Our thoughts are with anyone affected by the wildfires in Alberta, and we hope that everyone remains safe. We will keep this page up and running as a central hub with the most current news to keep everyone updated on operational news for the Canadian oil and gas industry. (*NOTE: As of May 11 we will no longer be keeping these updates live, as companies begin to return to full operations. Any company updates will be posted as usual on our website but may not be reflected in the table below). We are thankful for the brave firefighters and volunteers out there battling these fires.
Keep checking back for official company updates.
Fire map as of May 9. The purple fires are the ones listed as out of control. Note that clicking on the map will provide the live view of current wildfire data for Petro Ninja users.
- Update – May 9, 2023 at 10:41: New Petro Ninja feature adds fire perimeters onto the map as a land layer – Anyone with a Petro Ninja account can click on the map below and have the purple fire perimeters automatically added as a land layer, or select different wildfire conditions to view under the Land Layer section. Users can use this to estimate fields or production that may be at risk.
*NOTE: as of May 11 the table below may no longer be current except up to the most recent time as indicated at the bottom of the table.
| Company |
Production temporarily curtailed (boe/d) |
Notes |
| Baytex Energy |
10,000 |
60% of curtailed volumes are online and producing into inventory.
Baytex provides update on the impact of the Alberta wildfires |
| Whitecap Resources |
Unknown |
Whitecap Resources Inc. provides preliminary update on impact of the Alberta wildfires |
| Tourmaline |
16,000 |
Production from shut-in facilities expected back online in next several days
Tourmaline provides wildfire updateTourmaline provides additional wildfire update |
| Kiwetinohk Energy |
18,000-20,000 |
Shut in the majority of its Placid operations.
Kiwetinohk announces partial shutdown of facilities in proximity to Alberta wildfiresKiwetinohk provides wildfire safety and operations update |
| Paramount Resources |
Current curtailment is 45,000. Peak curtailment was 50,000. |
Paramount Resources Ltd. advises of impact of Alberta wildfires
Paramount Resources Ltd. provides further Alberta wildfire update |
| Pipestone Energy |
After mostly restarting, production curtailment has been raised again to 20,000 |
Pipestone Energy Corp. advises of wildfire impact on Grande Prairie operations
Pipestone Energy Corp. announces first quarter 2023 results, provides an update on the Alberta wildfire impact and announces the appointment of an Interim CEO
Pipestone Energy Corp. provides update to wildfire production impact |
| Vermilion Energy |
Current curtailment is approximately 18,000. Peak curtailment was 30,000. |
Vermilion Energy Inc. provides update on the impact of Alberta wildfires
Vermilion Energy Inc. provides update on the production impact from Alberta wildfires |
| Cenovus |
85,000 (primarily dry gas) |
Cenovus Energy shuts-in some production due to Alberta wildfire
Cenovus Energy provides update on production impact of Alberta wildfires |
| Crescent Point |
45,000 (approximately 75% was restored briefly, but has since been curtailed once again) |
Crescent Point Energy provides update on the impact of the Alberta wildfires
Crescent Point closes strategic Montney acquisition and provides update on the impact of the Alberta wildfires
Crescent Point Energy provides further update on Alberta wildfires |
| NuVista Energy |
40,000 |
NuVista Energy Ltd. advises of wildfire impact in Grande Prairie operations |
| Obsidian Energy |
Current curtailment is 11,100. Peak curtailment was 15,500 |
Obsidian Energy advises on impact of Alberta wildfires |
| Peyto Exploration |
Unknown |
Peyto provides update regarding Alberta wildfires |
| Saturn Oil |
10,000 (60% liquids) |
Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. reports successful Q1 2023 drilling results, production curtailment and ESG report |
| Journey Energy |
1,200-1,300 (50% liquids) |
Journey Energy Inc. generates $18 million in adjusted funds flow for the first quarter of 2023, reduces net debt, takes furthers steps to expand its power business |
| Keyera |
N/A |
6 gas plants shut-in
Keyera Corp. announces 2023 first quarter results |
| Pembina Pipeline |
N/A |
Pembina Pipeline Corporation provides update on active wildfires |
| Tidewater Midstream |
N/A |
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. announces first quarter 2023 results and operational update |
Last Updated: May 16, 2023 at 08:50