Dentons

Energy

Partner

Hazel Saffery is a partner in our Energy group and a go-to resource for clients looking to navigate the complexities of the energy transition landscape. Based in Calgary, Hazel brings extensive experience in oil and gas, power and renewable energy, advising clients on energy acquisitions and divestures, commercial transactions, joint ventures and the development of independent power projects (including renewables and cogeneration projects). Hazel has represented producers, generators, midstreamers, power developers, power offtakers and service providers in a wide range of natural resource projects across Canada and internationally.

Oil and gas: Hazel specializes in complex joint venture, partnership and operation agreements with a particular focus on Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin oil and gas clients. As part of her natural resources practice, Hazel has experience negotiating purchase and sale agreements, operational agreements and royalty agreements. Hazel is frequently called upon (internally and externally) to provide day-to-day advice on joint ownership and the conduct of joint operations in upstream operations. She also advises on both the transporter and shipper sides of oil and gas pipeline transportation projects, including the drafting and negotiation of long-term transportation arrangements.

Power: Hazel is a trusted advisor with respect to power and renewable development projects, commercial transactions and procurement. She guides clients through offtake arrangements, supply agreements, operating and maintenance agreements, long-term service agreements, hedging (financial and physical) arrangements. Hazel also assists with excess power arrangements and project agreements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs) and non-wires alternatives, ensuring clients achieve their strategic goals efficiently and effectively.

Carbon: Hazel excels in guiding clients through complex commercial, project investment, project development and regulatory matters pertaining to carbon credits (voluntary and compliance markets), carbon projects, carbon credit due diligence and carbon trading. She regularly advises on commercialization opportunities and trading in credit markets, and specific protocols (or voluntary standards), including compliance credits, voluntary offsets, EPCs, BC-LCFS, CCAs and CCOs. Hazel stays closely connected with the Dentons international carbon team, orchestrating seamless coordination for both global and local carbon projects and transactions. Her active role in advancing methodology development for voluntary registries underscores her commitment to shaping sustainable practices.

Clients consistently commend Hazel for her practical knowledge, responsiveness and ability to deliver clear, actionable advice. Her strategic insight and collaborative mindset empower clients to confidently pursue their energy projects, both in Canada and beyond borders.

English

University of Manitoba, 2008, LLB

Trinity Western University, 2003, Bachelor of Science

Called to the Bar: Alberta (2009)