Savanna Creek Horizontal Well

Proven Reserves added $20 million of value to clients in the Savanna Creek field by drilling horizontal gas wells. For this project, we pioneered the first use of horizontal wells in structure.

Successfully negotiated the declaration of the Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve in the middle of the Savanna Creek gas field.

Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve preserved the unique permafrost ecosystem and still allowed oil and gas development on the fringe.

Plateau Mountain is unique: it was the only place in Southern Alberta never scoured by glaciers in the last ice age. The ecological reserve protected natural features such as Southern Alberta permafrost, patterned ground, ice caves, and sub-tundra environments.

Met with stake holders including wilderness associations, oil and gas companies, and government organizations.

Cost of our engineering time was less than $50,000.