1. Oil and Gas Development Partnership Canada 2000 Ref: AM/O&GX0906.PPT (2000)

2. OBJECTIVE To help transform Newfoundland and Labrador into an internationally recognized leader in education, training, research and development related to all facets of the oil and gas industry, with emphasis on offshore production in ice- prone waters.

3. THE OFFSHORE  Major discoveries in Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.1 B bbl oil, 9.3 TCF gas and 413 M bbl NGLs  Exploration should increase reserves significantly  Harsh environment, especially ice-prone waters

4. CHALLENGES  Find technical solutions  Create a sustainable industry  Harmonize development with communities  Be competitive internationally

5. MEMORIAL’s PROPOSAL  Build on existing strengths  Create a comprehensive suite of programs and initiatives  Ensure close contact with stakeholders  Minimize needs for subsidies

6. CURRENT STRENGTHS  Many courses with relevant elements  11 centres and institutes

7. 1. Academic programs 2. Outreach initiatives 3. Major facilities ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL

8. NEW PROGRAMS Enr.Grads Master in Oil & Gas Studies50 Master and Doctorate in Reservoir Characterization and Eng. 208 Bachelor of Engineering - Oil & Gas Options6030 Advanced Diploma in Oil & Gas Eng.15 Master and Doctorate in Oil & Gas Eng.4513 (Steady-state)

9. NEW PROGRAMS Enr.Grads Bachelor in Petroleum Geology3015 Master and Doctorate in Petroleum Geology 3514 Advanced Diploma in Marine Safety 105 Total265150 Enrollment in outreach activities 400 Continued

10.  Reservoir characterization and engineering  Offshore safety, health and working conditions  Environmental protection  Geology and advanced seismology  Underwater operations and intelligent systems KEY R&D AREAS

11.  Instrumentation and control  Deep sea pipelines  Floating chemical plants  Simulation  Policies and regulations

12. 3-D Visualization Centre - Decisionarium TM (C$1.5M) Non-Destructive Evaluation Facility (C$1M) MAJOR FACILITIES

13. Annual Revenues (incl. subsidy)C$5M Annual ExpensesC$5M (Steady-state) EXPENSES & REVENUES Start-up funds (over 5 years)C$15M

14. IMPACTS  Support of a new industry which is critical to the province  Development of highly qualified personnel  New faculty, staff and students (Steady-state)

15. IMPACTS  Direct revenue generation: appr. C$5M per year  Total revenue generation: appr. C$10M per year (Steady-state)

16.  Solicit funds  Establish administrative organization  Formulate and implement programs NEXT STEPS

17. Oil and Gas Development Partnership Canada 2000