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.
Work 25 years, get a side-by-side: Turnbull Excavating
At some employers, you work 25 years, they give you a pin. At Turnbull Excavating in Estevan, they give you a side-by-side. Or a boat.
Do pipeline owners protest pipelines? First Nations buy in, literally
It’s taken years to get here, but there’s a new trend in Canada’s pipeline industry, and it couldn’t come soon enough.
Numerous service rigs are being targeted for theft in Alida-Lampman area of SE Sask
Seven service rig companies based and operating in southeast Saskatchewan are increasingly alarmed at a growing number of thefts and damage to their equipment when it is in the field.
Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show coming up Sept. 11-12
Plans for the 2024 Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show, a two-part show, are underway. The show is anticipated to showcase exhibits for the oil and gas industries and the public this September in the country’s heavy oil capital.
Clean Electricity Regulations: Longhorn Oil & Gas submission
Several Saskatchewan oil and gas producers made detailed submissions to the Saskatchewan Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal looking into the federal Clean Electricity Regulations.
Saskatchewan oil and gas sector emissions fall for the fourth consecutive year
Saskatchewan's upstream oil and gas sector continues to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, achieving a 67 per cent reduction in 2023 levels compared to 2015…
Saturn closes Flat Lake and Battrum purchase from Veren
On June 14, Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. (TSX: SOIL)(FSE: SMKA)(OTCQX: OILSF) closed a major deal with Veren Inc, which recently changed its name from Crescent Point Energy Corp.
Kindersley promoted at Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show
The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kindersley shared a booth at the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show in Weyburn on June 5th and 6th.
Saskatchewan launches high school oil and gas courses to encourage students to join industry
Saskatchewan high school students will soon be able to take Grade 11 and 12 level classes familiarizing them with the oil and gas industry.
Oil Persons of the Year
Del Mondor grew up in an family-owned oil company, and grew that into investments into over 40 companies, including royalties and oilfield services.
Trump’s legal battles kept him from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference
Two weeks ago, former President Donald Trump was supposed to be somewhere other than sitting in a New York courtroom, facing charges…
Southeast College and PTRC offering two-day course on carbon capture and storage
Southeast College, in collaboration with PTRC Sustainable Energy, announced the launch of a pioneering educational initiative.
Rex Murphy, not afraid to say oil and gas has been a salvation
Hockey players grow up admiring Gretzky and Lemieux. As a columnist for over 30 years, I grew up admiring Allan Fotheringham and Rex Murphy.
Royal Helium advancing on several fronts in SK and AB, announces bought deal financing
Royal Helium Ltd. published a substantial update on April 24, announcing ongoing plans for further helium development…
Multi-Lateral Well Program could reinvigorate cold heavy oil production
The Government of Saskatchewan held a press conference in Regina on April 30 announcing, again, the Multi-Lateral Well Program.
SaskPower launches Commercial Energy Optimization Program
As part of SaskPower’s commitment to energy efficiency, the utility has launched the new Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)…
Sask funding aero-magnetic survey in southwest
In recent months, there have been more rigs drilling for helium in southwest Saskatchewan than there have been drilling for oil.
Saskatchewan-based junior producers show substantial interest in April land sale
The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, has raised $15,454,748 in revenue for the province…