Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 – Conference Concludes With Discussion On Industry Potential And Indigenous Participation

A successful Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 concluded today after an informative and engaging discussion on the potential of the industry, Indigenous participation in resource projects, trade and market diversification, regulations, and an update on the Bay du Nord Project.

The day began with an address from the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable John Hogan, who outlined his vision for the Newfoundland and Labrador energy industry, including supporting offshore exploration, finalizing an agreement on developing the Churchill River, and bringing to fruition onshore wind projects. Premier Hogan’s speech was followed by a talk from Goldy Hyder, the President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, who spoke to the need to take advantage of the current “hinge moment” in Canada to develop our natural resources.

Tore Løseth, Country Director for Equinor Canada, provided an update on the Bay du Nord Project, including telling those in attendance that a contract for the FPSO will be awarded this summer. Session discussions of the day focused on market diversification and trade and included a presentation on trade activities and the Port of Argentia, along with a discussion on the impacts of regulatory processes on attracting investment.

The conference concluded with a lunchtime fireside chat between Clint Davis, CEO of Cedar Leaf Capital, and Charlene Johnson, CEO of Energy NL. Clint discussed why organizations should engage with Indigenous communities and businesses, including equity participation, and how to commence doing so.

“The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 was an overwhelming success, and I would like to thank the hundreds of Energy NL members for attending, along with the exceptional speakers who participated and made our discussions informative and engaging. I would also like to thank the sponsors and volunteers who helped make the conference such as success, along with staff of Energy NL. Our week would not have been possible without the exceptional agenda led by our Conference Program Committee and I thank them for the invaluable contribution they made, bringing their experience and knowledge to our planning, as well as to their organizations for supporting their involvement.”

• Jeremy Whittle, COO of Crosbie

Members of the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 Conference Program Committee were:

• Susan Collins, PF Collins International Trade Solutions
• KC Dhiraj, Pennecon
• Chad Fowlow, Angler Solutions
• Richard Mandeville, TechnipFMC
• Stanley Oliver, Trades NL
• Jill Piccott, CAPP
• Karen Veitch AtlanticXL
• Dr. Amy Warren, MUN
• Jeremy Whittle, Crosbie

“It is hard to believe that another Energy NL Conference & Exhibition has concluded, though I am thrilled with the energy present throughout the week and the engagement of our members. Our sessions were insightful and those in attendance certainly learned a lot from a variety of topics that covered offshore oil and gas, hydroelectric projects, onshore wind to hydrogen projects, Indigenous participation in resource projects, technological innovation with the industry, and so much more. I am already looking forward to next year’s conference and the exciting milestones that will occur between now and then.”

• Charlene Johnson, Energy NL CEO

Energy NL represents over 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.

About Energy NL
Energy NL was founded in 1977 to represent the supply and service sector of the energy industry. Today Energy NL represents over 500 member organizations worldwide which are involved in, or benefit from, the energy industry of Newfoundland and Labrador.