In the dynamic landscape of Canada's oil and gas sector, doing a strategic assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) provides a crucial framework for acquisition and divestiture decisions. As we look back on the past year of industry news, several key factors emerge that, combined, exert significant influence on the direction and outcomes of future A&D endeavors. From climate policies shaping regulatory landscapes to market volatility dictating investment [Read more]
XI Technologies: LCA and Transparency (Part 2) – Inventory Reduction Program and Security
In Mid-November last year, XI Technologies Inc. (XI) co-hosted a talk in conjunction with Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BDP Law) at a Petroleum Acquisition & Divestment Association (PADA) breakfast about the AER’s new Directive 88. After an overview from BDP Law and an excellent discussion on how the directive was currently affecting the deal space, we presented ways to reverse-engineer the directive using public data to allow for a look behind the “black box” on the licensee [Read more]
XI Technologies: Decoding Emission Trends – A Peek into Alberta’s Oil and Gas Sector
The oil and gas sector has long been a focal point in the global conversation on climate change, and governments are increasingly taking steps to regulate and reduce emissions. Recently, the Canadian Federal Government unveiled its proposed regulatory framework aimed at capping emissions in the oil and gas sector, with the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. In early January 2024, the AER published their updated Methane-Emissions package, including an updated Upstream [Read more]
XI Technologies Word To The Wise: Tax Pools Part 2: Evaluating 2023 Acquisitions Through a Tax Lens
In September 2023 XI Technologies released a white paper on tax pools titled The Tax Man Cometh - How Strategic Acquisitions Can Help Your Tax Issues. It was one of the highest downloaded papers in XI’s history, so naturally we wanted to dive deeper into the topic of taxes. Clearly the topic resonates. A rejuvenated market has led to increased tax obligations, resulting in a renewed interest in finding financially advantageous tax pools. Here are some key reasons why tax pools are [Read more]
XI Technologies Word to the Wise: How Data Validation Elevates Pre-Licensing and Drill Planning: A Comprehensive Approach to Regulatory Compliance.
To complete the applications necessary for regulatory approval of new drills (such as Directive 056 and Directive 008), it is essential to have the correct data. Whether you gather that data manually or have it provided from a service, regulators demand that operators rely on several sources of historical records throughout the pre-licensing application process for their assessments. Historical records, such as gas analyses, pressure tests, leak-off tests, historical casing depths, and field [Read more]
Word To The Wise: Navigating the Data Maze – Unveiling Key Metrics for Strategic Deal Evaluation in Today’s Market
In a landscape teeming with data, the pivotal question on everyone’s mind remains: "Which data holds the key to unlocking the best opportunities for our company?" The world of deals is evolving - gone are the days of “napkin drawing & handshake deals”. Companies operate leaner, navigating a terrain marked by governmental involvement and heightened stakeholder expectations around net zero emissions and retirement obligations. Financial institutions are exercising caution and exploration [Read more]
XI Technologies: Top 5 Word to the Wise for 2023
XI Technologies: Top 5 Word to the Wise for 2023 For years, XI Technologies has been dedicated to sharing knowledge we’ve obtained via our data and research in weekly posts we call XI’s Word to the Wise. As we conclude this year, we reflect on the most impactful articles that resonated with you and your peers, offering a trove of knowledge and analysis. #1. M&A Snapshot – Crescent Point Energy Corp Asset Purchase In a landscape shaped by geopolitical shifts and economic unpredictability, [Read more]
XI Technologies: Top 5 Tips for Mastering your A&D Workflow
Each week, XI Technologies uncovers trends and insights using our enhanced data and software focused on the WCSB. If you’d like Word to the Wise delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe here. In the world of acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), navigating through a sea of opportunities requires a strategic approach to ensure that the chosen path aligns with corporate visions and objectives. Each company or individual might have their unique workflow, but incorporating certain key [Read more]
XI Technologies: Importance of Knowing Working Interest Partners in Merger, Acquisition or Divestiture Work
Each week, XI Technologies uncovers trends and insights using our enhanced data and software focused on the WCSB. If you’d like Word to the Wise delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe here. Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity has been rekindled recently, drawing attention to the pivotal role of comprehending working interest partnerships (WIP’s) in evaluating acquisitions or divesting asset portfolios. Nevertheless, in the realm of asset management, with working interest partners, [Read more]
XI Technologies: M&A Snapshot – Crescent Point Energy Corp. Acquires Hammerhead Energy Inc.
Each week, XI Technologies scans its unique combination of enhanced industry data to provide trends and insights that have value for professionals doing business in the WCSB. If you’d like to receive our weekly Word to the Wise in your inbox, subscribe here. Last week we discussed how Directive 88 may be affecting Junior and Micro companies (please find article here). In keeping with the trend of Major and Intermediate deals is the Crescent Point Energy Corporation’s (Crescent Point) [Read more]
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