Canada’s energy sector has long been a cornerstone of the North American landscape. But today, with game-changing developments like the completion of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX), Canada is turning up the volume on its global influence. TMX is dramatically boosting crude export capacity from Alberta to international markets, while Western Canada is positioning itself as a key supplier of natural gas for future LNG exports. Together, these shifts are putting Canada in the spotlight of a fast-evolving global energy supply chain.

At the same time, the dynamics of cross-border energy trade between the U.S. and Canada are facing new challenges. Despite the strength of one of the world’s most integrated bilateral energy relationships, emerging issues such as tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and changing regulatory priorities are reshaping the way energy moves between the two nations. Understanding these complexities has never been more important.

That’s where RBN Energy’s School of Energy Canada takes the stage. Coming to Calgary on August 26-27, 2025, this in-person, two-day conference offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience. Designed specifically for energy professionals involved in crude oil, natural gas, and NGL markets, the program provides practical tools and actionable insights to help navigate Canada’s increasingly strategic role in global energy.

Whether you are shaping strategy, managing assets, or tracking market fundamentals, this is your chance to gain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving landscape. Don’t miss the opportunity to be in the room where it’s all happening.

What to Expect: Two Days of Energy Insights from Industry Experts

RBN’s School of Energy Canada is a classroom-style conference. Each session weaves together market fundamentals, real-world data, and hands-on Excel modeling — empowering attendees to not just understand the "what" of energy markets, but the "why" and "how" as well.

Day 1: Crude Oil, Refining, and TMX’s Market Impact

The first day dives deep into crude oil fundamentals, with a strong focus on Canada’s oil sands, the Montney Basin, and cross-border flows. Topics include:

• North American supply-and-demand balances
• Crude oil quality and pricing
• Evolving import/export dynamics
• Refining capacity and economics
• The downstream implications of TMX
• The rise of renewable fuels and refined product shifts
• Hands-on modeling, including the Propane-to-Crude Ratio, Crack Spread, and Refinery Yield

You'll walk away with a clear understanding of how Canada’s crude fits into the broader market and what future export trends might look like.

Day 2: Natural Gas, NGLs, and The Big Picture

The second day pivots to natural gas and NGLs, with a spotlight on how regional price differentials, infrastructure limitations, and new LNG projects are shaping markets:

• Natural gas production trends in Canada and the U.S.
• Price dislocations (like AECO’s struggles vs. U.S. hubs)
• Pipeline rates, transportation, and regulatory barriers
• North American LNG export potential
• NGL production, processing, fractionation and transport
• Hands-on modeling, including Gas Pipeline Rate Estimation and Flows, Gas Processing, Ethane Rejection, and Steam Cracker Feedstock Margins

Whether it's understanding why AECO and Station 2 prices stagnated despite winter demand spikes, or how pipeline bottlenecks affect LNG strategies, Day 2 brings clarity to these complex and often misunderstood segments.

Beyond the Numbers: Learning, Networking, Strategy

What makes School of Energy unique is its immersive format. It’s built to simulate how real professionals make decisions — by interpreting data, applying logic, and discussing ideas. Each attendee receives access to RBN’s Excel-based modeling tools, allowing them to forecast, analyze, and even simulate market changes.

But the benefits aren’t just academic. You’ll also:

• Engage with top-tier, expert instructors — RBN’s analysts and industry veterans lead every session and Q&A with the audience
• Network during the evening happy hour, forming connections across upstream, midstream, and financial sectors
• Access supplemental online materials to reinforce learning after the event

Register Early, Save Big

School of Energy Canada space is limited. Early Bird Registration is now open — save $500 through July 20. Group rates are also available.

Date: August 26-27, 2025
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary, Alberta
Early Bird Discount: Save $500 before July 20
Contact: info@rbnenergy.com

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals across the energy value chain:

• Midstream and upstream planners
• Analysts and strategists
• Marketers and traders
• Refinery and logistics operators
• Energy finance and investment professionals
• Regulators and policymakers

If your decisions are influenced by what happens in the crude oil, natural gas, or NGL markets — this is your opportunity to gain the edge.

In an industry where yesterday’s insights are already outdated, School of Energy Canada delivers the tools and understanding you need to anticipate the next move. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your energy expertise and prepare for what’s ahead — in Canada and beyond.

Learn more and save your spot here.

Company Description:

At RBN Energy, our passion is energy market analytics. We offer a broad range of consulting services and information products concerning natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and renewable energy. Our mission is to make sense out of complex and sometimes quite opaque energy markets to help our clients create a deep understanding — and to do it in style.