How to Join CSUG

Why join CSUG?

CSUG actively promotes the responsible development of the unconventional gas industry through technology transfer, training, and constructive dialogue.

CSUG invites all those with an interest in unconventional gas development – companies in the producing and service sectors, all levels of government (including First Nations), and stakeholder groups to join.

CSUG members enjoy tangible benefits such as:

  • Reduced registration fees at the annual conference
  • Up to nine free Technical Luncheons per year
  • Exclusive access to Field Trips
  • Members only spring workshop

CSUG members are part of a dynamic organization and can participate in the growth of their industry through committee participation, and by supporting the activities of the Society.

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Member Services and Benefits

Unconventional gas resources are creating a new and exciting industry in Canada. As a CSUG member, you and your organization will participate in a dynamic organization dedicated to the sustained growth of the unconventional gas industry in Canada.

Benefits of Membership include:

  • Registration fee discounts for our highly respected and well-attended annual technical conference
  • Discounted rates for booth space and hospitality suites at the conference
  • The opportunity to participate in the Society as a board or committee representative and thereby have direct influence on the organization and industry
  • Participation in a technical network for sharing experiences and working to solve common problems and issues
  • Additional technical transfer opportunities through field trips and free technical luncheons
  • Members receive industry overviews, media clippings, and access to related government, energy research, association and industry information
  • Access to the Members Only section of the CSUG website

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Member Categories and Fees

Who Can Become a Member?

Exploration and Production (E&P) companies, service companies, government agencies, consultants, and special interest groups who want to help shape a successful unconventional gas industry in Canada are invited to join CSUG.

Regular Member

  • Each Regular member is allowed one vote in the Society as described in the bylaws
  • Regular members are able to serve on the Society’s board and committees
  • Consultant memberships are only available to individuals who are contractors, and who are not affiliated or associated with an organization.

Honorary Member

  • Honorary members are individuals or corporations that the Board has decided will provide significant contributions to the Society. Honorary members pay no membership dues, have no voting privileges and are not eligible to serve as directors or officers of the Society.

Regular Membership: E&P and Service Companies

100+ employees/company

$ 7,500 + GST

10 to 99 employees/company

$ 5,000 + GST

1 to 9 employees/company

$ 2,200 + GST

Individual (Consultant or Producer)

$ 525 + GST

*Please note: Memberships are sold to organizations, not individuals, except in the case of consultants and individual producers. Therefore, the total number of employees in the company determines the cost of membership. An organization cannot register just a few employees as members.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Membership within the organization is paid on an annual basis extending from January 1 through to December 31.
Membership dues are payable for the entire year. Pro-rated fees are not permitted.

For individual Society events, no refunds for cancellations will be issued. However, substitutions are permitted
For more information, please contact CSUG at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 403 233-9298.

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Application 

Please download and complete the Membership Application Form

Submit via:

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Fax:

403-233-9267

MAIL:

Attention: Jennifer Sellsted
Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas
Suite 420, 237 - 8 Ave. SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 5C3

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