Regina is hosting the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference once again, showcasing Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector to an international audience.
The three-day event runs from April 28 to 30 and includes a fireside chat with Premier Scott Moe focused on energy production. Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young will also take part in a panel discussion with industry leaders.
"This conference brings together key partners from the Williston Basin oil producing region who are focused on the responsible and sustainable development of our abundant resources," Young said. "Events like this accelerate innovation, which is critical for our province as we pursue our 2030 oil production goal of 600,000 barrels per day. Unleashing Saskatchewan's massive energy potential will create jobs, bring investment and grow the economy, allowing us to continue delivering for the people of our province."
The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference has been held for more than 30 years, alternating between Regina and Bismarck, N.D. This year’s conference includes the sold-out Don Kent Core Workshop, a full-day event featuring several presentations by the Saskatchewan Geological Survey, highlighting oil and gas opportunities across the province.
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"The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) is proud to have partnered with the Ministry of Energy and Resources for over two decades on making the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference a success," PTRC CEO Ran Narayanasamy said. "The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is the place to learn about emerging oil and gas technologies and innovation. PTRC is also hosting a one-day post-conference workshop on May 1 focusing on building knowledge around enhanced oil recovery technologies."
Saskatchewan is Canada’s second-largest oil producer and the fifth largest in North America. The oil and gas sector supports more than 26,000 jobs in the province and contributed $13.5 billion in production value in 2024.
The province was recently ranked first in Canada and third in North America for energy sector competitiveness by the Fraser Institute. The ranking considers factors such as taxation, regulatory certainty, compliance costs, the quality of geological data and political stability.