February is historically the busiest time of the year for drilling rigs, so here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the field on Feb. 2: Across Saskatchewan, there were 39 rigs working. Starting in northwest Saskatchewan, there were nine rigs working in the...
Last week two things happened in the energy space that may seem unrelated, but they are not. I drove 4.5 hours up to Saskatoon on Jan. 28 to attend a press conference where the provincial government said it was formally starting the process to choose the...
Senator Pamela Wallin was once Canada’s Consul General in New York, so her perspective on the ongoing trade wars is a good one to hear. The discussion includes the China EV/Canola deal, PM Mark Carney’s speech in Davos, Trump’s response, and upcoming...
GRIFFIN – The Enbridge Seven Stars Energy Project has hit a snag. Half of the 200 megawatt wind project, 23 of a total of 46 wind turbines, are planned for the RM of Weyburn. The remaining half, another 23 turbines, are slated for the neighbouring RM of Griffin And...
This satellite view from Google Maps shows most of the Norman Wells field. The central processing facility is on the top right. There are numerous artificial islands for wells. Google MapsEditor’s note: Here’s what Imperial Oil had to say in its Jan. 30...