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Green light for the Northern Gateway project: traversing the long road aheadPrince Rupert LNG terminal proves a hotbed for entrepreneurs
B.C. on the cusp of an upward swing of construction thanks to LNG
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Contents
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Oil & Gas Report 2014
Printed in Canada | 09/2014
12 Message from the Premier of B.C., the Honourable Christy Clark
16 Message from the B.C. Minister of Energy and Mines, the Honourable Rich Coleman
18 Message from the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, John Rustad
20 B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint – Preparing our workforce for the future
22 Green light for Northern Gateway Project: Traversing the long road ahead
26 The role of natural gas in reducing global GHG emissions
30 B.C. LNG development offers great potential, but thorny issues remain to be solved
32 Northern Gateway – A path forward with First Nations and Metis communities
34 Drilling in 2014 puts Nexen in great shape for next year in Northeastern B.C.’s Cordova Basin
36 Encana going saline to reduce surface water use
37 Water portal adds to B.C.’s online water information
38 Crafting a bright new future for Canada’s energy exports
40 Fueling the future: Energy Services BC actively advocates province’s service sector
41 Will the China-Russian natural gas deal sink British Columbia’s LNG dreams?
44 Shift. Build. Grow. B.C. on the cusp
48 Housing hiccups: Communities feel the crunch of temporary workers
51 From the ground up: Keeping B.C.’s workers safe
56 A new kind of gold: Prince Rupert LNG terminal proves a hotbed for entrepreneurs
57 Horn River Basin Producers Group: B.C., the U.S. and global context
60 Service rigs and the long-reach well
62 Keystone XL debate rages throughout summer 2014
64 Working in the oil and gas sector in B.C.? Know your responsibilities and your options
66 Preparing for success: Progress and development in the Northern Rockies
68 A broad scope of unconventional hydrocarbon resources to be explored at the 2014 Unconventional Resources Conference – Canada
70 Hydraulic fracturing code of conduct: Industry’s commitment to Canadians
72 Economical and environmentally responsible geochemical method reduces program costs for oil and gas exploration in difficult terrain
74 Paramedics re-shaping emergency care in British Columbia’s oil and gas sector
76 Analytics in the oil and gas industry
78 TOG Systems takes telecommunication reliability to the next level
80 Unmatched in service and support: Canadian Pump & Compressor
82 Mud innovation
84 Landsea Camp Services: Providing your remote accommodation and catering solutions
86 Prior preparation: Alpha Safety Ltd.
88 Flexpipe Systems as a tool in low-impact pipelining
90 Making the Earth move for over 50 years
92 SDI “TILT” desanders range expanded
94 A promising partner for a long-term future: Gas Drive
96 Safely home: Diversified Transportation Ltd.
98 A comprehensive solution for workforce logistics management
100 Soil stabilization - An emerging technology
102 LAE brings robust solutions for transfer of hazardous fluids through innovation
104 For all your needs: Raven Oilfield Rentals
106 Size doesn’t matter to ENTREC
108 British Columbia lift specialists: Full-service lifting solutions
110 First in safety and service: Industrial Scaffold Services LP
111 Van Houtte Coffee services: A unique solution to all your beverage needs
112 For all your testing needs, Peregrine Pressure Testing Ltd. has you covered
112 Communications solutions for the north coast: Coast Mountain Wireless
114 Index to advertisers
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Impressive Opportunities• Residential & commercial development needed for growing population.• Demand for multi-family and age-friendly housing.• Land available for estate lots.
Economic Drivers• 9 billion ton met coal deposit discovered.• Innovative long wall mining process.• Two 180mw wind farms operating or under construction.• Ideally situated for the Trans-Canada and Enbridge pipelines, as well as
multiple natural gas projects.
Emerging Industries• Tourism operators wanted to provide outdoor experiences in the
Shangri-La of the Northern Rockies.• Bioenergy – utilizing timber infected by the Mountain Pine
beetle.• Community Forestry – recently approved application is providing
the community with its own forest with an annual allowable cut of 20,000m3.
At Williams Scotsman of Canada, we’re proud of the work we do. Our talented team of experts understands the specific challenges of each unique region of our country because our knowledge and expertise is homegrown. From the harshest, most remote locations, to the heart of major cities and everywhere in between, our design professionals have the local experience necessary to work with you to combine functionality, innovative technology, and intelligent design to satisfy your every need.
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following areas: fracturing and coiled tubing design and
simulation, advanced lab analysis capabilities, strategic pre-job
planning, pre-frac and post-frac analysis.
Expect us to bring our best today and tomorrow.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201412
Message froM the B.C. PreMierthe Honourable Christy Clark
british Columbia is blessed with a lot of advantages – an educated
population, some of the world’s best tourist destinations, and a
growing economy – but one of the most important is our abun-
dance of natural gas.
british Columbia has been a leader in safe, responsible natural gas
development for more than 50 years, with the most modern regulations
in Canada. but the global demand for energy, specifically the cleanest-
burning non-renewable resource in natural gas, continues to increase,
particularly in the growing economies of Asia.
With an abundant supply, a global reputation as a stable and secure
trading partner, and the shortest North American shipping routes to
Asia, this presents b.C. with a unique opportunity, and our focus is to
build the world’s most competitive jurisdiction for LNG development.
We have ambitious targets for a new LNG industry, with a goal of three
LNG facilities by 2020.
b.C.’s LNG industry is all about creating more opportunities in com-
munities across the province and the country. It’s a legacy we can pass
onto our children and grandchildren.
this opportunity transcends politics. that’s why I have reached across
the table to anyone and everyone who shares our goals of a strong, pros-
perous b.C. and Canada. We’ve hosted two international LNG confer-
ences in Vancouver. I’ve led five international trade missions, led a del-
egation to ottawa to secure agreement on the Canada Job Grant, and
worked with labour and First Nations to ensure british Columbians are
first in line for the jobs that will come. their recommendations played
a key role in launching the Skills for Jobs blueprint, a comprehensive
strategy to re-engineer b.C.’s education and apprenticeship systems.
We are working to ensure students today and tomorrow are ready for
the job market they will enter into, and that they’re equipped with the
right skills to compete and win.
the next few months are crucial. We’re getting closer to final invest-
ment decisions, with PEtRoNAS and Woodfibre LNG agreeing to reach
project development decisions with us by November 30. When the legis-
lature resumes in the fall, we’ll finalize aspects of our LNG policy frame-
work that will provide certainty for proponents as they look to finalize
projects.
While there’s a lot more work to do, we’ve come a long way. this is an
incredible opportunity to build a stronger, more prosperous province
and country – and our focus will not waiver. S
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 13
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The three cabinet sizes (from 5 to 30kW) of AEU1 heaters include our ExCaliber™ high performance liquid-to-air heat-exchanger cores that are available in fourteen 400 Volt, 50 Hz model choices from 5 to 30kW to meet customer specific heat output requirements at supply voltages between 380 V to 440 V and fourteen 480 Volt, 60 Hz models to
accommodate shipping vessels, offshore rigs or other applications requiring 60 Hz.
The rugged and versatile AEU1 heater incorporates a high quality immersion heater, IEC motor connected by cable and cable glands for easy field replacement, a sturdy 2 mm (14 GA) steel cabinet with epoxy/polyester powder coating for corrosion resistance, large control enclosure with an extra port for convenient wiring of an external room thermostat, and enclosure O-rings to minimize moisture ingress. Standard safety features include two temperature high limits and a high-quality pressure relief device.
Hazloc Heaters™ Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Darren Ochosky, stated, “The AEU1 series is the first unit heater of its kind in the world to receive these approvals for Gas
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The company’s focus is on the four main areas that are essential to their client’s successful operation:
COR/SECORDevelopment of OHS-compliant Canadian HSE Safety Manuals for COR and SECOR requirements to enable clients to achieve and maintain a Certificate of Recognition.
Available in all provinces, this is a service that is also available to American companies who wish to expand operations into Canada, and must comply with Canadian safety legislation.
The company gives guidance on choosing the appropriate certifying partner for pursuing COR and SECOR in any province in Canada. De-pending on the province and industry, companies will become certi-fied through the appropriate certifying partner for their industry. In British Columbia, most construction and oil and gas companies will qualify through Enform or the BC Construction Safety Association (BCCSA).
ISN, COMPLYWORKS, PICS, CQN COMPLIANCE Assisting clients with contractor registries, such as ISNetworld®, Complyworks, PICS Auditing and CQN.
Another service we offer is assistance with gaining membership in contractor registries like ISNetworld®, ComplyWorks, PICS Auditing, and CQN (CanQual). With our expert staff we can complete initial data input for companies, and they offer monthly packages to main-tain and monitor your account, ensuring a top level of compliance, which enables your company to perform services for owner/clients without interruption and seamlessly.
They also supply ISNetworld® RAVS®, T-RAVS® and training modules based on company safe operating practices.
ONLINE SAFETY TRAININGOnline safety training courses save travel time and expenses.
Although legislative compliance is a motivator for getting personnel trained, organizations that invest in safety training can benefit from increased job satisfaction of their personnel, improved productivity, lower accident frequency, increased retention, and a stronger over-all safety culture within the organization.
COR Solutions offers over 130 online safety training courses through our website, with a portal on the homepage. Learners print off a certificate upon successful completion of every course.
Many of these courses meet the requirements for specific safety training that are asked for in a COR/SECOR audit, such as PPE train-ing and fire extinguisher training, very helpful in passing a safety audit.
The contractor registries (ISN®, Complyworks etc.) have question-naires that also ask for records of specific training, and many of the courses required to meet these requirements are also available through their online training portal on the website.
The certificates that company personnel achieve after having passed online courses can be uploaded to meet T-RAVS® require-ments in ISN® and questionnaire requirements in contractor regis-try subscriptions.
There are also many courses targeting the trucking industry and their particular regulatory compliance requirements.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTSAnother service offered is development of company-specific safe procedures, such as journey management, industrial hygiene, fa-tigue management, ergonomics, PPE, or any other sections for your HSE safety manual, and/or help with completion of master service agreements or pre-qualification questionnaires.Also available is their service to develop formal hazard assess-ments to complement any company safety manual/plan. All certi-
fying partners for the Certificate of Recognition Program are now insisting on having formal hazard assessments included in all com-pany’s safety manuals.
COR Solutions is a Better Business Bureau member.
Assistance with the following Contractor Registries:
©
Initial Data Input • Uploading of Required DocumentationMonthly Monitoring/Maintenance Packages
COR Compliance Made Convenient & Hassle-Free
Call us now:1-866-530-4267
www.corsolutions.ca
COR/SECOR
ISNetworld / ComplyWorks
Online Safety Training
We specialize in assisting and supporting small, medium and large-sized employers in achieving
Recognition Safety Program.
COR Solutions is 100% Western Canadian-owned and operated with many years’ experience in various industries. As safety experts, we provide invaluable
assistance with all of your safety requirements.
Serving all of WESTERN Canada
HAVING A SAFE WORKPLACE DOESN’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT
• WHMIS• TDG• PPE• OH&S & the Law• Sexual Harassment• Hours of Service• Fatigue Mgmt• Ground Disturbance• Over 130 available courses
• ISNetworld® • RAVS® & MSQ™ • ComplyWorks®
• PICS Auditing • CanQual*Monthly maintenance packages available
Spend more time working, and less time training.
COR Solutions now provides online safety courses to keep training up to date and remain compliant.
Visit www.corsolutions.ca for more.
Online courses now available
Phone 1-866-530-4267“Your Safety Specialists”
COR Solutions Ltd.
SAFETY – IT DOESN’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENTCOR Solutions is a Canadian-owned-and-operated company serving all of Canada. The company is now in its 10th year of assisting vari-ous industries in meeting and exceeding their safety requirements in several key areas. With 25 years in the construction and oil and gas industries, and 10 years in safety consulting, COR Solutions’ ex-perience is key in assisting their clients with all Canadian OHS re-quirements.
The company’s focus is on the four main areas that are essential to their client’s successful operation:
COR/SECORDevelopment of OHS-compliant Canadian HSE Safety Manuals for COR and SECOR requirements to enable clients to achieve and maintain a Certificate of Recognition.
Available in all provinces, this is a service that is also available to American companies who wish to expand operations into Canada, and must comply with Canadian safety legislation.
The company gives guidance on choosing the appropriate certifying partner for pursuing COR and SECOR in any province in Canada. De-pending on the province and industry, companies will become certi-fied through the appropriate certifying partner for their industry. In British Columbia, most construction and oil and gas companies will qualify through Enform or the BC Construction Safety Association (BCCSA).
ISN, COMPLYWORKS, PICS, CQN COMPLIANCE Assisting clients with contractor registries, such as ISNetworld®, Complyworks, PICS Auditing and CQN.
Another service we offer is assistance with gaining membership in contractor registries like ISNetworld®, ComplyWorks, PICS Auditing, and CQN (CanQual). With our expert staff we can complete initial data input for companies, and they offer monthly packages to main-tain and monitor your account, ensuring a top level of compliance, which enables your company to perform services for owner/clients without interruption and seamlessly.
They also supply ISNetworld® RAVS®, T-RAVS® and training modules based on company safe operating practices.
ONLINE SAFETY TRAININGOnline safety training courses save travel time and expenses.
Although legislative compliance is a motivator for getting personnel trained, organizations that invest in safety training can benefit from increased job satisfaction of their personnel, improved productivity, lower accident frequency, increased retention, and a stronger over-all safety culture within the organization.
COR Solutions offers over 130 online safety training courses through our website, with a portal on the homepage. Learners print off a certificate upon successful completion of every course.
Many of these courses meet the requirements for specific safety training that are asked for in a COR/SECOR audit, such as PPE train-ing and fire extinguisher training, very helpful in passing a safety audit.
The contractor registries (ISN®, Complyworks etc.) have question-naires that also ask for records of specific training, and many of the courses required to meet these requirements are also available through their online training portal on the website.
The certificates that company personnel achieve after having passed online courses can be uploaded to meet T-RAVS® require-ments in ISN® and questionnaire requirements in contractor regis-try subscriptions.
There are also many courses targeting the trucking industry and their particular regulatory compliance requirements.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTSAnother service offered is development of company-specific safe procedures, such as journey management, industrial hygiene, fa-tigue management, ergonomics, PPE, or any other sections for your HSE safety manual, and/or help with completion of master service agreements or pre-qualification questionnaires.Also available is their service to develop formal hazard assess-ments to complement any company safety manual/plan. All certi-
fying partners for the Certificate of Recognition Program are now insisting on having formal hazard assessments included in all com-pany’s safety manuals.
COR Solutions is a Better Business Bureau member.
Assistance with the following Contractor Registries:
©
Initial Data Input • Uploading of Required DocumentationMonthly Monitoring/Maintenance Packages
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201416
Message froM B.C. Minister of natural gas developMent and deputy preMierThe Honourable Rich Coleman
British Columbia’s natural gas and oil sector is a pillar of the province and we
now have a generational opportunity to build a liquefied natural gas indus-
try, create jobs and secure economic stability for communities across B.C.
The province is poised to be a player in the global LNG market. A long history
of safe, responsible natural gas development makes B.C. a reliable place to invest
and conduct business. In addition to a low overall tax burden and a competitive
royalty regime, B.C. has a vast supply of natural gas located fairly close to proposed
facilities; a skilled workforce; robust infrastructure; political and economic stabil-
ity; relatively short transport times to key Asia markets; and a cooler coastal tem-
perature that saves energy and costs during the liquefaction process.
Our government is pursuing LNG vigorously because it will create jobs and new
economic opportunities. We will create lasting, responsible economic develop-
ment, and are working hard to build an entirely new industry in our province.
Global investors and major companies have come forward with multiple project
proposals. This will bring thousands of new jobs to our province and we want Brit-
ish Columbians to have the opportunity to fill those openings.
Recent analysis shows that if five plants are constructed in B.C. between 2015 and
2024, the LNG sector will need to fill 100,000 jobs, including more than 58,000
construction jobs. We’ve released the Skills for Jobs Blueprint, a targeted plan to
re-engineer B.C.’s education and training system to be ready to meet this demand.
We know there will be increased demand for natural gas-related occupations.
For example, we know we will need 1,800 more welders, 2,900 more steamfitters
and pipefitters, and 10,500 more construction labourers. Most of these jobs will be
in the North – either through upstream development in the Northeast or in LNG
export facilities in the Northwest.
Many of these job opportunities are taking shape now, and we are ready to take
advantage of these opportunities by putting a plan in place to train people with the
skills they need.
In May 2014, we hosted the second international LNG in B.C. conference, one
of the largest events of its kind this government has ever hosted. The conference
was a sold-out success with over 1,400 delegates attending the three-day showcase.
Provincial government officials, local communities, First Nations leaders, academ-
ics and local communities participated in 14 engaging panel sessions focused on
furthering B.C.’s LNG growth. It clearly demonstrates our commitment to build an
LNG industry and the interest and enthusiasm from participants shows we are on
the right track.
We look forward to hosting another successful conference October 14-16, 2015.
This is all possible as a result of the growth and success of our province’s oil and
gas sector.
Please see http://www.gov.bc.ca/mngd/doc/LNG101.pdf for more information
on LNG in B.C. and visit www.workbc.ca for more details about the Skills and Jobs
Blueprint. S
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As british Columbia’s Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Rec-
onciliation, and as a lifelong resident of northern b.C., I un-
derstand the tremendous opportunity for economic growth
currently facing northern communities. this includes the chance to
transform Aboriginal communities and change the lives of First Nations
communities.
In order to bring about that positive change, we need to continue
to build and maintain respectful relationships and find ways to work
together more collaboratively. b.C.’s First Nations need to be full par-
ticipants in the economic opportunities, and their environmental values
should be considered.
Liquefied natural gas presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ac-
complish this generational change for all british Columbians – for both
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
our government is committed to achieving arrangements that pro-
vide First Nations with tools to participate and benefit from LNG.
We’re well on our way with negotiating and achieving these agree-
ments.
In the Peace region of our province, we already have economic benefit
agreements that share provincial gas revenues with treaty 8 First Na-
tions. We’re looking to update these agreements to reflect the growth of
the LNG industry.
Along the mid-stream, we have an agreement providing $32 million
to 15 First Nations along the Pacific trails Pipeline route.
Downstream, we have agreements with the Lax Kw’alaams and Met-
lakatla First Nations to share a portion of provincial government reve-
nues from sole proponent agreements related to the Grassy Point lands.
but we understand that LNG is not just about economic opportuni-
ties. For First Nations, and all british Columbians, it is important that
we also have long-term environmental benefits from LNG development.
It’s because of this that I recently announced our new LNG Environ-
mental Stewardship Initiative, where First Nations, the Province and
industry will work together on key environmental priorities. the LNG
ESI will build a focal point for collaboration between natural gas propo-
nents, First Nations and government, and will bring stewardship initia-
tives that create a lasting legacy.
over the coming few months, we will be engaging with First Nations
and proponents to design the LNG Environmental Stewardship Initia-
tive.
And I believe that’s the best way forward: collaboration, respect and
listening.
A key part of my role as minister is to make sure First Nations partici-
pate in, and benefit from b.C.’s LNG opportunity. S
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british Columbia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector
is taking shape and we have a plan to make sure our
province is ready for this once-in-a-generation oppor-
tunity. It isn’t every day that you get to create a brand-new
industry, and the potential of LNG for our province cannot
be overstated.
We released the bC Jobs Plan in 2011 with a commitment to
build a liquefied natural gas sector in our province. Already,
there are 13 project proposals on the table, nine of which
have already received approved export licences from Canada’s
National Energy board.
We are projecting 100,000 new jobs if five plants become
fully operational. these will be high-paying jobs with steady
work in a growing industry. And we are clear that we want
british Columbians to be first in line for jobs.
that’s why this spring we released the b.C. Skills for Jobs
blueprint. We’re re-engineering our education system – from
kindergarten straight through to post-secondary training –
ensuring apprenticeships, education and training are in line
with the growing demands of the LNG industry.
Partnerships with industry and labour are the foundation for
building the skills necessary to get the LNG sector the workers
it needs to start exporting LNG.
our government currently invests more than $7.6 billion
annually in education and training. We’re doing that because
the labour market in 2018 will look very different than today.
We’ll need more welders, steamfitters, pipefitters, trades la-
bourers and skilled technicians.
one of the key objectives of the Skills for Jobs blueprint
is to prepare british Columbians for these new high-paying
jobs in the resource sector. over the next three years, our gov-
ernment will invest $185 million in trades and skills infra-
structure and equipment projects, including the new Centre
for trades Education and Innovation at Camosun College in
Victoria. We want to make it easier for b.C. families and stu-
dents to make the best possible career choices in a changing
economy.
Many LNG sector jobs will be in found near small commu-
nities in the North. Participation of aboriginal people is criti-
cal to the success of these LNG projects, and to our province
as a whole. We’re helping more than 2,300 aboriginal people
get access to trades training and apprenticeship programs.
With our access to the Asian market, b.C. is in position to
become the most competitive jurisdiction in the world for
LNG, building a sustainable industry with a legacy of high-
paying, highly skilled jobs. the LNG industry could be the
biggest energy development this province has ever seen.
the premier’s LNG working group consulted with 18 key
representatives from government, industry and labour to de-
termine what the province needs to do to prepare for the LNG
sector. LNG companies are making final investment decisions
and they need to know we will be ready.
there is work to be done ahead, but the momentum for
LNG is building and we think we are on track. We’re trying to
build a brand-new industry in LNG that will transform our
province’s economy and wellbeing. the tax revenues will help
to pay off the debt for our kids and continue keeping our taxes
low. We think the best way to be prepared for the LNG sector
needs of the future is by following the carefully planned steps
outlined in our comprehensive Skills for Jobs blueprint.
For more information on the bC Jobs Plan, please visit
www.bcjobsplan.ca. For more information on b.C.’s skills
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the federal government of Canada may have given the
go-ahead on the $6.5 million Northern Gateway pipe-
line project but there is still a long way to go before
the province could realize the potential $1.2 billion in tax
revenue and $4.3 billion in labour-related income anticipated
over the next 30 years.
the project itself has been a long time in the making and
the recent governmental green light comes with 209 condi-
tions from the federally appointed Joint Review Panel (JRP).
there are also five conditions from the b.C. government. to-
gether, the conditions point to the passing of even more time
before the project gets off the ground.
“today’s decision gives us greater confidence in developing
a world-class project. however, we don’t see this decision as
the final step – rather, it’s one more step in the process,” said
Al Monaco, president and CEo of Enbridge Inc., in an offi-
cial press release after the federal government’s June 17th an-
nouncement. “this is a process that requires a considered and
respectful approach, and one that takes time to do it right.”
A pipeline in the making the pipeline project officially began on May 27, 2010 when
the Northern Gateway Pipelines Limited Partnership filed an
application with the National Energy board to construct and
operate a 1,170-kilometre twin pipeline that would carry up
to 525,000 barrels of crude oil per day and up to 193,000
barrels of condensate per day between bruderheim, Alta., and
Kitimat, b.C. the project also consists of a marine terminal at
the port of Kitimat, which would include two ship berths and
19 tanks for oil and condensate. the forecast suggests that the
terminal would serve 220 ships per year.
According to information from Enbridge, 70 per cent of the
proposed pipeline route would use previously disturbed land.
the economic benefits from the project are suggested to in-
clude: some $300 billion in GDP over the next years; $300
million in employment and contracts for aboriginal commu-
nities and businesses; $4.3 billion in labour-related income
across Canada during the construction of the twin pipeline;
$2.6 billion in local, provincial and federal government tax
revenues; and 1,150 long-term jobs throughout the Canadian
economy (of which 560 are projected to be in b.C.).
the Northern Gateway project has been met with both
strong support and strong opposition all across the country.
Industry on side the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
is one of the organizations on side with the Northern Gate-
way Project. on June 17th, CAPP issued a press release stat-
ing that the federal government’s decision on the Northern
Gateway project is “positive for Canada’s oil and gas industry,
british Columbians and all Canadians because the safe, re-
sponsible construction and operation of the pipeline would
allow Canada to benefit economically from increased crude
oil exports to growing global markets”.
“this is a key milestone for the process of getting access to
offshore markets,” explains CAPP vice-president Stringham.
“the government’s decision to give the go-ahead on this proj-
ect, while stipulating that Enbridge fulfill the JRP’s 209 condi-
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tions, supports Canadian prosperity while protect-
ing people and the environment.”
Stringham went on to state that more than 100
of those conditions will need to be met before any
construction could take place.
“It has now become an industry issue where we
will see how well Enbridge can properly fulfill the
100-plus conditions,” adds Stringham. “the Na-
tional Energy board has not set a time limit, but
Enbridge itself has said that it will take between
12 to 15 months to fulfill those conditions but
want to get it right. how and when they do it will
set the stage on how soon they can move into the
construction stage.”
other supporters of the project include a
group of prominent Canadians, among them
the premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan, for-
mer federal cabinet ministers and provincial
premiers, and influential business and com-
munity leaders.
All on board the other side to the Northern Gateway
Pipeline project is also well represented.
Despite the fact that Enbridge has announced
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the signing of 26 equity partnerships with aboriginal commu-
nities (which it suggests represents more than 60 per cent of
the aboriginal population along the proposed right-of-way),
opposition from other First Nation groups remains.
According to a June 16, 2014 announcement from b.C.’s
West Coast Environmental Law, an organization dedicated to
safeguarding the environment through law, there is strong op-
position to the project from many groups, including Coastal
First Nations (a coalition of First Nation groups), Dogwood
Initiative (a b.C. non-profit group), unifor (Canada’s largest
private-sector union) and one Cowhichan (a private citizen
group).
[of note, Minister Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Nat-
ural Resources for the Federal Economic Development Initia-
tive for Northern ontario, announced in May of this year the
creation of a major projects management office west, which
opened in June, and a tripartite forum, which has yet to be
announced. both measures are designed to help strengthen
engagement with First Nations and involve them in energy
infrastructure development in Canada.]
b.C. residents aren’t 100 per cent sold on the project either.
West Coast Environmental Law points to survey results that
indicate the majority of british Columbians support legisla-
tion in line with the First Nations ban.
“Polls consistently show two-thirds of b.C. voters agree the
North Coast is no place for oil tankers,” noted a West Coast
Environmental Law press release.
Residents of Kitimat are also torn over the decision.
“our community is almost evenly divided over the issue,”
states Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan, who adds that a re-
cently held plebiscite showed a 12-to-15 per cent sway be-
tween the nays and the naysayers. “I wrote letters to the pre-
mier and the prime minister. At this point, as a council, we
have decided that we are going to hold Enbridge’s ‘feet to the
fire’, which means we’re going to make sure they fulfill all 209
conditions and the five b.C. government conditions. We’re go-
ing to make sure that they’re doing what they need to do.”
A time to reflect
the years that it has taken to get the Northern Gateway Pipe-
line project to the point where it is today has provided ample
time to make this a very public and controversial project in
the media spotlight. Regardless of the number of people and
groups for and against the project, it is now up to Enbridge
to meet the conditions set out by the JRP. If and when it can
manage to do that, Canadians will be but one step closer to
the realization of a significant project that may forever change
the face of the Canadian oil export market. S
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201426
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greenhouse gas emissions is to gradually shift the ener-
gy mix in countries that emit a large part of the world’s
carbon emissions to less GhG-intensive fuel sources.
this can be particularly effective in developing countries,
whose Co2 emissions are surpassing those of developing coun-
tries and are growing at a faster rate.
Natural gas is ideally suited for this purpose: it is the cleanest-
burning hydrocarbon, and it produces electricity more efficient-
ly than coal and more reliably than intermittent energy sources
such as wind and solar. For example, due to wider use of natural
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China, which primarily relies on coal for electricity generation,
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cent, down only slightly from current levels.
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how we will help meet this global demand and, at the same
time, seek to reduce greenhouse gas intensity of natural gas pro-
duction, transportation and use.
Western Canada, especially b.C., has vast natural gas reserves
– enough to both satisfy domestic demand and help meet
growing global demand.
this is an opportunity for b.C. to provide a global net benefit
from an environmental perspective by helping to displace more
carbon-intensive fuel sources for power generation in rapidly
growing nations in Asia.
Natural gas, used in power generation, emits about 50 per
cent fewer greenhouse gases than coal and far fewer smog-caus-
ing air pollutants. China is suffering from significant air-quality
issues caused in large part by the use of coal for heat and power
generation.
this is why the Chinese government is trying to reduce its
reliance on coal and has prioritized the use of natural gas-fired
power plants. As a result, Chinese natural gas demand is in-
creasing rapidly.
Natural gas from Canada and other sources will help China
and other Asian economies reduce their reliance on coal for in-
dustrial and residential power generation, and in aggregate will
lower global GhG emissions and provide air-quality benefits.
the opportunity to export natural gas to Asia exists now, as
customers are trying to secure long-term contracts from reliable
suppliers. to participate in the increasingly competitive global
LNG market, we must be cost-competitive and ensure we de-
velop LNG and supporting natural gas reserves responsibly.
Industry broadly agrees with the goal of competing on a
GhG-intensity basis with other natural gas suppliers to the
Asian market. Doing so will require industry to focus on im-
provements in GhG intensity across the full value chain: up-
stream production, transportation and downstream liquefac-
tion.
b.C. and Alberta regulate flaring, venting and fugitive emis-
sions from upstream facilities. For example, venting of methane
from well drilling and completions is not permitted in b.C. or
Alberta, and leak detection and repair programs are a regulated
requirement in both provinces. these regulations serve as mod-
els for other jurisdictions as examples of how to do it right.
Further electrification of upstream production facilities also has
the potential to mitigate growth in GhG emissions.
In addition, industry and the governments of Alberta and
b.C. are looking at the feasibility of carbon capture and storage
to further reduce emissions from the sector.
We must also be pragmatic about fuel sources for b.C.’s pro-
posed LNG facilities. Wind and solar are unlikely to have either
the scale or reliability to provide base-load power for most facil-
ities, and the availability of competitively priced electric power
for facilities in northwestern b.C. is by no means assured.
For those reasons, we believe the b.C. government made the
right decision when it authorized the use of natural gas for pow-
er generation for LNG facilities.
West Coast LNG facilities would also be the only LNG fa-
cilities in North America that are subject to a carbon tax. We
encourage the b.C. government to invest a portion of this tax
in innovation and technology development to further reduce
carbon emissions in the LNG sector.
We must always keep a close eye on the overall competitive-
ness of the industry in b.C., including GhG emissions intensity.
At the same time, we need to think beyond the borders of b.C.
and recognize the opportunity to use natural gas globally to
reduce GhG emissions and improve air quality.
LNG is a global industry and british Columbians should as-
sess the economic and environmental dimensions of the LNG
opportunity in a global competitiveness and environmental
performance context. this will largely determine the ultimate
success of the LNG industry in b.C. and is a reasonable and
pragmatic approach to global leadership.
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Seldom has any issue divided
british Columbians to the extent
of the entire Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG) controversy. As the year
2014 has progressed, two distinct sides
have emerged.
one side has consistently advocated
in favour of the enormous economic
benefits which might accrue from LNG
development. In fact, Premier Christy
Clark made social gains from poten-
tial revenues from LNG production
and distribution one of the central
planks of her re-election campaign of
2013. According to one study by the
b.C. Ministry of Mines, Energy and
Natural Gas conducted during 2013,
potential revenues to the Government
of british Columbia could amount to
between $130 billion and $180 dur-
ing a 20-year production period from
2018-2038. Aside from government
revenues, economists also pointed to
significant job creation and other eco-
nomic benefits down the road.
As international industrial produc-
tion combined with advanced urban-
ization and infrastructure expansion
has progressed, so also has the demand
been growing for all forms of energy.
this situation is particularly acute in
Asia where energy demands are rising
most rapidly, but where there are few
natural sources of fossil fuels, particu-
larly including natural gas.
unfortunately, this has led to anoth-
er difficulty: most sources of natural
gas are located in regions far removed
from Asian markets, making pipeline
transportation virtually impossible,
except for potential Russian sources
which might eventually use pipelines
to reach Asian markets. this leaves
liquefaction of natural gas from abun-
dant other sources for subsequent
transshipment to high-demand areas
as one of the remaining workable so-
lutions.
As it applies to british Columbia,
natural gas would have to be transport-
ed to terminal facilities where it would
be converted into liquefied form and
loaded onto ocean transport vessels
for shipment to Asian markets, where
it would be re-constituted back into its
original form.
the other side includes powerful op-
position forces pointing out a litany
of possible environmental, safety, and
aboriginal difficulties which they pre-
dict would accompany the proposed
projects if they are ever undertaken.
Environmentalist groups have de-
manded further environmental studies
on several subjects including potential
spills from the many hundreds of ves-
sels expected to ply the waters off the
central and northern b.C. coasts if full
production goals are reached. they
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also point to the potential damage to
marine life due to increased usage of
seawater in the LNG production pro-
cess, which would alter the balance of
sensitive marine ecosystems. In addi-
tion, concerns have been raised about
degradation of air quality due to pos-
sible leakage of condensed LNG into
the atmosphere.
Several important safety concerns re-
lating to the volatility of LNG once it
has been loaded onto ocean-going ves-
sels have also been advanced. Fears of
major explosions have led to the sug-
gestion of safety “buffer zones” sepa-
rating LNG shipping from other con-
ventional uses of b.C. waterways.
First Nations concerns have centered
to date on possible environmental
threats to their special way of life, as
well as proper consultation through-
out public hearings regarding the ap-
proval and permitting processes.
Five projects are now at various
stages of pre-development, including
Woodfibre Natural Gas Ltd.’s “Wood-
fibre LNG Project” near Squamish,
b.C.; Malaysia-based Petronas’ “Pacific
Northwest LNG” near Prince Rupert;
Shell-Canada Energy-led “LNG Can-
ada” project near Kitimat; bG Group
PLC’s “Prince Rupert LNG” project,
and the “Kitimat LNG” project, co-
owned by the Canadian units of Chev-
ron and Apache corporations.
Given the important nature of these
ongoing concerns and the important
economic potential of LNG develop-
ment, the province has sponsored a
series of conferences bringing together
participants representing potential
production project developers, aborig-
inal and environmental leaders, plus
government representatives. the first
such conference took place in 2013
and the second occurred in Vancouver
from May 21-23, 2014. A third and fi-
nal one is presently scheduled for Van-
couver in october 2015.
Economic discussions were a feature
of the second conference. Major topics
included the total potential worldwide
market for LNG, growing international
competition to satisfy that market, and
special attention was paid to the an-
nouncement – probably timed for the
conference – of Russia’s major supply
deal with China, which many partici-
pants believed could be a devastating
blow to british Columbia’s plans for
LNG participation, a position with
which the premier strongly disagreed.
According to the International En-
ergy Agency, demand for LNG is ex-
pected to grow by an average of about
seven per cent per year from a pres-
ent 300 million tonnes LNG per year
in 2014 to an estimated 500 million
tonnes by 2030. the biggest question
is who will supply that demand and
Canada is hardly the only participant
seeking markets within that projected
growth. other countries active in the
field include the uSA, Australia, Mo-
zambique, tanzania and Russia, and
several of those nations enjoy closer
proximity to giant Asian markets than
Canada.
Strangely enough, it was the ten-
sions brought about by the Russian
incursion into the Crimean in April
2014 that brought about the mam-
moth Russia-China Natural Gas deal
announced on May 21, 2014. As Rus-
sia faced reprisals by several Europe-
an nations for those incursions, they
quickly sought out alternative markets
for their abundant natural gas reserves
and the China deal was a direct result.
According to that transaction, Russia
will transport 38 billion cubic metres
of Siberian gas per year via pipeline
– a much more safe and cost-efficient
method than trans-oceanic shipment
of LNG – beginning in 2018 and last-
ing for 30 years.
the deal threatens to undercut de-
mand for North American LNG and
also threatens the price structure which
would have supported the planned
North American production opera-
tions.
In summary, LNG development
could be of vital importance to british
Columbia’s economic future, but sev-
eral important questions have yet to be
resolved as of early summer 2014. S
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201432
the role First Nations and Metis
communities must play in im-
portant decisions about natural
resource development and economic in-
frastructure is central to an ongoing dis-
cussion about the future of our country.
the recent Supreme Court decision in
the tsilhqot’in case brought this discus-
sion into even sharper focus by reaffirm-
ing through a declaration of aboriginal
title, the requirement for government
and resource companies to engage in
meaningful consultation, and to foster
long-term and mutually beneficial rela-
tionships with aboriginal communities.
Much of the discussion generated
from the decision is focused on whether,
and to what degree, proposed resource
development projects now might be in
jeopardy. And these are valid questions
and concerns, but from my perspective,
sustainable and environmentally sound
development can best occur through
true partnerships with aboriginal com-
munities.
I think it is important to understand
what is at the heart of this discussion –
a concern that aboriginal communities
will use title to block development. As
a Metis woman working in the resource
sector, I have long understood that ab-
original communities do not want to
block development as a matter of prin-
ciple.
Rather, First Nation and Metis com-
munities want a say in what happens
in, and what directly effects, their com-
munities. they want to know projects
are environmentally sound. And they
rightfully want a share of the economic
benefits.
For industry, this means taking a pro-
foundly different approach than has
been taken in the past. As the lead of
community benefits and sustainability
at Northern Gateway Pipelines, I am al-
ready seeing this kind of relationship-
building at work.
Northern Gateway understands the
critical role aboriginal communities play
in the success of our project. We strongly
believe in the power of respectful discus-
sion – that legislation and court rulings
should absolutely be the last refuge of
negotiation.
A priority for Northern Gateway is to
build lasting partnerships with First Na-
tions and aboriginal communities along
the proposed pipeline route.
Yes, there have been mistakes along
the way. And our work is far from fin-
ished. but we have made lasting and
meaningful progress. Years of mean-
ingful discussion and hard work have
resulted in one of the energy sector’s
most comprehensive benefit packages in
Canadian history. Northern Gateway’s
unique approach offers First Nations
and aboriginal communities ownership
in a major Canadian energy project. We
have gone further than consultation by
seeking partnerships with First Nations
communities as owners giving them
seats of influence to fully participate in
decisions relating to the project. our
project is a new way of doing business
and will set a precedent across Canada
for collaborative partnerships between
First Nations and Metis communities,
and the resource industry.
the community is the expert, and as
the stewards of their own futures, com-
munities know the challenges they
face and how to meet them better than
anyone else. As owners of this project,
Northern Gateway will bring long-term
financial dividends, jobs, economic de-
velopment opportunities, community
development, and educational opportu-
nities to aboriginal equity partner com-
munities. As well, First Nations and ab-
original communities will have a direct
role in the environmental protection of
lands along the right of way and in ma-
rine operations.
For example, as a result of our unique
approach we have been actively provid-
ing skills training to more than 2,000
people – many of them aboriginal even
before a shovel has even been put into
the ground. Aboriginal-owned busi-
nesses are applying in strong numbers
for construction and service contracts.
And critical resources are being directed
to programs and services that can make
a real and lasting difference.
the Supreme Court of Canada’s deci-
sion in the tsilhqot’in case recognized
title in law but really underscored what
Northern Gateway has come to under-
stand in practice: In today’s Canada,
both government and industry have a
higher economic and social responsibil-
ity to the communities we work in and
serve.
At Northern Gateway, we accept and
recognize the rights of First Nations and
aboriginal peoples. We recognize we
have much more to do with First Na-
tions and aboriginal communities. We
have learned we must be open to change.
this process cannot be forced and we
will take as much time as is needed.
We share a deep belief that Northern
Gateway will provide a positive eco-
nomic impact for aboriginal peoples for
generations to come, while safeguarding
the environment. We look forward to
continuing our work with these commu-
nities on our shared hopes for a better,
more prosperous future.
Catherine Pennington is the senior man-
ager of community benefits and sustain-
ability for northern gateway. she lives and
works in Prince george, british Columbia. S
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Nexen – a CNooC Limited com-
pany – and our joint-venture
partner INPEX Gas british Co-
lumbia Ltd., have wrapped up a highly
successful drilling season in the Cordova
basin in northeastern british Columbia.
With no injuries, environmental incidents
or regulatory compliance issues, the proj-
ect – a three-well pad – was a huge success.
the project began with the moving
of a Nabors rig to Cordova from Dilly
Creek in early January 2014. Drilling set
a new record for Cordova/Dilly Creek
wells. once the drilling team completed
their tasks, the completions team took
over. All work was finished before the
end of March 2014. It was critical to keep
to the schedule – or beat it – due to Cor-
dova’s swampy conditions in non-winter
seasons.
“the work done this winter puts us
in great shape for next year,” says bruce
Garland, Nexen’s manager, drilling &
completions shale gas. “Completions
will come in next winter and execute
operations of their own to gain valuable
reservoir information so that we can fur-
ther understand the potential of the Cor-
dova basin.
“We’re really proud of the Cordova
team. they ticked off all the boxes, espe-
cially in safety, environment and regula-
tory categories.”
Cordova is adjacent to the horn Riv-
er basin – one of the most prospec-
tive shale gas fields in North America
– where Nexen began acquiring large
blocks of high-quality acreage in 2006.
In 2010, Nexen purchased more land in
the nearby Cordova and Liard basins,
bringing its total land position to ap-
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the calibre of Nexen’s resource base
and operating expertise were under-
scored by the joint-venture agreement
announced in 2011 with a consortium
led by INPEX Corporation of Japan.
third-party evaluators have estimated
that Nexen’s joint-venture lands in the
horn River and Cordova basins hold be-
tween four trillion and 15-trillion cubic
feet of recoverable contingent resources,
and the Liard joint-venture lands con-
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As Encana increases its level of development in the
Dawson Creek region, responsible water use and
sourcing are critical components for the company to
fully realize the potential of british Columbia’s portion of
the Montney resource play.
Water management approaches tailored for specific oper-
ating areas have long been at the heart of Encana’s steward-
ship philosophy and reflect an enterprise-wide mandate of
continuous improvement. to this end, the company seeks
innovative solutions and technologies to decrease its reli-
ance on surface water sources wherever possible.
this commitment has taken on different forms through-
out Encana’s operations; namely through, where feasible,
such approaches as reuse, accessing wastewater, and tapping
into saline sources that are unfit for typical human or agri-
cultural use.
the latter option informs the company’s Water Resource
hub (WRh) facility located in the Cutbank Ridge area of
Encana’s Montney operations. Scheduled to be completed
by the end of 2014, the WRh is expected to meet 50 to 75 per
cent of Encana’s water needs in the Dawson Creek area – sig-
nificantly reducing the company’s reliance on surface water
by replacing it with otherwise unusable water from a subsur-
face aquifer. In doing so, the project’s unique distribution
and return system will also substantially reduce water haul-
ing truck traffic and associated emissions, noise, and dust.
“Water is a critical component of natural gas production
and crucial for the continued success of our industry, both
the upstream sector and the many jobs it provides, as well
as for b.C. to realize its LNG export potential,” says Richard
Dunn, Encana’s vice-president, government relations Cana-
da. “A facility such as the Water Resource hub demonstrates
our commitment to always seeking alternative sources to
surface water for our operations.”
Designed for a maximum intake of 50,000 barrels per day,
the facility accesses saline water from the Paddy Cadotte
aquifer located 1,000 metres below ground. Encana began
the project by converting two pre-producing gas wells into
saline source water wells – the debut pair of what is project-
ed to be up to 20 source wells. the unusable water flows via
pipeline network to the WRh. It is then filtered, stored and
pumped through other pipelines to new well sites for use
in hydraulic fracturing – and this is where the cycle begins
anew.
In what is an innovative recycle and reuse loop, the flow-
back water returned from the formation after completions
operations will be pipelined back to the central point of the
WRh. hydraulic fracturing water returns are then blended at
the site with the saline source water and/or produced water
and thereafter redistributed for use. this step further reduces
Encana’s dependence on surface water.
the WRh is but one example of Encana’s innovative use
of saline water in its operations. In the horn River basin of
Northeastern b.C. Encana teamed up with Apache in 2010 to
tap into the Debolt formation, an underground non-potable
aquifer with water similarly too saline or salty for human
or agriculture use. the formation and its associated water
treatment plant ultimately provided about 98 per cent of the
water needed for both companies’ hydraulic fracturing op-
erations in the two Island Lake area of the play.
In addition, Encana last year began the development of an
unutilized water source project in the Pipestone area west of
Grande Prairie, Alberta. this endeavour also targets a non-
potable subsurface source in the Cardium formation and
long-term plans include the transport of this water through
a pipeline network to lined pits planned for the area.
“Each of our operating areas has its own unique geology
and hydrology,” says Dunn. “the Water Resource hub is a
great example of how we fine-tune our water management
approaches according to the specifics of each area in which
we operate. Protecting and efficiently using water is crucial
to the continued success of our business and the vitality
of our operating communities. using water as responsibly
as possible, while seeking alternate saline or non-potable
sources, represents a win-win from both an environmental
and an economic perspective.” S
enCana going saline to reduCe surfaCe water use
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 37
Regulating water used by the oil and gas industry is a key
priority for the bC oil and Gas Commission, and 2014
saw a new tool launched that adds to the commission’s
extensive online information.
the new Water Portal was completed in partnership with
the b.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource op-
erations, Geoscience bC, and the Science and Community En-
vironmental Knowledge Fund. It provides public access to a
wide range of water-related data and information in northeast
b.C, including streamflow information, climate information,
groundwater quality data, and observation well data. the map-
based tool allows users to search provincial information sta-
tions related to surface water, groundwater and climate.
“the Water Portal is another valuable tool developed by the
commission and its partner agencies to enhance water knowl-
edge and water information for us, industry, First Nations, and
the general public,” says Allan Chapman, commission hydrolo-
gist. “the development of the Water Portal reflects our commit-
ment to providing public access to critical information desired
by a range of stakeholders. the commission’s website really has
become an excellent source for information on water resources
and water use in b.C. as it relates to the oil and gas industry.”
Specifically, the water-related data and information includes:
• Streamflow information collected by the Water Survey of
Canada (and others, such as the horn River basin Producers
Group).
• Climate information collected by Environment Canada,
Ministry of transportation (road weather), Ministry of For-
ests, Lands and Natural Resource operations (fire weather),
bC hydro, and others.
• MinistryofEnvironmentobservationwelldata.
• Groundwaterqualitydata(fromNorthernHealth,Ministry
of Environment, and others).
• Data collected as a permit requirement from the commis-
sion, or through investigations (streamflow, water quality).
• Variouswaterdatacollectedbygovernmentthatiscontained
in the Provincial Environmental Monitoring System data-
base.
other water information available on the commission’s web-
site includes the Northeast Water tool, which is map-based and
allows users to search active Section 8 permits and water licenc-
es, as well as streamflow data for the northeast, and quarterly
and annual water reports that contain data on water used for oil
and gas activities.
Data from the 2013 annual report on Water use for oil and gas
activities shows water used for hydraulic fracturing was nearly
two-million cubic metres (m3) less than in 2012 (5.3 million
m3 and 7.1 million m3 respectively). Despite 14 more wells be-
ing hydraulically fractured in 2013 at 433, the majority were in
the Montney play, where the geology requires less water for a
formation to be fractured.
Water is used for a number of purposes for oil and gas activi-
ties, such as drilling wells, washing machinery, dust control and
freezing ice roads. the largest use is for the process of hydrau-
lic fracturing, wherein water is injected underground at high
enough pressures to fracture natural gas bearing rocks.
the Water Portal, Northeast Water tool, and water reports are
all available on the commission’s website at www.bcogc.ca. S
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201438
Progress Energy Canada Ltd., a lead-
er in Canadian natural gas devel-
opment, is one of the most active
drillers in the country. Producing more
than 350 million cubic feet of natural gas
per day, Progress serves Canadian markets
while ambitiously expanding production
capacity in preparation for the opening of
new liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets
in Asia.
british Columbia’s’ government has its
sights set on a thriving LNG industry in
the province and Progress is a key piece
of the equation. Progress’ parent com-
pany PEtRoNAS, a global leader in LNG,
is also the owner of Progress’ sister com-
pany, Pacific Northwest LNG (PNWLNG),
which is planning to build a world-scale
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A leader in Canadian natural gas development, Progress Energy is building upon its history of performance excellence in North America to pioneer new infrastructure to deliver liquefied natural gas to Pacific Rim markets.
Together with Pacific NorthWest LNG, Progress is helping craft a bright new future for Canada’s energy exports.
To learn more visit ProgressEnergy.com
Canadian EnErgy. global rEaCh.
LNG export facility on Canada’s west coast
in Port Edward near Prince Rupert, british
Columbia. Progress will supply the gas to
the PNWLNG terminal at a volume of two
billion cubic feet per day to be shipped
and supplied to markets in Asia.
PEtRoNAS is working towards making
a final investment decision on the project
by the end of 2014 with the first gas ship-
ment expected beginning of 2019, creating
thousands of jobs, billions in economic
activity, and clean fuel for some of the
largest populations on the planet.
In anticipation of a positive final
investment decision, Progress is ramp-
ing up activity to identify natural gas
reserves. the company has set a target
of 15 trillion cubic feet in reserves by
Q4 2014. Already halfway there, Prog-
ress operated 28 rigs in the Montney
in Northeastern british Columbia this
past winter. this activity alone created
approximately 3,500 direct and indi-
rect jobs for Canadians. Additionally,
Progress has invested more than $280
million into british Columbia’s econo-
my this year alone through its resource
extraction activities. total direct spend-
ing on this project is expected to be
$36 billion.
there are more than a dozen compet-
ing projects with aspirations to export
LNG to Asian markets, however, Prog-
ress has been working diligently to form
partnerships that gives it an advantage
in meeting its objectives. PEtRoNAS
and Progress have entered into a joint
venture with four partners who will
each take a portion of the exported gas
for their local markets. PEtRoNAS (62
per cent), JAPEX (10 per cent), Petro-
leumbrunei (three per cent), Indianoil
(10 per cent) and China’s Sinopec (15
per cent) are part of the North Montney
Joint Venture.
Progress has secured an agreement
from transCanada Corporate to both
extend its NoVA Gas transmission sys-
tem into the North Montney region,
and also to build an 850 to 900-kilome-
tre pipeline to deliver North Montney
gas to Prince Rupert on the west coast
of british Columbia.
this project has the resource, the
pipeline, the LNG expertise and the
market – it’s the total package. S
this project has the resource, the pipeline,
the lng expertise and the market – it’s the total package.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201440
british Columbia’s Energy Services
bC (ESbC) has created an envi-
ronment where businesses want
to be, today and for years to come. their
secret? A three-fold approach built on
advocacy, education, and relationship-
building.
As the voice of b.C.’s oil and gas service
sector for over 35 years, the non-profit as-
sociation has been well established as a
service sector resource for members, ex-
plorers and producers (E&Ps), as well as
the community. In fact, the multi-region
association has a reputation for remain-
ing abreast of natural gas activities, while
concurrently working to increase indus-
try benefits for all british Columbians,
including their 250-plus members.
Advocate Member advocacy is integral to the
service sector association, and as such,
they continue to market the capacity of
the province’s service sector, promoting
members to E&Ps with projects in b.C.
“our member companies are amongst
the longest established within the Peace
Region service sector,” affirms Art Jar-
vis, executive director at Energy Services
bC, citing that the association facilitates
much capacity development and net-
working opportunities on their behalf.
Add to that, ESbC is a superior advo-
cate of the province in which they live
and work. A prime example, the criteria
for membership speaks well to this idea
– to acquire membership with ESbC,
members must have a presence in b.C.,
hire b.C. residents, and maintain an of-
fice and/or operations in the province.
Indeed, the province is vast with op-
portunity in the service sector, and yet the
sector has many challenges, including a
limited understanding of E&Ps procure-
ment processes. An integral focus for
ESbC, therefore, is relationship-building
with E&Ps, particularly those who are Al-
berta-based and view the cost of the b.C.
service sector as a challenge (among the
limited information about b.C. service
sector and gaps in service needs).
Subsequently, ESbC maintains con-
stant contact with Alberta-based E&Ps
to address the following key issues
brought forward by the local service sec-
tor:
• Identifyingpotentialsuppliers
• Servicesectorcompanies’safetycon-
cerns
• Increasingopportunitieswithaborig-
inals and First Nations
Educate Participation in energy expos remains
at the top of the ESbC to-do list. As
such, the team retains a regular appear-
ance at the many national and provin-
cial expos.
of the recent b.C. expo, Jarvis of-
fers, “the greatest value at our expo was
the presentations by Donny Van Dyke
(Northern Gateway), bill Gwozd (Ziff
Energy), bob Zimmer (M.P.) and Pat
Pimm (MLA). these people informed
and impressed hundreds of service sec-
tor personnel in the show’s two days.”
the ESbC website, of course, is one
more way in which the association pro-
motes education and communication
amongst community and ESbC mem-
bers, alike. the user-friendly website
features industry-related events, period-
ic newsflashes, job postings and a mem-
ber directory, among other features, to
keep the service sector community in-
formed and engaged.
In addition to determining and relay-
ing E&P procurement processes to mem-
bership, the association offers marketing
resources for service sector companies
through website advertising, and assists
service sector companies with labour
and training issues.
Strengthen For ESbC, the strengthen pillar is
three-fold: strengthen relationships with
members; identify b.C. service sector
companies, and promote said compa-
nies to E&Ps; and finally, identify and
build relationships with E&Ps who op-
erate in b.C. and Alberta.
“our goal is to strengthen our role
as the voice of the b.C. service and sup-
ply companies,” says Art Jarvis, ESbC ex-
ecutive director. “We aim to promote the
growth and development of these compa-
nies, as well as to increase the utilization
of b.C. service and supply companies.”
to this point, the following relation-
ship building blocks have been devel-
oped:
• Developasharedvision
• Addresseachother’sexpectations
• Identifyeachother’sstrengths
• Supporteachother’slimitations
• Setgoals
• Ensurequickresolvetodisputes
• Definerolesandresponsibilities
• Developacommunicationsstrategy
For more information on energy
services bC, please contact art Jarvis
at [email protected] or visit
the esbC official website,
http://www.energyservicesbc.org/ S
fueling the futureenergy services bC actively advocates province’s service sector by Jillian Mitchell
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 41
In May 2014, Chinese president Xi
Jiping and Russian president Vladi-
mir Putin announced a 30-year
energy agreement worth an estimated
$400 billion that will deliver 38 billion
cubic metres of natural gas to China
starting in 2018. It is an energy coup
for China who secures natural gas sup-
plies to fuel future economic growth,
and ends an energy courtship that many
thought would never produce a final
agreement. In past articles in the b.C.
oil & gas report, I have written about
how natural gas is having a major geo-
political impact on the world and fun-
damentally changing the energy mix as
it emerges to become the most impor-
tant energy source over the next century.
Some analysts speculate that this
massive China-Russian deal will have
a major negative impact on british Co-
lumbia and Canada and sink Prime
Minister harper’s plans for Canada to
become a global energy superpower and
sink Premier Christie Clark’s plans for
b.C. to become a major global LNG ex-
porter. the theory being that natural gas
from Siberia will be provided to China
at deep discounts to current prices in
Asia. however, at this point no one re-
ally knows the price that was agreed to
between China and Russia. For years,
the two countries have struggled to put
a deal together. Russia has not wanted
to sell at a price lower then it demanded
from Europe – their biggest customer;
and China did not want to pay a higher
price then what it pays turkmenistan
– its biggest supplier. Some simple cal-
culations on the $400 billion deal have
the price at about $350 per thousand
cubic metres, which is believed to be
close to the price China paid turkmeni-
stan for natural gas last year.
Like Russia, Canada has vast energy
resources, and natural gas is a major
contributor to the Canadian economy.
It’s in Canada’s national and economic
interest to ensure that the country has
the capability to export energy to the in-
ternational market. It’s not just a ques-
tion of the economic benefit of creating
much-needed jobs, as much as it is a
question of strengthening an industry
for the long term with diversified distri-
bution. but while we take our time to
debate issues that need to be resolved,
the rest of the competitive international
market is building infrastructure, mak-
ing commitments, and signing long-
term energy agreements. they are doing
so by addressing the same concerns we
have, but doing so based on the latest
available facts and in a timely, efficient
manner and in the process validating
the increasingly important role of natu-
ral gas in the global energy market.
under the current situation, Canada
only has one customer – the united
States –which used to be the largest
buyer of Canadian natural gas. New
technologies unlocked vast amounts of
natural gas trapped in shale rock forma-
tions in Canada and the u.S. the end
result was the u.S. went from being our
largest customer to being our largest po-
tential competitor. the u.S. is seizing
the opportunity by constructing their
own capacity to export Liquid Natural
Gas (LNG). on June 19, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission voted
unanimously to let Sempra’s Cameron
LNG project in Louisiana move forward.
Sempra said it plans to start building
the estimated $9 billion to $10 billion
terminal later this year – the second
such facility to receive u.S. government
approval.
Vast North American supply, lower
production costs and extensive North
American pipeline distribution sys-
tems dictate lower natural gas prices in
North America compared to the prices
in Asia, which can be four times higher.
Producers can contract a higher price in
Asia and make a better profit margin by
producing in North America and selling
into the Asian market. this internation-
al distribution requires pipeline capac-
ity and LNG export facilities to allow
Canada to sell into the global market
and simply make a higher margin for
their product even after considering sea-
borne shipping costs.
Perhaps there is the outside chance
that the u.S. will import natural gas
from Canada in order to simply support
their domestic needs and add to their
own export capacity through Louisiana,
which will capture a market that Canada
should service directly. In other words,
with only one distribution point to the
south, Canada continues to simply be
a part of the u.S. supply calculation –
part of the overall u.S. inventory, which
would run in surplus support exports
that are refined and converted to LNG
in the u.S. and sold at a higher price on
the global market by the Americans. A
surplus will dictate very low prices, and
with no international export capacity
in b.C., Canada will remain beholden
to North American pricing, dictated by
the Americans – like it is now. the same
goes for oil. Currently, the u.S. dictates
the price. Canada gets a price dictated
by America rather then a global price
because it is sold to the lowest bidder –
the only bidder – the uSA. this is not a
negative against the u.S. You would do
the same thing if you knew you were the
only buyer. It’s a negative shot against
will the China-russia natural gas deal sink British ColuMBia’s lng dreaMs?by Jay roberge
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201442
Canada and its citizens for poorly man-
aging our natural resources and not
being able to efficiently and effectively
address the various concerns from vari-
ous groups and move forward with con-
struction. A weak natural gas market
will have far-reaching economic impact
on Canada and declining industry rev-
enues that will impact Canadian social
programs.
What is the likely impact of the Chi-
nese-Russian gas deal for Canada and
b.C.? Some analysts believe the China-
Russia deal will make Canada’s oil and
gas industry non-competitive and un-
able to deliver a product to the global
market at a competitive price, and that
Canada should cut bait and forget about
moving forward with building our LNG
export capacity. Such a view is short-
sited and will ensure the slow-death of
a critical industry in Canada. Let’s not
take our eyes off of the long-term ob-
jective and the critical importance of
diversified distribution capabilities and
the growing global demand for energy.
China is not the only customer that Ca-
nadian LNG exports are targeting. Korea
and Japan are major target markets and
have also been making major commit-
ments to b.C.’s LNG industry.
the capital considerations are sub-
stantial. but the economic consider-
ation is not a simple exercise of taking
the latest deal, or piece of news and do-
ing some linear extrapolation. LNG ex-
port capacity is long-term planning for
an important industry to Canada and
is about having diversified distribution
for a commodity that is of increasing
global importance in the global energy
mix. For the Canadian and british Co-
lumbian natural gas market, this means
having the pipeline capacity and LNG
facilities in place to open Canada’s nat-
ural gas to a global market and global
pricing.
the more likely factor to scare away
investment commitments to LNG proj-
ects in Canada are labour concerns. Pro-
vincial workforce projections reviewed
by Reuters show that the province could
face a shortage of nearly 12,000 skilled
workers to staff the most in-demand
trade jobs at peak LNG construction.
the b.C. government has promised to
provide the training and having educa-
tion programs focus on engineering and
construction skills rather then other ar-
eas. A successful educational transition
will likely still require support from the
import of foreign workers, which has
suffered a set back in recent months in
Canada.
Regardless, the easiest way to lose a
game is to quit. Canada and british Co-
lumbia cannot afford to pull up the tent
pegs and quit because of the short-sited
view of the real impact of the China-
Russia deal, or because someone be-
lieves Canadians cannot compete. With-
out the pipelines to the coast of b.C.,
we will remain beholden to the united
States and the prices they dictate for our
product, and we will never compete in a
global market. the sooner we get people
trained and facilities built, the better.
Why would China do this deal with
Russia? China has perhaps the world’s
largest reserves of shale gas on the
planet, far exceeding the reserves of the
united States. China has some techni-
cal challenges in extracting domestic
shale gas, but more importantly, China
– more then anyone – understands the
long-term value of resources, and as a
culture, has always planned for the long
term and for future generations. Energy
is a priority, but for the first time, Presi-
dent Xi Jiping has put the environment
in the central government’s five-year
plan priorities as well. China recognizes
the importance of natural gas as a lower
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 43
carbon emission advantage of natural
gas and is looking to make natural gas
a bigger part of the country’s overall en-
ergy mix. that natural gas, nuclear, and
other non-coal resources of energy are
taking up a greater percentage of their
energy mix. bottom line is that China
recognizes the long-term importance
of natural gas for China’s energy needs
and environmental wellbeing. they are
buying energy security, not supply, and
complementing this with investments
into other energy sources and technolo-
gies.
If analysts can do one linear extrapo-
lation of data, it is the real fact that the
world’s population will continue to
grow. the continued global growth of
the planet will dictate increasing de-
mand for energy that can only be met
with all available sources, including
natural gas, coal, wind, solar, etc. Rus-
sia will not meet all of China’s energy
needs, nor will it fully displace other
suppliers like turkmenistan, or poten-
tial future suppliers like Canada. unlike
many countries, China is planning and
buying for the future of their country.
Evolving technology will continue to
improve both the environmental im-
pact on all resources, while increasing
their efficiency. And, natural gas will
play an increasingly important role in
the overall global energy mix, result-
ing in higher global demand over the
long term as natural gas is used more
in transportation and power generation
worldwide.
Add to this the fact that the global
economy is still in a state of subsidized
growth with cheap capital provided by
loose monetary and fiscal policy. the
global economy is still recovering, and
one day will return to real global growth
(and inflation). the question becomes,
when we return to real global growth,
will the demand and price for commod-
ities go up or down? the answer is up.
to justify the capital investment into
a diversified distributing system, Can-
ada and british Columbia must keep
their eye on the long-term outlook and
not make decisions based on the latest
headline news alone. Canada and other
western societies have allowed their de-
cisions to be driven by today’s news and
the daily stock market numbers, rather
then taking a long-term view on invest-
ment and planning. today’s news may
impact the daily or short-term trading
of commodities, but should not cloud
our vision for seeing the macro trend
of a growing population and growing
demand for energy. A temporary slow
down in major markets like China and
India only matters to the short-term
trade and does not mean the demand or
importance of natural gas, oil and coal
is over. Markets cycle up and down, but
the overall trend is that demand and
prices for energy will go higher on av-
erage, especially when the world moves
from subsidized growth to real global
growth.
Natural resources are valuable com-
modities that need to be managed and
not squandered at low prices. Canada
is blessed with vast resources that far
exceed our domestic requirements.
Canada should increase its own domes-
tic use of natural gas, and as a global
citizen, continue to offer surplus re-
sources to other countries that do not
have sufficient domestic supply. In or-
der to get the best price for these val-
ued resources, Canada and b.C. need to
have the capability to deliver that prod-
uct to a global market and not just one
customer. Pipeline capacity and LNG
export facilities must be completed in
order to do so and to ensure a stronger
Canadian natural gas industry for gen-
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on June 17, the federal govern-
ment announced its agree-
ment to let Enbridge build
its Northern Gateway pipeline, subject
to 209 conditions recommended by
the National Energy board and further
talks with aboriginal communities. this
moves Enbridge one-step closer to get-
ting access to the Pacific coast, and b.C.s
construction sector one-step closer to
major opportunity.
For some time, the bC Construction
Association (bCCA) has challenged b.C.
industry and government to grow the
skills capacity to build a new industry
amidst booming resource, industrial,
commercial and residential construc-
tion sectors.
Light is beginning to shine. both the
federal and provincial governments
have recognized the need for more
skilled tradespeople: the b.C. govern-
ment released its skills for Jobs blueprint
and began an overhaul of the Industry
training Authority. the federal govern-
ment’s new Canada-bC Job Grant is
forcing the country into a new model
to support increased development of in-
demand skills in trades and technology.
the focus on demand side is correct, but
requirement of increased employer con-
tributions is misguided. We’ll see where
it lands.
the bCCA will continue to advocate
strongly on behalf of construction em-
ployers who already contribute signifi-
cant resources to supporting appren-
tices and employees, as well as govern-
ment tax coffers.
While the new federal and provincial
plans rightly emphasize industry col-
laboration, data-based decision making
and accountability, until there is action,
there is no outcome.
the bCCA focuses on three levers: de-
mand-driven sourcing for skilled work-
ers and apprentices from b.C., sourcing
skilled, specialized journeypersons for
roles which can’t be filled domestically,
and the broader culture shift that is re-
quired to re-kindle interest in the trades
in our children and youth – and their
parents. there is progress on all fronts.
Demand-driven sourcingat home…
When direct connection is made to
the demand side, jobs get filled. We’ve
been operating the Skilled trades Em-
ployment Program (StEP) this way since
2006, connecting over 8,000 british Co-
lumbians to skilled trades careers. We
actively source non-traditional workers,
shift. Build. grow. b.C. on the cusp
dean baumeister, manager/co-owner, and Will debolt, technician, at dalco Parts & service, Fort st. John. (PHOTO CREDIT: DAVE SILVER PHOTOGRAPHy / BCCA).
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 45
and with 68 staff in the field making
thousands of points of contact with em-
ployers each year, we are operating the
most connected, successful, and effective
hR program this industry has ever seen.
StEP specialists network via 13 of-
fices around the province, including six
in b.C.’s north. this program has no fee
and there is no better resource for sourc-
ing skilled labour and apprentices.
and away…
the bCCA also addresses the need
for experience with our Foreign Skilled
Workers b.C. service. Canadians are slow-
ly beginning to recognize the critical dif-
ference between low-skilled hospitality
jobs and the highly skilled, specialized
jobs in the construction industry.
Each journeyperson opens the door
for at least two Canadian apprentices
and four-to-six entry-level Canadian
workers. It’s important to get past the
emotional jargon and focus on the op-
portunity at hand – therefore, we help
b.C. construction employers to source
this expertise even when we’re not able
to find it at home.
Cultural shift Even with a youth unemployment
rate of 14.5 per cent, only about 1,400
b.C. high school graduates choose to
enter the trades directly out of high
school. to fill b.C.’s shortage, that num-
ber must be closer to 10,000 – 20 per
cent of our grads, and a seven-fold in-
crease over current rates, which started
June 2014.
the b.C. government’s skills for Jobs
blueprint aims to the number of b.C.
students entering the in-demand trades
at the right time. the program also iden-
tifies a greater need for industry collabo-
ration and data, and increased support
for post-secondary trades training – im-
portant keys to successful shifts in how
british Columbians think about a future
in the trades.
new york times columnist thomas
Friedman wrote: “We have gone from
the Iron Age to the Industrial Age to the
Information Age to the talent Age, and
countries that make it easy to draw in
human talent will have the advantage.”
As a society, we need to change how
we are educating and motivating our
youth. As employers, we need to think
about our responsibility to our sector.
And as leaders, we need to stimulate a
cultural shift that recognizes the value
of the skilled trades.
It will take continued collaborative
effort to successfully leverage the op-
portunities in front of us. Employers,
universities, colleges, government, and
industry are engaging each other in
tough conversations about their collec-
tive future success: join in. S
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the good news is that the econo-
mies of small, northern towns
like Kitimat and terrace are reap-
ing the benefits that increased industry
brings. the bad news is that the housing
markets in these areas are among the first
to feel the onslaught of an abundance of
workers and too few beds.
“We’ve been a town of 12,500 peo-
ple before the present boom,” explains
Gwendolyn Sewell, director of commu-
nity planning & development for the Dis-
trict of Kitimat. “We have almost enough
housing units for that population, espe-
cially with the construction that is antici-
pated to occur this and next season.”
the hiccup in the mix is recent in-
dustrial activity. the modernization of
the Rio tinto Alcan aluminum smelter
in Kitimat has “stretched” housing re-
sources in the area, as have the pro-
posed KLNG and LNG Canada plants
and related pipelines. All projects have
attracted additional workers and service
providers to the area in anticipation of
the increased activity. It has also strained
local housing markets.
“We started feeling the affects of a
shortage in temporary accommodation
about two years ago,” adds Sewell. “It
became more acute recently and has
lessened somewhat over the last three to
four months.”
housing hiCCuPsCommunities feel the crunch of temporary workersby Melanie Franner
PHOTOS COURTESy OF THE DISTRICT OF KITIMAT.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 49
The ebb and flow
Just as recently as october 2013, ac-
cording to the Housing Facts 2014 report
from the District of Kitimat, rental vacan-
cy rates in town were as low as one per
cent. the average value of a single-family
dwelling hit $228,000 in 2014 – up from
$152,082 in 2012 and $192,223 in 2013.
“the community is always abuzz with
a number of different projects,” notes
Shannon Dos Santos, sales representa-
tive, RE/MAX Kitimat Realty. “We see a
lot of workers come and go. Some stay
in town. Some stay in the camps. Some
bring their families. things are always
shifting. A couple of months ago, you
couldn’t keep a bungalow on the mar-
ket. You would get numerous bids on
the same day and the house would sell
for more than the asking price. today,
we have 55 properties available. two
months ago, we had maybe 11 homes
and only two or three of them didn’t
have conditional offers.”
Dos Santos estimates that housing
prices have risen by more than 50 per
cent over the last couple of years.
Kimberlee ulmer, regional manager,
Randall North Real Estate Services Inc.,
sees the same housing shortages occurring
in nearby towns like terrace and Prince
Rupert. ulmer oversees 140 rental units
in the three vicinities. they include a mix
of apartments, furnished and unfurnished
townhouses, and detached homes.
the modernization of the rio tinto alcan aluminum
smelter in Kitimat has “stretched” housing
resources in the area, as have the proposed Klng and lng Canada plants
and related pipelines.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201450
“As of May 1, we had 27 rental units available, although most
of them had pending leases,” she states, adding that it’s based
on the nature of the projects. “the jobs end and the workers go
home. And then a new phase or new project starts and we get
an influx of people.”
According to ulmer, the town of terrace has traditionally
been a tighter rental market than Kitimat, although she adds
that rental prices in Kitimat are typically 15 to 20 per cent high-
er than those in terrace.
“We received 30 applications on an apartment that just came
up in terrace,” she says. “Demand for lower-priced units is still
high.”
New accommodations Aside from the work camps being brought onboard by the
contractors themselves (e.g. the renovated 600-bed cruise ship
or “camp on water” as the locals refer to it, and the new Civeo/
PtI Group 2,000+ bed facility), the area’s towns are also experi-
encing a significant upturn in renovations and sales of existing
residential houses.
“before the main boom in Kitimat, there were a lot of vacant
houses that had fallen into disrepair,” states ulmer. “the hous-
ing demand has spurred renovation and a lot of these homes
have now been fixed up and rented out.”
there is also a lot of new construction underway.
“We have experienced a lot of new-build projects,” states
Manual Leite, managing broker, RE/MAX Kitimat Realty. “We
pre-sold a 36-unit complex fairly quickly. Some were corporate
buyers, but most of the purchasers were investors.”
The days ahead
the rapid rise in housing demand for small, northern towns
like Kitimat, terrace and Prince Rupert appears to have kick-
started a renovation and new construction boom that, for the
most part, can handle the ebb and flow of workers moving in
and out of the area – as new industry is announced and the
need for required services increases.
At the same time, the companies themselves are recognizing
the strain brought on by a quick influx of workers and are doing
their part to help alleviate the housing shortage that inevitably
arises. be it a new townhouse development, a renovated cruise
ship, or a new 2,000-plus bed work camp, the end game is a
flexible and thriving community that can continue to adapt and
reap the rewards of their growing local economies. S
a rental unit example of the properties managed by randall north real estate services inc.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 51
Safety is an inside job. At Enform, Canada’s safety as-
sociation for the upstream oil and gas industry, it starts
with one – one worker, one site, one company at a time.
For over 50 years, the not-for-profit safety association has
worked to ensure that every worker in the oil and gas sector
goes home safely, everyday. It’s a lofty vision, says Rick New-
love, manager of Enform’s b.C. operations, but one that the
association is proud to take on.
“our vision is to have no work-related incidents or injuries
in the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry,” says Newlove.
“We want to try our best to accomplish that.”
Collaboration constitutes much of the Enform vision. In
2013, the safety advocate partnered with industry organiza-
tions to train more than 255,000 workers in health and safety
practices. of that, 165,000 were certified in the Enform flag-
ship course h2S Alive. through Enform’s Certificate of Recog-
nition (CoR) program, 2,900 companies received their CoR
certificate, enabling them to improve their health and safety
performance. Add to that, the association’s strategic alliances
with six major industry associations allows for further en-
hancement of safety and training services in Canada’s oil and
gas industry.
Established for industry by industry, Enform has become
synonymous with safety. With locations in Calgary, Fort St.
John, Nisku and Weyburn, the leading safety advocate is well-
situated for continuous improvement in health and safety
practices, as they readily assist companies to achieve safety
goals through practices, assessment, training, support, met-
rics, and communication.
“We’re a service-focused organization,” says Newlove. “We
work very hard to understand our stakeholders and share the
diverse health and safety challenges, and we also work with
industry and government to merge industry expertise with the
government legislation.”
bringing industry experts together – that’s the Enform way.
In british Columbia, the team regularly invites speakers to
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201452
Fort St. John to address member inqui-
ries and hot industry topics, just one of
the perks of the organization’s diverse
training model. Complementary lunch
and learns are also open to all industry
participants.
“the speakers focus on issues that
we experience in b.C. in particular,” he
says. “Last year, we had speakers deliv-
ering topics on regulatory awareness,
education on regulatory differences
between the western provinces, new
legalities around drug and alcohol test-
ing, and featuring guest speakers such
as WorkSafebC.”
Many investments have been made
to ensure the association remains on
the cutting edge of industry. Last year
alone, a $3.7-million investment was
made into the organization’s Nisku lo-
cation, Canada’s main oil and gas train-
ing facility, in celebration of the facil-
ity’s 25th anniversary. the upgrade will
meet current and future technological
needs. Additionally, last year bore wit-
ness to the reinstatement of the b.C.
Enform conference in Fort St. John, a
subsidiary of Petroleum Safety Confer-
ence held in banff, Alberta, each year.
As of late, Enform has recently se-
cured an agreement with the three pro-
vincial Workers’ Compensation boards
(WCb) that provides important safety
data relating to the three western prov-
inces. the data, says Newlove, will help
better inform future safety initiatives.
“We’re currently examining the data
to determine potential focus areas and
identifying safety trends in the industry,”
he says. “From there, we can assess the
best safety initiatives and programs that
meet industry needs in the future.” S
We’re a service-focused organization.
Our goal is to get you home safely, every day.Your safety is our business. At Enform, our vision is to eliminate work-related incidents
and injuries in the upstream oil and gas industry. Everything
we do is dedicated to continuously improving your safety.
Working with our industry partners, we provide leading
training programs and services that touch the lives of
hundreds of thousands of workers every year. We promote
health and safety practices through safety management
planning and support, training programs, and by providing
the resources that you need to get the job done safely.
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together we are making a difference.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201456
Despite the proposed status of
the natural gas-export terminal
on b.C.’s Ridley Island, entre-
preneurs by the hundreds have flocked
to the city of Prince Rupert in hopes of
harnessing the opportunity.
“We’re starting this population climb
because of the LNG industry and when
this huge spike in population comes, we
will try to mitigate the effects,” says Paul
Vendittelli, economic development offi-
cer, Prince Rupert and Port Edward EDC,
citing that the rental of a cruise ship may
be included in future plans to house
workers.
over the next four to five years, an es-
timated 4,000 workers will be required
to construct the facility in Prince Rupert
(population 13,000), and as the City
confirms, priority will be given to lo-
cal hires. Subsequently, to best prepare
workers for procurement opportunities,
a series of informative bootcamps have
been hosted by the City in partnership
with the Northern Development Initia-
tive trust.
the 125-hectare (255 acre) site on
Ridley Island was secured by the Prince
Rupert Port Authority for the proposed
$16-billion bG Group liquefied natural
gas (LNG) facility due to its prime loca-
tion, says Vendittelli.
“Geographically, Prince Rupert is a day
and a half to two days closer to Asia than
any other port on the western side of
North America,” he says. “We’re the third
naturally deepest port in the world and
it’s an ice-free port; the shipping lanes
are uncongested.”
With an anticipated start date of 2016,
the Ridley Island LNG project will be de-
veloped in two phases: Phase 1 to include
the construction of an LNG plant (com-
prised of two LNG processing trains, to
start); Phase 2, the addition of the third
LNG processing unit to achieve full pro-
cessing capacity, as well as two ship-load-
ing berth and associated port facilities.
upon completion, the plant will have
a total capacity of approximately 21 mil-
lion tonnes of LNG per annum, which
will be liquefied and exported to interna-
tional markets. the first ship is projected
to sail in 2021.
As of March 2014, britain’s bG Group
PLC was approved for an exporting li-
cense by the National Energy board.
the company is currently seeking the
required environmental assessment cer-
tificates and has recently partnered with
Spectra Energy to jointly develop plans
for a new natural gas transportation sys-
tem from the Northeast b.C. to the pro-
posed Prince Rupert LNG terminal.
“bG Group has not made a final in-
vestment decision,” says Vendittelli.
“We’re talking about a $10-14-billion
project, so they have to do their due dili-
gence. they’re working on all that right
now and once they check all the boxes,
they’ll make the final investment deci-
sion.” S
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 57
David Rushford is the chair of
the horn River basin Produc-
ers Group (hRbPG) and se-
nior vice-president and chief operating
officer for Quicksilver Resources Canada.
We spoke with Rushford and discussed
how the transport of natural gas from
shale gas plays in Northeastern b.C. fares
in relation to worldwide competition.
b.C. oil and gas: Mr. rushford, where does
Canada stand relative to the u.s. in terms of
gas price recovery?
David Rushford (DR): When you
look at the North American gas market,
there’s been incredible growth in shale
gas in the u.S. and Canada. however, in
five years, the Marcellus gas play in the
eastern united States has gone from zero
to producing more than all of Canada, so
that creates a cap on gas prices in North
America. We are seeing a rebound in
prices up over the last two years – we’re
probably up 100 per cent from two years
ago. that’s a combination of economic
recovery in North America and world-
wide, plus increased demand as a result
of that. but we’re still setting natural gas
production records south of the border,
and that impacts prices domestically.
What direct effect do we see on the Cana-
dian side of the border?
DR: We’ve actually seen quite an en-
trenchment in gas production in Canada
– a bit of wet gas is being drilled now,
but the dry gas isn’t. Conventional gas is
at a standstill in b.C. and Alberta – we’ve
seen volumes shrink, so that helps tem-
per the demand side a bit.
How would you describe our link to the u.s.
with their high level of gas production versus
Canada’s lower levels right now?
DR: When you look at the gas business
in North America, it’s a fully integrated
business under the North American Free
trade Agreement, so there are no re-
strictions to gas trade. the pipeline net-
works, trading, and pricing mechanisms
are fully integrated. What you see in one
country, you’ll see a mirror image of in
the other country. When you look at the
gas market you really have to look at all
of North America, you can’t just look at
one country by itself.
How does the u.s. trade of large volumes
of gas compare to the level of activity in the
Horn river basin, liard basin, and Cordo-
va embayment in northeastern b.C.?
DR: over the past six or seven years,
the u.S. has gone from almost no shale
gas production to 25 per cent of their
gas production coming from shale plays.
When gas prices firm up, you see a flurry
of drilling which moderates any price
gains. the competitive challenge for b.C.
is that the northeast is at the wrong end
of the pipeline in some cases. the way
gas pricing works in North America is
the closer you are to market, the higher
the price you receive for your gas. In b.C.
we’re just about as far from that market
as you can get. So you have to discount
the price by the amount transportation
costs to get to those markets. A counter
to that is if the united States market is
Asia, they have to go through the Pan-
ama Canal, which costs considerably
more than moving gas from the west
coast of Canada to Asia – that is a very
good competitive advantage for Canada.
logistically, will the conversion of existing
u.s. lng import terminals into export ter-
minals be more beneficial than the brand-
new lng export terminals planned for the
coast of b.C.?
DR: For LNG, you have to look at
whether it’s a stand-alone facility or an
integrated facility. the cost for what we
call ‘brown field’ projects in the u.S. to
convert existing re-gas facilities to export
facilities is much less than in Canada,
but there’s a limited number that can
be converted. Quite a few of them have
received export permits from the u.S.
government to non-free-trade countries.
one of the restrictions there when try-
ing to export gas is whether it’s a country
they have trade agreements with, so that
hurdle has now been removed with the
recent export permits.
When will the u.s. conversions of lng
plants be ready?
DR: those will be the first ones that
go, and they’re roughly timed for 2016.
Most are going to add several-billion
cubic feet per day (bcfd) of additional
demand capacity in North America, so
that’s good.
horn river Basin ProduCers grouP: B.C., the u.s. and gloBal Contextby Kathy smith
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201458
For northeastern b.C., specific to lng
plants that can utilize natural gas from the
Horn river basin, liard basin and Cordova
embayment, what are the main challenges
for production?
DR: In the current gas price environ-
ment, the area is challenged economical-
ly, so you’ve seen a significant pullback
of operations there. Encana is working
on some of their joint-venture lands,
Nexen has ongoing operations tied to
the CNooC purchase, and Apache’s
work is tied to their joint-venture with
Chevron and their LNG project. For the
majority of the land in the horn River
basin, there will be minimal activity un-
til either a gas price recovery occurs, or
the land is tied to an LNG export project
on the west coast.
When are the earliest lng facilities ex-
pected in Canada, and what hurdles do you
foresee?
DR: they’re timed for approximately
2018, with several more projects in the
2020 to 2022 timeframe. All of this is
good because that increases demand
for natural gas in North America. In the
case of b.C., it’s a matter of getting the
fiscal, tax, and royalty structures sorted
out with the government. the b.C. gov-
ernment anticipates making announce-
ments on these toward the end of 2014,
so once that’s in place we’re hoping to
see some of the first projects get to a final
investment decision. there will be good
lead-time to building the structures.
How do regulatory timelines and First na-
tions consultations affect potential investors
in decision making if they perceive delays or
unrest?
DR: the story is so much broader than
that. When you’re talking to a potential
Asian partner to do an integrated project
where they’re going to buy into the up-
stream, contracting capacity on pipelines
to the coast, and doing multi-billion dol-
lar investments in an LNG facility to bring
gas to Asia, they’re shopping all over the
world for gas. they’re looking at attri-
butes and concerns for every potential
supplier, which covers the gamut from
political stability, fiscal regimes, timing,
risk of nationalization of resources, and
much more. First Nations consultation
requirements and regulatory timelines
are just one of many many things these
parties look at. It all goes into timelines,
and the federal and b.C. governments are
making great efforts on that front.
are timelines or perceived delays impacting
northeastern b.C.?
DR: they’re measured in the range
of months. So yes, there are some local
frustrations for projects that had certain
timing. Some hRbPG members have run
into that, and certainly Quicksilver is one
of them, but those are specific to indi-
vidual activities in the basins for routine
facilities. I have 100 per cent confidence
that the government will get those issues
resolved, and get clarity on well licensing
and water permits. Water concerns and
consultation issues need to be worked
through, and the oGC is working dili-
gently on those.
With some examples measured in months,
what do larger infrastructures like gas plants
look like for permitting?
DR: Permitting for larger facilities re-
quire processes that go way beyond that
of the oGC. Examples, like the Cabin Gas
Plant, or in Quicksilver’s case, our Fortune
Creek Plant, we would have done six-to-
eight months of preliminary work before
engaging the environmental assessment
office. You need to have your application
very well thought-out with lots of aborigi-
nal consultation and local consultation
before that. then, an additional 18 to 20
months to go through the processes in-
volving legislation and regulations before
you go to final permits by the oGC. they
look after conventional facilities under
their legislation. Delays on regular permits
through the oGC occur because more
work needs to be done on them from vari-
ous parties, often to meet environmental
requirements and sufficient consultation.
the oGC process is very prescriptive and
we’ve used it for a long time. Industry un-
derstands it very well. You can’t have a reg-
ulatory framework that has no flexibility
to react to issues.
What do timeframes look like for lng facili-
ties?
DR: You’re talking about a project that
spans most of a decade. As long as you
have certainty on the regulatory timelines
on the upstream, I don’t think there’s an
obstacle to get these big projects complet-
ed on the coast. the main things are get-
ting the fiscal structure right, permitting
the facilities, and permitting the pipe-
lines out to the coast – the big marbles in
the jar, if you will.
What about options for powering lng facili-
ties?
DR: hydro or self powering through
natural gas turbines; I think the position
of the b.C. government and industry is
that greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions
aren’t a local issue – that’s an interna-
tional issue. When you look at all of these
projects on the west coast, every single
one of them, they are all going to bring
gas to Asia and they’re largely displacing
coal and oil-fired power. When you look
at what we call well-to-wheels, from up-
stream all the way to where it’s being con-
sumed in Asia, you are looking at up to
50 per cent reductions in GhG emissions
over what’s currently there, and almost a
100 per cent reduction in smog-causing
pollutants.
all of this is good because that increases demand
for natural gas in north america.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 59
For skeptics who say this development should
not happen in their backyard, territory, prov-
ince, and so on, what do you say?
DR: If you are looking at this on a
worldwide scale, you should be cheer-
ing every one of these LNG plant proj-
ects on. they are going to have a massive
positive impact on GhG emissions at a
worldwide level. they’re also going to
have a huge impact on pollutants at a
local level in Asia. two-thirds of China’s
power comes from coal-fired generation,
and fairly dirty sources of coal. they have
massive pollution and public health is-
sues in their cities. there’s been a huge
impetus toward renewable energy sourc-
es, but the reality is, it’s not possible to
replace coal with renewable sources in
the timeframe they need that by – it has
to be done with natural gas turbines.
the value of striving for global health and
environment aside, people have concerns
about what’s going in b.C.
DR: You can read many articles that
suggest there’s an increase in GhG emis-
sions just inside the borders of b.C. You
can’t have that level of upstream and
pipeline development and not have an
increase, but looking just inside the fence
of b.C. is absolutely naïve. You really
need to look at it on a global scale. both
b.C. and Canada are looking at GhG reg-
ulation, and that has to be done in step
with our trading partners, primarily the
u.S. b.C. already has one of the toughest
GhG regulations in the world.
other than the high level of stability in b.C.
that is attractive to investors on many levels,
what else makes b.C. a reliable front-runner
for success in lng and natural gas produc-
tion?
DR: the regulatory process for upstream
oil and gas operations is very mature in
b.C. We’ve been working in b.C. since the
1950’s, so I’m not concerned. You’ll see
an increase in activity as the LNG projects
come through. We want to create another
avenue for shale gas sales in North Amer-
ica, and there is a very compelling case
for buyers from Asia to look at integrated
investments in the upstream of northeast
b.C., along with the LNG facilities on the
west coast. those projects can deliver gas
to Asia at very competitive prices that exist
internationally. S
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the service rig industry is feeling
optimistic, and this confident
outlook has everything to do
with the recent dominance of long-reach
horizontal wells in Canada.
Rig activity is typically tracked in
terms of drilling rig utilization. An ac-
tive drilling industry today puts in place
the wells for service rigs to maintain and
repair tomorrow.
Looking ahead to the end of 2014, the
Canadian Association of oilwell Drill-
ing Contractors’ (CAoDC) Forecast-
ing Committee anticipates that drilling
activity will come out slightly ahead of
2013 activity.
these well counts are nothing close
to what the drilling industry achieved in
2006 when 22,000 wells were complet-
ed. but, with just over 200,000 existing
wells that continually need workovers or
repairs, the service rig industry is steady
and strong for the future.
the service rig industry is optimis-
tic not because of how many wells are
drilled. Rather, it’s the kind of well that’s
being drilled that matters. 2014’s 11,000
wells offer service rigs more opportunity
than 2006’s 22,000 wells.
“there was a lot of shallow gas drilling
in 2005 and 2006,” says Preston Reum,
chairman of CAoDC’s Service Rig Ex-
ecutive Committee and director for Es-
sential Well Service Inc. “but those wells
just don’t require the maintenance.”
Reum counts off two qualities in to-
day’s drilling program that service rig
contractors are happy to see. “Every well
has a better lifespan for requiring main-
tenance and repairs. And also, the well
gets more complicated when you start
going lateral.”
these two factors – wells with oil
payzones, as well as more complicated
wells, suggest that Canada’s service rig
fleet will stay busy. And, both factors are
at play in horizontal drilling activity.
horizontal wells tend to be more
lucrative than vertical wells. So it’s no
surprise that this drilling program is at-
tractive for exploration and production
(E&P) companies. Drilling vertically to
access an oil or gas formation offers lim-
ited production opportunities. but if a
wellbore runs laterally into the payzone,
the E&P company can penetrate the for-
mation at several points and dramati-
cally improve the inflow of oil and gas.
this multi-stage fracking is commonly
associated in the media with shale gas
wells, but it’s also applicable oil wells
and other gas wells.
Advancements in horizontal drilling
and in fracking have made many old
oil and gas fields economically feasible
again.
Less wells, more workovers
Service rigs have been busy in recent
years bringing old fields back into pro-
duction. And service rig equipment and
crews will stay in demand to keep these
wells in production.
the long-reach horizontal well has
friction points. because of these friction
points, downhole equipment needs reg-
ular maintenance.
“When you start going lateral, more
torque is needed on the drilling side. For
the service rig side, going lateral means
you’re responding to more tubing wear
and more rod wear.”
serviCe rigs and the long-reaCh wellby Cindy soderstrom, manager, communications, CaodC
2014’s 11,000 wells offer service rigs more opportunity than 2006’s 22,000 wells.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 61
this is especially true for equipment
that sits where the well bore bends to be-
come lateral.
Another industry shift that has been
good for service rigs is the focus on oil
wells. When natural gas prices were
high earlier in the last decade, activity
focused on gas wells. the Canadian in-
dustry drilled one oil well for every three
gas wells in 2006. today, about three oil
wells are drilled for every one gas well.
“oil wells, as a rule, need more main-
tenance than a gas well,” say Reum.
When an oil well is particularly lucra-
tive, producers try to avoid downtime
in production as much as possible. Es-
sential is several service rig crews on
24-hour standby in northeast Alberta
where Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage
(SAGD) wells are in production. It’s an
unusual schedule for service rigs, a sector
that traditionally works during the day.
The stage is set for steady work ahead Looking ahead, industry is turning
their attention to export opportuni-
ties for gas. Shale gas development
has made the commodity abundant in
North America, and this has driven the
price down to bargain basement prices.
but depressed pricing isn’t the case for
markets overseas, and Canadian pro-
ducers are actively pursuing opportuni-
ties to move gas product overseas.
What’s needed is the infrastructure
to move natural gas to the west coast
and terminals to send Liquefied Natu-
ral Gas (LNG) to Asia. Plans for several
LNG terminals along the b.C. coast are
underway. David Daly, former manager
for fiscal policy with the Canadian As-
sociation of Petroleum Producers, has
noted that these terminals and pipe-
lines are a critical component for Cana-
da to reach new markets: “We could see
an LNG terminal later this decade. by
2018 or 2019 we’ll possibly have one of
these terminals completed.”
In light of the infrastructure discus-
sions underway, producers are eyeing
gas production opportunities in North-
east b.C. (around Fort St. John and Fort
Nelson).
unlike 2005’s shallow gas wells,
these gas wells will require the same
long reach that is predominantly used
today.
overall, horizontal drilling has
brought increased opportunities to ser-
vice rigs across Western Canada.
“our job is to help with all of this
production, whether we’re getting a
well going or doing workovers or re-
pairs,” says Reum. “It looks like there
will be plenty of that kind of work
ahead.” S
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It is amazing how sometimes ran-
dom events serve to highlight areas
of public controversy, and in terms
of fossil fuel production and distribu-
tion, the summer of 2014 has been par-
ticularly significant on two counts. First,
the ukraine-Russia dispute has served to
place new pressures on natural gas dis-
tribution, particularly within the huge
European market. Second, the sudden
eruption of violence within oil-produc-
ing regions, such as Iran and Nigeria,
has raised questions regarding the reli-
ability of petroleum production and ex-
ports from those regions.
both episodes serve to highlight the
importance of generating reliable North
American supplies. And, that consider-
ation brings sharpness to the polarizing
debates surrounding one of the most
important projects now dominating
North American media headlines, the
proposed Keystone XL pipeline, which is
designed to move Canadian petroleum
through the central u.S. and eventually
down to major refining facilities located
on the American Gulf Coast.
the project could be of vital interest
to the Canadian provinces of british
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and
Manitoba, where intense exploration
and development efforts relating to both
‘natural’ petroleum deposits and those
associated with tar sands developments
are ongoing. In fact, those provincial
governments regard petroleum produc-
tion – both present and future – as im-
portant bases upon which to build fu-
ture economic growth.
Alberta, of course, is already well
known for conventional, as well as oil
sands development and production,
while the other three provinces look to-
ward natural gas and petroleum extrac-
tion as major sources of present and fu-
ture economic growth.
Keystone XL is actually only one part
of the “Keystone Pipeline System”, with
three phases carrying crude oil from Al-
berta already in operation (as of mid-
2014), including Phase 1 from hardisty,
Alberta through Regina, Saskatchewan
to Steele City, Nebraska and then on
to refineries in Illinois; Phase 2 oper-
ates between Steele City and Cushing,
oklahoma; and Phase 3A continues on
to Nederland, texas. Phase 3b, which
extends the pipeline to houston, is cur-
rently under construction.
the Keystone XL pipeline – Phase 4 of
the total system – will be an entirely new
pipeline from hardisty directly to Steele
City, located in southernmost Nebraska
– and it is that location which lies at the
heart of a major environmental contro-
versy since the proposed route would
carry the pipeline through areas consid-
ered important to Nebraska’s and neigh-
bouring states’ fresh water supplies.
the fact that controversies surround-
ing Keystone XL are making well-pub-
licized pro and con headlines on an
almost daily basis can be attributed, at
least in part, to the influence of great per-
sonal wealth on either side of the issue.
to a large extent, forces opposed to
the construction of the Keystone XL are
funded by billionaire tom Steyer, found-
er and former chairman of Farallon Cap-
ital Management. In a recent interview,
Steyer declared that he was dedicating
himself to tackling energy and climate is-
sues, and in order to work toward those
goals he founded – and funded – “Next-
Gen Climate”, which identifies itself
strongly with promoting climate change
awareness, as well as supporting clean air
and water issues.
Meanwhile, noted libertarian and
free market activists Charles and David
Koch – also themselves billionaires – are
equally vigorous in support of Keystone
XL. the Koch brothers, chairman and
executive vice-president of giant Koch
Industries, have consistently promoted
Keystone XL on the basis of the huge po-
tential economic and job-creation ben-
efits which could accrue upon its con-
struction and successful completion.
Political influence has played an im-
portant part in the overall debates re-
garding the project. Generally, those on
the political Left, and therefore carry-
ing substantial influence within Demo-
cratic Party circles, right up to President
obama, are fervently opposed to the
project on environmental grounds. one
of their arguments is that the comple-
tion of the Keystone XL would enable
further expansion of tar sands petroleum
recoveries in Northern Alberta, which
they regard as environmentally harmful,
while another is that approval of the Key-
stone XL could endanger the entire ogal-
lala Aquifer, one of the largest reserves
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the project could be of vital interest to the Canadian provinces of british Columbia, alberta, saskatchewan,
and Manitoba, where intense exploration and development efforts relating to both ‘natural’ petroleum deposits and
those associated with tar sands developments are ongoing.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 63
of fresh water in the world, which spans
eight states and provides drinking water
for more than two million people.
on the opposite side, those favouring
the project point toward two significant
considerations. First, there are the direct
economic benefits which would include
construction employment, permanent
operational job creation, support of
many retail establishments during con-
struction and operation, further employ-
ment within the Canadian oil industry,
and capital gains which would then be
redistributed throughout the economy.
Most recently, they have also noted
that the ukraine-Russia and Iraq-Syria
and Nigeria instabilities demonstrate the
potential vulnerabilities associated with
the importation of fossil fuels from dis-
tant – and possibly unreliable – sources.
Accordingly, they favour extensive devel-
opment of North American alternatives.
there are other political issues as well.
Since the Keystone XL pipeline originates
in Canada but passes through u.S. terri-
tory, relations between Canada and the
uSA are also involved. It is a matter of
record that American President barak
obama has openly questioned the ulti-
mate value of the project compared to
the environmental damage that might
ensue and has therefore used his pow-
erful influence to delay final approval
while Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen
harper has been vociferous in favour of
quick approval of Keystone XL leading to
early construction and production.
It is also worth noting that because
both nations are involved, final Ameri-
can responsibility for approval lies with
the state department, which is also sub-
ject to political pressures.
Whatever the eventual regulatory out-
come, the release of important informa-
tion from both sides of the Keystone XL
debate have served to significantly raise
the level of public knowledge regarding
the entire subject of North American fos-
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sessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research.
With our mission to build confidence in safety systems for life,
through a focus on risk and support for innovation, we are achieving
our vision of safe technical systems. everywhere. S
according to b.C.’s safety standard general regulation, it is your legal obligation to have operating permits for the operation
and maintenance of boiler, pressure vessel, refrigeration, electrical, elevating, gas, and
various other types of equipment.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201466
the Northern Rockies Regional
Municipality (NRRM), working
with the province, industry and
Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) are
all focused on ensuring development
in british Columbia’s most northeast-
ern region that is both balanced and
sustainable. Significant new discover-
ies as the result of ongoing natural gas
exploration, combined with known
energy reserves and the refinement of
technologies in both upstream and
downstream production, and momen-
tum in the development of west coast
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects,
foretell continued growth in both the
natural gas sector and the community
itself. Canfor’s disposal of assets (two
production facilities and equipment)
in the Fort Nelson area where a large,
available wood supply, as healthy as
it is diverse, with the capacity to sup-
port a range of new operations, poses
substantial investment opportunities in
this industry.
the achievement of an Infrastructure
Development Contribution Agreement
(IDCA) with the Province of british
Columbia in 2013 attests to the Prov-
ince’s commitment to sharing financial
and leadership responsibility with the
NRRM to develop crucial components
of the region’s infrastructure, benefit-
ting residents and contributing to the
economic future of the province. With
the IDCA in place, investment into the
rehabilitation of aging infrastructure,
essential to sustainable industry access
and development, is already underway.
A primary source of natural gas to fu-
ture LNG developments in Kitimat and
Prince Rupert, and having one of the
most desirable baskets of timber in the
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province, Fort Nelson and the NRRM
sees 2014-2016 as a period of prepara-
tion. Forecasts for direct employment
of future natural gas sector expansion
alone show the potential for a work-
force of up to 10,000 in the NRRM by
2020.
the Alaska highway, combined with
railhead access and regular scheduled
and charter air service at the North-
ern Rockies Regional Airport (NRRA),
makes Fort Nelson an ideal transporta-
tion hub. Strategic business and capi-
tal planning and development around
transportation are well advanced as
manifested in the Alaska highway Cor-
ridor Study and upgrades to aprons and
runways at the NRRA. In response to
the development of shale gas resources
and the associated needs of the service
sector, new light-industrial lands are
in the second phase of development.
there are 250 local, fully serviced acres,
accessible by an industrial traffic route
off of the Alaska highway available for
purchase. At the same time, the Forestry
Roundtable meets regularly to explore
new options in our changing forest sec-
tor, maintaining focus on that industry.
FNFN and the NRRM have agreed to
pursue a community forest agreement,
one which would lead to a community
forest tenure.
tourism in this incredible region also
remains a force, with the world-famous
Alaska highway as Fort Nelson’s main
street, and the globally significant 6.4M
hectare Muskwa-Kechika wilderness ly-
ing in the backyard. the number of visi-
tors to the area steadily climbs annually,
as the desire to explore and experience
the “true north” remains a motivational
driver for many new and repeat visitors.
over 300 new businesses of all sizes
have established themselves in Fort
Nelson since 2009, with a continued
expectation of growth beyond 2014.
Storefronts in retail, service-sector pro-
viders, corporate oil and gas drilling,
completion and production services,
and the expansion of the accommoda-
tions sector all show the value and mea-
surable potential of the NRRM. Many of
those interested in possibilities in the
region will be attending the 2014 b.C.
oil and Gas Conference in Fort Nelson
September 30 through october 1, 2014.
Reaching the peak of business success
is no small feat: doing so in the North-
ern Rockies is well within reach.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201468
the Canadian Society for uncon-
ventional Resources (CSuR) and
the Society of Petroleum Engi-
neers (SPE) have joined forces to plan
and operate the 2014 unconventional
Resources Conference–Canada, which
will be held September 30 to october
2, 2014 at the bMo Centre at Stampede
Park in Calgary, Alta. the conference
will focus on evolving industry inno-
vations and technologies that have the
potential to improve the economics of
North America’s rapidly developing un-
conventional oil and gas plays.
the increased number of challenges
associated with the exploration and de-
velopment of unconventional reservoirs
in the region has motivated the industry
to move into a new era of technologi-
cal discovery. best practices and ground-
breaking methods that mitigate those
challenges are becoming a major focus
in today’s industry.
the unconventional Resources Con-
ference–Canada will provide a platform
for sharing solutions and advanced
technologies among experts in North
American resources and technology
who lead the industry.
Attendees will engage with trailblazers
and pioneers in the technological devel-
opment of unconventional hydrocarbon
resources. through a multi-session high-
ly focused technical program, attendees
will learn about key topics, such as LNG
development and water management,
rock fluid interaction, hydraulic fractur-
ing design and analysis, tight oil and gas
performance and forecasting, uncon-
ventional stimulated reservoirs model-
ling, hydraulic fracturing materials and
operations, geological challenges, and
drilling and completions.
In addition, the conference will offer
an exceptional opportunity to partici-
pate in keynote presentations and in-
teractive panel sessions. these sessions
provide topics directly related to the
unconventional resources exploration
and production industry. Some of the
topics will include the emerging LNG
industry in Canada, the path of proper
water management, and collaboration
efforts among producers, stakeholders,
and regulatory organizations in dealing
with the challenges of sourcing, produc-
ing, and disposing of high volumes of
water.
Case studies on various unconven-
tional resource plays, utilizing micro-
seismic for assessing the effectiveness of
hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity
and social licensing, are among the hot
topics that will be covered.
Not only will the conference offer an
unmatched opportunity for delegates
to learn through training courses and
a highly focused technical program,
the event will be an occasion for net-
working, connecting with key decision
makers, and building long-lasting rela-
tionships. the conference is designed
to include interactive networking func-
tions, from coffee breaks and breakfasts
to networking receptions.
A large exhibition will be held adja-
cent to the conference. It will fulfill the
expressed needs of the industry to learn
about market trends, competitive tech-
nologies, and new solutions available in
the North American market. the exhibi-
tion will allow giant players and SMEs
in the region to showcase their latest
products, solutions, and innovations.
Companies can increase their brand
awareness, source new sales leads, mon-
itor competition, and close deals on the
spot. S
a Broad sCoPe of unConventional hydroCarBon resourCes to BeexPlored at the 2014 unConventional resourCes ConferenCe–Canadaby yarah s. Moharam
30 September–2 OctoberCalgary, Alberta
Great reasons to attend this 3-day event!
➊ Five keynote and panel sessions and a 12-session technical program over three days
➋ An unmatched lineup of speakers, including: Steve Carr, Ministry of Natural Gas Development, Government of British Columbia
Deanna Cottrell, Water/Groundwater Risk SME, Shell Ryan Genyk, Team Lead, Production Engineering, Athabasca Oil Corporation Roy Hartstein, Vice President—Strategic Solutions, Southwestern Energy Jill Haynie, Senior Geoscientist, Enerplus Energy Cal Hill, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Regulatory Division, Alberta Energy Regulator
Neil Horbachewski, Vice President—Production, Progress Energy Kevin Lynch, Vice Chair, BMO Financial Group Holger Mandler, Shell Oil Neil Spriggs, Co-President, Nanometrics Bill Whitelaw, CEO, JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group Peggy Williams, Editorial Director, Hart Energy Ivan Wong, Principal Seismologist/Vice President, URS Corporation
➌ Other features including an awards luncheon, young professional and teacher workshops, training courses, and a state-of the-art exhibition
Register now at www.spe.org/go/urccbc.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201470
hydraulic fracturing opera-
tions have been around for
more than 60 years in Can-
ada and used safely to complete more
than 170,000 wells. the technology has
evolved to allow for more complex wells
to be drilled and completed, and some
of these wells now reach lengths in ex-
cess of 2,000 metres. today, hydraulic
fracturing is often credited as one of the
key technologies responsible for extend-
ing the potential supply of Canada’s un-
conventional energy resources by over
100 years.
the technology of hydraulic fractur-
ing is very complex, and so it’s no won-
der there is a growing public interest in
how the technology works and the im-
pacts of modern-day oil and gas opera-
tions using the technology. With indus-
try relying heavily on hydraulic fractur-
hydrauliC fraCturing Code of ConduCt: industry’s CoMMitMent to Canadians
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 71
ing, there was a need to respond to and
inform Canadians about this technol-
ogy and the regulations surrounding it.
With that goal in mind, the Petroleum
Services Association of Canada (PSAC)
and 11 of its members who conduct
these operations launched the Working
energy Commitment in February 2013.
this initiative outlined a set of guid-
ing principles under which PSAC mem-
bers conduct themselves. by supporting
this initiative, companies pledged to
communicate with communities, con-
tinuously improve how they develop
Canada’s oil and gas resources, and to
create a hydraulic fracturing code of
conduct. And this is exactly what they
did.
the guiding principles attached to
the Working energy Commitment set
the framework for discussions with
residents in local communities across
Western Canada where the industry is
active, with a specific focus on listening
and responding to questions and con-
cerns related to hydraulic fracturing. A
six-month series of community engage-
ment sessions were held across Western
Canada, and PSAC had the chance to
meet with more than 100 local commu-
nity residents including landowners,
local business, and local government.
Representatives from provincial regu-
lators, producer companies, and other
upstream associations joined PSAC to
provide an overview of industry opera-
tions and the world-class regulatory re-
gime here in Canada. In addition, PSAC
used the opportunity to seek out input
and feedback that was then used to in-
form the development of a hydraulic
fracturing code of conduct.
Community engagement sessions
were held in: Dawson Creek, british
Columbia; Drayton Valley, Lethbridge,
Grande Prairie and Red Deer, Alberta;
Carlyle, Saskatchewan; and brandon,
Manitoba. In addition, PSAC returned
to several communities to ask for addi-
tional feedback on the code of conduct
in its draft form.
PSAC’s president and CEo Mark
Salkeld explained the relevance of the
Working energy Commitment.
“Working closely with stakeholders is
critical to building trust in oil and gas
operations,” he said. “We’ve seen public
concern surrounding hydraulic fractur-
ing operations increase over the past
years. It was definitely time to address
that in a proactive and positive way, but
we knew talking to community mem-
bers wasn’t going to be enough. We had
to act. that’s why we developed the hy-
draulic Fracturing Code of Conduct.”
After completing this intensive en-
gagement program, PSAC released the
hydraulic Fracturing Code of Conduct
for the Canadian oil and gas service sec-
tor on october 30, 2013. this code is
a significant milestone for Canada’s oil
and gas services sector, as the 11 mem-
ber companies who partnered in the
development of the code have volun-
tarily agreed to follow it, wherever they
work in Canada.
the hydraulic Fracturing Code of
Conduct outlines standard practices
for sound technical and environmental
performance when fracturing a well and
defines mutual expectations for work-
ing with stakeholders. the code also in-
cludes a series of commitments focused
on five key areas of their operations:
water and the environment; fracturing
fluid disclosure; technology develop-
ment; health, safety and training; and,
community engagement. the code cap-
tures the common operating practices
amongst the 11 endorsing companies,
as well as their commitment to con-
tinuous improvement in their technical
and environmental performance.
Endorsing companies:
• BakerHughesCanada
• CalfracWellServices
• CanyonTechnicalServices
• ElementTechnicalServices
• GasfracEnergyServices
• HalliburtonGroupCanada
• IronHorseEnergyServices
• MillenniumStimulationServices
• SanjelCorporation
• SchlumbergerCanada
• TricanWellService
“this code is about improving com-
munications with local communities
in an effort to enhance transparency in
our operations, and build greater pub-
lic trust in our members’ commitment
to ensuring the safe operations of our
industry,” added Salkeld.
PSAC is the national trade associa-
tion representing nearly 250 of Cana-
da’s leading service, supply and manu-
facturing companies in the upstream
industry. Members employ more than
75,000 people and contract almost ex-
clusively to exploration and production
companies.
For more information about PsaC and the
Hydraulic Fracturing Code of Conduct,
please visit oilandgasinfo.ca. S
by supporting this initiative, companies pledged to communicate with communities, continuously improve how they develop Canada’s oil and gas resources, and to create a
hydraulic fracturing code of conduct.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201472
the bC Energy Plan has stated in
regards to the central and north-
ern interior of the province that,
“the delayed evaluation and potential
development of these areas is largely
due to geological and physical obstruc-
tions that make it difficult to explore in
the area. Volcanic rocks that overlay the
sedimentary package, combined with
complex basin structures, have hindered
development”.
these hurdles are met head-on with a
thoroughly tested Canadian innovation.
Spatiotemporal Geochemical hydrocar-
bons (SGh) is an innovative and tested
geochemical method with unique capa-
bilities that analyzes surficial samples to
detect a forensic signature of identifica-
tion associated with both conventional
and unconventional oil, gas, and coal
plays. this nanotechnology analyzes
surficial samples from a collected survey
grid to detect the nano-seepage of 162
specific hydrocarbons. the resulting fo-
rensic signature is used for identification
and has been shown to be able to dif-
ferentiate between the possible presence
of buried petroleum-based targets from
geophysical targets of no interest, such as
bodies of granite gneiss and dunite. the
SGh geochemistry directly addresses the
need for easier, more economical explo-
ration in difficult and exotic terrain. A
survey for SGh represents perhaps the
easiest and most unobtrusive sampling
program that can reduce the impact to
even the most sensitive environments to
near zero. A shovel is all that is required
to collect a small sample of a near sur-
eConoMiCal and environMentally resPonsiBle geoCheMiCal Method reduCes PrograM Costs for oil and gas exPloration in diffiCult terrainby d. a. sutherland
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 73
face material at each station that can
include soil, sand, glacial till, peat, hu-
mus, etc. thus in difficult terrain, a wide
variety of sample types can be used to
enable the collection of a complete grid
of sample locations to provide the most
ideal representation of the survey area.
In areas that are the most challenging
to access, there is the option to collect
snow samples in a survey using snow-
mobiles.
the SGh results emulate the flux of
hydrocarbons from the target at depth
that self-organize during the migration
through the electrochemical conditions
of the overlying Redox cell in the over-
burden and produce segmented sym-
metrical anomalies. this close associa-
tion to redox conditions, and thus many
geophysical measurements, allows the
prioritization of geophysical programs,
thereby improving the economics of
the overall exploration program. the
advantage of using a nanotechnology is
highlighted in areas of complex geology
and exotic overburden exactly like that
found in british Columbia. the SGh
anomalies obtained and interpreted by
this geochemistry are unaffected by over-
lying features such as sedimentary rock,
clay and basalt caps, and permafrost pre-
viously thought to be impermeable. In
other parts of North America, SGh has
been shown to be a deep-penetrating
geochemistry for oil plays to a depth
of 4,725 metres (15,500 feet) as shown
in Figures 1 and 2. Due to these capa-
bilities, the SGh geochemistry can both
identify the type of target and vectors to
an ideal drill target as the geometric cen-
tre of redox conditions.
over 1,000 SGh surveys have been
completed for the petroleum and min-
eral sectors and this technique has been
proven to be successful in the b.C. en-
vironment through several independent
studies. Activation Laboratories Ltd.
can further assist petroleum sector cli-
ents with the latest detailed analysis of
biomarkers and diamondoids to help
geochemists infer source rock thermal
maturity, lithology, depositional envi-
ronment, organic matter input, and age.
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
is a global company with a local pres-
ence. With branch laboratories in Stewart
and Kamloops, british Columbia, our
family of 30 laboratories in 14 countries
with our 25-plus years of experience and
ISo 17025 accredited procedures, help
clients in Canada and around the world.
d.a. sutherland is a forensic scientist and
the organics manager and director of research
at activation laboratories ltd. He can be
reached at [email protected]. S
Figure 2: 3-d view of symmetrical sgH anomaly shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Five member sgH segmented halo anomaly approximates redox zone having an sgH Petroleum signature. outline agrees with structure defined by subsequent seismic work.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201474
As british Columbia’s LNG sector
ramps up, workers are travelling
further afield and farther away
from community-based ambulance sta-
tions. As the number of remote workers
increases, so do the risks of sudden med-
ical conditions and trauma emergencies
requiring rapid paramedic care and in-
tervention.
What was once the domain of am-
bulances located in major centres such
as Vancouver, Kamloops, and Kelowna,
paramedics in industry are rapidly trans-
forming the way care is delivered in the
oil and gas sector. british Columbia-
based LIFESuPPoRt Emergency Medi-
cal Services is an industry leader in de-
ploying paramedics around the world
– often in support of complex medical
evacuation missions for ill and injured
workers, executives, and tourists.
the benefits of transitioning british
Columbia towards a paramedic-fo-
cused level of care in the resource sec-
tor are obvious, says Graham William-
son, CEo of LIFESuPPoRt Emergency
Medical Services, himself a licensed
paramedic.
“We are able to bring the latest emer-
gency medical treatment protocols and
procedures directly to the worksite,” he
says, adding that paramedics operating
under advanced standing written orders
issued by their medical director can act
to treat a variety of conditions. “Folks
think of paramedics as responding only
to major traumatic emergencies, how-
ever, many calls that paramedics in the
resource sector respond to are not only
related to trauma – paramedics have
the drugs and equipment necessary to
quickly react to a variety of medical
emergencies, including chest pain and
heart attacks, diabetic emergencies and
allergic reactions.”
A significant percentage of the work-
force in remote camp environments
live and work with pre-existing medical
conditions, such as heart disease and
diabetes, and paramedics are trained to
treat these conditions if an emergency
arises. by transitioning from a first-aid
model of care, where the skills of an
oFA 3 attendant are limited, and fo-
cused primarily on traumatic injuries,
resource companies in british Colum-
bia’s oil and gas sector are able to en-
sure their remote workforces are cov-
ered by skilled, licensed professionals
who are located directly on site, rather
than waiting for a traditional ambu-
lance to respond from the nearest com-
munity – often several hours away.
ParaMediCs re-shaPing eMergenCy Care in British ColuMBia’s oil and gas seCtor
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 75
“the benefits are obvious with minimal
cost implications,” says Williamson.
LIFESuPPoRt’s paramedics treat and
transport over 2,000 patients per year,
both within british Columbia and around
the globe, including missions to hostile ar-
eas, such as Afghanistan. Agreements with
WorkSafe bC allow paramedics to fill dual
roles – both as the on-site first-aid atten-
dant, as required by legislation, and as an
emergency medical professional, who is
licensed by the Ministry of health.
LIFESuPPoRt Emergency Medical Ser-
vices is leading the way in integrating para-
medic care into b.C.’s oil and gas sector.
“Paramedics are healthcare profession-
als – not only do they fill the role of first-
aid attendant and emergency responder,
but they offer value-added services, such
as being able to tend to lumps, bumps
and minor injuries.” Value is added when
paramedics are able to administer potent
pain medications to fracture and burn pa-
tients, as well as drugs to control nausea.
“Not only is life-saving care provided by
the paramedic on scene, but they can pro-
vide symptom relief and comfort to their
patient while transporting them to defini-
tive care.”
Paramedics work directly under written
authorization from their medical director
– a licensed physician hired by the com-
pany to provide clinical oversight, using
written treatment guidelines. the physi-
cian medical director is also available by
telephone to supply advice in certain com-
plex circumstances.
In addition to hiring licensed paramed-
ics to work on its fleet of industrial am-
bulances and mobile treatment centres,
LIFESuPPoRt EMS has recently com-
pleted the full integration of its dedicated
fixed-wing air ambulance resources with
its mobile EMS program. Paramedics in
the field – with a simple text message to
LIFESuPPoRt’s dispatch centre, can acti-
vate a Vancouver-based fixed-wing air am-
bulance and critical care transport teams
for major trauma conditions, such as head
injuries and burns. this valuable tool en-
sures that patients in the field make it to
trauma centres as quickly as possible, thus
increasing the likelihood of survival.
For more information on
liFesuPPort’s paramedic programs,
visit www.lng-eMs.com,
or call 250-947-9641. S
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201476
As Canada continues to emerge as a world leader in
energy, oil and gas (o&G) industry participants are
faced with divergent challenges ranging from cost
pressures and volatile commodity prices, to regulatory and
environment pressures. For companies to thrive in today’s
competitive marketplace, the effective implementation of
analytics is critical to understanding customers, markets, sup-
pliers and efficiently deploying resources, which ultimately
impact financial performance. but what are analytics exactly,
and what are analytics tools? how can it help your company?
Gartner, one of the world’s leading information technology
research and advisory companies defines analytics as “lever-
aging data in a particular functional process or application
to enable context-specific insight that is actionable” (Kirk,
2006). Analytical tools are the applications used to organize,
communicate, and transform data into information so that
insights can be inferred. there are different classes of analyti-
cal tools, including business intelligence (bI) tools, predictive
analytics, and enterprise performance management (EPM)
software.
o&G companies already capture a plethora of data, an asset
of untapped potential. Advances in technology, such as data-
based in-memory platforms like SAP hANA, allows for real-
time processing of a large quantum of data, enabling com-
panies to detect trends, anticipate behaviours, and respond
quickly with their actions. Companies are deploying analyti-
cal tools to broaden and deepen analysis, speed up existing
processes, and take planning and forecasting to new levels
with advanced simulations.
A recent Performance Analytics project demonstrates how
these analytical tools can provide a gas company with an ad-
vantage in a dynamic environment. the project was for the
energy supply division of a gas company, which forecasts gas
costs and performs price scenario simulations as the market
price of gas fluctuates.
Performance Analytics helped by implementing an EPM so-
lution – SAP business Planning and Consolidation – which
successfully reduced the company’s forecasting cycle time.
Furthermore, the software provides the company with insight
into data by allowing its energy supply team to analyze the
impact of price changes to gas costs incurred and recovery
rates. With this fresh insight, the company uses bPC to model
strategies under consideration before taking action for rate
setting.
In another gas company project, Performance Analytics
implemented SAP business Planning and Consolidation and
SAP Disclosure Management solutions in the finance depart-
ment. the solution is being used to expedite the monthly fi-
nancial close and the external reporting processes. A financial
reporting consolidation cycle that had previously taken over
one day is now automated and completed in about an hour
with strengthened controls. With efficiencies gained by de-
ploying these software solutions, finance professionals now
redirect their time on value-added analysis of the business.
the aforementioned projects highlight how analytical
tools in the form of EPM solutions can help companies re-
spond to business challenges. o&G companies are awash
with field data, logistics and customer information that can
be harnessed by analytical tools to help executives deal with
the complexities of today’s business environment. Whether
you are considering business intelligence, predictive analyt-
ics, consolidation, planning, or forecasting for your analytics
strategy, look to Performance Analytics for a custom solution.
Performance analytics Corporation is a boutique financial
analytics firm, specializing in business planning and consolidation
with operations throughout north america. they assist in
implementing and advising on financial management systems.
www.performanceanalytics.com/
For further information, please contact Michael Matrick,
managing partner, (604) 506-6965.
Sources:
Kirk, J. (2006, February 7). infoWorld. Retrieved August 4,
2014, from InfoWorld: http://www.infoworld.com/t/data-
management/analytics-buzzword-needs-careful-defini-
tion-567 S
analytiCs in the oil and gas industryby Connie shepherd, CPa CMa
advances in technology, such as data-based in-memory platforms like saP Hana,
allows for real-time processing of a large quantum of data, enabling companies to detect trends, anticipate behaviours, and
respond quickly with their actions.
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the community with its own forest with an annual allowable cut of 20,000m3.
TUMBLER RIDGE
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A C A N A D A
Northeastern BC’s mostdesirable community
The perfect place...A place for people. A place for business. A place for you to grow.
INVEST INTUMBLER RIDGE
Lasting Impressions
For a copy of our Economic Outlook Summary,Community Profile, or any other info please contact:Economic Development OfficeT: 250.242.4242 | [email protected] | www.investTumblerRidge.ca
Impressive Opportunities• Residential & commercial development needed for growing population.• Demand for multi-family and age-friendly housing.• Land available for estate lots.
Economic Drivers• 9 billion ton met coal deposit discovered.• Innovative long wall mining process.• Two 180mw wind farms operating or under construction.• Ideally situated for the Trans-Canada and Enbridge pipelines, as well as
multiple natural gas projects.
Emerging Industries• Tourism operators wanted to provide outdoor experiences in the
Shangri-La of the Northern Rockies.• Bioenergy – utilizing timber infected by the Mountain Pine
beetle.• Community Forestry – recently approved application is providing
the community with its own forest with an annual allowable cut of 20,000m3.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201478
Imagine this:
It’s mid-December. You’re on site in
northern Alberta, and you just logged
on to a videoconference with the Calgary
office. Meanwhile, site medical techni-
cians are downloading documents from
their company intranet site. Your cross
shift is on Facetime, meeting his new
nephew, and the well-site data system is
running an update.
Everything is running concurrently and
smoothly. Seem unrealistic? Not anymore.
toG’s newest innovative technology
offers an integrated system for managing
Internet service on remote sites. the Inte-
grated Communications System (ICS) is
a complete network that brings a new and
very high level of bandwidth availability,
site visibility, and management capabili-
ties.
Access to high-capacity Internet net-
works is relatively easy in urban centres
through a variety of means such as fiber or
DSL. bringing this same level of Internet
to remote sites is much harder and has the
potential to be very cost prohibitive.
toG’s goal was to find a way to incor-
porate any and all sources of Internet into
one pipe, bringing a level of redundancy
and reliability that can’t be achieved with
any single source.
“We wanted the flexibility to combine
any number of sources available in an area
and the ability to utilize the entire band-
width stream of the combined sources,
which would allow the bandwidth inten-
sive applications to run smoothly,” Walter
Nordhagen, toG’s president, who found-
ed the company, explains.
this is becoming more important as
the applications on “smart rigs” become
more bandwidth intensive. “Every Internet
source has both benefits and drawbacks;
the trick is to be aware of the different
aspects of each source and to utilize the
positive facets of each while minimizing
any risk,” states Nordhagen.
Satellite can be deployed anywhere and
is often a primary communication source
on site because of its dependability. the
cost associated with satellite bandwidth
tog systeMs takes teleCoMMuniCation reliaBility to the next level with the introduCtion of their new integrated CoMMuniCations systeMtog does more than just provide telecommunication systems, they create them
tog systems fleet.
Walter nordhagen, president of tog systems.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 79
has traditionally been high, and as such
has always been limited on the end sites.
these limitations restrict both the number
of users and the number of applications
that run simultaneously or concurrently.
As reliable as satellite is – and it is quite re-
liable – it has the potential for issues, like
anything else.
“A satellite is vulnerable to atmospheric
conditions, because the site you set up
on is only one part of the equation. You
have your site, you have the actual ‘bird in
the sky’, and then you have the teleport
hub, which could be halfway across the
country or in the u.S., depending which
satellite you’re on,” says Nordhagen. Vola-
tile weather in Montreal may cause issues
at an Alberta site, just like local weather
could.
Cellular data is being used more and
more, can be cost effective and is becom-
ing more readily available in even the
more remote areas of Canada. the draw-
back to cellular is that it can be vulnerable
to seasonal overloading in active drilling
areas, making it unreliable during heavy
usage times.
toG has integrated multiple sources
with a sophisticated combination of
hardware and software that makes clients
less vulnerable to failure through flexible
mixed-source networks.
toG’s ICS combines multiple Internet
sources into one larger Internet connec-
tion that is distributed together through
a meshed network utilizing high-perfor-
mance multi-radio routing protocols.
What this does for clients is provide a
high level of redundancy and failover not
conventionally seen in the industry. If one
source goes down, all systems continue to
run uninterrupted. the ICS allows toG to
combine up to 12 Internet connections
into one large pipe to service any size site.
“Any time we can provide redundancy
by aggregating different sources, we make
that site more secure,” says Nordhagen.
the system has enterprise-grade fire-
wall and advanced security features, and it
provides layer-7 application visibility and
traffic shaping, allowing toG to remotely
manage sites right down to the individual
user. toG can remotely adjust the load
balance, change the source preferences, or
even manage users or programs based on
company specifications.
Effective network monitoring allows
toG to respond proactively to analysis
rather than reactively to issues. that means
instead of you calling your provider to re-
port problems, toG may call you to re-
port modifications that are keeping your
business functioning. the ability to effec-
tively manage a site remotely means fewer
service calls, and saves time and money.
Another cost-saving feature for clients is
the ability to have all site vendors access
the same Internet system. toG can serve
multiple clients or vendors on the same
site, without the need for multiple systems
or service providers.
“this technology has a lot more flexibil-
ity and expandability than traditional sys-
tems,” says Nordhagen. “We can expand
the product to handle a variety of needs
and increase the number of users. For ex-
ample, the well-site data system provider
can run their data seamlessly on toG’s
ICS system.”
As the landscape of remote sites contin-
ues to change, you can expect toG to stay
ahead of the game, continuing to come up
with new ways to keep both businesses
and people connected. S
tog systems portable tower remote-site set up.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201480
before starting Canadian Pump & Compressor, president
owen Myhre had worked since 2004 in the oil field,
taking care of the most important asset to the opera-
tion of any oil field: the pumps. the company he has since
built is involved in the rental, sale and service of a wide variety
of pumps, generators, light towers, filtration, and associated
rental equipment.
In the beginning, it was rather a rough start. Myhre prac-
tically lived in his truck with his laptop and phone, moving
around from job to job in a timely manner on the remote and
sometimes dangerous roads of Western Canada. his customers
relied on him to ensure the proper operation of the pumps that
would keep their operations going.
Even though there were some challenging times, by the begin-
ning of January 2012, Myhre was able to open his first branch of
Canadian Pump & Compressor in Nisku, Alberta and, by July of
that year, had opened a second in Grande Prairie.
“I thought that there was a robust market for our products
and services in Canada. the opportunity to start this business
came through my network, and I was able to find a solid finan-
cial backer. It was just the right timing to start this business,”
explains Myhre.
the trend continued and a few months later, in November,
yet another branch was opened in Vancouver, british Columbia
followed by a fourth branch in Calgary, Alberta, this past May.
“to date, from the start of the company, we’ve done busi-
ness with over 140 customers in Alberta and british Colum-
bia,” he says. Canadian Pump & Compressor, headquartered
in Calgary, Alta. is affiliated with National Pump & Compres-
sor, which is headquartered in beaumont, tX, and through that
partnership, has over 30 service centres throughout the united
States as well. through this affiliation, the team is able to offer
unmatched support and service on both sides of the border.
Although the company’s expansion has been rapid, manage-
ment has been careful to grow organically, without taking any
risks of becoming unsustainable.
today, the company has grown to over 20 employees, and
each service centre includes a business development special-
ist, at least one mechanic, and one rental coordinator. the
mechanic is responsible for maintaining the equipment and
keeping it to specifications with a 51-point checklist; Myhre
feels that the standard to which all of the rental equipment
is maintained differentiates the company from its competi-
tion. the rest of the team comprises drivers, electricians, field
installers and management who also offer sales and assistance
to clients. the company also has a fabrication facility in Alberta
where it manufactures its own brand of diesel pumps, which
are, Myhre proudly announces, “the highest performance cen-
trifugal pump that is available on the market, for a very com-
petitive price. our products have applicability across many,
many business sectors and we’ve done business literally from
Vancouver to baffin Island in the short time that we have been
in business.”
When the company began, its focus was on diesel pumps
from Pioneer Pump – a private-label submersible pump line –
small generators and a small range of light towers. Since then,
the company has seen a great deal of demand for larger genera-
tors and larger submersible pumps. the team was able to meet
those demands by adding more power to its product line.
“We have a lot more big power in our fleet then we did when
we started,” he explains. “We also have a more diverse range of
pumps; we now carry small sump pumps for residences, small
gas pumps for the construction industry. We started off with
around 50 units in our rental fleet and we now have over 500
units for rent.”
In fact, the company is the primary rental distributor for Pi-
oneer Pump in Canada. “the Pioneer pump is a real game-
changing pump,” Myhre says. “It is a centrifugal diesel pump
that we package here in Canada, and is proving to be much
more hydraulically efficient than other pumps on the market.
this means clients are able to get more flow and pressure while
using less energy, making it a more efficient way of pumping.”
other examples of more efficient pumping systems are the
bbA well-point pumps, of which Canadian Pump & Compres-
sor and National Pump & Compressor have the exclusive rights
to sell in North America.
Canadian Pump & Compressor also performs many turnkey
installations for clients in the field. For example, when a mu-
unMatChed in serviCe and suPPortCanadian Pump & Compressorby dave Côté
today, the company has grown to over 20 employees, and each service
centre includes a business development specialist, at least one mechanic, and
one rental coordinator.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 81
nicipal pumping installation needs to be upgraded, the compa-
ny can deal with the project from top to bottom. this includes
the piping, the electrical, and the proper pumps for the volume
of water or sewage. All contractors chosen for turnkey work are
experienced in the industry and are known as being able to
produce quality, hassle-free work.
Canadian Pump & Compressor has high expectations for its
staff, focusing on teamwork and getting anyone with multiple
talents to lend a hand wherever it may be needed. there is no
job too tough (or too dirty) for any member of the staff; even
the company owner will get his hands dirty when he is needed.
the company has the ability to react to the changing demands
of its clients, even if it means purchasing a large amount of
brand new equipment. With the slogan, “Whatever you want.
Whenever you need it. Whatever it takes”, Canadian Pump &
Compressor strives to take customer service to the next level as
it focuses on delivering value from all the areas of the business.
Canadian Pump & Compressor plans to continue building
its strong presence in the oil and gas industry, municipal mar-
kets, sewer bypass markets, construction, pipeline construc-
tion, mining and agriculture, as well as continuing to expand
the business through building relationships with its customers.
“We don’t take any business for granted, and we are just ex-
tremely aggressive about how we go after the market,” Myhre
shares. “Which takes us back to our tagline – the ‘whatever it
takes’ philosophy that is on the back of every one of our busi-
ness cards.”
Previously published in the november 2013 issue of business in Fo-
cus magazine. reprinted with permission. S
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201482
My first day on the job, Colin
Schmidt, vice-president of
terraPro, looked at me and
said, “In one aspect, what we do is easy,
we put wood on dirt. on the other side
of the coin, what we do is hard. Anyone
can put wood on dirt but we need to stay
ahead of the competition in every aspect
of the game so we can keep our custom-
ers loyal.”
terraPro provides market-leading ter-
rain protection and remote-access prod-
ucts and services for the energy sector in
Canada and around the world. the com-
pany started out in 2007 with a loader,
a few hundred mats, and a lot of long
days. Getting that “wood on dirt” for
customers when and where they needed
was what terraPro built their name on.
When word got around that terraPro
did what they said they would do, more
customers came calling. the company
was able to purchase more inventory,
equipment, and build more experienced
crews.
Flash forward a couple years. terra-
Pro is still working long days but began
to become “innovators of mud”. the
company pressed hard on the gas pedal
with what is known as “limited partner-
ship”. Investors were able to invest in the
purchase of mat inventory and receive
a healthy return from the rental rates
charged out on those mats. this allowed
the company to build up their inventory
quickly and take a bigger bite into the
market.
Staying ahead of the competition is
the key to the success of the company
from the people terraPro hires, the
product we provide, and the pricing we
charge. the company has continually
tried to hire not only the best people
laying the mats in the field, but also
the very best people to support what
is happening in the field through ac-
countants, mechanics, sales, inventory
and right down to the person answering
the phone. In 2011, the company was
named one of Canada’s top new com-
panies (No. 15) by Profit magazine; in
2012, it was named one of Canada’s fast-
est growing companies (No. 9), again in
2013 (No. 4), and has just been awarded
the number-four fastest-growing com-
pany again for 2014 by Profit magazine.
being an “innovator in mud” in the
highly competitive energy industry may
not sound glamorous, but terraPro con-
tinues to lead the way.
“We’re buying the best equipment
that is out there to be reliable on the
site. We’re making a high-density com-
posite mat and selling it not only local-
ly but into the international markets,”
says Schmidt. Last year, the company
also built a state-of-the-art mat-washing
plant from the ground up that hasn’t
turned off since it first fired up. they
also developed an inventory tracking
computer program that not only is be-
ing used by terraPro to track mats from
job to job, but some of the largest en-
ergy companies in Canada are using it
as well. As Schmidt considers the future
of terraPro, he states, “the company
has developed relationships that go far
beyond a mat job with our customers.
We are trying to grow a culture within
the company that says that it’s not just
about putting ‘wood on dirt’, but one
that gets to know our customers, cares
for its employees, and give back to the
community that we’re working in …
but as soon as we get comfortable, is
the day we become the second phone
call instead of the first.”
Find terraPro at www.terraprogroup.com
1.855.255.6287
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855.255.MATS (6287) toll free www.terraprogroup.com
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201484
In 2010, LandSea entered into the re-
mote camp and catering market led
by Michael Coyne, marine accom-
modation and catering specialist with 17
years of past experience operating first-
class resorts and workforce camps on the
coast of b.C.
From a modest three camps in 2010,
LandSea has grown to manage multiple
projects in all sectors year-round. Land-
Sea provides turnkey solutions, estab-
lishing modular land-based and floating
camps for projects in the oil and gas, re-
newable energy, major construction, and
mining sectors across Western Canada.
Working from the ground level up,
LandSea and the developer or prime
contractor will design a specific accom-
modation and catering package to meet
the projects’ needs. this process flows
through a system starting with land de-
velopment and site permitting all the
way to full camp mobilization. LandSea
provides a fundamental construction
component and manages all aspects
of ongoing operations throughout the
project to ensure that both the client and
their workers receive the highest level of
customer care.
LandSea is equipped and prepared to
meet the growing demands of the ac-
commodation and catering supply re-
quired to serve the oil and gas workforce
industry in Northern Canada. this past
year, LandSea has been operating four
floating camps in the Prince Rupert area
for mining and marine projects, as well
as servicing major oil and gas companies
in Northern b.C. and Alberta. LandSea is
capable of providing floating workforce
camps to coastal LNG projects and land-
based modular camps servicing both
pipeline construction and drilling pro-
grams.
LandSea is proud to be in partnership
with several First Nations throughout the
province, and has established long-term
relationships encouraging sustainable
economic development, subcontract op-
portunities, job training and education,
and ultimately, growing capacity for
these local communities.
this year, LandSea launched “Step-
ping Stones”, a camp catering and ac-
commodation services training program
aimed at supporting youth or entry-level
workers to gain positions at remote
camps. upon successful completion of
the course, students will have a basic un-
derstanding of the remote camp indus-
try and will have developed the skills re-
quired to gain immediate employment.
on LandSea’s horizon includes ex-
panding existing operations in Fort St.
John and a calculated endeavour into
the oil and gas market in Alberta. Land-
Sea will provide turnkey solutions to
some of the hundreds of medium-sized
projects coming up over the next few
years.
“What we create is an environment
where crews look forward to coming
back, whether it be at the end of their
day or after their break,” says Michael
Coyne. “LandSea hires staff based on
high qualifications, but more impor-
tantly, on their guest service experience
to ensure the guests staying with us are
genuinely comfortable and feel well tak-
en care of.”
LandSea’s commitment to conquer-
ing unique challenges, engagement in
communities, and the ability to work
in many different industries are just a
few reasons why LandSea has become a
proficient remote camp service provider.
With the oil and gas industry flourish-
ing, an abundance of newly proposed
clean energy, mining and construction
projects, LandSea looks forward to con-
tinued success on land or sea. S
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201486
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before we send them out in the field. they are coached through the many dif-ferent scenarios they may encounter in the field, and have 24-hour access to pro-fessional medical staff should a situation arise where they have questions regard-ing a critical treatment. they are taught to drive for the road conditions, and are not sent out to a jobsite until they have met all of the performance requirements. We also cross-train our medics in seismic, ser-vice rig, drill rig, construction, mining, gas plants and forestry. ultimately we focus on hiring medics who are progressive in training, and are passionate about what they do. We avoid high-turnover rates, and work hard to keep a loyal and successful team of medics. Alpha Safety accomplishes this by focus-ing on delivering an effective service, and managing growth at a responsible rate. In the event that emergency personnel
are not immediately available to respond
to an emergency, do you and your cowork-
ers have the training necessary to save the
life of an injured worker, or do you know
what to do in case of an h2S incident?
Alpha training Solutions, a division of
Alpha Safety Ltd., is the largest, privately
owned safety training company in North-
ern british Columbia, with as many as
8,000 students annually. It is located in
Fort St. John, b.C., but is also capable of
providing on-site courses to remote com-
munities and facilities.
Alpha training Solutions has been es-
tablished in Fort St. John for over 15 years,
and provides qualified instructors with life
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201488
over our first decade of full com-
mercial sales, Flexpipe Systems
has enjoyed enormous growth
with our corrosion-resistant pipelining
system. the proven reliability of our
products has them used in numerous oil
and gas service applications. over the last
couple of years a new trend has emerged
using spoolable composite pipeline ma-
terials in trenchless pipelining projects.
the major drivers are increased stake-
holder concerns around land clearing,
ground disturbances and construction
remediation. the advent of low tillage
and no tillage farming techniques means
farmers aren’t remediating residual low
spots from pipeline trenches; instead,
they are damaging their valuable equip-
ment. In some sensitive areas, disrup-
tions of the landscape can cause breaks
in eco-systems and migratory paths that
take decades to recover. there are greater
regulatory burdens and costs to clearing
forested land and managing waste. the
cost and level of complexity associated
with even small-diameter pipelining
projects is growing exponentially. the
answer for an increasing number of Fl-
expipe clients is to forego digging alto-
gether.
In the past, trenchless technologies, al-
ternately known as horizontal direction-
al drilling (hDD), were typically used for
the shortest distance possible under an
obstacle like a road or a body of water.
From a cost point of view, hDD was only
seen as a viable alternative to traditional
methods in high-density areas, but the
economics of hDD are improving con-
siderably. Recently, we’ve seen Flexpipe
customers adopt hDD for large por-
tions, or in some cases, entire gathering
systems.
An ongoing example is a Flexpipe cli-
ent pipelining near community pasture
land in Saskatchewan. It became appar-
ent that disturbing this pasture land was
going to be extremely difficult or impos-
sible, so the producer asked for and re-
ceived permission to hDD beneath the
pasture. over the last six months, nearly
90 kilometres of Flexpipe product has
been installed without disturbing any
of the protected area. Last year in North
Central Alberta, a producer was having
trouble finding affordable, timely, safe
and environmentally acceptable land-
clearing services. the answer was an
hDD installation of over 70 kilometres
of gathering and water injection systems.
A particular source of pride to this client
was that the low-impact trenchless tech-
nique actually cost them less than tradi-
tional pipelining methods. the project
was an environmental showcase for the
producer.
Almost any pipelining material can
be used for hDD, but Flexpipe offers
some key advantages. A spoolable prod-
uct means hundreds, even thousands,
of metres can be placed on a very small
piece of land. Stick products require a
large drag area to assemble prior to being
pulled back by the drill stem. Flexpipe
has a particularly strong fitting system al-
lowing for reels of pipe to be connected
together above ground then pulled sub-
surface without reducing maximum pull
forces. In favourable soil, one customer
successfully pulled over two kilometres
of Flexpipe in one run. It would be a rare
landowner who would choose several
days of a large crew pipelining across
their land over drill pits 2,000 metres
apart.
All in all, hundreds of kilometres of
Flexpipe have been installed with mini-
mal ground disturbance, whether as a
remediation method using failed steel
lines as conduit or taking advantage of
the latest advancements in hDD to pull
vast distances with tiny ground distur-
bance. Working closely with our clients
and their contactors, Flexpipe has built a
strong practice in this exciting technolo-
gy and see it as one of our largest growth
areas for the future. S
flexPiPe systeMs as a tool in low-iMPaCt PiPeliningby glynn Pearson, Mba – account manager, Flexpipe systems
a reel of FlexPipe linepipe being pulled across a community pasture. PHOTO By J.MAPLETOFT, FLEXPIPE SySTEMS.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201490
V.E. brandl Ltd. is a family-owned
business based in Fort St. John,
b.C. that has been delivering
quality service, equipment and earth-
moving expertise to the oilfield con-
struction industry in northeastern b.C.,
northwestern Alberta, and the Yukon
since 1961. A respected name in the in-
dustry, V.E. brandl has built an outstand-
ing reputation over the years, priding
itself not only on the quality of its work,
but also on its integrity and concern for
employee safety and the environment.
originally founded by Vic brandl, sons
barry, Ron, and Kevin are now running
the company.
V.E. brandl has approximately 90 em-
ployees, many of them long term, and its
supervisors and operators bring a wealth
of experience to the job. In addition to its
people, V.E. brandl’s large fleet of mod-
ern equipment gives them the ability
to handle a wide range of projects. V.E.
brandl maintains its fleet of equipment
according to one of the most thorough
maintenance programs in the industry in
order to prevent downtime on job sites.
When maintenance or repairs need to be
done in the field they have six fully rigged
service trucks, which are able to be mobi-
lized quickly to deal with the issue.
V.E. brandl also prides itself on its
commitment to safety. In its recent an-
nual Certificate of Recognition (CoR)
audit, the company scored the rarely
awarded perfect score of 100 per cent.
V.E. brandl has been innovative in
modifying equipment so that it’s easier
for operators to get on and off our crew
trucks and equipment because over the
years that’s been one of the major causes
of LtA’s. V.E. brandl has modified its ser-
vice truck decks with a flip-out platform
that workers can stand on, so they don’t
have to balance themselves on the tracks
to fuel up. the company has also in-
stalled guardrails at the back of its trucks
to ensure that operators use the proper
steps when climbing in and out of their
service trucks, along with adding steps
and handholds to all of its equipment,
in addition to the ones provided by the
manufacturer.
V.E. brandl also seeks to ensure em-
ployee safety inside its vehicles. In re-
sponse to concerns and documented
cases of people being injured by being
struck by objects inside a vehicle, V.E.
brandl had a local plastics company
build containers which are attached to
the back seat of its crew cabs using the
existing seatbelts along with bolts on the
floor, which allow for objects such as
lunchboxes and thermoses to be secured
during travel. All trucks are equipped
with in-vehicle monitoring systems
which helps track where employees are
at all times, in addition to ensuring that
they drive within the speed limits. V.E.
brandl personnel have taken the AMA
collision avoidance in to further ensure
their safety while on the roads.
With shale gas development, the en-
ergy industry has changed the way it op-
erates, and V.E. brandl has changed with
it. With many multi-well pads measur-
ing 250 metres by 200 metres or larger,
along with larger plant sites and water-
holding ponds, it is no longer efficient
to move the material with dozers as was
the norm in the past. In response, V.E.
brandl has been constantly adding to
their scraper fleet as they have found this
to be the most efficient way to move ma-
terial these distances. the current fleet
consists of 18 Caterpillar motor scrapers,
15 627’s, and three 631’s. In order to fur-
ther increase the efficiency of their crews,
they are now able to offer topcon GPS
control for their motor scrapers, dozers,
excavators and graders, which allows
them to finish projects to precise toler-
ances with greater speed than would
otherwise be possible.
Looking forward, V.E. brandl sees a
long-term future for shale gas in north-
eastern b.C. And the company is looking
forward to serving the energy industry
for many years to come.
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Specialized Desanders Inc.’s (for-
merly Specialized tech Inc.) pro-
vides engineered solutions for the
removal of sand and particulate matter
from produced well fluids. Industry ac-
ceptance of its multiphase desanding
equipment has fuelled rapid expansion
of the company’s fleet of patented equip-
ment. With pressure ratings up to 41,370
kPa (6,000 psig), SDI now offers a range
of tILt Desanders from 12 through 24
inches in diameter.
Removing sand without a pressure
drop is one of the many benefits offered
by SDI. temporary separation of the mul-
tiphase flow allows a stratified flow to de-
velop within the desander. Gravity sepa-
ration causes the sand to drop through
the liquid and collect in the desander.
the clean discharge stream then passes
through the chokes, valves and any other
process equipment with reduced risk of
erosion and equipment damage.
SDI’s desanding product line is con-
tinuing to evolve like it has since its in-
troduction to the market in 2001. Larger
units featuring greater capacities and
higher pressure ratings are examples of
this evolution. the current market for
desanders is growing due to the popular-
ity of horizontal, multi-stage stimulated,
liquids-rich gas wells.
Installed at the wellsite, SDI desanders
remove fracturing proppants and pro-
duced sand from the production fluid,
preventing uncontrolled or accidental
releases of hydrocarbons that might oc-
cur with erosion damage. A typical design
targets 95 to 98 per cent removal of all
particulate, 150 microns or larger in di-
ameter. At lower flowrates, particles as
small as 60 microns may be removed
without any filter media. SDI’s engi-
neers model the performance for each
desander installation to ensure that the
equipment chosen will provide optimum
performance over an expected range of
operating conditions.
With the sand removed, the liquid and
gas phases recombine as they leave the
desander, ready to feed into the gathering
infrastructure under pressure. Notably, it
is not necessary to flare early gas produc-
tion in order to remove the sand, yield-
ing higher revenues, as well as achieving
regulatory compliance. Wells can be put
on production sooner, immediately fol-
lowing testing, without concerns about
equipment damage, disturbance to the
environment or nearby land-owners, es-
pecially at sites where production con-
tains hydrogen sulphide (h2S) gas.
SDI desanders function effectively over
a wide range of flowrates. Sized to work
with high initial rates, they are also able
to handle the higher gas phase velocities
that develop as production continues
and flowing pressures drop. this allows
the same equipment to remain in service
despite changing conditions. For wells
with continuing sand production, it is
not uncommon for the desander to be
on the well for extended periods of time,
with some installation durations reach-
ing years.
In 2013, Specialized Desanders Inc.
introduced a patented, tILt desander
with increased sand removal efficiency.
sdi “tilt” desanders range exPandedby Craig Mcdonald P.eng., vice-president, technical services
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 93
throughout 2014, the tILt desanders be-
ing added cover several pressure classes
(ANSI 600, 1500 and 2500) and come in
a variety of sizes including 12, 20, and 24
inches in diameter. tILt desanders have
become the new standard design for SDI.
they feature a modified geometry that,
as the name suggests, incorporates an
angled vessel. Computer modeling has
confirmed that the tILt models offer in-
creased operating efficiency. Supported
by more than 15,000 unit-months of
desanding service experience, the propri-
etary engineering design software used to
model desander performance has been
validated and calibrated, ensuring that
the SDI-recommended desander em-
ployed will perform reliably throughout
the expected range of operating condi-
tions.
All tILt desanders are fully NACE-
compliant for use in sour service, and are
fully compatible with SDI’s web-based
Sand Sentry monitoring system.
“With their improved performance, StI
expects its future fleet will predominantly
be tILt desanders”, says Chris hemstock,
president, StI.
Features
• Pressureratings:
o 9,930 to 41,370 kPa
• Temperatureratings:
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• ASME Section VIII, div. 1 ABSA-regis-
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• Nopressuredrop
• Noemissions
• Minimalservice/clean-outtime
• Eliminatesflaring
• Removes sand and other particulates
such as asphalts and free precipitants
• Earlyproduction
• Fracsandcleanup
• Nofreezingissues
• ABSA Pressure Equipment Integrity
Management System (PEIMS)
SPECIALIZED DESANDERS INC. has provided an
engineered solution associated with sand production
in high pressure oil and gas wells since 2001. With SDI’s
equipment, operators save money and keep their wells
producing no matter how challenging the conditions.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201494
Gas Drive is an industry-leader in field operation capa-
bilities with a well-balanced portfolio of after-market
services for gas engine compressors and power genera-
tors, electric power packaging and sales, gas compression and
electric power rental fleet, field and shop retrofit, optimization
services, and operations and maintenance.
our extensive network of over 25 service locations in Canada
and the northern united States allow us to rapidly mobilize
engines, generators, compressors, spare parts and experienced
mechanics to any job site, 24 hours a day, year-round. We have
distribution and manufacturing facilities in Calgary and Leduc,
Alberta; and Denver, Colorado. With access to over $40 million
in on-hand inventory, and more than 200 fully equipped service
trucks, we can be anywhere our customers need us, fast. best of
all, Gas Drive customers gain access to our unmatched knowl-
edge from more than 300 trained and certified mechanics.
Gas Drive is the authorized distributor and service provider of
Waukesha engines and parts in Canada and the Northern united
States, and Jenbacher and MAN engines and parts in Canada. As
well, we are the authorized distributor for Altronic ignition and
controls products in Canada. our product portfolio features gas
engines ranging from 37 kW – 9.5 MW of power designed for
stationary and mobile, continuous duty operations. Known for
their high efficiencies, low emissions, durability and high reli-
ability, these engines run on methane from virtually any source:
system natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, coal bed methane, sew-
age gas, and combustible industrial waste gases.
Gas Drive is capable of being the sole provider from the start
to the finish of the project– providing turnkey solutions to suit
any needs, such as civil work, concrete, steel structure installa-
tion, grid interconnection, generator installation and commis-
sioning. Whatever the job, we always strive for enhanced per-
formance, higher uptime and longer service life to meet design
standards and codes.
From full turnkey solutions to individual packages, Gas Drive
has a variety of offerings such as rentals and retrofit capabilities.
through our rental fleet, customers can rent or lease compres-
sion or electric power equipment, portable compression, flue
gas compression units, and take advantage of the flexibility
and extensive options to optimize their equipment. Gas Drive
is known for our ability to find innovative and cost-effective
ways to modify or upgrade equipment to maximize efficien-
cies through our retrofit offerings, such as re-cylindering, stage
changes, driver change outs, modularization of existing equip-
ment, and sweet-to-sour conversion of existing equipment. No
matter where you need us, our customers will receive excellent
technical and application support whether in the field or at a
Gas Drive facility.
Gas Drive is committed to providing top quality support and
the best engine applications possible throughout the equip-
ment’s life-cycle – from the initial scoping of our customer’s
needs, through the bidding and ordering phases, installation
and commissioning, to years and decades of maintenance,
parts, overhaul or engine exchange and warranty fulfillment. by
working with Gas Drive, our customers are put in the driver’s
seat to decide which integrated solution will meet their needs to
get the job done right and on time. S
a ProMising Partner for a long-terM future
our extensive network of over 25 service locations in Canada and
the northern united states allow us to
rapidly mobilize engines, generators,
compressors, spare parts and
experienced mechanics to any
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Gas Drive supports our customers in the day-to-day business to help them succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. When you work with Gas Drive, you draw on our 40-year legacy of capability, experience and customer relationships to help you succeed on your next project. We have a lineup of superb gas engine compressors and electric generators, compressor retrofit capabilities, field and shop services, turnkey construction and electric power packaging for the energy-producing sector. No matter the turnaround schedule, Gas Drive maximizes the uptime of your equipment.
We go the extra mile to deliver the highest in quality, power and efficiency. Approach your next project with confidence – the kind you feel when you work with Gas Drive.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201496
Diversified transportation
Ltd., a subsidiary of Pacific
Western transportation, is
proud to be one of Canada’s largest
privately owned, people transporta-
tion companies. our founder R.b.
Colborne often commented that “our
people are our greatest asset – it is be-
cause of them that we are the leaders
in the industry.” We recruit, train, and
retain only the best. In our quest for
success, we have the commitment to
provide exceptional service and ensure
the safety of our passengers, co-work-
ers, and the public.
Diversified transportation is driven
by safety in all of our operations. We
have a critical responsibility to care
for our passengers, employees, and
the public in all of the communities
that we serve. We strive for continu-
ous improvement in our health and
safety program, and are proud to have
achieved our CoR (Certificate of Rec-
ognition) for our company.
Diversified transportation endeav-
ours to remain a leader of, and inno-
vator within, the industrial employee
transportation sector. No job is too big
or small. We can offer smaller group
shuttles with smaller vehicles, but also
specialize in large group movement
for corporations, teams, tours, conven-
tions, and special events.
our mission statement is to exceed
customer expectations by employ-
ing talented people who share in the
dedication of a company committed to
safety and service.
Diversified transportation has pro-
vided, and will continue to provide,
transportation services for such compa-
nies as Shell, Encana, WorleyParsons,
thompson Creek Endaco Mines, CN
Rail, Ledcor, Walter Energy, Peace River
Coal, huckleberry Mines, Spectra, KbR &
CIMS, just to name a few.
Diversified transportation has a fleet
of various-sized units, which include Sub-
urbans, 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinters,
28 passenger units, 40 passenger units
and 55 passenger coach units. With the
size and variety of our fleet, as well as
the ability to draw more units from our
parent and sister companies, Diversified
transportation will be equipped to han-
dle your company’s transportation needs.
All of our units are equipped with
mobile two-way radios to meet the com-
munication requirements of the service.
Mobile radios provide instant access to
drivers, dispatch and security, and are
instrumental in dealing with any poten-
tial situations. We also have units that are
equipped with lavatories and air condi-
tioning. We always operate with a spare
unit factor relevant to the operation to
ensure minimum interruption to the ser-
vices.
We here at Diversified transportation
are excited about the many opportunities
that are knocking on b.C.’s doorsteps and
look forward to an exciting future for the
province. We look forward to maintain-
ing our positive relations with our cur-
rent customers and will strive to forge
new relationships with future partners. S
safely hoMediversified transportation ltd.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 201498
Workforce transportation has become an increasing-
ly important component of resource development
projects, which require a large number of workers
with a broad range of skills, both to develop the infrastructure
and to operate it on completion. North Sands Air Workforce
Logistics was formed in 2013 by the owners of Flair Airlines
Ltd. to provide comprehensive workforce transportation
solutions to a range of companies operating in the natural
resource development and heavy construction industries in
Western Canada.
“the ability to efficiently and cost-effectively manage the
transportation and delivery of skilled workforces is a key
component in the successful operation of many remotely lo-
cated major projects,” says Chris Lapointe, president of North
Sands. the company is exclusively focused on the needs of
clients in this sector. North Sands employs a team of experi-
enced professionals who understand the projects they service
and workforce transportation dynamics, and who are able to
provide start-to-finish trip planning, management and track-
ing services. backed by Flair Airlines Ltd., and with an estab-
lished network within the air carrier community in Western
Canada, North Sands can manage the movement of both
large and small workforce complements to project sites ser-
viced by international, regional or local airports.
Core capabilities
• Centralized program management: Single source for com-
prehensive workforce logistics project planning and opera-
tions.
• Aircraftprocurement&vendormanagement:Abilitytodraw
on a wide variety of aircrafts from multiple vendors.
• Aircraft scheduling & gauging: Transportation schedules
that are tailor-made to fit your projects’ unique personnel
requirements.
• Datatracking&reporting:Carefulreviewofon-timeperfor-
mance, passenger loads, yield management, etc. to identify
areas for potential increased efficiency and cost savings, and
to provide tracking for project KPI’s.
• Safety&qualityassurance:Safetyassuranceandoversightof
all transportation vendors with safety management system
integration.
• Reservations & inventory management: North Sand’s res-
ervation system has been specifically designed to meet the
unique needs of workforce-related transportation.
Fleet options
With North Sands, you will have the ability to flex gauge
across a variety of aircraft types and vendors, allowing you to
mix and match resources together to fulfill demand and in-
a CoMPrehensive solution for workforCe logistiCs ManageMent
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 99
COMPREHENSIVE WORKFORCE LOGISTICS
WWW.NORTHSANDS.CA 1 587-885-1041
• Centralized Program Management• Aircraft Scheduling & Procurement• Reservations & Inventory Management• Safety & Quality Assurance
crease reliability. For example, in the event an aircraft is unable
to make a trip, an alternative will be readily available to step in.
North Sands offers a diverse range of aircrafts from seven to 158
seats. All aircrafts sourced by North Sands operates under trans-
port Canada regulations and have been successfully audited by
multiple aviation quality-assurance organizations to ensure the
utmost level of transportation safety and operational quality.
Customized solutions
A key benefit of North Sands is the ability to customize
your workforce transportation schedule to meet specific op-
erational needs. this includes your choice of departure and
arrival airports, with access to private boarding areas at most
locations that are away from congested main terminals. Ad-
ditionally, North Sands offers custom scheduling for effective
crew rotations.
the advancement of newer technologies can also increase
safety. Some airlines have invested in flight data monitoring
(FDM or FoQA-Flight operations Quality Assurance) to en-
hance the oversight on both mechanical systems and person-
nel. though significantly expensive and not required by regu-
lation, this technology has a proven track record of improving
performance by providing more detailed feedback of flights to
those companies using it.
Safety, flexibility, and customization can truly be the differen-
tiators between service providers, along with their responsive-
ness. ultimately with any contract, you are buying the people,
not the plane. North Sands is a group that is responsive to your
needs and is able to customize your schedule at a moment’s
notice without sacrificing safety and efficiencies.
For more information about north sands,
visit http://www.northsands.ca or call (587) 885-1043. S
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014100
the oil and gas service sector
has seen numerous technology
changes and innovations over
the years, and the environmental sec-
tor is no different. Summit believes that
innovation is paramount to the contin-
ued, long-term success of our industry.
one on-going problem our industry
faces is with respect to stabilizing soils
for road and lease construction and for
dust suppression. Weather, erosion,
frost heaving, washout, traffic, and
more create challenges operationally
and economically.
there are many solutions for soil
stabilization and dust suppression, in-
cluding soil cement, polymer products,
recycled asphalt, and cement to name a
few. Summit has tested and compared a
variety of products and has selected en-
vironmentally friendly, biodegradable
liquid copolymers used to stabilize,
solidify, and suppress a variety of soil
types.
Depending on the application and
soil type, this product is applied to the
soils and as the water dehydrates, the
copolymer molecules coalesce and
form bonds between the soil or aggre-
gate particles creating a durable, flex-
ible, and water-resistant matrix. under
a microscope it would look like a net-
work of tiny fibers connecting and link-
ing particles together. the key advantage
of this solution originates with its long,
nanoparticle molecular structure that
link and cross-link together. once cured,
the product becomes completely trans-
parent, leaving the natural landscape to
appear untouched. Comparatively, exist-
ing stabilization solutions, such as soil
cement, are a higher cost solution with
potential reclamation challenges down
the road. For dust suppression, CaCl and
CaMg are not environmentally friendly
and though a cheap solution, not a re-
sponsible choice.
Applications for our suite of products
include, but are not limited to, lease
roads, leases, well pads, laydown yards,
heli pads, parking areas, pathways, con-
struction sites, forestry and agriculture
roads, municipal roads, plus many oth-
ers. Additional benefits include the re-
duction or elimination of compaction
and admixing. Application rates are
prescribed based on the soil type, avail-
able aggregate and operational require-
ments. For dust suppression, in most
cases, the application can be made on
an annual basis without having to pro-
vide maintenance or re-application.
this provides us the ability to provide
a cost-effective solution while provid-
ing a stellar product that is extremely
durable, environmentally responsible,
and cost effective.
through our R&D, we feel there is
a significant opportunity to reclaim
this product in-situ. Summit has put
our products through rigorous testing
to determine if in-situ reclamation is
achievable and to ensure these products
do not have any adverse effects on our
environment. Within this testing, there
are concurrent tests being done to de-
termine the impacts of hydrocarbons,
acid, and condensates on the finished
product. All of these results combined
can provide a “win-win-win” situation
for producers, service companies, and
municipalities.
the biggest foreseeable challenge
hinges on Mother Nature and the ab-
breviated window for the stabilization
of soils. For dust suppression, it is not
an issue, but to achieve optimal stabili-
zation there are installation conditions
which need to be met. the product has
to be applied properly, in favourable
conditions (above five degrees Celsius)
and has to dehydrate completely for the
bonds to properly form and result in
an effective solution. In Western Can-
ada this leaves a window of about five
months (June-october).
Summit continues to push the
boundaries to meet these challenges
head on. Working in partnership with
our suppliers and customers, we are
carrying out continuous R&D and tri-
als to bring leading-edge and environ-
mentally responsible solutions to these
problems. S
soil staBilization – an eMerging teChnology
Please recycle
Weather, erosion, frost heaving, washout, traffic, and more create challenges
operationally and economically.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014102
Lui Advanced Engineering (LAE)
has extensive experience with pipe-
lines, from onshore to offshore,
and from shallow water to deep water.
here are some facts about LAE:
• In2009,LAEquantitativelylinkedthe
crude-oil pipe damage in Mississippi
river delta to mudslides and to hurri-
cane George.
• In 2010, LAE’s voluntary solution
helped seal bP’s well in the Gulf of
Mexico. A cap with open valve was es-
sential for avoiding gas hydrate and for
setting onto the crippled blow-out pre-
venter (2010).
• In 2012, LAE co-authored a mono-
graph entitled “Seismic Design of bur-
ied and offshore Pipelines”.
• In2014,LAE’sproprietaryrelaxingLiq-
uefied Natural Gas (LNG) transfer sys-
tem was the most cost-effective solu-
tion that resists natural disasters, such
as earthquakes and tsunamis.
LAE has foreseen the vulnerability of
existing LNG transfer systems. As a matter
of fact, a 10-metre-high tsunami triggered
by a strong earthquake in Japan in March
2011 devastated the Sendai LNG termi-
nal. the tsunami destroyed everything on
the ground except for the underground
storage tank.
LAE has developed and certified a re-
laxing LNG transfer system (patented and
patent pending). the system has the fol-
lowing components (as shown in Images
1 and 2): an underground tunnel and a
loading shaft; a high end near the storage
tanks, and a low end at the loading shaft;
a transfer line supported on stationary
rollers inside the tunnel, preferably with
the offshore end free; flexible hoses for
connection with ship manifolds; a trans-
fer line having a pipe-in-pipe configura-
tion with superior insulation in the an-
nulus.
this system is isolated from storm
surges, tsunamis, ice gouging and heat
waves. Resisting the natural disaster is
only one merit of the system. there are
five more distinctive merits.
1) Automatic vapour removal: typical-
ly storage tanks are located perhaps
10-metres above the sea level, while a
LNG tanker needs 15 metres of water.
A pipeline can be installed following
this natural contour. With a slope and
an open high end, a circulation loop
forms within the pipe in which liq-
uid flows down by gravity, and vapour
flows out automatically along the top
of the pipeline and through an open-
ing at the high end, as shown in Im-
age 3. the system is kept at cryogenic
temperature during idle periods with
minimum control.
2) Low stress: the pipe stress is reduced
by 50 per cent through a free end.
there is no concern for fatigue and the
system can be shut down frequently.
3) Lower boil-off gas (boG): the system
can reduce boG by up to 80 per cent
during idle periods using superior in-
sulation materials and eliminating
pumping heat.
4) Enhanced safety: In a pipe-in-pipe
configuration, the outer pipe serves as
a secondary LNG containment in case
LNG starts leaking through the inner
pipe wall. Regarding water ingression,
there are three barriers. they are: the
tunnel, inert gas inside the tunnel, and
external coating of the outer pipe. In
addition, if water enters the tunnel, it
will flow down to the lower end and
can be drained with a pump.
5) Significant cost reduction: the initial
investment is reduced by at least 25
per cent through eliminating trestle
and eliminating recirculation line and
pump. It also reduces operating cost by
about 20 per cent through minimizing
boil-off gas and maintenance.
the system can be used for loading
a LNG tanker docked along a shoreline
or offshore. the system is applicable for
both receiving terminals and loading ter-
minals.
LAE can be reached by phone at 888-
316-6675, or by other means as listed on
its website: www.laengr.com. LAE wel-
comes any challenging issues/projects in
fluid transfer with pipelines. LAE treats
every project as its own. S
lae Brings roBust solutions for transfer of hazardous fluids through innovationby Jack X. liu, Pe, Ph.d, president of liu advanced engineering, llC (lae)
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Tel: (888) 316-6675 | [email protected]
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014104
Raven oilfield Rentals has been operating in northeast-
ern british Columbia and northwestern Alberta since
1988. our head office is located in Fort St. John, b.C.,
with branch offices in Fort Nelson, b.C., Grande Prairie, and
Calgary, Alta. Raven oilfield Rentals is one of the largest inde-
pendently owned rental companies in the area. We have an ex-
tensive inventory of exploration, production, construction, and
pipeline equipment available to rent year-round.
Raven is one of the largest suppliers of access mats in north-
ern b.C. and Alberta, with a large inventory of wood mats avail-
able for rent or sale.
the company can take care of all your transportation and mat
installation needs with our fleet of specialized equipment. our
fleet of loaders, skid steers, excavators, six winch tractors with
trailers and five-bed trucks can move or transport any mats or
equipment safely and efficiently. Raven also has three Super b
trailers for the transportation of large quantities of access mats.
All equipment is operated by trained, quality professionals.
Raven is able to utilize its 6,000-square-foot fabrication shop
to build, modify, or customize just about anything for its cus-
tomers’ needs. they have just completed their new 1,600 barrel
(250-cubic-metre) horizontal fluid tanks. these tanks are lined,
insulated, come with a double pass four-inch steam coil, and
large number of four, eight, and 12-inch valves.
Raven oilfield Rentals is CoR certified and is registered with
both the hSE Registry and ISNetworld. Raven strives to be a
leader in the oil and gas sector with outstanding service, excel-
lent safety programs, and quality staff. Working with the b.C.
Safety Council, the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers, and
the Workers’ Compensation board of b.C. and Alberta, Raven
oilfield Rentals is committed to providing a safe work environ-
ment whether it be in the field, in the shop, or at the office. S
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Raven Oilfield Rentals is a full service mating company with rentals, sales, transportation, install & removal, and inventory services. With over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry, be assured that any job will be done safely and effectively.
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When it comes to the size of a
heavy-haul load, the ENtREC
Corporation can handle it all
– big or small!
As a case-in-point, ENtREC was able to
offer a customer significant cost and time
savings by shipping 14 fully completed
Inclined Plate Separator (IPS) units from
their point of manufacture in Lloydmin-
ster, Alta. to an oil sands site north of Fort
McMurray. Fully assembled, the IPS units
are over 43-feet tall, with a diametre of
over 37 feet – well in excess of the Alberta
transport permitted dimensions of 24-
feet wide and 29-feet, six-inches tall.
Given the enormous dimensions, the
project was initiated with multiple indi-
vidual components for each unit shipped
separately and assembled on-site. unfor-
tunately, this led to significant cost infla-
tion, quality issues given the uncontrolled
fabrication environment, and scheduling
difficulties in dealing with a highly con-
gested site, which created multiple delays.
ENtREC knew they could safely and effi-
ciently solve these problems, and worked
closely with both its customer and prime
regulatory authority (the Alberta trans-
portation Department) to plan the route
and obtain all pre-approvals to ship the
14 remaining IPS units to site fully as-
sembled. And, at 41-feet, six-inches tall
and 37-feet, six-inches wide, ENtREC was
trusted to move multiple loads that were
by-far the highest and widest to be moved
over the highway in Alberta history. EN-
tREC subsequently invested approximate-
ly 2,500 hours over a 12-week period to
plan the move in every detail – including
public notification, traffic management,
utility line lifts, railway crossings, and 22
bridge traverses (which each required en-
gineering study and in-transit monitor-
ing). other notable elements included the
election of night-only travel to minimize
disruption and maximize safety consid-
erations, and the decision to ultimately
train two IPS units per movement. Each
units were driven by a prime mover pull-
ing a modified 12-axle hydraulic trailer
and pushed by two additional tractors; a
pilot vehicle led and followed the convoy,
and at least two RCMP escorts at all points
– dedicated back-up also accompanied,
including a mobile repair truck and an ad-
ditional prime mover. Currently, eight of
the 14 IPS units have been delivered safely
and successfully to site, with the remain-
ing convoy scheduled for early August.
ENtREC is a leading provider of heavy
lift and heavy haul services with offerings
encompassing crane services, heavy haul
transportation, engineering, logistics, and
support. ENtREC provides these services
to the oil and natural gas, construction,
petrochemical, mining and power genera-
tion industries.
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As an employee-owned company, the ENTREC team is committed to providing exceptional service with a focus on operational excellence – we deliver the safest and most cost-effective crane and transportation solutions for every customer.
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014108
All-West Crane & Rigging Ltd., a
family-run business out of the
centrally located city of Ques-
nel, british Columbia, has been busy ex-
panding their fleet and scope of services
ahead of development in the b.C. oil
and gas industry. owners barb and Jerry
van halderen have grown their business
from a local forest industry service pro-
vider into a company that can handle
major projects across multiple indus-
tries. Most recently, All-West Crane has
supplied up to 12 cranes to assist in the
construction of the Northwest transmis-
sion Line, a 344-kilometre, 287-kilowatt
transmission line north of terrace. other
major projects include providing cranes
for all-steel erection work at taseko’s
British ColuMBia lift sPeCialistsFull-service lifting solutions
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 109
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Phone: 250-992-5592 Cell: 250-983-9293
CRANE & HAULING SERVICES
SPECIALIZING IN ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES FOR THE MINING, CONSTRUCTION, and OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES
LET OUR TEAM RAISE YOUR NEXT PROJECT TO NEW HEIGHTS
Featuring the 130 Ton Rough
Terrain Crane – the largest RT in BC
Gibraltor Mine for their major mine ex-
pansion.
Customer service and safety are the
primary goals of the company, so when
the transmission line customer contin-
ued to require more and more lifting
equipment, All-West Crane responded
by obtaining four new Link-belt Rough
terrain cranes in rapid succession and
rented two additional cranes to facilitate
an efficient jobsite. they went so far as
to hire an additional eight operators. All
of this took place within a four-week pe-
riod, showing their ability to be flexible
in responding to customer needs. With
safety and efficiency in mind, they chose
to purchase and rent Link-belt cranes be-
cause of their ease of mobilization and
state-of-the-art safety features.
In addition to new cranes, All-West
Crane has recently acquired two tractor
units, and four trailer units, which af-
fords them quick and efficient mobiliza-
tion of their cranes.
Complementing their crane services,
All-West Crane offers 3-D lift planning;
a lift planning software that allows them
to easily evaluate all lift parameters and
can even create 3-D renderings and ani-
mated lift simulations. by creating 3-D
drawings and simulations, operations
personnel can get a visual of the lift that
is to be done, which ultimately increases
efficiency and safety on site. their soft-
ware even evaluates the most efficient
and cost-effective crane for the job.
Rounding out their scope of services,
All-West Crane has become a distributor
for DICA outrigger Pads, Caldwell Lift-
ing Solutions, and Diversified Lift Wise
Products.
With their current fleet and scope of
services, All-West Crane has the ability
to see projects through from start of con-
struction, to completion, and then on to
maintenance and shutdown work. they
are a full-service lift provider. S
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014110
Industrial Scaffold Services LP is a full-service scaffold and
environmental containment provider servicing the oil &
gas, pulp & paper, energy & utilities, mining and marine
sectors for over 25 years.
We have built a strong and dedicated team that manages a
diverse and recurring base of large and reputable industrial cus-
tomers all over Western Canada. our head office is in the town
of Crofton, b.C. on Vancouver Island, where it was founded al-
most three decades ago. Al brown, president and founder, is still
very active in the business and everyday aspects of the company.
our management and scaffolders ensure the highest safety
standards in the industry. this sets us apart, as we meet all your
expectations in your most demanding production and delivery
needs. Project consultation, ongoing communication, mock
modeling, and specification review ensures our safety and
yours, and in turn, keeps the project on target and on budget.
Industrial Scaffold Services LP is a 24-hour full-service scaf-
folding company that maintains a substantial inventory for ma-
terial rentals. our material is delivered, erected and dismantled
by specialists and highly qualified field supervisor personnel
that maintain a safe and efficient work environment for our
employees, your employees, and the successful completion of
any project.
our teams can design the scaffolding from the ground up,
around, over, hanging or down to suit each project’s needs.
Whatever the job, the challenge, or the complex specifications,
our men and women, from apprentices to journeyman to man-
agement, successfully complete shut down’s, maintenance, and
new projects.
Safety and the environment is a core business value at In-
dustrial Scaffold Services LP. our shrink-wrap specialists are
the best in the business and meet all hSE requirements. this
is the best way to contain potential hazards from entering the
environment. It can also protect workers from the environment
itself, such as strong winds, cold, and other extreme weather
conditions.
Some of our recent projects in the oil and gas industry in-
clude:
• SpectraEnergy–Highwayflowsplitterandkobescompressor
upgrade
• ProgressEnergy–LilyLakerefrigerationplant
• CNRL–Weststoddart
• Keyera–Caribooplantupgrade
these are a just a few of our projects. Please visit our website
for more great pictures and information about Industrial Scaf-
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B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 111
Van houtte Coffee Services is known for its rich Cana-
dian history for delivering high-quality coffees and cof-
fee equipment service to a variety of workplaces in a
variety of industries. Drawing upon nearly a century of master
roasting and 30 years of café-bistro experience, we have grown
to become the largest coffee services network in all of Canada,
serving up over one-million cups of coffee per day.
unlike our competitors, Van houtte Coffee Services is a
fully integrated coffee service provider. From sourcing beans,
to roasting, to manufacturing brewing systems, to distribution
and service, Van houtte Coffee Services is part of the most inte-
grated coffee service company in Canada.
With our unique total coffee solution, we provide an excit-
ing selection of gourmet coffees and other beverages, as well
as the most complete line-up of renowned Van houtte coffees
in Canada. our palate-pleasing portfolio also includes some
of the most popular brands available on the market. these in-
clude timothy’s, Green Mountain, barista Prima, tully’s, and
Starbucks. We also offer an impressive variety of teas, hot choc-
olate, specialty beverages, iced products, and allied products.
Van houtte Coffee Services offers cutting-edge brewing
equipment that responds to every specific business brewing
need. our line-up of brewing equipment ranges from tradition-
al brewing systems and high-capacity brewers, to single-cup
brewers and specialty-coffee brewing systems. We pride our-
selves on offering our customers only the best in brand-name
coffee brewing equipment, such as WMF, LavAzza, Keurig®,
bunn, and Newco.
As a firm supporter of sustainability, Van houtte Coffee Ser-
vices integrates Fair trade and eco-friendly initiatives into all of
our business practices. We do this by offering a wide range of
Fair trade, and organic coffees and teas, and single-cup brew-
ers that reduce overall waste. We offer a wide range of coffees
and products that are regulated under Fair trade, Rainforest
Alliance, and organic certifications. We also offer eco-friendly
auxiliary products, and water-filtration systems that help mini-
mize employee dependency on office bottled water.
And, when it comes to service, our quality of service is un-
matched in the industry. At Van houtte Coffee Services, we as-
sign an in-house trained dedicated service team to each and every
client to ensure that our customers’ needs are looked after in a
timely and professional manner. We recognize that different orga-
nizations have different requirements and it’s rarely the case that
“one size fits all”. that is why we introduced our total coffee solu-
tion, which offers customers a wide range of service options from
simple call-in order placements to convenient online ordering.
Van houtte Coffee Services has branches in Victoria, Co-
quitlam, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, and
terrace/Kitimat, as well as across the country. Whether your
branches are large or small, national or local, or a different
kind of enterprise like an office or a cafeteria, Van houtte Cof-
fee Services has precisely the right equipment, marketing sup-
port, and service you’re looking for. S
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van Houtte Coffee services is a fully integrated coffee service provider. From
sourcing beans, to roasting, to manufacturing
brewing systems, to distribution
and service, van Houtte Coffee services is part
of the most integrated coffee service company
in Canada.
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014112
Peregrine Pressure testing Ltd. has
been operating in Northeast b.C.
and Northwestern Alberta since
2006. the company currently operates
a fleet of 14 pressure-testing units with
all their units equipped with computer-
ized digital charting and a recording sys-
tem and a back-up system with manual
gauges and barton chart recorder. All of
their units are equipped with a heated
and well-lighted operators cab with lots
of room for the operator and a couple
of customer reps to oversee any testing if
they choose.
Peregrine specializes in all types of
hydrotesting, boP tests, formation
leak-off tests, formation integrity tests,
micro fracs, DFIt tests, pipeline and fa-
cility testing. All boP test units come
equipped with a full line of test subs,
cup testers and cross-over subs, and can
haul up to 2,000 litres in three separate
compartment tanks.
they also operate units for comple-
tions and pumping jobs that require
higher pumping rates and volumes of
fluid. one unit is capable of 90 litres
per minute at pressures of up to 105,000
Kpa, and has a tank capacity of 6,000
litres in two compartments: 2,000 li-
tres and 4,000 litres. their larger unit is
capable of pump rates of 275 litres per
minute at 69,000 Kpa, or can be set up
for 375 litres per minute at 42,000 Kpa.
both of these units are also equipped
with a centrifugal pump for line filling
or fluid transfer at rates of up to 1,500
litres per minute. this unit also has a
three-compartment tank capable of
holding 12,000 litres of fluid. they also
have one unit with a three-compartment
8,000-litre tank for facility work and
small pipeline jobs. It is equipped with
a 35,000 Kpa pump capable of 35 litres
per minute.
With their computerized digital chart-
ing and recording system, they are able
to chart and record pressure at the test
unit, remote pressure, volume pumped,
pumping rate and temperature. their
system is also able to poll data at four-
times per second if required.
For all your hydro testing needs, feel free to
give Peregrine a call at (250) 787-8662. S
for all your testing needs, Peregrine Pressure testing ltd. has you Covered
In the northwest, communication
isn’t as easy as having a cellphone.
With the mountainous terrain,
snowstorms, and dense forests, it can
be difficult to send out a simple mes-
sage. As infrastructure in the northwest
expands, so does the need for commu-
nication. At Coast Mountain Wireless,
we take this into account, and work to
deliver the innovative technology you
need for all conditions. our goal is to
help bring safety and security to all of
the various types of clients and projects.
our technology is meant to work
where other methods of communica-
tion can fail. We know that we live in
an area where conditions can go from
great to treacherous in a matter of min-
utes. We work to make sure that even in
the worst of conditions, you have secu-
rity.
At Coast Mountain Wireless, we offer
a variety of products, such as:
• Two-wayradios
• Portableandfixedrepeaters
• Satellitephonesandmessengers
• Microwaveradio
• Digitaltrunkingsystems
• SatelliteInternet
• Wirelessbroadband
Whether it is to keep contact between
a crew, or for safety purposes while
driving, two-way radios are the way to
go. there are options for handhelds,
CoMMuniCations solutions for the north CoastCoast Mountain Wireless
B.C. Oil & Gas Report • 2014 113
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as well as truck radios in both analog
and digital format. there is a variety of
brands, channel capacities, and designs
to suit any needs.
our portable and fixed repeaters are
designed to handle all of the weather
that our region can encounter. When
it comes to safety, you don’t want dis-
tance to be an issue. our repeaters are
designed to extend radio coverage.
You can’t always predict what can
happen when you’re out of cell recep-
tion. our satellite phones and satellite
messengers make it so you’re never out
of reach, no matter what the situation.
they give the option to check in, as well
as get help in the worst of scenarios.
At Coast Mountain Wireless, we
don’t just sell you equipment, we rent
and maintain it. our goal is that our
customers don’t just leave satisfied, but
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index to advertisersAction Health & Safety Services ........................................................106
Actlabs .................................................................................................73
Akita Drilling Ltd. .................................................................................42
All-West Crane & Rigging Ltd. ...........................................................109
Alpha Safety Ltd. .................................................................................86
Aluma Systems ....................................................................................33
Aurora Park Inn & Suites ......................................................................37
BC Safety Authority .............................................................................65
BK Two-Way Radio Ltd. ........................................................................63
Calfrac Well Service Ltd. .......................................................................11
Cambridge House International Inc. ....................................................87
Can-Am Geomatics ..............................................................................38
Canadian Pump & Compressor ............................................................81
CAPPA .................................................................................................26
Chetwynd and Area Economic Development ........................................ 3
Coast Mountain Wireless Communications Ltd. ................................113
Compass Bending Ltd. .........................................................................28
COR Solutions Ltd. ...............................................................................14
D&D Insulators Ltd. ..............................................................................46
D&D Soft Covers Ltd. ............................................................................47
District of Tumbler Ridge ....................................................................... 8
Diversified Transport Ltd. .....................................................................97
Drive Products / Docap ........................................................................10
Enform Canada ....................................................................................53
Entrec Corporation .............................................................................107
Fabcor 2001, Inc..................................................................................... 4
Flair Airlines Ltd. ..................................................................................99
Flexpipe Systems .................................................................................89
Focus Surveys ......................................................................................30
Gas Drive ..............................................................................................95
Green Patch Environmental Consulting Ltd. ........................................59
Harris Rebar .........................................................................................61
Hazloc Heaters .....................................................................................13
Industrial Scaffold Services..................................................................19
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115....................... IFC
Kitimat .................................................................................................31
Land Sea Camp Services ......................................................................85
Lifesupport Emergency Medical Services .............................................. 7
Liu Advanced Engineering, LLC ..........................................................103
Marmit Plastics Inc. .............................................................................43
Micro Watt Control Devices Ltd. ...........................................................90
Muskwa Valley Ventures Ltd. ...............................................................23
Nira Resources .....................................................................................26
Northern Rockies Regional ..................................................................67
Northlands Water & Sewer Supplies Ltd. .............................................63
Northwest Tank Lines Inc. ....................................................................35
Pacific Coastal Airlines .........................................................................66
Peregrine Pressure Testing Ltd. ............................................................17
Praxair .................................................................................................64
Progress Energy Canada Ltd. ...............................................................39
Quality Mat Co. ....................................................................................27
Raven Oilfield Rentals........................................................................105
Rosenau Transport Ltd. ........................................................................13
Society of Petroleum Engineers ...........................................................69
Specialized Desanders Inc ...................................................................93
Summit Liability Solutions ................................................................101
Synergy Land Services Ltd. ..................................................................29
TA Structures .......................................................................................91
TDB Consultants Inc. ............................................................................72
Terrapro Group of Companies ..............................................................83
TOG Systems .......................................................................................IBC
Trans Peace Construction (1987) Ltd. .................................................... 5
V.E. Brandl Ltd......................................................................................21
Van Houtte Coffee Services ................................................................OBC
Volant ..................................................................................................54
Williams Scotsman of Canada ............................................................... 9
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