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Message from the editor
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 Welcome to the Oil & Gas Inquirer (OGI) website.
OGI is committed to regional coverage that reflects the interests of those operating in the oil and gas industry. In our monthly magazine, we report the latest industry news from northeastern British Columbia to the East Coast of Canada and everywhere in between. We also zero in on the triumphs and challenges that drive today’s industry.
Saskatchewan is the place to be
Who’d have ever thought three years ago that Saskatchewan’s economy would take off as it has? Part of the momentum is the development of the multi-billion-barrel Bakken light oil play in southeastern Saskatchewan. Companies are figuring out how to unlock this play that was first drilled more that 50 years ago. Also attracting a lot of interest with wells that can produce over 200 bbl/d with the right application of technology is the Lower Shaunavon in southwestern Saskatchewan. And then, there are the oilsands in the northwest that hold great promise but the details of producing this oil still need to be worked out. It’s all in “Saska-BOOM! Saskatchewan’s vast oil resources are expected to reach new highs as the province’s energy industry takes off.”
The oil and gas industry is again facing skilled labour shortages. Ramped up drilling is expected to lead to more pipeline and processing facilities construction in a couple of years and tighter labour availability, predicts the Petroleum Services Association of Canada. But increased drilling activity is welcome news. See “Idle no more: Oilfield construction activity picks up in Saskatchewan, northeastern British Columbia—even Alberta.”
Road and lease mats aren’t just made from oak anymore. They are constructed from old ties, bamboo, and much more. To find out further details, see this month’s Tools of the Trade feature, “Going to the mat: Portable products are available for a wide range of niche applications.”
SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR OILFIELD WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Oil & Gas Inquirer will feature the oilfield worker of the year in our November issue. We are asking for nominations until Aug.15. Please take a few minutes to tell us about someone who goes beyond the call of duty and makes a real difference. Visit our website: www.oilandgasinquirer.com to enter a nomination.
All the best,
Janet Mowers
jmowers@junewarren.com
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Featured Articles
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Jul 2008
| Saska-BOOM!
Saskatchewan’s vast oil resources are expected to reach new highs | Saskatchewan's hopes for its biggest, longest oil boom ever are rapidly materializing. The province, which already accounts for 20 per cent of Canada's total crude output, has the country's biggest on ...
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| Jul 2008
| Idle no more
Oilfield construction activity picks up in Saskatchewan, northeastern British Columbia—even Alberta | Higher natural gas prices, coupled with record crude prices, have pushed up oilfield construction activity in Saskatchewan, northeastern British Columbia, and to a lesser degree Alberta. Already skill ...
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| Jul 2008
| Going to the mat
Portable products are available for a wide range of niche applications | Road mats, which look pretty basic, are in fact the result of intense innovation. Using inventive materials-woven wood strands, reinforced rubber, bamboo, and polypropylene honeycomb cores are current ...
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