Bill C-5, the new federal government’s effort to speed up infrastructure development, is a positive step but if the government doesn’t repeal anti-development legislation in place it may not be enough to drive new construction, industry leaders said at the recent Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) business forum in Banff.

Strathcona Resources Ltd. has purchased more MEG Energy Corp. shares as part of its previously espoused strategy.

Imperial Oil Limited will invest $300,000 over three years to provide students from SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) with critical funding to take classroom-based capstone projects to the next level. 

In June 2025, MethaneSAT, the world’s only methane-measuring satellite, went silent.

Nearly 50 government programs and initiatives are being bundled together as part of the Alberta Jobs Strategy, a program designed to develop career awareness, career readiness, removing barriers, and employer focus.

Drilling rig activity in Western Canada and the Top 10 active operators as of Sept. 5, 2025, as reported this morning by Rig Locator.

The U.S. rig count is up one from last week to 537 with oil rigs up two to 414, gas rigs down one to 118 and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at five.

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), along with PrairiesCan, Alberta Innovates, CIBC, Avatar Innovations, and Pathways Alliance are investing in a project valued at over $10 million into the ETC Foundation.

Avanti Helium Corp. signed a non-binding term sheet with a publicly traded U.S.-based company for the funding, construction, ownership, and operation of its Sweetgrass Helium Recovery Plant in Montana.

Westgate Energy Inc. has not obtained certain third-party approvals and consents required to close the Moonshine acquisition.

AltaGas Ltd. has closed its previously announced offering of $200 million of 5.375 per cent fixed-to-fixed rate junior subordinated notes, Series 4 due Dec. 5, 2055.