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Let’s Talk: Nuclear Energy

Let’s Talk: Nuclear Energy

Nuclear power is arguably one of society’s greatest hopes, and darkest fears. Proponents see nuclear power as an opportunity to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels. However, opponents are haunted by images of a devastated Japan. Nuclear power is controversial, to say the least, and perhaps gravely misunderstood. This Let’s Talk series will discuss everything about nuclear power including how…
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Keeping a Pulse

Keeping a Pulse

Staying abreast of the latest trends and breaking news can require dedicated skills and time. As young professionals, having a comprehensive understanding of the energy industry, emerging issues, public affairs along with local, national and global perspectives, is not only an asset, but a competitive advantage. In-between field visits, training, daily work requirements, and meetings the WPC Canada Youth Committee…
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Program

Program

To develop this year’s 4th WPC Youth Forum, our team adopted a holistic view and considered the pressing matters our industry is facing today. We sought to address the local, regional and international challenges that are affecting young professionals and provide a forum for discussion and resolution with peers, presenters and stakeholders. We also recognized the importance of future opportunities…
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4th WPC Youth Forum

4th WPC Youth Forum

The WPC Youth Committee hosted delegates during their 2013 collaborative global forum, Unconventional Solutions for an Unconventional World. The 4th WPC Youth Forum provided a global perspective on industry best practices, technological advancements, corporate social responsibility, financing, as well as the opportunity to develop solutions to current key issues and foreseeable challenges. The goal was to host a unique forum…
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WPC in 2017 Turkey

WPC in 2017 Turkey

“This time – Istanbul!” was the motto for the Turkish delegation as they faced the USA with Houston, Kazakhstan with Astana and Denmark with Copenhagen in the election to host the 22nd World Petroleum Congress in 2017. In a tightly run competition, Istanbul won the right to host the prestigious Congress with 55% of the votes in the third round…
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The WPC Excellence Awards

The WPC Excellence Awards

Since the WPC was formed in 1933 it has experienced vast changes in the industry. Our 60 member countries, representing 95% of the Worlds oil and gas production, are in a unique position to witness the technical achievements that allows the petroleum industry to work with greater efficiency, at lower cost and to produce a vast range of products with a…
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Turkey wins bid

Turkey wins bid

Turkey has won the bid to host the 22nd World Petroleum Congress (WPC) in 2017, widely recognized as the "Olympics" of the oil and gas industry. “This time – Istanbul!” was the motto for the Turkish delegation as they faced the USA with Houston, Kazakhstan with Astana and Denmark with Copenhagen in the election to host the 22nd World Petroleum Congress in…
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