Reservations are available online at http://www.uktioilandgas.co.uk 

Drawing from his 37 years of industry experience and as leader of one of Canada's largest oil sands developers, Mather will speak frankly about the opportunities and challenges in developing Alberta's world-scale oil sands resource. He will provide insight into the "technology and geology" of the operations and outline specific areas of opportunity for UK investors and suppliers ranging from project management to environmental technology and services.

The seminar is jointly organised by UK Trade & Investment, the Government of Alberta, Calgary Economic Development, the High Commission of Canada and Business Gateway International / Scottish Development International.

Companies interested in exploring the opportunities in Alberta's oil sands can do so by participating in two forthcoming UK Trade & Investment oil and gas missions to the Alberta Oil Sands Buyer-Seller Forum in Edmonton in March and to the Go-Expo Conference and Exhibition in Calgary in June.

For further information on the seminar on 12 February or the two forthcoming UK Trade & Investment missions to Alberta, please contact:

Chad Molleken

Director, British Trade Office

UK Trade & Investment - Calgary

Lead Officer, Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical in Canada

001 403 539 6208

Chad@btoalberta.com

UK Trade & Investment is the lead government organisation that provides support for UK companies looking to develop international business and overseas companies wishing to invest in the UK. UK Trade & Investment brings together the work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In inward investment, UKTI works in close partnership with the English regional development agencies and the national development agencies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

In England, international trade support is delivered locally through a network of International Trade Teams, coordinated by nine International Trade Directors working in partnership with each Regional Development Agency. The devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own arrangements for local delivery of services. To find out more visit http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk

Shell Canada Limited - http://www.shell.ca

Government of Alberta - http://www.alberta-canada.com/uk

Calgary Economic Development - http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/

High Commission of Canada / Canada House in London - http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada-europa/united_kingdom/

Business Gateway International is a partnership between Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International, Chambers of Commerce, Scottish local authorities and other public bodies. BGI helps Scottish companies access a range of services, training courses and events to help develop an international business plan and access new markets. Companies can also access financial assistance where available. To find out more visit http://www.scottish-enterprise.com and http://www.exportlink.co.uk

UK TRADE AND INVESTMENT News Release (2007/02) issued by The Government News Network on 22 January 2007

(c) 2007 GNN - UK Government Press Releases.