Energy's Impact
Canadian energy is not only an important part of the economy, it also plays an paramount role in providing energy on a global scale.
This site shares the experiences of affiliated producing provinces and territories, showcasing the latest information, news and regulatory topics of each region.
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Unconventional vs. Conventional
Once believed to be unrecoverable, unconventional natural gas is found in un-porous source rock such as shale. Through new techniques like horizontal drilling (see image) and fracturing processes within the source rock, this natural gas is released, flowing into the wellbore.
Lateral drilling through targeted resource rock often leads to greater production, compared to conventional drilling.
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Canadian Shales
There are shale basins all across Canada, with locations in multiple provinces and territories. The map to the left showcases these locations where there is potential for unconventional gas to be located and produced.
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Unlocking Vast Shale Resources
Hydraulic fracturing is the process of pumping a mixture of water, sand and chemicals into the well under extreme pressure. This creates cracks, or fractures, in the shale formation allowing resources to move easily into the wellbore.
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Hydraulic Fracturing – Casing
Each well that is hydraulically fractured uses a process to build a protective casing around the wellbore. This process includes pumping cement around multiple diameters of steel pipe. This redundancy helps ensure the integrity of the well and protect the groundwater aquifers.
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Working Efficiencies
Provinces and territories are constantly working to improve processes and gain efficiencies within the oil and natural gas sector, while maintaining responsible production. To this end, these governing bodies have developed detailed business plans to keep them evolving with the ever-changing energy industry.
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Resource Monitoring
Provinces and territories consistently provide thorough information on energy production and reserves. This is an important component of responsible management of Canadian resources. This site provides a look into individual reports and statistical analysis based on the regulatory process.
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