Mallay noted that it was a good opportunity to put forward three key points to the Standing Committee: 1. awareness of building a hybrid chemistry complex in Sarnia-Lambton; 2. the need for more awareness and support for the Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance’s initiative to penetrate the Alberta market; and 3, the fact that Sarnia-Lambton receives the oil, has the market location, and has strong community support for the creation of a refinery here.
Mallay noted, “The Standing Committee was made aware of the investments taking place here by NOVA, Union Gas and other companies; and the potential for additional investment in Sarnia-Lambton because of the opportunities presented by shale gas feed stocks.”
In addition to Mallay, witnesses presenting to the Committee were:
– Suncor Energy Inc.: Heather Kennedy, Vice-President, Government Relations, Business Services; Jean Côté, Vice-President, Montreal Refinery, Refining and Marketing.
– Canadian Steel Producers Association: Ron Watkins, President
– As individuals: Normand Mousseau, Professor, Université de Montréal, Department of Physics
– Andrew Leach, Associate Professor, Author, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta.