BOE Report Staff

Oil and gas producers operate in a never-ending market cycle - and it’s not just fluctuating oil prices. From talent shortages, the shift to a low carbon economy and increasing competition from renewables - the new energy landscape requires companies to be adaptable and cost-efficient to survive, and satisfy shareholders. While producers have always relied on well-run, lean operations for performance, the current market puts added pressure on companies to be low-cost operators including in [Read more]

Iron Horse Group Inc. is proud to announce the formation of a new First Nations Joint Venture Partnership with Elite Pumping Service Ltd. Our strategic goal is to provide cementing, acidizing, stimulation, and pumping services all over Western Canada. Our focus will always remain on providing the highest quality of products and services that rely on our technical innovation. The health and safety of our employees & clients, with respect for the environment, are always our top [Read more]

Unconventional hydrocarbons have an increasingly important role in meeting the world’s energy needs. Advancements in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have led to the commercial production of unconventional oil and gas and “the shale revolution” in North America. The industry, however, is under increasing pressure to reduce project costs and the environmental impact. This requires new technical solutions and improved technologies. The Limitless™ Frac System (Limitless™) is a new, [Read more]

CALGARY - Surmont Energy Ltd. founder and Board Chairman William (Bill) Cooper today announced that former Alberta energy minister Rick Orman has been named the company’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Orman has served on Surmont’s Board since April 2020, and replaces Mark R. Smith who served as Surmont’s Chief Executive Officer since 2011. Mr. Smith is now the Chief Executive Officer of Spoke Resources Ltd., an oil and gas production company in which Surmont holds [Read more]

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]