Setting the Standard for Independent Review
Committee Work
Our solid reputation among stakeholders is built upon our ability to provide independent advice, in a fair and balanced manner. Our senior staff and executive have shown a continued commitment of leading and participating in the development of the guidelines that regulate our industry.
Some highlights include:
- Co-authorship of The Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook, Volumes I & II
- Serve on editorial committee of SPEE Journal
- 1998 - 2002 Industry Advisor to the Alberta Securities Commission
Professional Associations & Societies
We hold corporate and individual memberships with the following organizations: APEGGA, SPEE, SPE, CSPG, CSUR, CWLS and AAPG. Members of our team also hold the following positions within these organizations:
- Keith MacLeod is a Director with the SPE
- Douglas Carsted is the Chairman of SPE's Canadian Education Trust Fund
- Khani Ghaffari serves on the Board of Examiners for APEGGA (Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta)
- Scott Pennell is a Director with CSUR
- Adela Clements serves of the Board of Directors for SPE Canada
Education Initiatives
We believe that education plays a pivotal role in the success of the oil & gas industry by developing trust among stakeholders. In addition to our in-house course on the "Evaluation of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties", our team can also provide training on the following topics:
- Risk Analysis of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties
- Introduction to Coalbed Methane
- National Instrument 51-101
- SPE and SEC Reserve Definitions and Guidance
- Understanding Reserve Evaluations
- The Process of Determining the Fair Market Value of Reserves
Please email courses@sproule.com for more information on courses and training.