Alberta’s energy advantage has always come from more than just its natural resources — it’s been powered by engineering talent. As we celebrate 100 years of the Iron Ring Ceremony — symbolizing engineering responsibility and progress — we face a new challenge: ensuring Alberta has the people and skills to lead the next era of energy innovation.

Engineering ingenuity defines Alberta’s energy sector. Beginning with the discovery of Alberta’s first oil well in 1902, engineers have consistently delivered breakthroughs that shaped the industry’s growth and global effects. Alberta universities have played a central role in this innovation.

Karl Clark’s pioneering hot-water separation process at the University of Alberta laid the foundation for modern extraction techniques, while the University

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