwolf Consulting Ltd.; Dylan Lougheed, SAGA Wisdom; Wendy Wen, GLJ

    More information coming soon.

1245
  1. 60 mins
1545
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:  Willow Liu, MEDENG; Varun Pathak, Computer Modelling Group

    More information coming soon.

0800
  1. 540 mins

    GTEN will partner with the SPE and CHWG on a one-day technical training event in the Delta Hotel in downtown Calgary on Oct 9. This course covers basic equipment design details, plant examples, hydrogen and CCS integration, providing networking opportunities and Professional Development education credits.  

    This is a ticketed event and registration information is coming soon.

    The ‘Gas Turbines for Energy Network’ (GTEN, former IAGT) group has been active for 50 years, dealing with technical outreach, plant tours and networking among about 20 companies that provide gas turbine system equipment and maintenance services across North America.