Alberta Drilling

• Canadian energy sector expects uptick of activity in 2022

  The annual forecast is projecting 6,457 wells to be drilled in Canada next year, a 26 per cent increase over 2021, creating an additional 7,280 jobs in the industry.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2021
  
• Alberta allows producers to drill new conventional oil wells without production limits

  Just in time for the winter drilling season, the Alberta government is hoping to boost the economy by allowing new oil wells to be drilled.

  Economy

  Nov 8, 2019
  
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• Acquisitions, insolvencies cited as drilling company count tumbles by 40%

  A new analysis cites industry data which shows only 26 drilling contractors have been working so far in 2019, 17 fewer than observed in 2014.

  Economy

  Apr 22, 2019
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• Alberta Crown drilling rights hit lowest level in 39 years

  Sales of Crown drilling rights in Alberta have fallen to their lowest levels in 39 years.

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2016