With the province’s competitive, energy-only electricity market and business-friendly environment, Alberta is a destination of choice for investors, a hub of innovation and a province of opportunity. Minister Neudorf will be bringing this message south of the border, alongside Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities Chantelle de Jonge and Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development Shane Getson, as they promote the province’s energy sector to industry leaders and partners.

Minister Nathan Neudorf will first travel to Austin, Texas to meet with representatives from the state’s utilities market to discuss common challenges, solutions and technological developments within their jurisdictions. Following this, the minister and his colleagues will travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Energy Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting. This latest gathering of elected legislators from Alberta, Saskatchewan and 14 energy-producing states will provide an opportunity to promote the reliability, affordability and safety of Alberta’s energy products, as well as the importance of the province’s energy sector to North American and global energy security.

“This is an excellent opportunity to connect with key players in Texas’ energy market to discuss common challenges and solutions as we continue to modernize Alberta’s electrical system. I am also looking forward to attending the Energy Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting to reinforce Alberta’s role as a leader in responsible energy development.”

Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities

“Our province is a leader in responsible energy development. I am excited to have the opportunity to promote Alberta energy and learn from other jurisdictions.”

Chantelle de Jonge, parliamentary secretary for Affordability and Utilities

Additionally, Parliamentary Secretary Shane Getson will be working to streamline economic corridors between Alberta, the U.S. and Mexico as a pathway to maintain and grow trade at the Ports to Plains Alliance 2024 Annual Conference in Dickinson, North Dakota.

“Alberta relies on the free flow of trade and investment for its economic prosperity. That is why working with our partners to reduce barriers and bring transparency and consistency to trade across this important region is so important. I am excited to engage with U.S. legislators and officials so we can ensure Alberta’s industries have access to the market opportunities they need to thrive – broadening our commercial ties with certainty and forging bonds with job creators across the continent.”

Shane Getson, parliamentary secretary for Economic Corridor Development

Minister Neudorf will travel with two staff members to Texas and one staff member to Oklahoma. Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for Minister Neudorf*

Sept. 8
  • Travel to Austin, Texas

Sept. 9
  • Meet with Splight Inc.
  • Meet with government representatives
  • State Capitol of Texas tour
  • Meet with Austin Energy

Sept. 10
  • Meet with Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
  • Meet with Association of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT)

Sept. 11
  • Meet with industry representatives
  • Meet with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
  • Travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sept. 12-13
  • Attend the Energy Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting

Sept. 14
  • Attend the Energy Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting
  • Return to Alberta

*Subject to change.

Itinerary for Parliamentary Secretary de Jonge*

Sept. 12
  • Travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Attend the Energy Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting

Sept. 13
  • Attend the Energy Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting

Sept. 14
  • Return to Alberta

*Subject to change.

Itinerary for Parliamentary Secretary Getson*

Sept. 10-11
  • Travel to Dickinson, North Dakota
  • Participate in the Port to Plains Alliance 2024 Annual Conference

Sept. 12-13
  • Travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Attend the Energy Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting

Sept. 14-15
  • Return to Alberta

*Subject to change.

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