#163: Hal Kvisle (Arc Resources/Finning/Cenovus) - Structuring M&A Deals, $2 Trillion in Assets & Common Sense Energy Policy

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode, we are joined by Mr. Hal Kvisle - Board Chair of Arc Resources, Finning International Inc., South Bow Energy and Director for Cenovus Energy.Mr. Kvisle was Chief Executive Officer of Talisman Energy from 2012 – 2015. From 2001 – 2010, he served as Chief Executive Officer of TransCanada Corporation, now TC Energy, which included the commissioning and start-up of the Keystone Pipeline. Prior to joining TransCanada in 1999, he founded and was President of Fletcher Challenge Energy Canada, a successful Canadian upstream business with ventures in Venezuela, Argentina and Mexico. Previously, he held engineering, finance and management positions with Dome Petroleum Limited. Mr. Kvisle was named Canada’s CEO of the Year in 2008 and selected to the Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame in 2012.In 2021, he received the Institute of Corporate Directors Fellowship Award. He is the founding Chair of the Business Council of Alberta and the former Chair of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, the Mount Royal College Board of Governors and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.Mr. Kvisle holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Alberta, a Master of Business Administration and Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Mount Royal University. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.Enjoy.This podcast episode is sponsored by Connate Water Solutions.Do you need cost effective water sourcing options to supply your next drilling or completions program?Connate Water Solutions is a specialized hydrogeology company focused on water well drilling, testing and water management services in Western Canada and Texas. Contact [email protected] or www.connatewater.com for more details.This episode is sponsored by Canada Action - who's belief is that Canadian oil and natural gas is a force for good in the world, and history will look back upon us favourably. Canadian energy plays a critical role in our society by reinforcing global energy security, underpinning Canadian economic prosperity and setting the benchmark for environmental leadership.Get your free stickers at BuildCanadaUp.ca to show your support or follow @CanadaAction on social media.This episode is brought to you by the Canadian Gas Association. CGA represents Canada’s natural gas delivery industry, whose members include distribution companies, transmission companies, equipment manufacturers, and other service providers. CGA members deliver safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to meet 38 per cent of Canada’s energy needs. Visit cga.ca to learn more about Canada’s natural gas. And our last sponsor for This episode is brought to you by Garrison Strategy.  This episode is brought to you by Garrison Strategy.  Tim McMillan and the team of highly experienced partners at Garrison Strategy excel in guiding companies through the challenging landscape of the oil and natural gas industry. With extensive backgrounds in political, regulatory, and association leadership, they're your go-to experts for understanding and navigating Canada's shifting energy policy. Visit them at Garrisonstrategy.caSupport the show