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- WesCan Energy Corp. is a Calgary, Alberta-based junior oil and gas exploration and production company focused on developing light oil and liquids-rich natural gas assets primarily in east-central Alberta, with additional property interests in Saskatchewan, Canada, and Texas, U.S.A. Founded in 1993 and formerly known as Great Pacific International Inc. until its name change in October 2012, the company operates a single reporting segment of oil and gas exploration, development, and production, holding interests in multi-zone oil reservoirs characterized by low declines and a portfolio of low-risk, multi-lateral horizontal drilling locations in the Provost, Alberta region; it targets independent producers and investors seeking exposure to Western Canadian energy plays with emphasis on capital-efficient optimization of core properties. WesCan's main products and services encompass the exploration, drilling, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas reserves, including light oil via multilateral horizontal wells, conventional vertical workovers, facility upgrades for enhanced handling capacity, and optimization of shut-in wells to boost output volumes and netbacks. Recent developments include the successful spud and startup in August-September 2025 of its Provost multilateral well (04/15-27-038-03W4/0), which achieved steady production growth to approximately 103 bopd oil and 35 Mcf/d gas by late September, contributing to corporate totals of 232 boe/d; fiscal 2025 year-end results showing 44% production growth to 147 boe/d, 45% revenue increase to $4.0 million, alongside investments in workovers and batteries; issuance of 1,000,000 stock options in July 2025; and advancement of further drilling and re-entry programs in Alberta, while seeking equity financing to address working capital needs and support expansion. The company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol WCE.V and OTC under GPIPF, maintaining a commitment to operational excellence, social responsibility, and shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation amid volatile commodity markets.