The Alberta government is spending $23.2 billion on capital projects between 2009 and 2012, as part of its 20 year strategic capital plan. This level of investment will provide employment opportunities, build public infrastructure, and promote long-term economic growth. In support of this significant commitment, Alberta Infrastructure works with partner departments and stakeholders to plan and create health, learning and other public buildings, and to provide accommodation and realty services. This presentation will outline how Infrastructure does business with the private sector.

Brian Soutar
Brian Soutar is the Executive Director of the Program Management Branch in Alberta Infrastructure's Capital Projects Division. He is a professional engineer and a professional quantity surveyor. Prior to entering the public service, he worked for construction companies and design consultants on numerous Canadian, US and international projects in the industrial, commercial, institutional, transportation, water management and mining sectors. His branch procures architectural, engineering and construction services for Infrastructure's building projects throughout the province.

North West Upgrading Inc. is an Alberta-based company building a world-class bitumen refining business in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, maximizing the value of Alberta’s bitumen resources in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Mr. Brian Cook, VP Supply Chain Management, and Mr. Doug Bertsch, VP Regulatory Affairs will present the background and an update on this important Alberta infrastructure project, including the value and opportunities flowing from the upgrading and refining to high-value end products, and the benefits and business opportunities of the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)-related aspects of the project.

There will be an overview of the contractor, manufacturer and supplier opportunities that will flow from this project to Alberta and beyond, as well as a Q&A opportunity.

Additional Presenters To Be Confirmed