- CEO
- Gavin Bryan Forbister Lane
- Full Time Employees
- 588
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Drilling
- Address
- 215 – 9th Avenue SW Calgary AB Canada T2P 1K3
- IPO Date
- May 6, 2009
- Business
- Western Energy Services Corp. (WEEEF) provides contract drilling services and production services to oil and gas producers in Western Canada. The company operates drilling rigs, including high-spec AC rigs suited for extended-reach and horizontal drilling; service rigs for well completions, workovers, and abandonments; and related equipment such as wireline services and rentals. Western Energy Services maintains operations primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, with headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, founded in 1994 through the combination of predecessor entities.
Core offerings encompass Precision Drilling's contract drilling segment with a fleet of modern rigs featuring top drives, automated catwalks, and advanced telemetry systems; Production Services' fleet of over 100 service rigs, including rod rigs, conventional rigs, and specialized snubbing units; and ancillary services like dozer services, equipment rentals, and reclamation support. The company targets independent and major oil and gas producers focused on unconventional resource plays such as the Montney, Duvernay, and Viking formations. No major subsidiaries or parent relationships exist, with all operations conducted through its two primary divisions.
Recent developments include the 2023 acquisition of Savanna Energy Services Corp., which expanded its drilling rig fleet by 18 high-spec rigs and production services capabilities, enhancing market share in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. In 2024, Western Energy Services launched fleet modernization initiatives, upgrading rigs with Tier 4 engines and digital drilling technologies to improve efficiency and reduce emissions amid industry recovery. Strategic alliances with key customers have supported expanded activity in natural gas and liquids-rich plays, positioning the company for sustained operations into 2025.