The 1st IASTED International Conference on
Unconventional Oil Technology
TECH 2011

July 4 – 6, 2011
Calgary, AB, Canada

INVITED SPEAKER

Oil Sands: Canada’s Energy Advantage

Don Thompson
The Oil Sands Developers Group, Canada

Duration

40 minutes

Abstract

fiogf49gjkf0d
Canada’s oil sands are not just a critical source of energy, they are also a key driver of the Canadian economy and standard of living. A recent report from Peters & Co. Predicts $180 billion in oil sands spending over the next decade. This investment of billions of dollars, and the economic and employment benefits that accompany it will help shape important Canadian business sectors and support economic growth across the country. Join Don Thompson, President of the Oil Sands Developers Group, as he discusses how Canadian cities and provinces benefit from the development of the oil sands and take advantage of the industry’s many economic opportunities.

Biography of the Invited Speaker

Invited Speaker Portrait

fiogf49gjkf0d
Don Thompson is President of The Oil Sands Developers Group (OSDG). Don, with his Board, determines the group’s position on various issues brought forward by members for collaborative consideration, action and resolution.
Don is also the external voice for OSDG, presenting OSDG members’ actions and ideas to external audiences across Canada, in the United States and in Europe – industry, community and government. As a result of his outreach program Don has established strong working relationships with business, industry and government leaders within Canada and internationally. Don serves in his capacity with OSDG through the support of Syncrude Canada Ltd. where he has worked since 1979.
On behalf of OSDG, Don has travelled extensively to speak in major cities and smaller communities that contribute to and benefit from oil sands development. Over the past two years he has delivered the oil sands facts to more than 100 audiences and over 300 international media outlets around the globe.