Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) has opened its first Canadian office in Calgary, Alberta, to assist clients developing and operating energy infrastructure facilities in western Canada. Managing the office is Philippe Reicher, who was previously the Director of External Relations at a local midstream energy company. Reicher began his career more than 20 years ago, building public affairs expertise throughout the Canadian energy industry. From the NRG Calgary office, he will pursue public affairs opportunities that leverage his extensive knowledge and background in Canadian public consultation.

”The decision to commit to the Canadian energy market came easily,” said Joe Reinemann, President of NRG. “We have existing clients in the Calgary area expressing a desire to utilize our services in both Canada and the US. That, paired with the strong projections for the energy industry, has confirmed that opening an office in Calgary is a good strategic move for NRG.”

NRG’s Calgary office brings extensive knowledge of the Canadian energy sector, regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. That knowledge and experience coupled with NRG’s client-focused approach will benefit existing and new clients. The Calgary office currently offers specialized services, including consultation and awareness compliance programs; media relations; crisis management; Aboriginal, community and government relations; issues advocacy and material development.

NRG was founded in 1992 and has distinguished itself from other environmental consulting firms by focusing solely on energy projects. The Calgary office, Natural Resource Group Canada, Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Natural Resource Group, LLC. NRG is the market leader in providing public affairs support, environmental permitting and compliance services for thousands of miles of natural gas, crude oil, and refined products pipelines. NRG also works on new and expanded gas storage facilities, including LNG terminals, and services the growing electric utility sector. Additionally, NRG provides environmental permitting services to the biofuels and renewable industry primarily related to air quality and water supply development. NRG emphasizes high quality and expert service, with experience that is always relevant and specifically focused. NRG’s team of more than 200 consultants serves clients collaboratively from offices in Minneapolis, Houston, Denver, Providence, Charlotte, Baton Rouge, Portland, Las Vegas, Anchorage and Calgary. To learn more, please visit www.NRG-LLC.com or call (612) 347-6789.