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National Observer
2 days ago
- Business
- National Observer
Keynote address from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary
More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada's oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC secretary-general Haitham al-Ghais is set to deliver remarks on Tuesday morning, as recent output increases from his group's members and other producers have put pressure on global crude prices. Among the other speakers are 20 chief executives from major Canadian and international energy companies and several political leaders, including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Energy show organizers say Calgary is expecting a 30 per cent increase in hotel bookings for the conference and trade show, and that exhibition space has been increased by one fifth year-over year. Nick Samain, senior vice-president at DMG Events, said as of two weeks before the event, pre-registrations were 78 per cent higher than last year. He says the show is seeing a big turnaround since the oil bust of 2015 and the COVID-19 pandemic. "There's a sense of optimism that the show really hasn't had in a long time," Samain said in an interview. "Operationally, we've been going crazy to make sure we've got enough room for everybody." The exhibition hall in the newly refurbished BMO Centre on the Calgary Stampede grounds is to feature a record 11 country pavilions and 500 company booths. The event was called the Global Petroleum Show until 2020, when it was rebranded to highlight the growing number of non-oil-and-gas participants in the energy space, such as nuclear and renewables firms. Samain said at the trade show, oil and gas makes up about 70 per cent of exhibitors, with other forms of energy making up the rest. The conference comes as US President Donald Trump's tariff war throws global trade into disarray, raising the prospect of a global downturn that could dampen energy demand. The trade strife has driven calls for Canada to diversify its export markets for its energy products beyond its biggest customer, the United States, and remove some of the logjams that have prevented infrastructure from being built over the past several years. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to speed up and simplify the regulatory process for projects deemed in the national interest. Samain said the show is an opportunity for people to hash out competing views about Canada's energy future. "We're just big proponents of people meeting face to face," he said. "We find when people get together at an event like this, it really does (give) the opportunity for people maybe to see a different perspective." A week after the Global Energy Show, another major event drawing dignitaries from abroad is to take place in a popular recreation area in the Rocky Mountains an hour west of Calgary. Canada is to host leaders from the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union at the G7 summit from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Speech from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary
CALGARY - More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada's oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC secretary-general Haitham al-Ghais is set to deliver remarks on Tuesday morning, as recent output increases from his group's members and other producers have put pressure on global crude prices. Among the other speakers are 20 chief executives from major Canadian and international energy companies and several political leaders, including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Energy show organizers say Calgary is expecting a 30 per cent increase in hotel bookings for the conference and trade show, and that exhibition space has been increased by one fifth year-over year. Nick Samain, senior vice-president at DMG Events, said as of two weeks before the event, pre-registrations were 78 per cent higher than last year. He says the show is seeing a big turnaround since the oil bust of 2015 and the COVID-19 pandemic. 'There's a sense of optimism that the show really hasn't had in a long time,' Samain said in an interview. 'Operationally, we've been going crazy to make sure we've got enough room for everybody.' The exhibition hall in the newly refurbished BMO Centre on the Calgary Stampede grounds is to feature a record 11 country pavilions and 500 company booths. The event was called the Global Petroleum Show until 2020, when it was rebranded to highlight the growing number of non-oil-and-gas participants in the energy space, such as nuclear and renewables firms. Samain said at the trade show, oil and gas makes up about 70 per cent of exhibitors, with other forms of energy making up the rest. The conference comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war throws global trade into disarray, raising the prospect of a global downturn that could dampen energy demand. The trade strife has driven calls for Canada to diversify its export markets for its energy products beyond its biggest customer, the United States, and remove some of the logjams that have prevented infrastructure from being built over the past several years. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to speed up and simplify the regulatory process for projects deemed in the national interest. Samain said the show is an opportunity for people to hash out competing views about Canada's energy future. 'We're just big proponents of people meeting face to face,' he said. 'We find when people get together at an event like this, it really does (give) the opportunity for people maybe to see a different perspective.' A week after the Global Energy Show, another major event drawing dignitaries from abroad is to take place in a popular recreation area in the Rocky Mountains an hour west of Calgary. Canada is to host leaders from the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union at the G7 summit from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Speech from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary
CALGARY — More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada's oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC secretary-general Haitham al-Ghais is set to deliver remarks on Tuesday morning, as recent output increases from his group's members and other producers have put pressure on global crude prices. Among the other speakers are 20 chief executives from major Canadian and international energy companies and several political leaders, including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Energy show organizers say Calgary is expecting a 30 per cent increase in hotel bookings for the conference and trade show, and that exhibition space has been increased by one fifth year-over year. Nick Samain, senior vice-president at DMG Events, said as of two weeks before the event, pre-registrations were 78 per cent higher than last year. He says the show is seeing a big turnaround since the oil bust of 2015 and the COVID-19 pandemic. "There's a sense of optimism that the show really hasn't had in a long time," Samain said in an interview. "Operationally, we've been going crazy to make sure we've got enough room for everybody." The exhibition hall in the newly refurbished BMO Centre on the Calgary Stampede grounds is to feature a record 11 country pavilions and 500 company booths. The event was called the Global Petroleum Show until 2020, when it was rebranded to highlight the growing number of non-oil-and-gas participants in the energy space, such as nuclear and renewables firms. Samain said at the trade show, oil and gas makes up about 70 per cent of exhibitors, with other forms of energy making up the rest. The conference comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war throws global trade into disarray, raising the prospect of a global downturn that could dampen energy demand. The trade strife has driven calls for Canada to diversify its export markets for its energy products beyond its biggest customer, the United States, and remove some of the logjams that have prevented infrastructure from being built over the past several years. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to speed up and simplify the regulatory process for projects deemed in the national interest. Samain said the show is an opportunity for people to hash out competing views about Canada's energy future. "We're just big proponents of people meeting face to face," he said. "We find when people get together at an event like this, it really does (give) the opportunity for people maybe to see a different perspective." A week after the Global Energy Show, another major event drawing dignitaries from abroad is to take place in a popular recreation area in the Rocky Mountains an hour west of Calgary. Canada is to host leaders from the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union at the G7 summit from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025. Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amend Hindu Marriage Act to curb live-in ties, same gotra marriages: Haryana sarpanches; mahapanchayat on June 22
Jind: After khap panchayats, now Haryana sarpanches have planned a state-wide campaign against live-in relationships , homosexuality, and marriages within the same village or 'gotra'. On Wednesday, the sarpanches held a meeting in Uchana Kalan town of Jind district, which was headed by Haryana Sarpanch Association's state president Ranbir Singh Samain. During the meet, Samain stated that a Sarvkhap Mahapanchayat will be organised on June 22 in Uchana Kalan. The main objective of this Mahapanchayat is to demand amendments to the Hindu Marriage Act , he added. "The primary focus of the Mahapanchayat is to curb rising social evils, including marriages within the same village, adjoining villages, live-in relationships, and homosexuality. Khap panchayats have long expressed concern over these issues. Elders believe that in the 36 communities, every girl is considered a daughter or sister of the entire village. Marriages within the same village are said to increase hostility between families, leading to negative consequences for both the boy's and the girl's families," said Samain. The sarpanch organisation has stated that they will conduct awareness campaigns across the state on these issues. "We believe that alongside social awareness, legal amendments are also necessary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transition to high growth career in business analytics BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo These topics will be discussed during the Mahapanchayat, and a memorandum will be submitted to the govt," Samain added. Sudhir Bawana, district president of the Sarpanch Organisation, mentioned that same-gotra marriages are on the rise. The organisation emphasised that marriages should not happen within the same village or same gotra, and in cases where couples elope to get married, both sets of parents must give their consent. Until and unless the parents give their approval, such marriages should not be legally recognised. These types of amendments will be proposed through the Hindu Marriage Act, Bawana said. MSID: 121319294 413 |
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Haryana sarpanches demand Hindu Marriage act amendments, target same-village marriages & live-in relationships
Representative image JIND: After khap panchayats (social clans) now Haryana sarpanches have now planned a statewide campaign against live-in-relationship, homosexuality and marriage in the same village. Sarpanches held a meeting in Uchana Kalan town of Jind district which was headed by Haryana sarpanch association's state president Ranbir Singh Samain in which he stated that a Sarvkhap Mahapanchayat will be organized on June 22 in Uchana Kalan. The main objective of this Mahapanchayat is to demand amendments to the Hindu Marriage Act . The primary focus of the Mahapanchayat is to curb rising social evils , including marriages within the same village, adjoining villages, live-in relationships and against homosexuality. Khap Panchayats have long expressed concern over these issues. Elders believe that in the 36 communities, every girl is considered a daughter or sister of the entire village. Marriages within the same village are said to increase hostility between families, leading to negative consequences for both the boy's and the girl's families, said Samain. The Sarpanch Organization has stated that they will conduct awareness campaigns across the state on these issues. They believe that, alongside social awareness, legal amendments are also necessary. These topics will be discussed during the Mahapanchayat, and a memorandum will be submitted to the government, he added. Sudhir Bawana, district president of the Sarpanch Organization, mentioned that initially love marriages began to happen, and gradually, same-gotra marriages followed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo Strict decisions will be taken regarding youth who elope to get married. The organisation emphasised that marriages should not happen within the same village or same gotra, and in cases where couples elope to get married, both sets of parents must give their consent. Until and unless the parents give their approval, such marriages should not be legally recognised. These types of amendments will be proposed through the Hindu Marriage Act, he said.
