• Canada's Largest Helium Purification Facility Opens in Southwest Saskatchewan

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-15 22:00:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Industry, Economy]

  North American Helium has opened Canada's largest helium purification facility near Stewart Valley, Saskatchewan, producing approximately 73 million cubic feet of helium annually and increasing the province's output by over 40 per cent. Over the past decade, North American Helium has invested approximately $700 million and drilled over 120 wells in Saskatchewan, which currently produces over 95 per cent of Canada's helium. The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting the sector through the Helium Action Plan, the Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII), the Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII), and a Crown Public Offering for Helium and Associated Gases, while advocating for federal tax changes to support a domestic liquefaction facility.

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• Saskatchewan Advances Nuclear Power to Support Long-Term Energy Security

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-30 01:30:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Infrastructure, Resources, Industry, Environment]

  The Government of Saskatchewan released "Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power," establishing a provincial nuclear power production target of at least 2,600 megawatts (MW) by 2050 to meet long-term electricity demand. SaskPower will begin planning for two large nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan aiming to generate over 2,000 MW with the first online by 2042, alongside advancing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development near Estevan at the Rafferty site targeting at least 600 MW. The strategy involves multiple key industry partners including Cameco Corporation, Westinghouse Electric Company, AtkinsRéalis, and GE Vernova Hitachi to build out supply chains and infrastructure.

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• Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Highlights Innovation and Growth in Saskatchewan Energy Sector

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-16 22:00:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Industry, Economy]

  The Government of Saskatchewan announced participation in the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show held on September 16 and 17, 2026, highlighting the economic impact and technological advancements of the province's heavy oil sector. Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry noted that the oil and gas sector employs over 25,000 workers and generated $11.5 billion in production value in the previous year. The provincial government emphasized its stable regulatory environment, competitive royalty programs, and supportive policies driving ongoing industry investment and new production projects in northwest Saskatchewan.

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