Brian Crossman: Emissions caps, Sun Tzu and basic economics
I’m confused sometimes. Well, in truth, if you know me very well, it seems like I’m confused most of the time. In my defense, being uncertain about our beloved industry…
December oil and gas public offering generates $11.4 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, raised $11,392,502.38 for the province, with the Estevan area generating most of the revenue.
Feds’ $265 million for SaskPower clean electricity
You’d think the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower would be giddy about the federal government announcing $265 million for “Saskatchewan clean electricity projects.”
Saskatchewan’s new energy minister and energy critic
Meet Saskatchewan’s new energy minister and energy critic: Colleen Young and Sally Housser.
Primec Controls Canada now serving Alberta with expansion into Edmonton
Estevan-based PRIMEC Controls Canada has announced their expansion into the Alberta market with the opening of a new operation in Edmonton.
Running out the clock on the federal oil and gas emissions cap: SK energy minister
Late in the year, just in time for the next COP (Conference Of the Parties) event, the federal Liberal government released its planned oil and gas emissions cap details on Nov. 4.
Brian Zinchuk: Trump won. Let’s build that pipeline, quick!
A remarkable alignment between Trump, the US House and Senate, Danielle Smith, Scott Moe and maybe Pierre Poilievre could make it happen.
Sask drilling rig report: Rigs working on oil, potash, helium and lithium
The drilling rig report for Oct. 28 demonstrated the growing variety of resources been accessed through the drill bit. Out of the 37 rigs punching holes across Saskatchewan…
October oil and gas public offering generates $7.3 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, October 29, raised $7,304,936.95 for the province, with the Estevan area generating the majority of the revenue.
Tourism and automotive classes
Way back in June, the Saskatchewan Party government announced the introduction of a new Oil and Gas 20 and 30 class to be offered this January through the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre.
Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement
After a several-year hiatus, the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement, or CSHM, will be holding its Saskatchewan School in Estevan on Nov. 20 at Southeast College.
Government of Canada announces new intake for Clean Electricity Program
The Government of Canada is supporting Canadian utilities and system operators that are working to clean their electricity, integrate clean solutions such as utility storage systems...
A Million Times We Cry: A memoir on grief, launches it at oil show
An oil show isn’t a typical place for a book launch, but for Stacey Grimes-Wempe, it was fitting. After all, her book was sitting close to the model pumpjack sitting on the counter of her display.
Brian Zinchuk: Has Canada forgotten how to build drilling rigs?
I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but while we weren’t looking, a significant portion of our industrial base got hollowed out. And we will likely live to regret it.
Multilateral well program proving a big win in Lloydminster area and SE Sask
The week before the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show, there were five drilling rigs working within eight miles of the Lloydminster Upgrader on the Saskatchewan side.
Innovation Saskatchewan Invests $1.5 Million in New Energy Innovation Hub at PTRC
Innovation Saskatchewan is providing $1.5 million in funding to Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) to establish the Energy Innovation Hub (EIH) at its headquarters...
Cenovus donates $2.5 million to Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received $2.5 million from Cenovus Energy toward its Time to Rise campaign in support of the Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus.
Brian Zinchuk: After 140-odd years, can’t we figure rail out yet?
In all the fuss about the Canadian rail disruption, one thing jumped out at me. Here’s how the National Post reported it...
Expanded mineral exploration incentive drives increased investment
Investment in Saskatchewan is growing as more mining companies are exploring for minerals in the province, thanks to the Ministry of Energy and Resources’ Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive...
Forty rigs drilling in Saskatchewan on Aug. 13
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, there were 40 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan. One was drilling for lithium, one for helium, one for potash, and the remaining 37 drilling for oil.