Why Calgary Remains the Business Capital of Canada’s Oil and Gas Industry

Calgary’s relationship with oil and natural gas extends far beyond the drilling rigs and producing fields found elsewhere in Alberta. While most oil and gas production occurs outside the city, Calgary remains the corporate centre where many of the industry’s biggest financial, engineering, investment, and strategic decisions are made. Downtown … Read More

Who Are the Biggest Players in Alberta’s Montney Formation?

The Montney Formation has become one of the most important oil and natural gas developments in Canada, attracting billions of dollars in investment over the past decade. Located in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia, the Montney is widely recognized for its enormous natural gas reserves, valuable condensate production, and … Read More

Complete Guide to Alberta’s Oil Sands Projects

Alberta is home to the third-largest proven oil reserves in the world, with nearly all of those reserves located within the province’s oil sands. Over the past several decades, billions of dollars have been invested in developing mining and in situ projects that now produce millions of barrels of bitumen … Read More

Alberta Oil and Gas Activity in 2026: What the First Half of the Year Tells Us

The first half of 2026 has continued to demonstrate the resilience of Alberta’s upstream oil and gas industry. Despite ongoing commodity price volatility and changing global energy markets, operators across the province remain focused on improving operational efficiency, expanding high-quality assets, and returning value to shareholders. From the Montney and … Read More

Cygnet Energy

Cygnet Energy Ltd. is a privately held exploration and production company operating within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company focuses on acquiring and developing low-cost, scalable, and repeatable resource opportunities to generate long-term free cash flow for investors. In September 2023, Cygnet Energy expanded its asset base by acquiring … Read More

Versa-Line Services

Versa-Line Services is known for its slickline and E-line wireline logging work. They focus on making their customers happy by having a talented team and using modern equipment. This team always has the right resources ready, so they can do better than what their customers expect. Versa-Line is special because … Read More

Pine Cliff Energy

Pine Cliff Energy, a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration and production company, that experienced remarkable growth since its establishment in 2012. With a leadership team consisting of industry veterans, the company has expanded its production from an initial output of 100 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) to a … Read More

XDI Energy Solutions

XDI Energy Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of coiled tubing and nitrogen services for the Western Canadian energy industry. With a fleet of high-capacity coiled tubing units capable of servicing well depths up to 8,000 meters, the company focuses on delivering superior technology, engineering, and technical services. XDI’s experienced team … Read More

Element Technical Services

Element Technical Services is a company that specializes in providing technical solutions and support for the oil and gas industry. They offer a wide range of services, including well intervention solutions, coil tubing operations, well optimization, and pressure control equipment. Their goal is to provide cost-effective solutions that help their … Read More