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2012
2011

May 1

Nexen Makes Green 30 for Third Year in a Row
Nexen is one of 30 Canadian companies to make Aon Hewitt’s 2012 Green 30 List. Maclean’s magazine publishes the list, which is based on employee perceptions of their organizations’ environmental stewardship initiatives.

March 22

Industry Partnerships with Aboriginal Business Owners
Nexen’s Bill Somerville spoke on the benefits of on-going industry partnerships with Aboriginal business owners during the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association’s annual Showcase.

March 12

Nexen Launches New Career Development Process for Technical Staff
One of our top priorities is to ensure that we have the technical talent to support all our operations.

March 1

Nexen Part of New Oil Sands Environmental Alliance
COSIA represents an unprecedented level of collaboration for the oil sands industry, and currently includes companies representing about 80% of the oil sands production in Canada.

February 13

Small Towns in Colombia Benefit from Nexen’s USD$30,000 Investment
Nexen's contribution to the milk cooperative ensures adequate storage for an additional 2,000 litres.

January 27

Third Consecutive Year for Nexen in Worldwide Sustainability Ranking
Nexen has been named to the 2012 roster of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the third consecutive year.

January 26

Giving Lagos Street Children a Second Chance
Nexen supports the Street Child Care and Welfare Initiative (SCCWI), an organization that supports and protects street children in Lagos, Nigeria.

January 5

Nexen Invests in Science and Technology Centre
Nexen announces a million dollar donation to support student facility at Father Patrick Mercredi high school in Fort McMurray.

December 16

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...
Reflections on Nexen’s Investment in the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Paediatric Ward.

December 12

Supporting Our Suppliers
A new collaboration for Integrity and Enterprise Supply Chain Solutions teams.

December 5

Nexen’s Balzac Heritage Project invests C$70,000 to support protection and rehabilitation of wildlife
Protecting wildlife in the local community and building on a strong relationship with Balzac and Rocky View.

December 5

Warming the Soul - One Cup of Tea at a Time
Nexen’s ReachOut Employee Volunteer Program supports Contact the Elderly, a UK-based organization that helps reduce the feelings of isolation experienced by people over 75 years old.

December 5

Nexen is front and centre at School of Public Policy grand opening
$1.75-million gift supports conference centre.

November 25

Solar Car Completes Race in Australian Outback
Nexen sponsored Endeavour helps University of Calgary solar car complete race in Australian outback.

November 2

Managing Impacts Through Human Rights Training in Colombia
Minimizing our impact.

October 27

Major Investments Target Education in Northern Alberta
Nexen sees its largest Long Lake contribution come to life through the Bill Woodward School grand opening.

October 11

Nexen ranks as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2012
This national competition determines which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

October 5

Nexen maintains 11 year track record on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Nexen identified as a top sustainability performer.

October 5

Nexen Staff Breaks Guinness World Record in Superhuman Style
World record kicks off the Nexen 2011 United Way campaign.

September 29

Guidelines for Hydraulic Fracturing Announced by CAPP
Nexen using principles at Horn River development.

September 16

Nexen makes list of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
We have been recognized for our efforts in attracting and retaining younger employees.

September 15

President's HSE&SR Excellence Award
Canadian Oil & Gas (COG) implement Responsible Care® verification status.

September 10

Making the Cut at Nexen
Nicole Powell and Jesse Gore share their advice on landing a job at Nexen.

September 1

Viewpoint by Wishart Robson, Nexen’s Special Advisor on Climate Change
Wishart discusses climate change and the actions Nexen is taking.

August 30

Nexen’s Culture Impacts Summer Students
Summer students take a piece of Nexen with them.

August 30

Nexen Helps Out with Diesel, First Aid Training in Yemen
The civil unrest currently unfolding in Yemen continues to leave electricity, gasoline and diesel in very short supply across the country and Nexen staff are doing their part to alleviate the shortages in the areas where we operate.

August 26

Celebrating Four Years of the Nexen UK/Mackie Academy Partnership
Partnership with Mackie Academy helps pupils develop business skills.

August 25

Consultation Continues over Clearwater River Water Intake
Nexen is engaging with stakeholders over a proposed water intake pumphouse near the Long Lake facility.

August 25

Bringing Clean Water to Ressib, Yemen
Nexen creates a new source of drinking water for the 5,000 people living in Ressib.

August 24

Why Responsible Care ® Matters
The pilot program was introduced in 2000 and was recently implemented in the Canadian Oil & Gas Division.

August 23

Minimizing the Human Impact of the Balzac Gas Plant Closure
The shut down process and the impact on people’s jobs was handled in a transparent manner.

August 3

Reclamation Project Underway Following Balzac Shutdown
Leaving a positive legacy in our communities.

July 26

Nexen Celebrates Canada Day in London with Special Community Investments
More than ₤50,000 donated to local and national charities.

June 28

Nexen helps First Nations evacuees from Slave Lake fire
Company gives $10,000 to support the Tom Jackson CBC benefit concert.

June 22

Nexen: Responsible Shale Gas Development
Exploring and developing shale gas responsibly.

June 21

Marie Sopko wins Nurse of the Year Award
Nexen honours employee with a $5,000 grant in her name.

June 15

Partnering with Nokohoo's Consulting
Students work as operating trainees through innovative partnership.

June 14

Nexen recognized in top Canadian sustainability rankings for 2011
Company makes top 10 list of Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.

June 9

"Adding Value" by giving back
Nexen's Global Finance family lends a hand by picking up trash along the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff National Park.

June 7

Nexen’s gives US$100,000 to support fishing families hurt by Macondo
Gift helps Gulf of Mexico fishing community get back on its feet.

June 1

Nexen contributes C$1.6 million to fund bitumen upgrading research
Nexen is one of the collaborators in a newly established research chair expected to improve oil sands upgrading methods.

April 12

Record community involvement in 2010 through Nexen’s ReachOut Program
The 2010 results of Nexen’s ReachOut program show a record year of community involvement. Launched in January 2010, the program consolidates Nexen’s community investment strategies into a single platform, enhancing our ability to support the success of our business through successful communities.

March 23

Nexen announces $50,000 donation to aid Japan disaster relief
As the death toll rises along with the cost to rebuild much of Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11, Nexen is pleased to make a corporate grant of $50,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

March 18

Nexen new grads become CAs following completion of training program
Adrian Hamfelt and Jessy Brar are in a celebratory mood these days. They are Nexen’s first graduates from our Chartered Accountant (CA) Training Program, established in 2008.

February 22

Nexen sponsors Canada Day in London celebrations
Nexen is a proud sponsor of the sixth annual Canada Day celebrations, July 1 in Trafalgar Square, London.