12th Annual Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium

Key Players Gather in Calgary at North America's Premier Arctic Oil & Gas Conference

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - The Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium is the gathering place for industry players, community leaders, government and regulators involved in northern projects. Featuring keynotes, panel discussions and an unparalleled speaker faculty, this annual event will address the latest policy and project updates, as well as explore challenges and opportunities on the forefront of Canadian and U.S. Arctic energy development.

Highlights from this year's event include:

• Results from the NEB's Arctic Offshore Drilling Review and major geological and seismic research
• Details on the  Northwest Territories' record land sales and the emerging unconventional play in the North
• The latest infrastructure details on the Mackenzie Gas Pipeline and Mackenzie Valley Development Corridor

2012 Speaker Faculty Includes:

• Conference Chair: Joseph L. Handley, Former Premier Northwest Territories
• Hon. Eva Aariak, Premier, Nunavut
• Ned Farquhar, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
• Merven Gruben, Mayor of Tuktoyaktuk
• John Hogg, Vice President, MGM Energy Corp.
• Cece McCauley, President, Norman Wells Land Corp
• David Ramsay, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Minister of Transportation
• Sheila Riordon, Canada's Senior Artic Official, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
• Robert Steedman, Professional Leader, Environment, National Energy Board

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12th Annual Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium March 13-14, 2012 Hyatt Regency Calgary www.ArcticGasSymposium.com

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Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact: Jessika Hunt, 416-927-0718 Ext. 7324 or [e-mail].