Success Stories
January 11, 2008: Tarco: An Alberta company builds success in Mexico's oil and gas industry
"I've worked with David Nygaard and the Alberta Mexico Office for over four years. In that time, David and the office have been a continuing source of valuable business intelligence, cultural advice and on-going support for our efforts in Mexico - which have been very successful. We expect to do significant business in Mexico in 2008. Simply put, we would not be in Mexico today if it were not for the guidance provided by David and the Alberta Mexico Office."
Jim Lysyk, President, International Business, Tarco International Inc.
December 11, 2007: Mexicana announces direct air service to Calgary
Mexicana announces new direct air service to Calgary from its hub in Mexico City, starting June 1, 2008. See Mexicana Press Release (posted with permission).
"The Calgary Airport Authority is grateful to the Alberta Mexico Office for the invaluable support we received during our negotiations with Mexicana, starting over a year ago, that led to the announcement of this exciting new direct air service to Calgary. David and his team supported us in our meetings with Mexicana and provided useful data that helped build the business case that led to Mexicana's decision."
Katherine Kelly, Director, Air Service Development, Calgary Airport Authority
October 5, 2007: Nexen signs collaboration agreement with Pemex
See Nexen press release (posted with permission).
June 25, 2007: Soil and Water Remediation Virtual Trade Mission
The Alberta Mexico Office and the Energy Industries and Services Branch (EIS) of Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations (IIR), together with the Asociación Nacional de Restauradores Ambientales (ANARAC) organized a successful videoconference and "Virtual Trade Mission", which brought together 45 attendees at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City and 15 attendees in Edmonton to learn more about Mexican regulations with regard to soil and water remediation, and to see presentations on Alberta environmental technologies.
March 8, 2007: Alberta and Mexico sign energy cooperation agreement
For more information, see our Energy sector page.
