Rob Strong
Rob Strong is a notable figure in Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil industry, having witnessed its evolution since the discovery of the Hibernia oil field in 1979. As a pioneer, he has experienced both the booms and busts of the sector, notably losing friends in the tragic Ocean Ranger disaster in 1982. Now running his own energy consulting firm, Strong is vocal about the challenges facing the industry, particularly regarding federal environmental regulations that he believes threaten investment and future development. His insights highlight the precarious balance Newfoundland must maintain between economic growth and environmental sustainability as it navigates a changing energy landscape.
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Rob Strong runs a consulting firm and has insights on federal regulation of greenhouse-gas emissions.
In The Globe’s election postcards, anxiety and endurance are the only constants from east to west
Canada· 2025-04-28
Rob Strong is an industry consultant with decades of experience in Atlantic Canada.
Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil industry hoping election brings sea changeCanada· 2025-04-25
Rob Strong is a pioneer in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil sector and now runs his own energy consulting firm.
Opinion: In St. John’s, the federal election sparks anxieties about the future of Newfoundland’s energy sectorCanada· 2025-04-19
