Neil Samis

Part of Calpine Corp., Encal Energy Ltd. explores for and produces oil and natural gas. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Michael Columbos. Encal Energy was acquired by Calpine Corp. on April 19, 2001 for $895.45 million.

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn.

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB is a non profit organization that regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta. Its function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practice engineering and geoscience in Alberta. The applicants and companies that meet APEGA’s standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practice and use reserved titles and designations. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers operates as the voice of Canada''s upstream oil and natural gas industry. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd. engages in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas in British Columbia and Alberta. The firm holds interest in the Deep Basin and Foothills. The company was founded on April 8, 2004 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.