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1 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Gas Processing Association Canada (GPAC) is a not-for-profit organization formed to promote the interaction and exchange of ideas and technology to those involved with the hydrocarbon processing industry. We are made up of members that process, produce, gather, transport and market Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids. Our goal and vision is to provide added value to the Canadian gas processing and gas liquids industries from source to market by being a forum for: expanding technical knowledge sharing best practices discussing, debating and providing input into legislative and regulatory issues industry networking being the premier technical association representing gas processing in Canada WHAT MEMBERSHIP OFFERS YOU: Access to the Leading Edge of Industry Research connected to GPA US The GPA cooperative research program has received worldwide recognition because of its successes and benefits to the global midstream industry. Over the past 40 years, a vast amount of data has been collected from GPA-led research efforts. Advocacy and Industry Participation GPAC represents the interests of gas processors on issues of importance that impact the industry as a whole. This effort is carried out by the Legislative and Regulatory affairs Committee (LARAC). LARAC exists to: identify and review issues relevant to the gas gathering and processing industry provide a forum for developing common positions relative to these issues effectively represent the industry in providing feedback to regulatory bodies, producer associations, legislators and stakeholder organizations and provide GPAC with a vehicle for addressing and escalating industry issues. Recent issues that LARAC has participated in include the development of the updated Jumping Pound formula for determining processing fees (JP-05), the EUB s Large Facility Liability Management Program and the oil and gas industry s Fuel Gas Efficiency Committee. In addition to these initiatives, GPAC provides a representative to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Technical Council of the Safety Codes Council of Alberta. Recognition The GPAC Awards Program meets an obligation to support the development of the gas producing and processing industry. These awards are tangible, public evidence of appreciation by the industry, the association and industry colleagues to those individuals who have contributed significantly to the advancement and development of the light hydrocarbons industry.

2 GPAC Safety Awards recognize companies with outstanding safety records in the industry. The GPAC Safety Awards Program is an important part of an industry-wide recognition for safe work at gas handling facilities across Canada. Many companies throughout the gas processing industry choose to recognize the exceptional safety records of their staff alongside industry peers through the GPAC Awards. By participating, companies contribute to lifting safety awareness to the ultimate elimination of lost time and deaths due to preventable accidents. Several facilities and operating areas have been participating in the program since its inception over 30 years ago. GPAC acknowledges member companies in celebrating safety milestones through the public presentation of safety awards at the annual GPAC Operations & Maintenance Conference held in Calgary, Alberta. Scholarships/Bursaries The Gas Processing Association Award is available to Petroleum and Industry Related programs of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) including: Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geological, Geomatics, Instrumentation, and Petroleum Engineering. Recipients are in their 3rd semester of the program and display academic achievement along with a financial need. Professional Development & Networking Opportunities GPAC hosts numerous gatherings of midstream industry professionals throughout the year attracting more than 500 attendees representing 150+ companies. This provides an unparalleled opportunity to: share best practices receive industry's latest legislative and regulatory information and benefit from technical sessions led by industry experts. Exclusive Member Rates Your GPAC membership provides discounted prices on the GPSA Engineering Data Book/CD Set, conferences, technical sessions and other association activities. Members also receive the Energy Processing Magazine 6 times per year and preferred pricing for advertising in the publication. Leadership Opportunities Join a committee and strengthen your leadership skills while playing a key role in your profession and the industry's future. Discuss ideas with peers and stay abreast of current issues facing the industry. GPAC has a number of committees in which you can explore your specific areas of interest. Mentorship Opportunity Alumni of the CGPA, CGPSA and GPAC organization, who also make up a portion of the membership, provide advice and guidance to directors and members and maintain contact with all interested past members. This group has a minimum of 20 years related industry experience which provides valuable input and mentorship opportunity for newbies in the industry.

3 Operator Benefits: Greatly enhances the sharing of operational information with other local processors, providing the potential for more reliable and economical operations. Facilitates the sharing of safety information thereby providing for a safer industry. Offers a vehicle for the sharing of environmental information, thereby providing a way to protect the environment and avoid penalties for non-compliance. Concentrated contacts with suppliers, saving the time of seeing them individually at various times and various places. Opportunities to meet new people from different companies will allow you to get to know your counterparts on a more personal basis. Enhances the opportunity of making contacts to facilitate on-going negotiations or future deals. Supplier Benefits: Unique access to operating decision makers, enhancing their use of time because they are able to contact many decision makers at a single function. Suppliers stay in touch with what is happening in their area and the industry. Combined Benefits: Promotion of the gas industry with the energy sector, continent-wide Promotion of their company Ability to obtain updated information about business opportunities Enhanced credibility with peers Facilitates the technical exchange of information Increase of influence concerning policy makers Allows for learning/educational opportunities activities that will benefit companies, individuals and the industry Interaction with experienced industry alumni.

4 GPAC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership Dues Regular **G.A.S. ***Student Alumni January 1 to December 31 $85.00 $9.00 $20.00 GST 5% (# ) $ $1.00 TOTAL including GST $89.25 $9.45 $21.00 **G.A.S. Alumni applications must have held previous membership with CGPA, CGPSA or GPAC, have a minimum age of 50 or 20 years related experience, and currently be retired or no longer in full time employment. ***All student membership applications must go through the office for verification. Fax form to (403) or Click here to Signup Online! I enclose a cheque made payable to GPAC (NSF cheques are subject to a $30 service fee + bank charges) Please charge to my credit card VISA MasterCard American Express Card Number Name on Card Expiry Date Signature (Your credit card statement will display a transaction through Associations Plus Inc.) GPAC data base information Last Name: First Name, Initial: Position: Company Name: Company Address: City, Province, Postal Code: (please print) Telephone: Fax: Student ID & Educational Institution: Corporate/Area Safety Coordinator (contacted for Safety Awards & Safety Related Issues): Phone:

5 Activities: (check as many as apply) % of job Post Secondary Education: (check as many as apply) B.Sc. MBA Process Engineering M.Sc Ph.D Other Engineering (specify) B.A. B. Comm/B. Admin Plant Operations M.A Diploma Field Operations Other None Engineering Services Employer: (check as many as apply) Plant/Field Services Field Services Supplier Materials/Equipment Materials/Equipment Supplier Supplier Utility Producer/Explorer Other Business Development Pipeline/Transportation Midstream Environmental Engineering Services Supplier Accounting Office Location: (where you work) Legal Calgary South Alberta Management North Alberta South BC Production North BC South Sask Other North Sask Other I am interested in the following committees: Membership Education Publicity/Website Academics/Students Conference Programs Entertainment Safety Awards Ideas for events, program topics, newsletter articles, benefits, etc.: Return completed form with your payment to the address shown above or fax to (403) Privacy Policy: GPAC is committed to protecting the personal information of its members. GPAC does not sell its membership list. Members are advised that GPAC collects the information noted on this form for its use as outlined below: To distribute information to its members concerning matters of the Society To promote programs, services and member benefits To solicit member views To process authorized payments