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Condensate Conundrum II: Where Did the Liquids Go?

Willesden Green, AB
An industry example from the Spirit River at Willesden Green is used to demonstrate how gas-liquid volume conversions in public production data mask the true make-up of a well’s...
Digest Spark
March 13, 2019

Preparing to Tap the Keg

Panny–Trout, AB
Four private operators are drilling (or have licenced) vertical and horizontal wells targeting Keg River light oil in north-central Alberta.
Digest Spark
March 6, 2019

January 2019 Monthly Spud Analysis by Zone and Operator

Wells Spudded January 1 to January 31, 2019
Drilling activity in the new year rebounded from an execrable December, but was over 30% below January 2018 levels. The McMurray was the most targeted zone, and Suncor the most active...
E&P Analysis
February 27, 2019

Pembina’s Pinnacle of Paleozoic Potential

Pembina/Carrot Creek, AB
The Nisku appears to be the most probable target at the upcoming March 20, 2019 AB land sale.
Digest Spark
February 27, 2019

Cracking the Duvernay at Twining

Twining, AB
This analysis of drilling, completions and productivity showcases the evolution of the play so far and unveils prospects for future developments.
Digest Spark
February 20, 2019

The Commuter’s Cardium

9-11-26-3W5 Cardium Oil
One of the highest-rate Lochend Cardium wells to date recently came on-stream on the outskirts of Calgary.
Significant Well
February 13, 2019

2018 Western Canada Activity Summary: Other Zones

For When You’re Bored of the Mon(o)tney
Development activity in many uncelebrated geological zones occurred throughout the WCSB over the 2018 review period. Certain intervals yielded resources other than oil and gas.
Feature Article
February 6, 2019

2018 Western Canada Activity Summary: Mannville

Mannville Discoveries Abound and Bitumen Gains Ground
The Mannville continued to reward operators in 2018; not only those working in the drilling-intensive oil sands, but also those willing to identify and develop bypassed pay in overlooked,...
Feature Article
February 6, 2019

2018 Western Canada Activity Summary: Shaunavon

A Tale of Two Lithologies
Crescent Point is the dominant operator in both the Upper and Lower Shaunavon zones. Development continues with waterflooding and ASP projects.
Feature Article
February 6, 2019

2018 Western Canada Activity Summary: Production

Montney Leads the Charge
Production rates are climbing as operators drill longer laterals and pump higher proppant tonnages. The highest-rate wells are found within the AB Deep Basin and NE BC plays, where...
Feature Article
February 6, 2019

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