Atlantic Canadian delegation travels to Norway to engage with international partners at Offshore Northern Seas Conference
News release
Representatives from Atlantic Canadian companies, researchers and organizations attend major international conference on energy, technology and innovation
August 29, 2022 · Moncton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atlantic Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses that provide products and services to offshore energy developers and producers, and energy consumers are essential to the region’s economy. Helping these businesses contribute to a more resilient, diversified, and inclusive economic recovery is a priority of the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces and is key to creating jobs and generating growth.
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, wished success to the Atlantic Canadian delegation attending the Offshore Northern Seas Conference and Exhibition 2022 (ONS 2022) in Stavanger, Norway, from August 29 to September 1.
The group of 23 Atlantic Canadian companies, researchers and organizations will showcase their products, services, expertise and capabilities to the international offshore energy industry. They will also contribute to conversations about renewable energy sources, clean technology and trends in oil and gas, while building networks with high-profile decision-makers and influencers from over 100 countries. Their involvement will build global business connections, bolstering Atlantic Canada’s economy.
By supporting Canada’s energy innovation exporters and researchers on the global stage, the Government of Canada continues to champion Canadian entrepreneurs, companies, and organizations of all sizes, helping them scale up and reach new markets around the world.
The delegation’s participation supports the Trade and Investment priority of the Atlantic Growth Strategy, which coordinates federal and provincial government resources and activities to support Atlantic Canadian companies looking to grow by selling their products and services in markets around the world.
Quotes
“Atlantic Canada is a leader in offshore energy and a respected voice in world energy conversations on priorities like renewables, clean tech and achieving decarbonization goals. I am pleased ACOA is supporting Energy NL to promote the region’s world-class products, services and research at international events like ONS 2022. We are committed to supporting this vital sector that is creating good jobs, driving innovation and building a better future for all Canadians.”
- Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
“International energy events such as ONS provide Energy NL members the opportunity to showcase their capabilities within the energy sector and explore the latest trends, while also creating new partnerships. I look forward to the learning and networking that will occur and the benefits this opportunity will provide our dynamic energy sector while forging ahead in an exciting time for energy development. The support of ACOA for this delegation is greatly appreciated and will help position our sector to be a global energy leader.”
- Charlene Johnson, CEO Energy NL
Quick facts
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Energy NL, along with the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, is leading the delegation to ONS 2022.
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ACOA is supporting Energy NL to enhance networking, partnering and marketing opportunities for the Atlantic Canada delegation thanks, in part, to a non-repayable contribution of up to $180,476 through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.
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Atlantic Canada accounts for all of Canada’s offshore energy production, with planned expansions in oil and gas, and with the country’s second-highest concentration of renewable energy workers.
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In the last four years, ACOA and its provincial partners have invested up to $6.5 million for international business development projects in the energy sector.
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Marianne Blondin
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Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Media Relations
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
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