The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:

Speaker, last week, the Minister of Energy and Mines and I had the privilege of representing Newfoundland and Labrador at CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Texas.

CERAWeek is one of the world’s leading energy conferences, bringing together global leaders from industry, government, technology and finance to shape the future of energy.

I was proud to attend as Premier – an important milestone for Newfoundland and Labrador. It underscores our commitment to showing up, engaging directly with global decision-makers and investors, and competing on the world stage.

Our focus was clear: to position Newfoundland and Labrador as a globally competitive energy jurisdiction.

We showcased the full strength of our energy sector – from oil and gas, to hydroelectricity, to critical minerals, mining, and our growing renewable energy opportunities.

Speaker, the level of interest in Newfoundland and Labrador was strong. That interest has only increased following our recent announcement on Bay du Nord. In meeting after meeting, we heard the same message: the world is looking for reliable partners, and Newfoundland and Labrador is well positioned to deliver.

Speaker, this is about more than one conference – it was an opportunity to once again tell the world we are back in the oil and gas business. It was about building relationships, attracting investment, and ensuring our resources create jobs and long-term economic growth here at home for all of us.

Thank you, Speaker.