Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) maintains a strong relationship with the local energy sector, says Chris Laue, providing training in many skilled trades vital to the region’s oilfield services — wielding, electrical, pipefitting, steamfitting, construction, et cetera. The college offers the bulk of these programs out of its campus in Fairview.
January 22, 2020, 10:09 AM MST
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) on Tuesday released a new organizational structure which it described as “simpler, one with less hierarchy, less duplication and more integration.”
January 22, 2020, 12 AM MST
TD Securities Inc. forecasts a seven and eight per cent year-over-year decrease in the U.S. rig count and pressure pumping demand, respectively, for 2020.
January 22, 2020, 8:51 AM MST
Bruce Ralston has been appointed minister of energy, mines and petroleum resources today as part of a cabinet shuffle by Premier John Horgan.
January 22, 2020, 10:30 AM MST
Drilling rig activity in Western Canada and the Top 10 active operators as of Jan. 22, 2020, as reported this morning by Rig Locator.
January 22, 2020, 11:37 AM MST
PrairieSky Royalty has identified over 40 potential horizontal locations targeting Rex-aged Upper Mannville sands in the Westerose area of Central Alberta.
January 22, 2020, 6 AM MST
Sproule releases a special report on Best Practices for Reserves Reporting of Abandonment, Decommissioning and Reclamation Costs in Canada.
January 22, 2020, 6:46 AM MST
For oil and gas operators today, remaining competitive means drilling longer laterals with less downtime, while creating the best possible balance of cost efficiencies.
January 22, 2020, 6 AM MST
The DOB's Energy Excellence Awards (EEAs) identify and highlight the essential work that companies are doing to meet industry challenges in the areas of project execution, innovation, export capabilities and environmental performance.
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Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. says that two additional Pekisko wells (100 per cent working interest) were drilled in the fourth quarter of 2019, with the first of these wells (4-21) being placed on production on Dec. 19, 2019.
January 22, 2020, 4:05 AM MST
Obsidian Energy Ltd.’s 2019 production was 26,900 boe/d, which was within its recent full year guidance range of 26,750 to 27,250 boe/d.
January 22, 2020, 12 AM MST
Calgary-based Cold Bore Technology Inc. says that one of the largest oil producers in North Dakota’s Bakken formation has integrated the company’s proprietary SmartPAD technology.
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The Alberta government has released an updated guide outlining application process for industry when there is a legal duty to consult when a development project may adversely affect treaty or Aboriginal rights, or cultural or harvesting practices.
January 22, 2020, 11:22 AM MST
Questerre Energy Corporation has received all approvals and has closed the acquisition of assets in Quebec pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement with a senior exploration and production company.
January 22, 2020, 7:57 AM MST
Oilpatch veteran Scott Douglas passed away on Jan. 18, 2020.
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