InPlay Oil's 131% production growth signals drilling surge in Alberta
According to BOE Report, InPlay Oil Corp. delivered 131% light oil production growth in 2025 and achieved 1,084% reserve replacement, driven by a major asset acquisition in Alberta’s core drilling areas.
Major Asset Expansion
InPlay completed a significant acquisition of Pembina assets in April 2025, which BOE Report noted the company called “highly accretive” and transformational for its operations. The deal expanded InPlay’s drilling inventory and operational scale in its core focus area.
The Calgary-based producer also secured strategic backing from Delek Group Ltd., which took a 32.7% ownership stake. This partnership helped InPlay complete an oversubscribed bond offering in early 2025 at 6.23% interest, strengthening the company’s balance sheet for continued expansion.
According to the report, InPlay’s strategy centers on “disciplined capital allocation” and “sustainable organic growth while pursuing strategic, accretive acquisitions.”
What It Means for Subcontractors
- Expanded drilling inventory from the Pembina acquisition likely means more drilling projects and longer-term work visibility for Alberta-based contractors
- The 131% production growth and strong reserve replacement suggests InPlay will continue aggressive drilling programs to maintain growth trajectory
- Fresh capital from the recent bond offering provides funding certainty for planned drilling campaigns through 2025 and beyond
- InPlay’s focus on “core focus areas” means concentrated activity that benefits local contractors with established relationships
- Strong financial backing from Delek Group reduces project cancellation risk and supports payment reliability for service providers
InPlay’s combination of strategic assets, robust funding, and growth targets positions it as a key customer for drilling, completion, and production services contractors across Alberta.
