Energy TradeMission to Halifax,CanadaExplore Opportunities in Nova ScotiaWith the support of the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) and the Halifax Partnership, Aberdeen City Council is organised a trade mission to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The mission will coincide with the WECP Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Core Energy Conference. Associated events will form part of the programme.

WECP will bring together the Mayors of the world’s 19 energy cities to collectively drive and shape the global energy sector. This partnership performs a vital role, finding creative, effective and innovative solutions to the challenges of the cities.

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the economic centre and energy hub for Canada’s east coast. There are various ongoing and future offshore oil and gas projects and Shell and BP alone are investing $2 billion in oil and gas exploration projects offshore Nova Scotia. Halifax’s energy sector is also filled with renewable resource opportunities in wind, hydroelectricity and tidal development. The Core Energy Conference will showcase this Atlantic Canada market and bring together the region’s key decision makers to discuss project updates and regional industry developments.

Who Should AttendUK based oil and gas and renewable energy supply chain companies looking for opportunities to work in Canada or WECP partner locations.

Why Attend• Access to a market with known

opportunities for UK supply chain companies

• Company matching exercise to maximise B2B meeting and networking opportunities

• Attend Core Energy Conference with over 200 decision makers from the Canadian market

• Network with WECP partner city representatives including mayors and influential public sector figures

• Meet and network with businesses from WECP partner cities

• Take part in a tailored programme including WECP and Core Energy events

Financial Support Scottish Enterprise account managed and Business Gateway growth pipeline companies may be eligible for support towards associated business costs relating to the mission.

Why HalifaxHalifax is a world leader in the oceans sector. The sector includes: oceans technology goods and services; fisheries and aquaculture; life sciences; shipbuilding; ocean observation; as well as marine-centric defence and security, transportation, and energy.

Future opportunities to support the oil and gas industry are expected, as Shell Canada and BP prepare to each undertake $1billion exploration projects of deepwater parcels believed to contain significant deposits of oil. The parcels are located on the Scotian Shelf, 200 kilometres (125 miles) off Nova Scotia’s south west coast. To realise the opportunities, safe, sustainable and cost-efficient solutions are needed that address the province’s unique technological and climatic challenges. Scottish companies, known internationally for their technological capacity, have much to contribute through the establishment of partnerships with Canadian companies and the exchange of technical knowledge.

Why Nova ScotiaPropelled by a strategic investment in geoscience data, the Nova Scotia’s energy sector is filled with renewable resource opportunities in wind, hydroelectricity and

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tidal developments along with offshore projects. According to the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC), there are currently $61billion CAD worth of projects on the books that are directly tied to the energy industry in Atlantic Canada. Your company can take advantage of the economies of scale in a thriving ocean sector, generating more than $4.5billion CAD ($3.4billion USD) annually. Halifax is also home to the Centre for Ocean Venture and Entrepreneurship (COVE) a collaborative facility for applied innovation in the ocean sector where global ocean enterprises can start, grow and prosper.

World Energy Cities PartnershipEstablished in 1995, the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) is a collaboration between 19 globally recognized international energy capitals.The WECP serves to facilitatebusiness-to-business interaction and the sharing of industry knowledge, contacts, and experiences, while providing a worldwide network of industry support services and resources. The organisation facilitates trade missions for local businesses to travel to

member cities and capitalise on business development opportunities. The annual AGM will bring together Economic Development Agencies and Business Representatives from the 19 member cities and will widen the reach of this trade mission beyond Halifax and Nova Scotia. WECP Member Cities: Aberdeen, Atyrau, Calgary, Cape Town, Dammam, Daqing, Doha, Dongying, Esbjerg, Halifax, Houston, Karamay, Kuala Lumpur, Luanda, Perth, Rio de Janeiro, St. John’s, Stavanger, Villahermosa.

Core Energy ConferenceThis year will be the 35th Anniversary of the Core Energy Conference and will showcase the positive impact this event has made to the “Past, Present and Future” of industry.The two-day programme of presentations, panel discussions and interactive dialogue will bring together over 200 decision makers and stakeholders in the energy industry to review the role of leadership, promotion and expansion – tacking key issues at play in the energy market today.

Showcase Your CompanyYour company can be part of the trade mission and promote your products and services to World Energy Cities Partners and associated companies as well as to the Nova Scotian market via WECP events, Core Energy Conference, site visits and pre-arranged meetings.

Trade Mission FeaturesParticipating in this trade mission will provide delegates with an opportunity to meet potential partners, to access a wide-range of local expertise and gain a market overview of on-going and planned activities in the region. The mission is an ideal opportunity to strengthen existing business relationships as well as establish high level contacts with key players. The programme will be tailored to the needs and requirements of the participating delegates, with appropriate meetings being arranged with companies of interest.

Outline Programme: (Subject to change)Date Activity

Sunday 1st OctoberAM Arrive in HalifaxPM Optional Excursion to Peggy’s Cove

Monday 2nd OctoberAM WECP Business Programme and Halifax Site VisitPM B2B MeetingsEVENING Core Energy Reception and WECP Dinner

Tuesday 3rd OctoberAM Core Energy Opening Session and Halifax Site VisitPM B2B MeetingsEVENING Core Energy Formal Dinner

Wednesday 4th OctoberAM Core Energy Breakfast and WECP Business ProgrammePM B2B Meetings

Thursday 5th OctoberAM Free Time / Business MeetingsPM Departure from Halifax for Aberdeen

Flights and Accommodation:This mission is free but expenses for flights, accommodation and conference entrance will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Aberdeen City Council will provide guidance on flights and will block book hotel accommodation but mission participants will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and settling their own hotel bills.

Additional Informationhttp://www.oera.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WECP-Final-Report-July-2017.pdfhttp://www.oera.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FINAL-CANADA-Country-Profile-2017.pdfFor more information please contact Ishbel Lavery on 01224 522605 or ILavery@aberdeencity.gov.ukFor more information on funding please contact Allan Conry on 01786 452027.