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Plains Seeing Growth In Alberta Oil Pipeline Systems

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is planning to invest in its Alberta oil pipelines to capture growing supply coming out of key regions of the WCSB, chief commercial officer Jeremy Goebel said on the company’s second quarter 2026 earnings call.

With Pouce Coupe Facility At Capacity, Birchcliff Set to Harvest Free Cash Flow

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. has reached full capacity at its Pouce Coupe gas processing facility and the company is now set to harvest improved free cash flows from the area for years to come, president and chief executive officer Chris Carlsen said in releasing its second quarter 2026 results.

Total Energy Expects ‘Much More’ Oilfield Service Sector Consolidation

Total Energy Services Inc. expects there will be additional M&A announcements in North America’s oilfield services sector, and the company itself is open to deals.

Arrow Acquires Alberta Property With Sparky Development Focus

Arrow Exploration Corp. has acquired an oil producing property in the Thorsby area of central Alberta, where it plans to pursue Sparky development.

On The Move: Executive, Management & Board Changes For July 2026

DOB Energy has published the July edition of the On The Move newsletter.

Hormuz Traffic Slows Further After U.S. Threatens More Economic Pressure On Iran

Notice Of Hearing: Proceeding ID 469, Northrock Resources Partnership Ltd

Western Canada Rig Activity: 68% Of Fleet Is Active

Drilling rig activity in Western Canada and the Top 10 active operators as of Aug. 14, 2026, as reported this morning by Rig Locator.

U.S. Oil And Gas Rig Count Rises To Highest Since March 2025, Baker Hughes Says

U.S. Oil Growth Faces Headwinds As Shale Producers Cut Spending

Alberta To Do Long-Term Water Security Study To Support Population, Industry Growth

New Data Centres Will Pay All Energy Costs, Get No Cash Incentives Under Ontario Plan

Tidewater Sees Crack Spread Increase As Market Conditions Boost Demand

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. said its Prince George crack spread rose 39 per cent in the second quarter from a year ago, as global energy supply disruptions and reduced refining capacity tightened refined-product markets.

Tidewater Renewables’ HDRD Complex Runs Above Nameplate Capacity In Q2

Tidewater Renewables Ltd. posted record second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $56 million as its hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel (HDRD) complex ran above nameplate capacity on its highest average daily throughput.

Ensign Closes Acquisition Of Citadel Drilling

Ensign Energy Services Inc. has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Citadel Drilling Ltd. for consideration of US$65 million (subject to adjustments).

Russia’s Black Sea’s Sheskharis Terminal Halts Loadings After Drone Attack, Sources Say

Argentina Nearly Doubles Vaca Muerta Oil Estimate In Boost To Export Strategy

Peyto Expands Exposure To Non-AECO Pricing

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. says a new 50,000 mmBtu/d natural gas supply agreement linked to European Title Transfer Facility (TTF) pricing brings its total unhedged volumes exposed to non‑AECO pricing to about 400 mmcf/d in 2028 and beyond.

Peyto Pleased With Brazeau Results, Applying Similar Approach In Sundance

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. said it is pleased with its Cardium results in the Brazeau area and is carrying that approach into Sundance, where early results have been encouraging.

With Balance Sheet Healthy, Cavvy Energy Looking Ahead At Growth Opportunities

High sulphur prices allowed Cavvy Energy Ltd. to speed debt reduction in the first half of 2026, positioning the company to execute on growth opportunities in 2027 if commodity markets co-operate, said president and chief executive officer Darcy Reding on its second quarter 2026 earnings call.

Pason Profits From Growing Demand For Data Products In Second Quarter

Increased adoption of its drilling and completions data management products resulted in Pason Systems Inc. reporting revenues of $100.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, a five per cent increase over the same quarter of 2025.

Enhanced Geothermal Puzzle Pieces Coming Together In U.S.

Investors, governments, customers and supply chain partners are getting behind enhanced geothermal power generation in the U.S. to meet rapidly growing electricity demand, Fervo Energy Company chief executive officer Tim Latimer said in June at its first earnings call since becoming a public company.

Notice Of Hearing: Proceeding ID 469, Northrock Resources Partnership Ltd

Why Insurance Providers Demand Carbon Storage Risk Assurance

Journey Announces Disposition Of Assets

Journey Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with a private company for the disposition of certain assets in northwest Alberta for total cash consideration of $28 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.

Alberta Receives $2.1 Million In Additional Trades Funding From Ottawa

Alberta has been given $2.1 million in federal funding to expand trades careers education.

Logan Adds To Montney Acreage

Logan Energy Corp. closed a strategic acquisition of certain assets located in the Simonette area for $12.2 million after closing adjustments during the second quarter.

PRGT Project To Be Built By Canadian Construction Companies

The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project (PRGT) has signed a construction agreement with Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) for the pipeline that will deliver natural gas from northeast B.C. to the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG facility.

Pembina Selects Worley To Deliver Heartland Extraction Plant

Worley has been awarded a contract by Pembina Pipeline Corporation to provide engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction (EPC) services for the Heartland Extraction Plant (HEP) in Strathcona County, Alta.

Chevron Announces Leadership Changes

Chevron Corporation announced the election of Uriel “Ose” Oseguera as treasurer, effective Nov. 1, 2026.

U.S. Gas In Storage Climbs

Working gas in storage was 3.153 tcf as of Aug. 7, 2026, according to Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates.

U.S. Gulf Of Mexico Oil And Gas Lease Sale Attracts $82.7 Million In High Bids

Gulf Oil Spill Fast Becoming Worst In Years, Agencies Warn

Diesel Prices Overtake Jet Fuel In Europe As Global Shortage Widens

Well Licensing Surges In July As Gas Permitting Accelerates

Licence issuances in July hit their highest monthly level of 2026 across Canada, supported by stronger gas permitting.

Weatherford Plans To Expand Global Reach Of NCS Multistage Technology

Weatherford International plc expects its acquisition of NCS Multistage Holdings Inc. will position the company to grow along with expanding global unconventional resource development, president and chief executive officer Girish Saligram said at its second quarter 2026 earnings call.

Regional Breakdown Of Careers In Energy Labour Market Outlook Shows A Decade Of Increased Needs

Careers in Energy (CIE) has released its regional breakdown of its updated labour market outlook for 2026 to 2035, stating that talent attraction and retention in the energy industry are becoming strategic priorities across all regions and sectors.

Bonterra Touts Charlie Lake’s Long-Term Potential, Completes Tuck-In Acquisition

At Bonanza Charlie Lake, Bonterra Energy Corp. said that strong drilling results and strategic delineation continue to demonstrate long term potential.

Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz Continues To Put Pressure On Oil Demand: IEA

World oil demand is forecast to decline by 1.6 million bbls/d in 2026, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), 510,000 bbls/d more than its estimate last month, as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and elevated fuel prices continue to weigh on oil consumption.

OPEC Further Lowers 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast

Why Insurance Providers Demand Carbon Storage Risk Assurance

Lycos Continues To Improve Capital Efficiency At Moonshine

Lycos Energy Inc.’s current production is approximately 3,600 boe/d (96 per cent crude oil) reflecting the strong contribution of the Moonshine Q2 drilling program and the assets acquired in the Greater Provost area of Alberta.

Cavvy Energy Reports Income Boost From Sulphur Sales

Cavvy Energy Ltd. reported second quarter 2026 net operating income of $49.6 million, up 87 per cent from the same quarter of 2025, on the back of record sulphur prices in the quarter.

U.S. Natural Gas Output, Demand To Hit Record Highs In 2026, EIA Says

U.S. Crude Stocks Climb: EIA

Some Middle East Oil Output Will Stay Shut Through Next Year, U.S. EIA Says

Four Crew, Two Rescuers Killed In Red Sea Attack; U.S. Strikes Ship In Gulf Of Oman

Liberty Energy Deploying Next-Generation Frac Fleet To Canada

Liberty Energy Inc. is building a next-generation frac fleet for deployment in Canada for one of its customers active in both the U.S. and Canada, chief executive officer Ron Gusek said at the company’s second quarter 2026 earnings call.

Enerflex Sees New High In Engineered Systems Backlog

Enerflex Ltd. reported a record Engineered Systems backlog as bookings rose on demand from a range of markets, including LNG export refrigeration and power generation.

Rubellite Completes Asset Swap

On June 30, 2026, Rubellite Energy Corp. completed an asset swap transaction that doubled the company's working interest in its Marten Hills Clearwater assets from 30 per cent to 60 per cent, in exchange for certain non-core undeveloped lands at Dawson and cash consideration of $800,000.