Drilling at a standstill in southern Saskatchewan due to low oil prices and wet weather
Spring breakup is long over, but drilling activity in Saskatchewan is all but dead for most of the province.
SAGD blowout to surface east of Maidstone on May 9
MAIDSTONE – On May 9, Cenovus Energy had an explosive pressure release to the surface from its Rush Lake 2 thermal facility.
Ontario greenlights four SMRs identical SaskPower model
A major nuclear power announcement was made in Ontario on May 8 that will have a direct impact on Saskatchewan’s plans for nuclear power generation development…
Saskatchewan encourages new pipeline projects with Oil Infrastructure Program extension
The Government of Saskatchewan is extending the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) to expand market access for Saskatchewan oil…
Kindersley area attracts notable exploration licensing in April Crown land sale
Here’s a switch for you: substantially more money was spent on exploration licences in the Kindersley area than on petroleum and natural gas leases…
Manitoba Hydro ends two US contracts, seeks to sell power to Nunavut and possibly Saskatchewan
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Hydro will not be renewing two contracts totalling 500 megawatts of power capacity, and will instead be offering it for possibly two energy corridors…
Saskatchewan showcased at Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit
Last week, Premier Scott Moe delivered the keynote address to more than 300 business leaders and policymakers at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's…
April Oil and Gas Public Offering nets $12 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, raised $11,983,131.25 for the province…
Trump’s call with Carney shows possible change in trade war
In what is the most positive words from President Donald Trump with regards to Canada since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went to Mar-a-lago last December…
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…