Logan Energy Corp. is no longer in the appraisal phase.
Based on steady well licensing, confirmed drilling activity, and the recent approval of a new multi-well processing facility, the company is clearly transitioning into Montney-scale development mode in the Gordondale area of northwest Alberta.
This shift is evident not only in permits — but more importantly in wells drilled, where activity dates confirm execution rather than intent.
From Permits to Production: Steady-State Development Takes Shape
In unconventional resource plays like the Montney, the most reliable indicator of long-term development is not permit count alone — it’s the ability to convert permits into drilled wells on a consistent cadence.
Logan’s Gordondale data shows exactly that.
Key indicator
- Activity Date ≠ blank = drilled well
This confirms capital deployment, rig movement, and infrastructure utilization — not just regulatory filings.
Since 2024, Logan has demonstrated:
- Repeated pad-based licensing
- Continuous drilling execution
- Multi-year inventory development
- Infrastructure alignment ahead of drilling growth
This is the textbook definition of steady-state Montney development.
Steady-State Pattern Emerging
Rather than short bursts of drilling followed by inactivity, Logan’s activity reflects:
- Annual permit issuance
- Rolling drilling programs
- Multi-pad horizontal development
- Infrastructure installed ahead of peak volumes
This approach mirrors how larger Montney operators manage capital:
Maintain a stable drilling pace while continuously replenishing inventory through permitting.
That strategy reduces cost volatility, supports service continuity, and enables predictable production growth.
New Gordondale Facility Approval Confirms Development Phase
In December 2025, the Alberta Energy Regulator approved a new Logan Energy facility licence on its Gordondale lease — a major milestone that signals long-term field commitment.
Facility Overview
Facility Type
- Oil / mineral battery (multi-well)
- Category C321
- Permanent new licence
Location
- LSD 4-19-79-10 W6
- Gordondale Field
- Grande Prairie AER Field Centre
Licensed Capacity
| Component | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Raw Gas | ~1.4 MMcf/d |
| Oil / Bitumen | ~1,000 m³/d |
| Water | ~2,000 m³/d |
| Sulphur | ~0.96 tonnes/day |
The facility is designed to support high-throughput Montney pads, not single-well tie-ins.
Compression & Power
- 5 gas compressors
- Total compression: ~5.6 MW
- 4 electric pumps
- Total pump power: ~600 kW
This level of installed compression strongly suggests:
- Long laterals
- High initial production rates
- Future pad tie-ins beyond the first drilling phase
Why This Facility Matters
Montney development is infrastructure-driven.
Wells alone do not scale production — facilities do.
This approval accomplishes three critical objectives:
✅ Removes infrastructure bottlenecks
Allows licensed and drilled wells to be brought onstream without third-party constraints.
✅ Enables pad-to-pad drilling continuity
Multiple wells can now be tied into a centralized battery.
✅ Signals multi-year development planning
Operators do not build facilities of this size for short-term drilling programs.
This is a development hub, not a temporary solution.
Estimated Facility Cost
Based on comparable Alberta Montney facilities, a battery of this size typically falls within the following range:
Estimated Capital Cost
| Component | Estimated Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Battery & separation | $8 – $12 million |
| Compression (5.6 MW) | $10 – $14 million |
| Electrical systems | $3 – $5 million |
| Buildings, controls, automation | $3 – $5 million |
| Engineering, permitting, construction | $4 – $6 million |
Estimated Total Facility Cost
~$28 million to $40 million CAD
This aligns with similar multi-well Montney batteries installed by mid-cap operators across the Grande Prairie corridor.
What the Data Now Shows Clearly
When viewed together — permits, drilled wells, and infrastructure — Logan’s Gordondale position reflects:
- Steady-state drilling cadence
- Multi-year development inventory
- Dedicated processing capacity
- Montney-scale economics
This is no longer an early-stage asset.
It is an emerging core development area.
Looking Ahead
With:
- Over 20 Gordondale wells licensed since 2024
- Confirmed drilled wells via activity dates
- A newly approved centralized battery
- Significant compression already permitted
Logan Energy is positioned to:
- Maintain consistent annual drilling
- Convert permits into production efficiently
- Scale volumes without incremental facility approvals
- Operate Gordondale as a long-term Montney asset
Bottom Line
Permits show intent.
Drilled wells show execution.
Facilities confirm commitment.
Logan Energy now has all three.
The Gordondale area is transitioning into a steady-state Montney development project, supported by infrastructure capable of handling years — not months — of drilling activity.
