ConocoPhillips Canada, Devon Canada, NAL Resources, Nexen and Suncor Energy were honored May 16 during the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers’ fourth annual Steward of Excellence Awards.
Alberta Energy Minister Greg Melchin addressed 500 representatives of the upstream oil and gas industry and stakeholders from government, community groups and environmental organizations at a ceremony to recognize the efforts of CAPP member companies.
“Stewardship is our industry’s commitment to responsible and balanced development of Canada’s oil and gas resources,” said Ross Douglas, CAPP Chair and president of Mancal Energy.
The five winning companies were selected from 32 entries submitted to a panel which included representatives from a variety of industry stakeholders. According to CAPP the companies demonstrated a continued commitment to stewardship in environment, health, safety or social performance.
The were honored in the following categories:
• Environmental Performance: ConocoPhillips and Suncor for a joint land restoration project to support caribou habitat
• Health and Safety Performance: NAL Resources for improved safety management systems
• Social Performance: Nexen for establishment of a stakeholder group in Fort Assinniboine
• President’s Award: Devon for integrated approach to water management
CAPP’s 150 member companies produce more than 98 percent of Canada’s gas and oil. CAPP also has 125 associate members.
—Petroleum News
