Saskatchewan

Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in Saskatchewan — 47 stories and counting.

Trio Petroleum, Croverro Set 14-Well Heavy Oil Program in Lloydminster Region

Trio Petroleum has signed a farm-in deal with Calgary-based Croverro Energy for up to 14 multilateral heavy oil wells across Alberta and Saskatchewan, World Oil reports, with development targeted over roughly 18 months.

Sep 22, 2026

Industry

Atikamekw Nation, Marinvest Pitch 15-MMtpa Quebec LNG Plant for Europe

Kino Aski Inc and Marinvest Energy Canada have proposed a 15 MMtpa LNG export project at Port of Baie-Comeau, Quebec, to ship Western Canadian gas to Europe, Rigzone reports.

Aug 19, 2026

Editorial image: Undeveloped Quebec river site, dusk - Atikamekw Nation, Marinvest Pitch 15-MMtpa Quebec LNG Plant for Europe

Industry

North America Rig Count Rises for Second Straight Week

Baker Hughes data shows North America added five rigs the week of July 24, with Canada driving the gain as US activity dipped slightly, marking a second consecutive weekly increase.

Jul 28, 2026

Industry

Manitoba Signals Openness to Alberta-Ontario Pipeline, No Details Yet

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he'd consider backing a proposed 3,300-km pipeline from Alberta to Ontario, but a cost estimate and timeline aren't expected until later this year.

Jul 25, 2026

Industry

Canada Revives East-West Pipeline Plan to Bypass US Routes

Alberta and Ottawa are reviving a 3,300-kilometre Hardisty-to-Sarnia pipeline proposal, backed by C$150 billion in infrastructure investment, to cut Canada's reliance on US oil transit routes.

Jul 18, 2026

Industry

New CCDC Progressive Design-Build Contracts Draw Big Turnout on Cross-Canada Tour

The Daily Commercial News reports CCDC's new PDB and design-build contract standards, released in May, drew over 900 attendees to 24 national roadshow sessions, with key changes to how parties commit to project scope and price.

Jul 16, 2026

Industry

New 3.2MW Gas Turbine Aims to Replace Diesel on D&C Pads

Evolution Power is deploying a mobile 3.2MW natural gas turbine for drilling and completions sites in Western Canada, offering an alternative to diesel generators as pad electrification expands, BOE Report reports.

Jul 10, 2026

Editorial image: Mobile gas turbine replacing diesel genset - New 3.2MW Gas Turbine Aims to Replace Diesel on D&C Pads

Industry

Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Route Unveiled: What Subs Should Know

Premiers Smith and Ford have unveiled a proposed 3,300-km west-east crude pipeline route from Hardisty to Sarnia, a project that could generate years of pipeline construction work across four provinces.

Jul 6, 2026

Industry

Western Canada Rig Count Eases to 206 as Oil-Directed Drilling Pulls Back

CAOEC data shows Western Canada's active rig count slipped to 206 for the week ending July 2, 2026, as oil-directed drilling eased slightly while gas-directed activity edged higher.

Jul 2, 2026

Editorial image: aerial night view, scattered rig lights - Western Canada Rig Count Eases to 206 as Oil-Directed Drilling Pulls Back

Industry

AKITA Adds Six Rigs, Enters Multi-Year Utilization Deal with Paramount

AKITA Drilling has closed its acquisition of Fox Drilling from Paramount Resources, adding six triple rigs and securing a three-year, 2,700-day rig utilization commitment.

Jul 2, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial view of six rigs consolidated - AKITA Adds Six Rigs, Enters Multi-Year Utilization Deal with Paramount

Industry

South Bow and Bridger Plan New Oil Pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Completing Three-Leg Alberta-to-Hub Corridor

South Bow and Bridger Pipeline are jointly developing a new crude oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing, Oklahoma, forming the final leg of a larger Alberta-to-Cushing corridor. Pipeline subcontractors across Wyoming and Oklahoma should watch for open seasons and contractor solicitations.

Jul 1, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline corridor at dawn - South Bow and Bridger Plan New Oil Pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Completing Three-Leg Alberta-to-Hub Corridor

Industry

North American Rig Count Hits 770 After Eight Consecutive Weeks of Growth

Baker Hughes data shows North America added 21 rigs week on week as of June 26, pushing the total count to 770 and extending a streak of eight straight weekly gains.

Jun 30, 2026

Editorial image: Pumpjack field, night, scale - North American Rig Count Hits 770 After Eight Consecutive Weeks of Growth

Industry

Western Canada Active Rig Count Holds at 209 as Summer Drilling Season Peaks

Canadian drilling activity remained elevated through the week of June 22-26, with 209 active rigs recorded by CAOEC, well above the five-year seasonal benchmark, led by oil-directed work in Alberta.

Jun 26, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial Alberta multi-rig prairie - Western Canada Active Rig Count Holds at 209 as Summer Drilling Season Peaks

Industry

Canadian Construction Starts Down 40% in 2026, But Alberta, BC, and Quebec Are Growing

Canadian construction starts have fallen nearly 40% year-to-date, but Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are all projected to expand in 2026. Here's where the work is and what it means for field service companies.

Jun 25, 2026

Editorial image: Provincial civil infrastructure corridor expansion - Canadian Construction Starts Down 40% in 2026, But Alberta, BC, and Quebec Are Growing

Industry

$15M Federal Investment Launches 100 MW Solar Project Near Estevan, Saskatchewan

The Canadian federal government has committed $15 million to the Turning Sun Solar Project near Estevan, Saskatchewan, a 100-megawatt utility-scale solar development that is expected to create substantial civil construction work across the Prairie provinces.

Jun 17, 2026

Editorial image: Solar farm construction, prairie flatlands - $15M Federal Investment Launches 100 MW Solar Project Near Estevan, Saskatchewan

Industry

Iran Deal Optimism Sends Oil Prices Tumbling, Creating Contract Uncertainty for Field Operators

Oil prices dropped sharply on reports that a US-Iran nuclear deal could be weeks away, adding fresh pricing uncertainty for field service companies managing multi-month contracts in volatile energy markets.

Jun 14, 2026

Editorial image: Idle contractor yard, price uncertainty - Iran Deal Optimism Sends Oil Prices Tumbling, Creating Contract Uncertainty for Field Operators

Industry

Canadian Rig Counts Climb Above Five-Year Seasonal Highs on Oil and Gas Strength

Canadian active drilling rigs hit 191 as of mid-June 2026, above the prior five-year seasonal high of 170, with oil rigs at 129 and gas rigs at 57, both outpacing every comparable week from 2021 to 2025.

Jun 13, 2026

Editorial image: Multiple rigs, aerial dusk - Canadian Rig Counts Climb Above Five-Year Seasonal Highs on Oil and Gas Strength

Industry

Thyssen Mining Claims World Record Raise Bore at BHP's Jansen Potash Mine

Thyssen Mining and TRL Mining Construction LP completed twin 8-metre diameter raise bore excavations at BHP's Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, claiming a world record and saving 64 days on schedule.

Jun 8, 2026

Editorial image: Record raise-bore shaft underground - Thyssen Mining Claims World Record Raise Bore at BHP's Jansen Potash Mine

Industry

Global Energy Show Opens in Calgary This Week With Federal and Provincial Leaders on Stage

The Global Energy Show kicks off in Calgary on Tuesday, drawing federal ministers, Western Canadian premiers, and international energy executives. Here's what field service operators should know.

Jun 8, 2026

Industry

Canada's Pipeline Capacity Gap Could Drive a Decade of Work for Western Field Subs

With Canada targeting 5.8 million barrels of oil per day by 2030 and major pipeline projects potentially on the horizon, field service subcontractors in Western Canada may be looking at a sustained construction and maintenance cycle unlike anything in recent memory.

Jun 3, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline staging yard, night - Canada's Pipeline Capacity Gap Could Drive a Decade of Work for Western Field Subs

Workforce

Canada's Building Trades Unions Launches 41-Point Indigenous Workforce Plan

Canada's Building Trades Unions has released a new Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan with 41 commitments targeting workforce participation, training, and economic partnership across the trades.

Jun 2, 2026

Editorial image: Night training yard gathering - Canada's Building Trades Unions Launches 41-Point Indigenous Workforce Plan

Industry

Mammoet and Ledcor Complete Major Headframe Installation at BHP's Jansen Potash Mine

Mammoet completed a complex headframe replacement at BHP's Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, signaling growing demand for heavy lift and specialized civil work in Western Canada ahead of a mid-2027 production start.

Jun 2, 2026

Editorial image: Headframe rising over prairie night - Mammoet and Ledcor Complete Major Headframe Installation at BHP's Jansen Potash Mine

Industry

Western Canada Oil Rig Count Hits 51% Above Ten-Year Seasonal High as Break-Up Ends Early

Western Canada's oil-directed rig count surged to 107 active rigs this week, 51% above the prior ten-year seasonal high for this time of year, according to Baker Hughes data cited by RBN Energy. Field service companies should expect tightening crew and equipment availability heading into summer.

May 30, 2026

Editorial image: Dense rig surge, prairie scale - Western Canada Oil Rig Count Hits 51% Above Ten-Year Seasonal High as Break-Up Ends Early

Industry

Ottawa Discussion Paper Outlines Funding Pathways for Canada's Grid Doubling by 2050

The federal government has released a discussion paper outlining how Ottawa could help finance a doubling of Canada's electrical grid by 2050, including tax credits, Crown financing vehicles, and institutional investment. The scale of the buildout represents a generational contracting opportunity for Western Canadian field service companies.

May 21, 2026

Industry

Canada's One-Year Pipeline Approval Plan Could Unlock a Wave of Work for Western Contractors

Prime Minister Mark Carney has proposed legislation capping federal pipeline approval timelines at 12 months. Here's what the regulatory overhaul could mean for pipeline contractors and subcontractors across Western Canada.

May 14, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial prairie pipeline network - Canada's One-Year Pipeline Approval Plan Could Unlock a Wave of Work for Western Contractors

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