Associations

There are numerous associations and organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which may be of interest to you for further information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information.

Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC)

CAGC works pro-actively to develop and maintain a business environment in which the geophysical and support industries can earn a fair rate of return on invested capital and provide new employment opportunities for Canadians.

Canadian Association of Oil well Drilling Contractors (CAODC)

The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors is an active trade association representing drilling and service rig contractors throughout Canada. As of July 2004, the Association membership includes 42 drilling contractors, 61 service rig contractors and 111 associate members.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (CAPLA)

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration "CAPLA" was incorporated in November of 1993. CAPLA serves individuals and organizations involved in petroleum land administration. The majority of our membership is comprised of Mineral and Surface Administrators, Contract Analysts, Supervisors, Landmen, Land Managers and Land Assistants.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL)

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen or CAPL is a professional organization for people involved in all aspects of petroleum land management. The CAPL membership includes individuals responsible for the acquisition, administration and disposition of mineral and/or surface rights for petroleum exploration and production companies, as well as related service and financial companies in the energy industry.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

CAPP’s mission is to enhance the economic well-being and sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a socially, environmentally and technically responsible manner. Working closely with our members, governments, communities and stakeholders, CAPP analyzes key oil and gas issues and represents member interests nationally in 12 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA)

A primary goal of CAPPA is to provide its members with information relevant to new regulations and developments on a regular and timely basis through meetings, seminars, regulatory agencies and other industry associations, and to provide input and feedback on issues and developments that impact production accountants.

Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA)

The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) represents Canada's transmission pipeline companies. Our members are world leaders in providing safe reliable long-distance energy transportation. Transmission pipelines transport nearly all of Canada's daily crude oil and natural gas production from producing regions to markets throughout Canada and the United States.

The Oil Sands Developers Group
This group  formed in 1997 works to address issues related to oil sands development in the Athabasca deposit, it was formerly known as the Athabasca Regional Issues Working Group (RIWG).

Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC)

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry. PSAC represents a diverse range of over 250 member companies, employing more than 37,000 people and contracting almost exclusively to oil and gas exploration and production companies. PSAC member companies represent over 80 per cent of the business volume generated in the petroleum services industry.

Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC)

SEPAC was formed in 1986 to represent the unique interests of emerging oil companies to the public, governments and other sectors of the oil and gas industry.

Educational and Research

There are numerous organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer information for educational and research purposes on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information.

Centre for Energy

One of the mandates of the Centre for Energy is to provide first-class materials to assist teachers in achieving their learning objectives in science, social studies, and technology curricula.

Government

There are numerous government organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer regulatory and other pertinent information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information.

Alberta Economic Development (AED)

Alberta Economic Development (AED) is the marketing arm of the Alberta Government. AED works in partnership with business, industry associations, other provincial ministries and governments to provide quality information and competitive intelligence, diversify industry products and services, expand export and trade attract investment, and to promote tourism in order to create a positive economic planning framework for the citizens of Alberta and to promote the "Alberta Advantage".

Alberta Economic Development Authority (AEDA)

The Alberta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) provides a voice for large and small business and strives to ensure industry needs are addressed when policy is developed. It provides advice on business and economic development issues to help shape policies and strategies to benefit the economy, to increase Alberta's ability to create new opportunities at home and abroad.

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

In general, INAC has primary responsibility for meeting the federal government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Northerners. Increasingly, INAC’s role has become one of facilitating change and bringing together the partners and interests needed to implement Gathering Strength — Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan.