Meet the Founder

Peter

Tertzakian

Economist, author, podcaster and visionary in energy.

A respected industry leader with more than 35 years of experience in the business of energy, Peter is a partner at ARC Financial Corp. and the founder of the ARC Energy Research Institute

Peter is also a storyteller at heart, using a creative approach to distill, clarify, and communicate complicated issues regarding energy, economics and the environment. His presentations inspire, guide, and spark discussion on some of today’s most important topics.

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The Art of Energy

The Peter Tertzakian Gallery explores the complex narratives of energy through photography, digital art, and a unique archival collection of historical artifacts. Combining the experience of a gallery with the depth of a museum, it’s a place where business, technology and creativity collide to inspire fresh thinking about the future of energy. The gallery invites visitors to explore, question, and reimagine how energy shapes our world.

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Thought Leadership

Peter’s wealth of experience and success in the energy sector laid the groundwork for him to become a bestselling author of two internationally acclaimed books. Demonstrating his ability to offer valuable insights into the dynamic world of energy transitions, he has contributed as a member of the Royalty Review Panel for Alberta, provided leadership in fiscal policy redesign, and actively participated in influential advisory boards. This expertise and impact in the industry have informed his writing of these books.

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Part museum, part library, and part business school

Energyphile is a deep, thoughtful look at energy throughout human history. Through this research-based exploration, we learn from the past, understand the present and use the resulting knowledge to transform our energy future.

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