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Texas: CERAWeek March 7-11

Premier and Energy Minister speak at energy industry conference

Mar 8, 2022 | 12:53 PM

Premier Jason Kenney and Energy Minister Sonya Savage are visiting our southern neighbors, attending the CERAWeek conference for energy initiatives.

The pair plans to develop, renew and strengthen Alberta’s relations with international stakeholders, gather market intelligence and aim to improve access to U.S. refiners at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas from March 7-11.

“This conference provides another opportunity to promote Alberta’s innovative and world-leading oil and gas industry to key markets that are critical to Alberta’s recovery and growing our economy. We will be meeting with decision-makers to secure access to markets for Alberta energy, ensure our producers have access to refineries and attract job-creating investment to our province,” said Premier Kenney.

CERAWeek is one of the prominent energy events of the year, attracting top American decision-makers, heads of international energy companies and energy thought leaders.

Texas is Alberta’s second-largest trading partner in the United States responsible for over 111,000 and 60,000 jobs, respectively. In 2021, Alberta’s exports to the state totalled $10 billion, while Alberta’s imports from Texas totalled US$2.8 billion.

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In a statement, government officials said the premier and minister will also be promoting Alberta’s strong environmental record, innovative energy sector, clean technology developments and efforts to reduce emissions, including carbon capture, utilization and storage.

The Premier will attend the conference from March 8-9. On Tuesday, he will be discussing energy perspectives with Raoul LeBlanc, Vice President for North American Unconventionals for financial analytics corporation S&P Global.

Minister Savage will travel from March 6-10. On Tuesday, she will be speaking at the session “Pathways for Canadian Oil Sands in a Decarbonizing World”. On Wednesday, the minister will discuss methane reductions and managing Alberta’s energy resources.

The schedules are as follows:

Itinerary for Premier Kenney (subject to change)

• March 8: Travel to Houston; Meetings
• March 9: Travel to Edmonton

Itinerary for Minister Savage (Subject to change)

• March 6: Travel to Houston; Attend stakeholder event; Meet with Consul General of Canada in Dallas
• March 7: Attend CERAWeek sessions; Meet with stakeholders
• March 8: Attend CERAWeek sessions; Meet with stakeholders; Speaking opportunity at CERAWeek
• March 9: Speaking opportunity at CERAWeek; Attend CERAWeek sessions; Meet with stakeholders
• March 10: Travel to Calgary

“Our stakeholders are keenly aware Alberta is a source of secure energy, one that follows strict environmental policies that include reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. We need to access new markets, ensure continued access to current markets and attract investment to Alberta’s rebounding energy industry,” said Minister Savage.

Premier Kenney will be accompanied by three staff. Minister Savage will travel with one staff and three government officials from Alberta Energy.

Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

“The Alberta government is committed to working with its national and international partners to advance shared interests that can lead to new opportunities for people and businesses in Alberta and around the world,” said the province in a release.

The U.S. is Alberta’s largest trading partner. In 2021, Alberta’s exports to the country were valued at $122.6 billion, up 58 per cent from 2020. Energy products accounted for approximately $98 billion, or 80 per cent of Alberta’s exports to the U.S., up from 76 per cent in 2020. In 2020, Alberta provided 54 per cent of U.S. crude oil imports, outpacing Mexico at 11.2 per cent, Saudi Arabia at 8.5 per cent and Colombia at 4.2 per cent.