Episodes
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
November 2020: 2021 Drilling Forecast + RigData Industry Update
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
November marks our annual State of the Industry event which was held virtually this year for the first time ever. Thank you to our sponsors, special guests, and all who attended!
Activity-wise, October saw steady increases month over month. On the drilling side, we had 2,392 operating days, and on the service side 74,183 op hours. For all the October details, listen to the CAODC RigData Industry Update (7:25).
It’s almost the Holiday Season! Grab an eggnog, stoke the fire, and enjoy our November CAODC Podcast. If you like what you hear, please give us a like or share, and if you have any ideas for the show, please send a note to communications@caodc.ca.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
October 2020: CAODC RigData Industry Update
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
The end of Q3 saw a nice uptick in activity on both the drilling and service rig sides. This September we saw 1,702 drilling operating days compared with 3,654 in September of 2019 for a decrease of 53% year over year. For the full story, listen on...
Here’s to a great Q4! Happy Halloween, and we hope you enjoy a short and sweet October CAODC Podcast. If you like what you hear, please give us a like or share, and if you have any ideas for the show, please send a note to communications@caodc.ca.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
September 2020: Industry Update
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
This August we had 1,395 operating days compared with 4,111 in August of 2019 for a decrease of 66% year over year. For the entire story, check out the CAODC RigData Industry Update.
A special thanks to our first-year sponsor WeldCor Supplies for their support!
If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities for the CAODC Podcast, or have any ideas for the show, please send a note to communications@caodc.ca.
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
August 2020: The Canadian Energy Centre’s Dr. Mark Milke
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Slow and steady describes the WeldCor Supplies CAODC Podcast for August 2020. As we reach our one year anniversary, both operating days (drilling rigs) and operating hours (service rigs) are up month over month. Check out the CAODC RigData Industry Update for all of July’s numbers (3:40).
Then we’re joined by Dr. Mark Milke, Executive Director of Research for the Canadian Energy Centre (9:45). Dr. Milke takes us through two of the Centre’s recent studies: Evaluating the Canadian Oil and Gas Sector’s GHG Emissions Intensity Record, and Big Oil is Mainly Small Oil in Canada: Energy Oil and Gas Firm Comparisons by Size and Country. This timely research provides great information to counter those sacred cows of opposition to Canadian oil and gas, "Dirty Oil" and "Big Oil".
It’s great to have air conditioning in this heat! Turn it up, thank a Canadian oil and gas worker near you, and enjoy August’s episode. If you like what you hear, please give us a like or share, and if you have any ideas for the show, please send a note to communications@caodc.ca.
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
July 2020: U of A Students Dan Baker/Skye Lybbert; Resource Works' Stewart Muir
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Let’s hope June was the bottom, and we are headed for a much better second half of 2020 on the WeldCor Supplies CAODC Podcast! Only 437 operating days on the drilling side led to a 86% decrease in activity year over year. For all of the recent activity data, check out our CAODC RigData industry update (2:08).
While things may be bad, this industry is worth fighting for, and we are lucky to have two young academics who will help us carry the torch. Daniel Baker and Skye Lybbert join us to discuss their letter to Prime Minister Trudeau asking him to support the Canadian oil and gas sector. Get their perspective on why we should be proud of our oil and gas industry (8:22).
And finally, we are lucky to have the very well-spoken Executive Director of Resource Works, Stewart Muir, join us from Victoria, BC to discuss a new Task Force for Real Jobs, Real Recovery (33:48). Canadians are vulnerable right now, and as we recover from a health and economic crisis, we are going to need our resource industries more than ever.
So grab a cold one, head out to the patio, and enjoy the sun while listening to these great guests! If you like what you hear, please give us a like or share, and if you have any ideas for the show, please send a note to communications@caodc.ca.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
June 2020: Ninepoint Partners' Eric Nuttall and CAODC's Mark Scholz
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
We’re halfway through 2020 already, and June’s episode of the WeldCor Supplies CAODC Podcast gets you caught up on all things CAODC and Canadian oil and gas!
May saw another new record low for active drilling rigs with 21, but there is some hope on the horizon in the service rig division. Check out the CAODC RigData Industry Update (3:00) for all the operational stats.
The Canadian oil and gas industry is at a critical point in its history, and we need leadership now more than ever. CAODC President and CEO Mark A. Scholz joins us (8:15) to discuss his recently released President’s Message, and the importance of working together to protect and grow the energy services sector.
And finally, our special guest Ninepoint Partners’ Partner and Portfolio Manager, Eric Nuttall (23:15) makes a welcome appearance from Toronto. Mr. Nuttall shines some sun on our industry with an outlook for 2H 2020 that is sure to brighten your day!
We may be biased, but this is another great episode! If you like what you hear, please give us a like or a share, and if you have any requests for future shows, send us a note to communications@caodc.ca
Wednesday May 20, 2020
May 2020: Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Now Available on Apple Podcasts!
As the pandemic rolls on, CAODC hit an all-time low of 22 active rigs in April. Listen in to May’s WeldCor Supplies CAODC Podcast for some insight into how the industry has been impacted by COVID-19, as well as some more positive news about energy infrastructure projects that are moving forward and how oil and gas needs will continue to grow once we resume our normal everyday lives.
With spring break-up and the economy halted, April was another slow month with drilling operating days and service rig operating hours down year over year. Totals, percentages, and more on the industry update, brought to you by CAODC RigData, at 7:55. Check out the CAODC website to learn about Associate Plus membership which provides full access to CAODC RigData!
Finally, Alberta Minister of Energy, the Honourable Sonya Savage joins us (12:30) to discuss the Site Rehabilitation Program which has had 24,000 applications to date, her take on claims from green politicians that “oil is dead”, and how we need to move forward to create jobs for Canadians after the pandemic ends.
We hope you enjoy this month’s episode. Please give us a like or share, and if you have any suggestions for future episodes send us a note to communications@caodc.ca.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
April 2020: David Yager and Dennis Day
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Now Available on Apple Podcasts!
WTI hits negative territory and CAODC hits an all-time low of 25 active rigs in April!? What does that mean for Canadian drilling and service rig activity? Listen in to April’s WeldCor Supplies CAODC Podcast for some insight!
March came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. Both drilling operating days and service rig operating hours were down year over year. Totals, percentages, and more on the industry update, brought to you by CAODC RigData, at 3:10.
Industry Analyst and author David Yager joins us (12:30) to discuss the demand shock and subsequent pricing shock facing the industry as we move into Q2. Check out David’s book From Miracle to Menace here.
And finally, a fantastic conversation with CAODC member Dennis Day (26:00), owner of Fast Trucking Service and General Well Servicing. Forced to let go long-time employees, most of whom he considers family, Dennis was compelled to spend $50,000 of his own money on grocery gift certificates to help soften the blow.
We hope you enjoy this month’s episode. Please give us a like or share, and if you have any suggestions for future episodes send us a note to communications@caodc.ca.
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
March 2020: COVID-19
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
It’s an unexpected twist on the March edition of the WeldCor Supplies CAODC Podcast. After a quick download of some phone recording software, John speaks with CAODC President & CEO Mark Scholz about the impacts of COVID-19 and the role the Association is playing in helping members navigate their new environment.
February’s numbers were up again year-over-year on both the drilling and service side, with Saskatchewan picking up 3% of the active rig market share for the month. The Industry Update is brought to you by CAODC Rig Data, the most accurate and up-to-date data on the Canadian drilling and service rig industry. For access to more CAODC data, click here to become an Associate Plus Member.
Be sure to tune in to hear some of the initiatives happening for Service Rig members in Saskatchewan (20:20), as well as BREAKING NEWS on some of the steps Energy Safety Canada is taking to assist members in these challenging times (21:23).
Stay safe, and thank you to all of our front-line health care and supply chain workers who are making sure Canadians have access to groceries, medicine, and proper care.
Friday Feb 21, 2020
February 2020: Proton Technologies' Grant Strem
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
February's WeldCor Supplies CAODC Podcast is GOOD! As pipeline protests disrupt rail transport across the country, Canada continues to amaze the rest of the world by showing how difficult building routine infrastructure can be. Looks like 2020 may even exceed 2019 in the world of bizarre pipeline politics.
January’s numbers are in! Drilling operating hours are up, service rig operating days are down slightly, and contractors are looking to hire! Overall, we are off to a good start in 2020, so get caught up with the CAODC RigData Industry Update.
Then, sit back and enjoy a fantastic conversation about the future of oil and gas in Canada according to Proton Technologies’ Chairman and CEO, Grant Strem. Mr. Strem describes his exciting vision for the future of clean fossil fuel in the form of HYDROGEN.
We hope you enjoy February’s episode. If you like what you hear, please give us a comment, like, or share!