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D E E P P A N U K E P R O J E C T N E W S L E T T E R M A Y 2 0 0 7M E S S A G E F R O M T H E G E N E R A L M A N A G E R<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> Hearings CompleteWelcome to the Spring issue of the <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong> newsletter. Since our last issue, theproject’s regulatory hearings have wrappedup. The hearings, which took place from March 5th tothe 9th inclusive, saw a panel of EnCana representativesanswer questions from a variety of intervenorsincluding government, local offshore suppliers, environmentalnon-governmental organizations and otherinterested groups.The hearings gave participants an opportunity to share support of our projectand their concerns, to seek clarification on their own individual or organizationalareas of interest, and to understand next steps.Now, our regulatory team is preparing for the next phase in the review process– the release of the recommendations reports from the Canada-Nova ScotiaOffshore Petroleum Board Commissioner and National Energy Board member.They are expected sometime in May.Though the hearings are complete, there remains much to do at <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>as we prepare for potential design, construction and installation to begin in 2008.Our procurement staff is testing the marketplace for availability of supplies andservices. To keep contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders informed, we’ll beproducing a quarterly procurement status report that will update contract opportunitiesas well as bid lists and contracts awarded. The report will table opportunitiescreated by this project with a special focus on opportunities arising since weofficially filed our application for the potential development of <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>. Thefirst report has been published and is available on the inside of this newsletter andIn This Issue:Regulatory Hearings Wrap-upSupplier Information SessionsVolunteers In ActionEnCana People At Workon the revamped <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> pages of the EnCanawebsite at www.encana.com.Last month, our procurement team organizedtwo supplier information sessions that providedinterested contractors and suppliers with the toolsthey need to participate in various opportunities withthe <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> project.These sessions are important because theykeep the lines of communication open. They offeran environment for exchanging information and sharing updates. We were pleasedto co-host these sessions with the two companies bidding for the production fieldcentre contract at <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> – MODEC and SBM.In this issue, you’ll read a wrap-up from the hearings, get caught up on localcommunity investment activities, meet our featured volunteers in action, and getacquainted with more EnCana people, among other updates.We hope you stay tuned as we prepare formore progress in the months to come. Our nextnewsletter will be out this summer.Sincerely,Malcolm WeatherstonGeneral Manager, <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> <strong>Project</strong>EnCana CorporationPHOTOGRAPH: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONSRegulatory Hearings<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> – Good for Nova ScotiansThe following excerpts are from Dave Kopperson – VP Atlantic Canada – delivered as part of EnCana’s openingstatement at the recent coordinated Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board / National Energy Boardregulatory hearings on the potential development of <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>.EnCana’s <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> panel ofexperts as sketched by local artistCatherine MacLean.“It is my pleasure to introduce EnCana’s proposal todevelop the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> natural gas project in NovaScotia’s offshore.<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> is a good project for EnCana and webelieve, for the people and Province of Nova Scotia and forCanada. We are pleased to be appearing before you today.Since calling a time-out on <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> development inFebruary 2003, EnCana has invested considerable energiesin re-thinking and re-designing the project. We believe theproject that we are presenting at this regulatory hearing foryour review and consideration is the optimal approach fordeveloping natural gas at <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>….…EnCana’s activities are guided by a CorporateConstitution that sets out the foundation of our values andguides our actions.We are committed to safeguarding the environment andto the safety of our workers, contractors and those who liveand work around our operations. (See Opening Statement on page 4)M A Y 2 0 0 7


D E E P P A N U K E P R O J E C T N E W S L E T T E RP R O J E C T U P D A T E<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> Regulatory Hearings ReportHeld at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, regulatory hearings for thepotential development of natural gas from <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> took place fromMarch 5th to March 9th. Over half a dozen intervenors participated in theprocess by delivering opening statements, cross-examining EnCana’s panel anddelivering closing arguments.Several interested groups and organizations participated in the hearings.Areas of interest included:• fisheries compensation and potential interactions with fisheries groups• options for transporting natural gas from <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> to shore near Goldboro, NS• employment and industrial opportunities• potential environmental impactsNow that the hearings are complete, the Commissioner acting for the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and the National Energy Board membermust carefully review the application documents, responses to information requestsand evidence filed from EnCana and participants. The Commissioner will prepareand release a report, with recommendations, on the local benefits plan and thedevelopment plan application, while the NEB member will report his findings andrecommendations to the NEB. Those reports are expected to be released in May.A Joint Environment Report was released on April 11. Throughout the reportit was recognized that there are no adverse effects on the environment from <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong> including the proposed pipeline to shore. The report has been forwardedto the appropriate Regulatory Authorities (RAs).The RAs will now complete a Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) environmentalassessment that will be provided to the Minister of the Environment andthe Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency). The Agency willcoordinate a final public comment period, expected this spring, on the CSR.Following this consultation, the Minister will issue an environmentalassessment decision statement. Both the CNSOPB and the NEB will then maketheir regulatory decisions on the project. The EnCana Board of Directors isexpected to review the project for a sanction decision this fall.Who are the Regulatory Authorities (RAs) for <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>?• The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB)• The National Energy Board (NEB)• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)• Environment Canada (EC)• Industry Canada (IC)• Transport Canada (TC)You’ve got questions.<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> expertscan answer.Bringing Opportunities tothe Supply CommunityPHOTOGRAPH: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY ENCANAQ. What work will be undertaken by the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>project team now that the hearings are over?A. With the hearings now complete, theproject takes further steps towardsmeeting procurement and schedulingtargets.A. Our procurement staff continuesto issue Expressions of Interest forsupplies and services to gainenhanced understanding of whatgoods and services are available andwhen. Our design and engineeringA. team is busy pulling together detailed project design plans.Our regulatory team is planning for the next phases of the project,including regulatory compliance and environmental protectionplanning. Our public and community relations people continueto look for ways to partner with Nova Scotia communities,particularly in the areas of youth and education.A. Overseeing all of these activities, the project managementteam is keeping us on target with our project schedule.Q. Why publish a procurement status report?Dave KoppersonVice President Atlantic CanadaJanice FrostProcurement AnalystA. A report of this kind furthers ourcommitment to regularly communicatewhat’s happening with the <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong> project.A. We intend to publish the report ona quarterly basis, with the first issueincluded as an insert in this newsletter.You’ll find what we hope is aneasy-to-read update on procurementopportunities, bidders lists and contractsawarded. The report will table opportunities that have beenA. created by this project with a special focus on opportunitiesarising since we officially filed our application for the potentialdevelopment of <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>.A. Each quarterly procurement report will provide a timely updateon many of these activities along with a summary of wherespecific activity is taking place during that period. Eventually,our goal is to deliver the report electronically to our subscribers.Hundreds of contractors and suppliers took advantage of the opportunity to learn how they can participate in theprovision of goods and services on the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> project during two <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> supplier information sessions inHalifax, Nova Scotia. Dave Kopperson, Vice President Atlantic Canada, speaks to the attendees.Held at Pier 21 on April 11 and 13, thesessions offered updates on the <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong> project, contracting strategy,drilling and completions, subsea and pipelinesscope of work, and the Production Field Centrecontract (the MOPU) including fabrications andoperations. Attendees were also introduced tothe two companies bidding for the ProductionField Centre – MODEC and Single BuoyMoorings Inc. (SBM Inc).“These sessions are important becausethey help keep the supply community informedon opportunities and project potential,” saidRob MacQueen, Commercial Manager for <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong>. “And it was evident, based on the goodturnout, that the supply community is keenlyinterested in what opportunities exist and howthey can tap into them.”Both MODEC and SBM presented anoverview of their respective companies andcontracting strategies relating specifically to the<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> project. Copies of their presentationscan be accessed via the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>pages on www.encana.com, www.otans.comand www.bids.ca.Marlin Gillmore (right), MODECJoe Lovett (right), SBMPHOTOGRAPH: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONS INSET PHOTOGRAPHS: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONSM A Y 2 0 0 7


D E E P P A N U K E P R O J E C T N E W S L E T T E RCommunity InvestmentScience in Action…<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> <strong>Project</strong>EnCana PeoplePHOTOGRAPH: PRISMA PRODUCTIONSPHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY ENCANAIt’s science fair season. Studentshave been busy conceptualizing,designing and building theirentries for this year’s school andregional science fairs.As always, there are impressiveyoung scientific minds at workevident in the thousands of projectscreated this year by students acrossNova Scotia.“Each year I think it’s impossibleto be more impressed, but eachyear I continue to be wowed by theresults,” said Cliff Coveyduc,Executive Director of Nova ScotiaYouth Experiences in Science, theAt EnCana, we encourage ouremployees to be active in ourcommunities because it’s animportant part of how EnCana doesbusiness.In the Halifax office, threevolunteers took on the role of teacherfor-a-dayas they helped deliverone of Junior Achievement’s mostpowerful programs to Grade 9students – The Economics of Stayingin School (ESIS). A business-styleprogram, ESIS is designed to educateand inspire youth across Nova Scotiain all things entrepreneurial andbusiness-related with the ultimategoal of keeping them in school.umbrella science fair organizationfor the province. “It instills a lot ofpride in those of us who’ve beeninvolved over the years.”Congratulations to this year’steam representing schools fromacross Nova Scotia headed to thenationals.The culmination of the regionalfairs is the annual Canada-WideScience Fair to be held this year inTruro, Nova Scotia from May 12-20 atthe Nova Scotia Agricultural College.Look for an update on Nova Scotiastudents at the nationals in our nextnewsletter.Chan Kim (left) and Trevor Pate (stepson to Barry Wheatley, Senior Drilling and CompletionsEngineer for <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>) from ParkWest proudly display their science project “WaterDistillation” at this year’s Halifax Sci-Tech Expo held at the Nova Scotia Community College,Akerley Campus, April 30.EnCana Volunteers in ActionTeachers-for-a-DayPictured above are Grade 9 students from Guysborough Academy during this year’s JuniorAchievement ESIS session.As ESIS volunteers, EnCana’sShelly Best, Gisele Nowlan, andDave Nippard helped students fromGuysborough County and HalifaxRegional Municipality figure out whatthey want out of life and developplans to achieve those dreams.Using classroom activities, suchas budgeting, our volunteers showedstudents that their dreams are possibleif they continue their education.With the help of volunteers likeShelly, Dave and Gisele, JuniorAchievement of Nova Scotia was ableto deliver ESIS to 100% of Grade 9students province-wide during Apriland May.Donna Morykot, Regulatory Group LeadAdd marriage and motherhood to a busy workschedule and it’s a regular day in the office forDonna Morykot.As <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>’s Regulatory Group Lead,she was responsible for managing EnCana’srecent <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> regulatory hearings held thefirst week of March.“It was definitely one of the busiest timesI’ve ever experienced,” she says. “What is reallyrewarding about this kind of work is that you getto see your hard work in action.”Donna’s foray into her profession was notby accident. Exposed to engineering all her life –her father an engineer himself – it came as nosurprise when she made the decision to travel a similar path.A proud Cape Bretoner, Donna hails from Sydney, Nova Scotia. She attended AcadiaUniversity and received a Certificate of Applied Science in 1988. From there, she received herBachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the Technical University of Nova Scotia in 1991.After graduation Donna says her goal was to find interesting and challenging work athome, in Nova Scotia, and confirms that she feels fortunate to have done just that.Her career began in consulting engineering with SNC-Lavalin followed by CBCL Ltd.both of Halifax, NS. Her work exposed her to a variety of fields and projects including theSable Offshore Energy <strong>Project</strong> and the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (M&NP) HalifaxLateral. In June 2000, Donna joined Sempra Atlantic Gas as the lead civil and permittingengineer.With a need to keep busy, Donna continued with her education and completed herMasters of Engineering from Dalhousie University (DalTech) in 2000, the same year shereceived the APENS Young Engineer Achievement Award from the Association of ProfessionalEngineers of Nova Scotia.She joined PanCanadian in August 2001 in the role of Regulatory Coordinator for the<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> project and has since returned – to EnCana – to play an important role inmoving the project forward.With the regulatory hearings complete, she remains busy but says she’s enjoying a bitof extra quality time with son Jack, who is almost two.“As Jack gets older, it will be interesting to see just where he will land, if there’s anotherengineer-in-the-making,” Donna says.She and husband Eric have already begun to see strong signs of Jack’s willfulness andcuriosity. Engineer? Maybe. It’s still too early to tell.Paul Edwards, Lead Planning EngineerPaul Edwards is a stand-up kinda’ guy.Husband and father of an 18-month-old,with another on the way, Paul spends his daysas Lead Planning Engineer keeping costs andscheduling in line and on target with the <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong> project team.By night, stand-up takes on a whole newmeaning. You see, Paul’s a stand-up comic, and arather accomplished one at that. He writes andperforms comedy for live audiences and hasmany TV appearances to his credit includingCBC’s Madly Off in All Directions and a guestappearance in a Season 7 episode of The TrailerPark Boys.“I’m always amused to see people’s reactions after they’ve met ‘Office Paul’ and findout about my comedic side,” says Paul. “I can see they’re waiting for me to make themlaugh, which makes me laugh...on the inside.”Paul was born, raised and educated in Newfoundland, and proud of it. Truth be told,his comedic skills likely stem from his Newfoundland roots.He received his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from Memorial University in St. John’sfollowed by his Professional Engineer certification from the same city.His professional experience has taken him from Newfoundland, where he started as aPlanning Engineer with Marystown Shipyard, to Alberta where he was a <strong>Project</strong> Plannerwith a compression services company. Then it was back to Newfoundland for a while, off toTexas – with a few trips to the U.K. – before landing in Nova Scotia in 2001 on the <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong> project, where he’s been involved in planning ever since.During much of that time, Paul’s performing took a back seat. But now that he’s firmlyrooted in Halifax, he’s had an opportunity to satisfy his burning desire to bring back the funnyman, seen from time to time at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club at the Westin Hotel.While Paul derives much of his comedic material from everyday life, he takes his roleas Dad very seriously with son Joey.And for those in the office who are still waiting for the big joke...well, you’ll have tocheck out one of his “stand-up” performances for that.PHOTOGRAPH: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPH: DAVE NICHOLS, PRISMA PRODUCTIONSM A Y 2 0 0 7


D E E P P A N U K E P R O J E C T N E W S L E T T E R<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> Pages RefreshedEnCana’s website is designed to be areflection of our company: open andstraight-forward. Our recently refreshed<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> pages on www.encana.comaim to be user-friendly and informative tohelp visitors quickly find what they need.The <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> pages, directlyaccessible via www.deeppanuke.com, havebeen updated with improved access to:• business opportunities – information ontendering for <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> suppliers• community information – one click toinformation on the project from newslettersto speeches and presentations• easier viewing – large regulatory filings on<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> have been broken downinto manageable pieces of data for easierdownloadingThe <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> pages on EnCana’s website canbe accessed via www.encana.com by clickingon Operations/Canada/<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> or directly viawww.deeppanuke.comAnnual Report Available OnlineEnCana’s 2006 Annual Report is now availableonline via www.encana.com. Both asummary of the report, which includes theCEO’s message to shareholders and a summaryof operational and financial information, andthe report in its entirety, including ConsolidatedFinancial Statements and the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis, are downloadable.The Annual and Special Meeting ofShareholders is scheduled for Wednesday,April 25th in Calgary, hometown to EnCana’shead office.<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> <strong>Project</strong> DocumentsPublic Viewing LocationsThere are several locations where the public can review documents on the<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> <strong>Project</strong>. Below is a list of those locations and contact information.For additional details on the regulatory filings, letters of comment, informationrequests and responses visit www.deeppanukereview.ca.AntigonishBranch Library274 Main Street,Antigonish, NSTel: (902) 863-4276Canso BranchLibrary18 School Street,Canso, NSTel: (902) 366-2955Cape BretonRegional Library50 Falmouth Street,Sydney, NSTel: (902) 747-2597Clean Nova Scotia126 Portland Street,Dartmouth, NSTel: (902) 420-3474Cyril WardMemorial Library27 Pleasant Street,Guysborough, NSTel: (902) 533-3586Halifax RegionalLibraries (fromSheet Harbour toHubbards)Main Branch:60 Alderney Drive,Dartmouth, NSTel: (902) 490-5744MulgraveBranch Library390 Murray Street,Mulgrave, NSTel: (902) 747-2597Port HawkesburyBranch Library304 Pitt Street,Port Hawkesbury, NSTel: (902) 625-2729SherbrookeBranch Library11 Main Street,Sherbrooke, NSTel: (902) 522-2180YarmouthBranch Library405 Main Street,Yarmouth, NSTel: (902) 742-5040Opening Statement (Continued from page 1)Consistent with our Corporate Constitution, we haveadopted a set of project principles for the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>project that describes how we conduct our business….…At EnCana, we are focused on executing with excellenceand delivering on our commitments. Our goal is to bea good neighbor and a positive contributor to local communitieswhere we operate.Our Nova Scotia office, located in Halifax, is “home”to the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> project team. The decision-makingauthority for <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> resides with the projectmanagement team in Halifax….…Critical to the success of <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> are twokey requests:• Consideration and approval of the two pipeline transportationoptions for <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> natural gas; and,• Abandonment in place of the export pipeline, in-fieldflowlines and umbilicals as part of the decommissioningprogram for the projectFor pipeline transportation, EnCana is assessing anexport pipeline from <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> to Goldboro, NS (theM&NP option) as well as a subsea tie-in with the exportpipeline for the Sable Offshore Energy <strong>Project</strong> (the SOEPsubsea option)….…With respect to the abandonment in place keyrequest, the proposed decommissioning program for <strong>Deep</strong><strong>Panuke</strong> is consistent with established industry practicesaround the world and represents the best option based onsafety, environmental, technical and cost considerations….…Furthermore, EnCana estimates that over the lifeof <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong>, between 6.5 and 7.3 million person hoursof work will be completed by Nova Scotians, with another600,000-900,000 person hours by Canadians. TotalCanadian employment is forecast to be approximately75% of total project employment.To close, we ask that you approve <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> asfiled with you.”The complete opening statement can beaccessed online at www.deeppanukereview.caby clicking on Public Record.F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O NContact EnCana in Halifax for more information on the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong><strong>Project</strong> and other EnCana activities:Phone: (902) 422-4500 Mail: Suite 700, Founders SquareFax: (902) 425-2766 1701 Hollis Street,E-mail: dpinfo@encana.com Halifax, NS B3J 3M8For additional information, please visit www.deeppanukereview.caand the Offshore/Onshore Technologies Association of Nova Scotiaat www.otans.com (<strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> Information).For information on the two companies bidding for the Production FieldCentre (PFC) contract, please contact:Visit the website at www.deeppanuke.com or www.encana.comFor information on contracting opportunities, visit www.bids.caIf you’re interested in working on the <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Panuke</strong> <strong>Project</strong>,send your resume to dpcareers@encana.comMODEC International LLC Single Buoy Moorings (SBM) Inc.14741 Yorktown Place Drive 1255 Enclave Parkway, Suite 100Houston TX 77040 Houston, TX 77077Attn: Leonard Bourgeois, Attn: Joe Lovett,<strong>Project</strong> ManagerVice President Sales, North Americaleonard.bourgeois@modec.com joe.lovett@sbmimodco.comM A Y 2 0 0 7

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