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Dr. Axel MeisenPresident and Vice Chancellor
Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John’s, NL, May 16, 2007
Memorial University’s Role in Oil and Gas Industry-related Economic Development in
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Vision 2000
Memorial University will facilitate the transformation of Newfoundland and Labrador into an international centre of expertise for oil and gas, with emphasis on operations in harsh environments.
OGDP
Oil and Gas Development Partnership
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xxxPan Atlantic Petroleum Systems Consortium
New Partnerships
Industry - University -Government R&D consortium
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• 19 new faculty
New Faculty
Dr. Phil Bording
• $2.5 million Husky Energy Chair in Oil and Gas Research
Dr. John Lau, CEO Husky Energy
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Canada Research Chair in Reservoir Engineering and Characterization
New Faculty
Dr. Thor Johansen
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New Facilities
Harsh Environment Bridge Simulator
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Underwater Vehicles
New Facilities
Centre for Marine Compressed Natural Gas
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Landmark Graphics Visualization Lab(Western Geco Image)
New Facilities
Schlumberger Data Centre
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New Facilities
Inco Innovation Centre
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• Executive-level program
• Covering entire petroleum industry
• One year: with three 3-week on site periods
• Unique in the world
New Flagship Program:Master’s of Oil & Gas Studies
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Oil & Gas Options in Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Oil & Gas Engineering
Master’s and PhD in Oil & Gas Engineering
Bachelor of Process Engineering
Master’s and PhD in Petroleum Geology
Diploma in Marine Safety
Diploma in Remotely Operated Vehicles
Other New Programs
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• Simulation and visualization• Seismic imaging and inversion• Basin Assessments• Reservoir Characterization• Reconnaissance• Engineering of Production Systems• Underwater Vehicles• Offshore Safety
Research Foci
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Students
• 100+ graduate students
• 60 students in Oil and Gas Option in Engineering
• Memorial graduates employed in all areas of the petroleum industry
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M$Atlantic Innovation Fund 15.6NSERC/CFI/other grants 5.2Canada Research Chairs 4.0Landmark Graphics 18.5Schlumberger 10.0Seismic data 29.0Husky Chair 2.5Other industry 3.4
Total 88.3
Funds Raised (2003 – 2010)
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0%
5%
10%
15%
GDP Employment
Oil Mining Fishery
Source: The Economy 2007
15
3 2.9 2 1.6
6.9
Oil is the largest single contributor to the provincial economy and growing in importance.
GDP and Employment Impact by Industry for NL
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Potential Memorial University Initiatives
• Executive MBA programs:– Oil and Gas– Maritime Management
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Potential Memorial University Initiatives
• Executive MBA programs:– Oil and Gas– Maritime Management
• New research areas:– Innovative exploration drilling
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Potential Memorial University Initiatives
• Executive MBA programs:– Oil and Gas– Maritime Management
• New research areas:– Innovative exploration drilling– Green-house gases and oceans– Ocean geo-technology
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Potential Memorial University Initiatives
• Executive MBA programs:– Oil and Gas– Maritime Management
• New research areas:– Innovative exploration drilling– Green-house gases and oceans– Ocean geo-technology
• Oil and gas processing
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Conclusions
• Memorial University has had major impacts on the regional petroleum industry
• Significant human, physical and financial resources have been secured
• Good partnerships have been formed• Innovative research is underway