Western Canada Pipeline Construction Summary
Pipeline Construction Western Canada last 7 days (report date Nov 15 2021). We are tracking 51 Canadian Oil & Gas Operators who had 118 pipeline permits approved for for a total of 264KM of oil & gas pipeline projects.
- Pipeline construction permits by top operators & permit count – CNRL (18), Whitecap Resources Inc. (18), Ridgeback Resources (6), ATCO GAS AND PIPELINES LTD. (5)
- Pipeline construction permit count by province – Alberta Pipeline Permits (93), Sask Pipeline Permits (25), BC Pipeline Permits (0)
- Pipeline construction permits by area & project distance – Saddle Hills (46KM), Mackenzie County (30KM), Wood Buffalo (20KM)
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Pipeline permits include gathering or transport pipelines of a liquid, gas or oil through a system of pipes. In addition to these main types of pipelines, there are also four other sub-categories of pipelines: Gathering Lines, Feeder Lines, Transmission Pipelines and Distribution Pipelines. The permits represent all types of pipelines. This section shows pipeline permits that have a new construction component. (Pipeline Construction Western Canada Nov 15 2021 report date )
Petroleum pipelines transport oil, oil products and natural gas. In addition to these two main types of pipelines, there are also four other sub-categories of pipelines: Gathering Lines, Feeder Lines, Transmission Pipelines and Distribution Pipelines. The permits represent all types of pipelines.
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PEMBINA PIPELINE Permit #62701 total 12KM
Phase IX
Phase IX will include new 6- and 16-inch pipelines debottlenecking the corridor north of Gordondale, Alberta as well as upgrades at one pump station. This expansion will see existing pipelines, which are currently batching, converted to single product lines. Once this expansion is completed, Pembina will have largely completed its objective to achieve segregated liquids transportation service for ethane-plus, propane-plus, crude and condensate across multiple pipeline systems between Gordondale, Alberta and the Edmonton, Alberta area. Phase IX also includes a pump station, in the Wapiti-to-Kakwa corridor, that is partially complete and was previously part of the Phase VII project scope. This pump station will help accommodate increased and sustained demand for NGL service also due to increased activity in the Montney.
Phase IX is anticipated to be placed into service throughout the second half of 2022, subject to regulatory and environmental approvals.
Whitecap Permit #62,704 – 10.72KM Pump station to pipeline
Smoky River Region
The properties in our Smoky River Region include Wapiti, Karr, Simonette, Kakwa and Elmworth all located southwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The primary reservoirs being developed are the Dunvegan, Cardium, and Montney resource play, all of which are light sweet (39° – 42° API) oil. These reservoirs are characterized by thick oil columns with significant oil in place. This area utilizes pad-based horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracturing, including extended reach horizontals that exhibit a lower decline profile than in many areas due to the significant oil in place. The Region is comprised of large-scale opportunities and significant inventory setting up Smoky River to provide material future organic growth.
The recent acquisition of Kicking Horse is a continuation of Whitecap’s long-term strategy of selectively consolidating high quality assets in our core operating areas to enhance free funds flow and return of capital to shareholders. The Kicking Horse assets are well positioned in the liquids-rich portion of the Alberta Montney, complement our existing Montney position at Karr and have significant offsetting activity. The Acquisition includes 92 (60.0 net) sections of Montney rights that are 99% operated, with an average working interest of 65%, and provide the potential for further working interest consolidation.
NUVISTA ENERGY LTD. Permit #58961 Well to pipeline 1.43KM
NuVista Energy is the new view of Bonavista Petroleum, which reorganized in 2003 to form an income trust company (Bonavista Energy Trust) and an oil and natural gas exploration company. NuVista focuses on oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production in east-central Alberta and west-central Saskatchewan.
Operating in the Oyen, Provost, and Pembina areas, the company has proved plus probable reserves of 82.2 million barrels of oil equivalent. The group’s strategy is to concentrate on its core natural gas-prone areas, drilling medium-risk prospects, and to invest 10% of its capital on higher-risk properties.
MILNER POWER II INC. Permit #62,698- Well to pipeline12.3KM
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Maxim Power Corp. (“MAXIM”) is one of Canada’s largest truly independent power producers. MAXIM is now focussed entirely on power projects in Alberta. Its core asset – the 204 MW H.R. Milner Plant (“M2”) in Grande Cache, AB is a state-of-the-art natural gas-fired power plant that commissioned in Q2, 2020. MAXIM has the option to increase the capacity of M2 to approximately 300 MW and concurrently realize an improvement in the efficiency of the plant by investing in heat recovery combined cycle technology
HR Milner Generating Station (“HR Milner”) is a 150 MW dual fuel power station located near the town of Grande Cache, Alberta.
HR Milner has been in operation since 1972 and is owned by Maxim Power Corp. (“MAXIM”). The station provides voltage support to Alberta’s transmission grid and employs ~50 full time employees.
NORTHERN LIGHTS GAS CO-OP LTD. Permit # 62,696 Pipeline to pipeline 30KM
Natural Gas utilities serving Alberta’s most Northern farming communities
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The location of the pipeline permits are the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) located in Western Canada including southwestern Manitoba, southern Saskatchewan, Alberta, northeastern British Columbia.
Pipeline permits are related to petroleum pipelines transport oil, oil products and natural gas. In addition to these two main types of pipelines, there are also four other sub-categories of pipelines: Gathering Lines, Feeder Lines, Transmission Pipelines and Distribution Pipelines. The permits represent all types of pipelines.
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