The Water Innovation Planning Committee (WIPC) is an important technical committee that supports the Alberta Upstream Petroleum Research Fund (AUPRF) Program. Their work is dedicated to providing credible and relevant information that addresses knowledge gaps related to water issues in upstream oil and natural gas development. They focus on identifying key challenges for the energy sector in managing water across the spectrum, including sourcing, storage, transport, treatment, recycling/reuse, and disposal. By working towards the development of shared research, WIPC ensures that high-priority environmental and social matters related to water are managed effectively and responsibly.
WIPC Committee Members
Name | Company Name |
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Alexandra Robertson | Alberta Energy Regulator |
Geoff Webb | Canadian Natural Resources Limited |
Guillaume Lafond | Ovintiv |
Jarred Anstett | Murphy Oil |
Joey Hurley | Alberta Environment and Protected Areas |
Matt Mclean | Cenovus |
Michael Bevan | Alberta Energy Regulator |
Michelle Morris | Alberta Environment and Protected Areas |
Natasha Rowden | MEG Energy |
Paul Martin | ConocoPhillips |
Rodney Guest | Suncor |
Sarah Belak | Tourmaline Oil |
Scott Hillier | Cenovus |
Scott Rayner | MEG Energy |
Susan Satterthwaite | Alberta Environment and Protected Areas |
Tara Payment | Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers |
Current Policy Issues and Knowledge Gaps
Policy Issue | Knowledge Gaps |
Safeguarding groundwater and surface water quantity and quality |
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Enabling the use of alternative water sources to high-quality non-saline water |
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