SaskPower and SaskEnergy orders buoy EVRAZ during tariff war
On top of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs against Canadian imports, he’s applied an additional tariff burden on steel and aluminum products.
Whitecap Resources and Veren combine in $15 billion all stock deal
A blockbuster merger was announced the morning of Monday, March 10, with Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX: WCP) and Veren Inc. (TSX: VRN) (NYSE: VRN) announcing a $15 billion all-stock deal.
Despite partial tariff reprieve, Sask still cutting off US alcohol sales and procurement
REGINA – In retaliation for President Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs on Canadian exports, Saskatchewan is joining other provinces in shutting down imports of American alcohol.
Trump calls once again for Keystone XL pipeline to be built
In his first term in office, President Donald Trump hosted executives from TransCanada Pipeline to the oval office in the first week of his administration…
Top 10 Saskatchewan conventional wells in November
It looks like there are still good wells to be found in the very heart of the Bakken. Veren Inc. scored the No. 1 conventional well in Saskatchewan in November…
Royal Helium files for bankruptcy
Royal Helium, which has spent several years trying to develop a helium play in southwest Saskatchewan and southeast Alberta, has filed for bankruptcy.
Saskatchewan’s Oil and Gas 20 high school class is everything I hoped for
I just helped my son with his first week’s review of his Oil and Gas 20 class. Colour me impressed.
The Great Federal Stand-Down
Saskatchewan should never have adhered to Harper’s mandate to phase out coal—with its devastating impact on at least 1,000 jobs in our southeast communities.
DEEP brings SLB onboard for geothermal project
DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (DEEP) announced on Jan. 29 a strategic collaboration with global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) to drive the development…
Cenovus, Vermilion and Whitecap sign on to support new Oil and Gas 20 and 30 high school courses
When Saskatchewan’s new online high school oil and gas class was announced last June at the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show, there was one oil company onboard.
More opportunity for Saskatchewan high school students in the oil & gas industry
Three additional energy companies are partnering with Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre…
Trudeau’s done! And the oilpatch rejoices!
The Canadian oilpatch, whom Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear he wanted to phase out, collectively let out cries of rejoicing as the announcement came from Ottawa that Trudeau the Younger was resigning.
Hromek just quit as leader of Sask United Party, and Moe hasn’t said he’s going anywhere
Jon Hromek, who just a few days earlier on Dec. 31 announced his resignation as leader of the upstart Saskatchewan United Party, has thrown his hat in the ring for potential leadership of the Saskatchewan Party.
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.