University of Calgary
Nexen announces funding
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Nexen funds global roundtable at U of CCalgary-based Nexen Inc. is donating $1.75 million to the University of Calgary to support an annual global roundtable on energy, environment and the economy. Starting next fall, the sessions will bring together top decision-makers and energy experts to discuss new research and sound policy advice on energy and the environment, with the aim of ensuring that the best decisions are being made to maintain an abundant energy supply in a changing world market.The Nexen Roundtable on Energy, Environment and Economy sessions will be co-chaired by Jack Mintz, holder of the James S. and Barbara A. Palmer Chair in the School of Public Policy, and Bruce Carson, executive director of the Canada School of Energy and Environment. They will be supported by senior leaders from industry and the U of C’s School of Public Policy, the Haskyane School of Business, the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy and the Canada School for Energy and the Environment. “As a company with international operations, we value a global perspective and discussions on a variety of issues pertaining to our industry and its future,” said Marvin Romanow, Nexen president and CEO. “We are pleased to support this annual roundtable, which will encourage dialogue from key international participants and ultimately bridge the gap on developing public policy.” The roundtable will combine the best international expertise with empirical research to produce sound and balanced analyses of the opportunities, costs and impacts of various energy development and regulatory alternatives. These sessions will provide a neutral and productive forum to address the disconnect that can arise between industry and government on critical public policy issues. It is expected that the research papers developed as a result of these sessions will contribute significantly to the global energy debate. “The analysis of energy and environmental issues are key priorities at the University of Calgary,” said U of C President Harvey Weingarten. “Through Nexen’s generous support and unique vision, we continue to establish U of C as a major contributor to and influencer of public policy in this country.” Nexen’s donation also establishes a state-of-the-art Nexen Inc. Communications and Technology Centre at the School of Public Policy’s new location in the U of C’s downtown campus—adjacent to the Nexen tower—where the roundtable conferences will be held. 
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December 4, 2009