CEGA Reservoir Symposium Wrap-Up
The 2026 CEGA Reservoir Symposium delivered a compelling program spanning a wide range of geoscience disciplines, fostering meaningful collaboration and thoughtful discussion among delegates. Centered on the theme Reservoir Characterization for Energy Security, the symposium highlighted not only technical innovation, but also the professional connections that define CEGA events. It remains a forum where the geoscience community comes together to learn, exchange ideas, and reconnect over a shared passion for rocks and energy.
Over two days, 20 presenters from industry, government, and academia shared insights across four diverse technical themes. Day One focused on Digital Solutions and Unconventional Reservoirs. Drill Bit to Dashboard: Elevating Geology through Technology showcased advances in modelling and machine learning aimed at reducing uncertainty and supporting sustainable energy solutions, while The Tight Squeeze: Maximizing Unconventionals explored macro and micro scale characterization of tight reservoirs in Canada and beyond.
Day Two shifted to Pore Space and Heavy Oil. Into the Void: Pore Space Utilization examined subsurface characterization for water disposal and carbon storage, alongside regulatory and legal considerations. The Viscous Truth: Optimizing Recovery in Heavy Oil Reservoirs highlighted industry trends in drilling practices, regulatory applications, rock physics, and steam chamber monitoring.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all presenters and their organizations for generously sharing their time, expertise, and perspectives on the challenges and innovations shaping our evolving industry.
Attendance exceeded expectations, with 215 delegates joining the symposium. It was a pleasure to welcome both long standing members and new participants. The strong engagement carried through to two well attended networking events held in the Mountainview Room of the Bow Tower. As colleagues reconnected, the backdrop of downtown Calgary, the Rocky Mountains, and an iconic Chinook arch underscored the significance of hosting an Energy Security focused event in the heart of Canada’s energy sector.
This symposium would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. On behalf of CEGA and the organizing committee, we extend our sincere thanks to our title sponsor, SLB; venue sponsor, Cenovus Energy; and lunch sponsor, Green Imaging. We also gratefully acknowledge our networking event sponsors, Chinook Consulting and ROGII, as well as GVERSE GeoGraphix, Whitecap Resources, Canadian Discovery, and Sproule ERCE for their support as session sponsors. Coffee breaks were sponsored by Copoint, Core Laboratories, and McDaniel & Associates. We also thank Tetra Tech RPS Energy for supporting student and recent graduate registrations and APEGA for sponsoring the program book.
The success of the 2026 Reservoir Symposium was the result of a dedicated team effort. We are grateful to our volunteers—Astrid Arts, Carolyn Currie, Graham Dolce, Joe Guerin, Stacy Hillier, David Hills, Wen Lin, and Kelly Skuce—as well as to Kristy Casebeer, Kevin Webb, and the CEGA office staff for their invaluable support.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success, and to all who attended. We look forward to continuing the momentum at future CEGA events and to the connections and conversations yet to come.
Jag Ningthoujam, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., and Erin Crerar, Emissions Reduction Alberta
2026 CEGA Reservoir Symposium Co Chairs
