Announcements

***NEW*** Reminder: PEGNL is hiring a Professional Standards Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Director, Professional Standards, the Professional Standards Coordinator ensures legislative compliance, that members are practicing ethically and competently, and that professional standards and guidelines are developed and enforced. For more information, click here.

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The Energy NL-Hibernia Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate 1997, a landmark year when the Hibernia project was successfully completed, hauled out to sea, and started drawing oil. Presented annually, and designed to foster the bright minds that will shape the future of our industry, the award provides $1,000 to a graduating high school student in Newfoundland and Labrador who is entering post-secondary studies with the intention of pursuing an energy-related career. Applications are reviewed by Energy NL’s selection committee and the award is presented to the applicant who best meets the academic and extra-curricular criteria. To apply for this scholarship, the application form is available here. Application deadline: Tuesday October 13, 2026.

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        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** The 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC), will take place on November 12, 2026, at the Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre in St. John’s. The conference brings together researchers, engineers, students, industry professionals, startups, and technical teams to share innovation, applied research, and engineering work across Newfoundland and Labrador. For further information and to register click here.

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***NEW*** Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador's 2026 Conference, Trade Show and AGM is scheduled November 5 to 7, in St. John's. Join Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) to celebrate 75 years of municipal progress while also gaining knowledge and making the connections essential to effective, meaningful municipal work. The event will feature engaging sessions, networking opportunities, industry exhibitors, and important discussions on the future of municipalities, providing attendees with valuable insights, connections, and ideas to bring back to their communities. For further information and to register, click here.

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Newfoundland and Labrador's Premier Mineral Exploration and Mining Conference and Exhibition is taking place November 3 to 6, 2026 at the Delta Hotel, St. John’s. A collaborative event between the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and the Department of Energy and Mines, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. For further information and to register click here.

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Beginning October 21, 2026, join Andrew Safer for a 6-week program “Building Resilience & Bouncing Back!”, meeting on Wednesday evenings live on Zoom. Attend the first session as Andrew's guest. To learn more click here.

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Cenovus Energy is presenting a leadership summit FIERCE 2026 on Tuesday, October 6, at the CLB Armoury in St. John's for a day designed to leave you energized, inspired, and ready to lead with greater confidence. FIERCE brings women and gender-diverse leaders together to learn, grow, build community, and own the room. Learn more at fierceleadershipnl.ca/events.

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Registration is open for econext’s 2026 conference. Scheduled October 15, 2026 in St. John’s, join business leaders, innovators, policymakers, Indigenous and community leaders, and industry experts for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and valuable connections. Explore emerging opportunities in sustainable development, discover how local organizations are driving innovation and sustainable growth, and gain fresh perspectives on the projects, investments, and policies shaping our economic future., register by clicking here.

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We welcome you to email pegnl@pegnl.ca with any feedback you may have on this Member Announcement.