Charged with developing a processing hub focused on hemp biomass for Endless Sky.We will handle flower and fibre and process it for downstream markets. The facility will be commercial scale and achieve low cost and high quality products derived from premium genetics currently in development. Managing the business development utilizing a midstream business model, we will be partnering with all sides of the supply chain to build this next phase in the hemp industry.Feel free to reach out to learn more.

Creating packaging solutions using Hemp and Cannabis byproducts for companies intent on having minimal environmental impact and supporting local circular economies.

Providing innovative solutions to complex industrial problems, Cougarstone focuses on merging experience and technology to unlock value for our clients. Through our vast network of experts and service providers - Cougarstone can quickly assemble innovative teams with the experience and tools to tackle the complex problems of modern industry quickly and cost effectively.Our core expertise areas include: 1) HempStream - Industrial HempThe last decade has seen a shifting focus to sustainability and energy diversification across the globe. Western Canada is uniquely placed to unlock the potential of industrial hemp production and manufacturing. Cougarstone is working with hemp industry players to accelerate market growth and find new applications for hemp.2) Workflow AutomationCougarstone Solutions brings the revolutionary One Virtual Source workflow automation platform to the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry with a local support team. OVS can be deployed in house to automate and integrate existing management systems. It can also be used to develop new stand alone processes - like Cougarstone's "Abandonless" project - an automated workflow for managing Well Abandonment. 3) Value Vanguard - Workflow Automation Business AssessmentCougarstone Solutions has developed a simple, repeatable and cost effective process to assess the current level of workflow automation and its impact on the bottom line within an organization. We are also actively developing a bench-marking system to allow cross industry comparison of workflow automation in the E&P Industry.4) ResearchCougarstone brings a unique mix of experience and academic capability to carry out research and development activities for clients that are practical, focused and evidence based.

Provide Consulting Services to the Upstream Oil and Gas industry. Focused on Operational Excellence from the well bore to the sales point, including design, operation and maintenance, optimization, and complex problem solving.

Act as Presiding Officer in tribunals for Corporate and Industrial Tax Assessment Complaints in Composite Assessment Review Boards across the province, and especially focused in Calgary.Sit as a panel member in tribunals regarding inter-municipal disputes, annexations and subdivision appeals.

Raising venture capital for investment in the startup hemp fibre processing and manufacturing sector. We have been developing proprietary targets and incubating potential venture partners for over two years. We are well versed in the risks associated with start-ups and the hemp industry, and work in partnership with our investees to mitigate the risk and accelerate growth. Our depth of exploration in the space provides excellent opportunities for our investment partners.Developing target investees in the industrial hemp ecosystem. Adding value to target investees, through providing leadership, design, operational, maintenance and project management advice to target investees.Adding value to investors through completing technical risk assessments and accelerating understanding in this start-up industry.Connecting investees with additional sales channels and expert support.

Provide Safety, Operations and Maintenance expertise to clients focused on upstream and midstream infrastructure assets. - Asset Value Assessments for Producers, Midstreamers and Investors. - Bottom up and top down budget creation and analysis for sweet and sour oil and natural gas infrastructure from wellhead to sales. - Operational Risk Assessments and Site Inspections.- Expert witness report preparation. - Management System corporate and regulatory Gap Assessments.

Oversight of North American Personal Safety and Emergency Response Programs within Talisman Operating Management System. Manage team of Safety Specialists and Consultants to deliver improved safety performance through North American Operations, while liaising with Global counterparts around the world.

Lead multi-disciplinary team of Engineers to identify, prioritize, budget and engineer/implement operational improvement activities on this underperforming asset in the UK North Sea.

Provided onshore co-ordination and direction for all operational activities on the Tartan Platform in the UK North Sea. Provided optimisation strategies for the operations team offshore and monitored platform performance on an on-going basis. Achieved 15% operational efficiency improvement, and increased production over 80%.

Lead multi-disciplinary team in re-development of Turner Valley oil field drilling multi-lateral HZ wells in deep structured carbonate reservoir. Received approval and built new oil processing facility including treating, transport, solution gas recovery and water injection to handle additional fluids and improve base reliability ($12MM).

Field based operations engineer first for West Whitecourt, then Bigstone/Wild River fields following acquisition of Petromet Resources in 2001, including gas wells, gathering systems, compressor stations and Gas Plants.Scoped, Prepared and Executed optimization projects throughout fields. Managed multi-million dollar capital budgets. Supported operating budgets, field forecasts and maintenance budgets. Prepared, organised and executed maintenance turnarounds. Worked in close contact with Development Engineers to identify bottlenecks, recommend new facilities projects and complete HAZOPS and aid commissioning when required.Worked in close liaison with Operations and Maintenance Staff, Development Engineers, Facilities Engineers, Production Accountants and Capital Accountants.