Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
October 25, 2016
Leading the Path to the Arctic
Province Hosting 2016 Arctic Technology Conference
Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting the 2016 Arctic Technology Conference (ATC), which takes place October 24-26 at the St. John's Convention Centre. The annual conference brings together worldwide leaders in offshore drilling, exploration, and production to address cutting-edge technologies needed for offshore oil exploration and production in the Arctic.
"Newfoundland and Labrador's expertise in remote and Arctic-like conditions and industrial infrastructure
makes it an ideal location to be the hub for research related to oil exploration and production in harsh
and cold environments. This is the first time ATC has been hosted in Canada and we are very excited to
be a part of a strong partnership that brought this event here. We look forward to the opportunities this
conference may provide for further research expansions in offshore technology and economic opportunities
for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians."
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture
and Rural Development
During the three-day conference, oil and gas professionals will discuss the challenges of Arctic oil and gas exploration and development, including the complexity of the environment, and the physical and technical difficulties the industry faces when developing in the Arctic.
"ATC is very excited to be in Newfoundland and Labrador and we look forward to a great conference. ATC
and the province share many of the same interests and strong ties when it comes to offshore exploration,
development and research. While many Arctic-related conferences have been delayed due to the recent
downturn in the industry, we still felt it was important to continue with ATC 2016 because of the
tremendous expertise and capabilities for the industry in Newfoundland and Labrador."
- Brian Miller, Past-Chair, 2015 ATC Conference Program
The Provincial Government partnered with the City of St. John's, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Destination St. John's and the Research and Development Corporation to successfully attract ATC 2016 to Newfoundland and Labrador.
"We are extremely pleased that St. John's is the first Canadian city to host the Arctic Technology
Conference. With our strategic location in the North Atlantic we are positioned as a gateway to the
Arctic and other northern regions. ATC builds on other prestigious ocean technology conferences held
in St. John's over the past few years. Congratulations to all partners involved in bringing ATC 2016
to the City of St. John's."
- Dennis O'Keefe, Mayor of the City of St. John's
ATC stems from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), the world's leading event for offshore drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. ATC is built upon OTC's successful multidisciplinary approach with 14 technical societies and organizations working together to deliver the world's most comprehensive Arctic event.
For more information on ATC 2016, visit:
www.arctictechnologyconference.org/
QUICK FACTS
- The Arctic Technology Conference is taking place at the St. John's Convention Centre October 24-26.
- The conference brings together leaders in offshore oil exploration to discuss the challenges of Arctic oil and gas exploration and development.
- The Provincial Government partnered with the City of St. John's, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Destination St. John's and the Research and Development Corporation to successfully attract ATC 2016 to Newfoundland and Labrador.
- For more information on ATC 2016, visit:
www.arctictechnologyconference.org/
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Media contacts:
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Debbie Marnell Director of Communications (A) Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4819, 699-9048 debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca |
Alan Wegner ATC Project Director Artic Technology Conference awegener@aapg.org |
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Kelly Maguire Media Relations City of St. John's 709-576-8491 kmaguire@stjohns.ca |
2016 10 25 11:40 a.m.