Oil and Gas Development Partnership Canada 2000 Ref

Oil and Gas Development Partnership Canada 2000 Ref: AM/O&GX 0906. PPT (2000)

OBJECTIVE To help transform Newfoundland Labrador into an internationally recognized leader in education, training, research and development related to all facets of the oil and gas industry, with emphasis on offshore production in iceprone waters.

THE OFFSHORE Ø Major discoveries in Newfoundland Labrador: 2. 1 B bbl oil, 9. 3 TCF gas and 413 M bbl NGLs Ø Exploration should increase reserves significantly Ø Harsh environment, especially ice-prone waters

CHALLENGES Ø Find technical solutions Ø Create a sustainable industry Ø Harmonize development with communities Ø Be competitive internationally

MEMORIAL’s PROPOSAL Ø Build on existing strengths Ø Create a comprehensive suite of programs and initiatives Ø Ensure close contact with stakeholders Ø Minimize subsidies needs for

CURRENT STRENGTHS Ø Many courses with relevant elements Ø 11 centres and institutes

ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL 1. Academic programs 2. Outreach initiatives 3. Major facilities

NEW PROGRAMS (Steady-state) Enr. Grads Master in Oil & Gas Studies 50 50 20 8 Bachelor of Engineering - Oil & Gas Options 60 30 Advanced Diploma in Oil & Gas Eng. 15 15 Master and Doctorate in Oil & Gas Eng. 45 13 Master and Doctorate in Reservoir Characterization and Eng.

NEW PROGRAMS Bachelor in Petroleum Geology Master and Doctorate in Petroleum Geology Advanced Diploma in Marine Safety Total Enrollment in outreach activities Continued Enr. Grads 30 15 35 14 10 5 265 150 400

KEY R&D AREAS Ø Reservoir characterization and engineering Ø Offshore safety, health and working conditions Ø Environmental Ø Geology and advanced seismology Ø Underwater systems protection operations and intelligent

KEY R&D AREAS Ø Instrumentation Ø Deep and control sea pipelines Ø Floating chemical plants Ø Simulation Ø Policies and regulations

MAJOR FACILITIES 3 -D Visualization Centre Decisionarium. TM (C$1. 5 M) Non-Destructive Evaluation Facility (C$1 M)

EXPENSES & REVENUES (Steady-state) Annual Revenues (incl. subsidy) C$5 M Annual Expenses C$5 M Start-up funds (over 5 years) C$15 M

IMPACTS (Steady-state) Ø Support of a new industry which is critical to the province Ø Development of highly qualified personnel Ø New faculty, staff and students

IMPACTS (Steady-state) Ø Direct revenue generation: appr. C$5 M per year Ø Total revenue generation: appr. C$10 M per year

NEXT STEPS Ø Solicit funds Ø Establish administrative organization Ø Formulate and implement programs

Oil and Gas Development Partnership Canada 2000