Zero GHG Production of Oil Sands Reservoirs Using RF Heating

Mike is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of international experience building high-growth, disruptive and innovative businesses in the energy, utilities, telecommunications and technology sectors. Mike started his career in the oil and gas industry before pivoting to technology, where he worked on the development and deployment of several diverse and ground-breaking technologies. In 2013, he joined Acceleware after being attracted by the vast potential of its radio frequency (RF) heating systems for oil sands and heavy oil production. Mike’s unique aptitude for navigating the barriers associated with business growth coupled with a respect for both the energy industry and its political realities, makes him well-suited to spearhead the process of commercializing Acceleware’s RF heating technology. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of British Columbia.

Ryan is a Calgary-based power generation development and acquisition professional. His development and pre-construction planning experience spans conventional and renewable technologies of nearly all types. Ryan served as Director, Project Development for Greengate Power Corporation where he led the development and pre-construction planning for the largest wind power assets in Alberta, totaling approximately $1 billion. He currently leads solar development activities in Canada for Canadian Solar and also serves as Vice Chair of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA).

OIiver has 13 years of experience as an engineer working in the oil and gas industry in western Canada. He has participated in and led many energy related industrial projects ranging from new facility design and construction to debottlenecking and optimization of existing facilities. His experience has covered the entire range of facility design for thermal, conventional, midstream, partial upgrading and power projects, often involving innovation and improvements to existing designs. His project experience includes but is not limited to: well pad replication development, specifying and procurement of equipment, process design, P&ID development and HAZOP review, and project management.

In 2019, Oliver accepted the role of engineering department manager at Scovan. He is now involved in working with Scovan’s team of engineers to execute projects in accordance with Scovan’s Professional Practice Management Plan and corporate goals. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.