(St. John’s, NL – June 3, 2026) The Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026 continued in St. John’s today and included major project updates from Equinor Canada, North Atlantic Group of Companies, and Cenovus Energy, along with important discussions on the regulatory regime and Indigenous participation in energy projects.
Jim Beresford, Vice President of Equinor Canada provided the latest information on the Bay du Nord project; Tracey Power, Chief Financial Officer of North Atlantic Group of Companies, shared the story of growth and scale that is North Atlantic, including their $1.9 billion wind and clean fuels project and refinery in France; and Jeff Jeworski, Senior Vice-President, Atlantic Region with Cenovus Energy, highlighted our newest offshore oil and gas project, the West White Rose Concrete Gravity Structure and the ingenuity required to make the project a reality.
Scott Tessier, Chief Executive Officer of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator, and Terry Hubbard, President of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, participated in an insightful discussion about the Canadian regulatory process and how regulators are reforming to achieve efficiency and help move projects at pace, while ensuring environmental and safety rigour remain.
Session Four highlighted the growing importance of meaningful Indigenous inclusion in energy development and the opportunities created through strong partnerships and shared leadership. Speakers Hilda Broomfield Letemplier, President of Pressure Pipe Procurement & Management Services, Michael Rose, District Director for East Coast Catering, and Sheila O’Neill, Indigenous Relations Manager with Horizon Naval Engineering, shared perspectives on moving beyond consultation toward long-term collaboration, ownership, and economic participation, while showcasing successful Indigenous partnerships and business initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Keynote luncheon speaker Chris Lemons shared the remarkable story of surviving after becoming stranded on the ocean floor during a North Sea diving operation.
The final day of the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2026, Thursday, June 4, will open with an address by the Honourable Lloyd Parrott, Minister of Energy and Mines for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister Parrott will be followed by Kirk Goobie, Vice President East Coast, Suncor Energy.
Discussions throughout the day will highlight opportunities within the Atlantic energy sector and the region’s growing role as a global supplier of energy from a variety of sources. The sessions will explore several emerging opportunities that Energy NL members should begin preparing to support and lead.
Session speakers for the final day of conference are:
Session Five
- Nena Abundo, Assistant Deputy Minister, Petroleum Development & Benefits, Department of Energy & Mines, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst, Atlantic Economic Council
- Marc Bisaillon, Global Director, eGRID, Hatch
- David MacGregor, Associate Deputy Minister, Department of Energy, Province of Nova Scotia
Session Six
- Frank Davis, Canada Country Head, Pattern Energy
- Julie Lemieux, CEO, Triple Point Resources
- James MacKay, Senior Project Manager, Angler Solutions
- Ravi Sood, Executive Chair & Co-Founder, EVREC
The keynote luncheon address on Thursday will be delivered by Elizabeth Wademan, President and CEO of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV).
“Day Two of the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2026 continued to showcase the significant energy resources of our province with updates from Equinor, North Atlantic Group of Companies, and Cenovus Energy, three companies leading the dynamic growth underway in Newfoundland and Labrador. Hearing the leads of two regulatory authorities speak to the need of ensuring an efficient and effective regulatory process that can help encourage development was a revelation for our members and a discussion that left everyone feeling more confident about our path to success. We also had an important discussion on having Indigenous companies as part of energy projects that was beneficial for many members who are beginning to understand how best to form such relationships. Our day ended with the riveting story of Chris Lemons and his ordeal of being stranded on the ocean floor in perilous circumstances. It was a moving talk, capping an extraordinary day.”
- Charlene Johnson, Energy NL CEO
Further information on the conference program and speakers is available here.
Energy NL represents approximately 500 member organizations worldwide which are involved in the energy sector. Members are active in all areas of the supply and service sector and include a diverse representation of businesses that range from offshore supply vessels and helicopters, carbon reduction and sustainable technologies, health and safety equipment and training, engineering solutions and fabricators to law firms and human resource agencies.
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