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  • March 18 - 22, 2024
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Cynthia Hansen

Enbridge Inc.

Executive Vice President and President, Gas Transmission and Midstream

Cynthia Hansen is Executive Vice President and President, Gas Transmission and Midstream. In this role, she has responsibility for Enbridge’s natural gas pipeline and midstream business across North America. Ms. Hansen, based in Houston, has a wealth of experience in the natural gas industry and a long track record of accomplishments at Enbridge. She has more than 20 years of experience working in leadership roles within Enbridge, most recently as Executive Vice President and President, Gas Distribution and Storage. Cynthia is also Executive Sponsor for the Asset and Work Management Transformation across Enbridge, and chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee. Prior to joining Enbridge, she worked as a Principal for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ms. Hansen currently serves on the board of FuelCell Energy Inc., Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), The Greater Houston Partnership, and the United Way of Greater Houston. In the past, she has served on the boards of Energir Inc., Ontario Energy Association, Canadian Gas Association, Canadian Energy Council, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and University of Alberta School of Business Advisory Council, among others. Ms. Hansen was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by the Women’s Executive Network and is a current Hall of Fame member. She was also recognized as a Canadian Business Leader by Catalyst Canada.

Sessions With Cynthia Hansen

Wednesday, 8 March

  • 11:55am - 12:45pm (CST) / 08/mar/2023 05:55 pm - 08/mar/2023 06:45 pm

    Curbing Emissions: What is the role of oil and gas companies?

    Panel Energy Transition/Climate & Sustainability
    Society is pressing companies and products to compete on carbon, but no one knows precisely what this means, what factors differentiate the winners, or which emission metric will matter the most—absolute or intensity. As the world transitions, what role will oil and gas companies play? How will companies compete on carbon? How will these companies adapt—decarbonizing, moving to alternative energy sources, or by building entirely new product and businesses. What does the pathway to net zero for oil and gas look like?