Your corporate membership in SEPAC means you are supporting an Association whose mandate is to represent and advance the interests of the upstream oil and gas industry. We represent our members to governments, regulators, the media, community leaders and the general public.
Our goal is to preserve and enhance the fiscal, regulatory and operating environment for our member companies and to help shape government policies, which will support a thriving, and prosperous upstream oil and gas sector. Our work is concentrated in the following areas:
Government Relations
- The key focus of SEPAC is to advocate on behalf of our member companies.
- SEPAC works with federal and provincial governments and regulators to develop public policy and a fiscal and regulatory framework that supports a thriving junior and mid-sized oil and gas sector.
- SEPAC meets regularly with federal and provincial cabinet ministers and other politicians, as well as senior bureaucrats and regulators, to ensure that the views and perspectives of our members are understood.
- We work collaboratively with other industry associations to advance the upstream oil and gas industry's interests and we act independently on issues that are uniquely vital to our members.
Public Relations
- SEPAC is proactive in our media approach and our policy is to respond promptly to media inquiries. Our goal is to assist the media in acquiring the facts and insight they need to present a balanced and accurate picture on issues affecting our sector.
- From time to time, SEPAC will engage in public speaking opportunities or contribute articles to publications that afford the opportunity to present our views to a wider audience.
Membership Communications
- SEPAC distributes a frequent Explorer e-Bulletin via email to member companies, providing relevant information and events for junior and mid-sized oil and gas producers.
- SEPAC also publishes the Explorer magazine in the Fall, Winter and Spring. The Explorer examines issues and trends affecting Canada's junior and mid-sized oil and gas producers as well as companies that do business with our sector.
- SEPAC's website provides relevant information about the 'business of oil and gas,' from commodity prices and financial markets information to news items about SEPAC companies and government announcements. The 'members only' section of our website provides additional resources, including archived Explorer e-Bulletins and Explorer magazine editions; our Associate Members' Products and Services Directory; Transportation of Dangerous Goods permits, and other member tools and information.
SEPAC Events
- SEPAC's 'signature event' is our Investor Showcase. These events are held twice a year in downtown Calgary in late spring and fall. Each Showcase features a line-up of Canada's most dynamic junior and mid-sized oil and gas producers who present their plans and prospects to an audience of oil and gas analysts, investors and media.
- SEPAC also hosts Speaker Series events that feature leading speakers on a variety of oil and gas topics. These events are great opportunities to network with other SEPAC members.
- SEPAC holds its Annual General Meeting and members' reception in December.
Additional Membership Features
- Member companies are eligible for SEPAC's blanket Transportation of Dangerous Goods Permits (Alberta and Federal).
- Employees from member companies with relevant expertise may have the opportunity to volunteer on committees and working groups.
Membership Features for our non- Producer Associate Members
- SEPAC applies your membership dues to support the lobbying and communications work we do on behalf of the entire upstream industry.
- SEPAC provides opportunities for our Associate Members to raise their profiles with our Producer Members through the following:
- Only member companies may purchase advertising in our Explorer magazine. Go here to view the advertising rates for the Explorer magazine.
- Only member companies may sponsor SEPAC events, including the Investor Showcase and Speaker Series luncheons.
- Only Associate Member companies are listed in SEPAC's Associate Member Products and Services Directory, accessible via the members-only log in page on our website.
