BOE Report Staff

Out in the field, mobile devices, tablets, and laptops help oil and gas workers quickly and effectively communicate with supervisors and respond to potentially serious incidents. They also play a critical role in functions like location tracking, inspection, asset management, surveying, and environmental assessments. With rapid advancements, new mobile technology  is helping the oil and gas industry to improve processes, enhance productivity, increase efficiency, and improve worker [Read more]

Despite challenges in Calgary’s oil and gas sector, there is continued strong demand for external expertise in personnel search and recruiting for large and small energy companies, from CFO to Production & Revenue Accountant. It is an employers’ market these days, however, sorting through the increased volume of applicants is onerous and time-consuming. A large percentage of candidates who are employed and not actively looking at job ads, but are ready to hear about new opportunities.  [Read more]

Calgary, Canada – McIntyre Partners (“McIntyre”) and Griffon Partners (“Griffon”) today announced the acquisition of Greenfire Hangingstone Operating Corporation’s oilsands assets in Canada. The deal was conducted via the acquisition vehicle Greenfire Acquisition Corporation (“GAC”). Hangingstone is a tier-one oilsands reservoir south of Fort McMurray, Alberta and is one of only four tier-one reservoirs in Canada. The facility has been well-invested and maintained throughout its history and has [Read more]

CALGARY, ALBERTA – E3 METALS CORP. (TSXV: ETMC) (FSE: OU7A) (OTC: EEMMF) (the "Company" or "E3 Metals"), an emerging lithium developer and leading direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology innovator, is pleased to announce the receipt of a government grant totaling $1.8M from Alberta Innovates that will assist in funding E3 Metals’ pilot plant as outlined below. The Company has developed a proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction, or “DLE”, technology that seamlessly connects conventional [Read more]

Transport Canada is running a sandbox project to “evaluate whether electronic shipping documents can help us reach a level of safety that is equivalent or better than paper documents, and if so, under what conditions.” While the onus is placed on the transport companies who need to apply for an Equivalency Certificate to run digitally, the application process is easier than you might think (PAYLOAD has a ‘How-to’ document with step-by-step instructions to fill out the application). Transport [Read more]

County officials in northwest Alberta said a fire that followed a report of an early-morning explosion at an oilfield lease site is under control, and air-quality monitoring has determined there’s no risk to the public. Jason Nesbitt, deputy fire chief with the County of Grande Prairie Fire Services, said winds blew smoke from the blaze north instead of east which it typically does, meaning the smoke blew away from most populated areas. It also meant the smoke was pushed away from a [Read more]

The equipment required to produce oil and gas in the petroleum industry comes in a variety of sizes, from a small wellsite separator to a large compressor. Major components are often mounted on large skids to accommodate the auxiliary equipment required to operate the units. Transportation of oversized equipment may require specialized trucks and additional logistics planning. When it comes to transportation logistics, it is important to consider the equipment dimensions, including the [Read more]

Iron Horse Group Inc. is proud to announce the formation of a new First Nations joint venture partnership with AG Sandman Ltd. Our strategic goal is to pursue opportunities all over Western Canada. Our focus will always remain on providing the highest quality of products and services, with a priority on the safety of our employees & clients with respect for the environment. Iron Horse Group Inc. is an Indigenous-owned, proud member company of the Dene Tha’ First Nations specializing in [Read more]