Drilling & Completions
Encana slowing Montney growth in favour of new U.S. position
Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 7:41 AM MST
Encana’s Montney growth plans have taken a backseat following its acquisition of U.S.-focused Newfield Exploration. The company is now highlighting…
‘This too shall pass’: This week’s best oil and gas news quotes
Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 7:40 AM MST
Here are some of the best quotes from the last week’s oil and gas news coverage in the Daily Oil…
‘Changing of the guard’ underway at Trican as Brad Fedora named new chairman
Thursday, February 28, 2019, 7:35 AM MST
There’s a change in leadership underway at one of Canada’s major oilfield service companies. Trican Well Service has announced that…
B.C. faces possible $90 million tab for one company’s orphan wells
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 7:15 AM MST
An energy company operating in B.C.’s northeast and now in receivership has left 300 to 500 wells facing possible designation…
Shale backlash hits China after fatal quake in key drilling area
Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 7:08 AM MST
The backlash against shale drilling in earthquake-prone regions -- a thorn in the side of U.S. energy companies for the…
Precision says Canadian drilling activity down 30% from last winter
Friday, February 15, 2019, 7:17 AM MST
Precision Drilling says that Canadian rig activity is down substantially as extreme price volatility and widened differentials weigh heavily on…
Western Energy sends drilling rig to southern U.S. as Canadian activity dries up
Thursday, February 14, 2019, 7:11 AM MST
CALGARY — Drilling companies continue to move rigs from Western Canada to the more active oilfields of the southern United…
$300K in damage: Calgary men charged after copper wire thefts from oilwell sites
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6:47 PM MST
CALGARY — Two Calgary men face multiple charges after thefts of copper wire and tools at several rural oilwell sites.Police…
Obsidian supportive of Alberta oil curtailment as it defers capital spending
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 7:26 AM MST
Intermediate oil and gas producer Obsidian Energy says it is deferring some capital spending into the second half of 2019…
Indigenous pro oil rally in Alberta stresses energy industry is vital for them
Monday, February 11, 2019, 7:34 AM MST
LAC LA BICHE, Alta. — Indigenous supporters of Canada's oil and gas industry turned out in force Sunday to make…
Mullen Group takes $100 million impairment on Q4 oil and gas ‘market meltdown’
Monday, February 11, 2019, 7:27 AM MST
One of Canada’s largest oilfield transportation providers took a big hit in the fourth quarter as a result of a…
Canadian Natural partners in ‘significant’ South Africa offshore oil and gas find
Friday, February 8, 2019, 7:12 AM MST
CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources says its partner in an deep water offshore drilling project in South Africa is reporting…
