Oilflow Solutions is hiring for several staff members in its Calgary, Peace River and Lloydminster locations.

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Oilflow Solutions is a rapidly growing high technology service provider to the heavy oil industry.  In support of our continued growth in the Peace River and Lloydminster areas we are looking to add two additional Field Operators in each area to our team.

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We are also hiring a Field Superintendent in Peace River. Click here for more information.

The Big Squeeze: Oilflow Solutions prepares for Terraflux heavy oil EOR pilot

By: Elsie Ross

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Tucked away in a laboratory in an unprepossessing light industrial area in northeast Calgary, Oilflow Solutions Canada scientists are hard at work on what they believe is a game-changing technology for enhanced heavy oil recovery.

If they are successful, the patented Terraflux formulation could be more effective than a waterflood in increasing reservoir recovery rates, saving operators both time and money.

Using industry standard computer simulators, the scientists have been testing the product and performance in the lab, developing the reservoir physics to make it all work, says Phil Fletcher, the company's technical director.

While the product has yet to be field-tested, results from the initial simulations have been promising. "We have done a head-to-head comparison with a waterflood and we have used one with the Terraflux formulation and what we are seeing is a 20% increase in recovery but in a shorter time," he says.

"This is a case of more oil in less time with essentially less use of chemicals." And if an operator can produce the same amount of oil with less water, there also will be energy savings.

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Courtesy of New Technology Magazine, June Warren-Nickles

The Role and Position

Reporting to the Technical Centre Manager, based in Calgary, Alberta, the successful candidate will have a responsibility for the Research and Development into the application of the unique Proflux technology to heavy oil in porous media.

The job will involve; the management of multiple laboratory projects, the use and development of core flood and other porous media equipment, the generation of intellectual property and the control of environmental impacts.

This motivated and multidisciplinary individual will be capable of performing and directing detailed experimental research, reporting and presenting results internally and to customers or industry forums, and managing 3rd party or technical customer relationships.

Routine internal travel within Canada, and some international travel, will be required.

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Oilflow Solutions at Slugging it Out 2010

Cleaner, leaner and meaner was the theme for this year’s one-day conference at McMahon Stadium’s Red and White Club focusing on technology in the heavy oil industry. Oilflow Solutions was on hand April 19, 2010 to show advancements in Proflux technology and the ability for Wellflux to carry sand.

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Oilflow Solutions receives additional funding through the Alberta Innovation Voucher Pilot Program

Oilflow Solutions is proud to receive funding for development of its upcoming Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Terraflux technology from the Alberta Innovation Voucher Pilot Program.

Innovation vouchers help small technology and knowledge-driven businesses in Alberta get their ideas and products to market faster.

Companies can apply for vouchers worth up to $10,000 or $50,000 to use at Alberta's public and not-for-profit service providers for business and technology development services.

“We are extremely excited to be developing technology that increases heavy oil and bitumen production in the reservoir but also significantly reduces environmental impact,” says Dr. Jeff Forsyth, Oilflow Solutions’ Research and Development Manager.

“Clearly, it’s vital for our province to move forward with technologies that can help production of the oilsands in the short and long term.”

During the program’s pilot, preference was given to businesses in emerging growth sectors such as clean technology, health, bio-tech and ICT.  Since the Alberta Innovation Voucher Pilot Program’s launch in 2008, the Government of Alberta through Alberta Advanced Education and Technology has awarded more than $10 million in vouchers to small companies across the province.

For more information, please go to: http://www.aet.alberta.ca/technology/support/vouchers.aspx

As you have noticed, our website has been updated with new features. We welcome you to take a look at the items we have implemented:

1. A well and emissions calculator to determine how Proflux can affect your oil production and environmental impact.
2. A video player on the home page to show Proflux in action.
3. Photo galleries in our product sections.
4. A greater emphasis on our environmental initiatives.

Stay tuned for more updates in the upcoming weeks!

 

Oilflow Solutions applauds PennWest Energy Trust's commitment to technical innovation in heavy oil and bitumen recovery

CALGARY, March 31 /CNW/ - Oilflow Solutions Inc. (Oilflow), an innovator in unlocking heavy oil to free flowing oil while reducing environmental impact, is pleased to announce PennWest Energy Trust's (PennWest) adoption of Proflux in a number of Peace River-based heavy oil wells after a highly successful evaluation in 2009.

Oilflow praises PennWest in ensuring the development of Alberta's heavy oil and bitumen is produced efficiently and in a more environmentally friendly method.

"We recognize successful development of the heavy oil and bitumen industry is heavily tied into companies such as PennWest willing to use new technologies such as Proflux that dramatically increase production while reducing stress on the environment and cost," says Patrick Pidgeon, Oilflow Sales and Marketing manager.

"PennWest's positive response to Proflux is indicative of the product's effectiveness and we are confident in its ability to have a large impact on the future of Alberta's heavy oil industry."

About Oilflow Solutions:

Oilflow Solutions provides full well site service across Alberta and Saskatchewan from service centres in Peace River and Lloydminster. Oilflow's Proflux suite of products are bio-degradable and recyclable. Oilflow is pleased to be part of the environmental awareness of Alberta's heavy oil and bitumen industry.

For further information: Alex Damnjanovic, VP Sales and Marketing, Oilflow Solutions

Office: (403) 648-4040

Cell: (403) 971-0678

adamnjanovic@oilflowsolutions.com

www.oilflowsolutions.com

National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) vital to development of Oilflow Solutions' technologies

Oilflow Solutions is pleased to announce that it has signed a Contribution Agreement with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). The financial and advisory support will enable Oilflow to continue research in heavy oil technologies which dramatically increase production while reducing environmental impact.

"Our technologies have been highly successful in the heavy oil industry," says Oilflow Solutions Research and Development Manager, Jeff Forsyth.

"Collaboration with organizations such as NRC-IRAP have enabled us to improve our success levels."

More information about NRC-IRAP (http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/index.html):

NRC-IRAP provides a range of both technical and business-oriented advisory services along with potential financial support to qualified innovative Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. Financial assistance for this project is a direct result of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan.

 

Alberta Ingenuity Fund welcomes Oilflow Solutions

Oilflow Solutions is honoured to receive funding from the Alberta Ingenuity Fund R&D Associates Program for 2010 with the strategic intent of increasing research expertise and driving innovation in Alberta companies.

Oilflow Reservoir Engineer Saeed Shad, a recent University of Calgary PhD recipient, is an example of how the program plays an integral role in Alberta's technological advancements. His efforts have been vital to developing technologies that increase heavy oil production while reducing environmental impact as seen in Oilflow's upcoming Terraflux product.

"The role of organizations such as Alberta Innovates is incredibly important for Oilflow," says Shad. "Resources like the Alberta Ingenuity Fund help companies like ours build on the foundation of technology for the future."

Alberta Ingenuity Fund is now part of Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures. For more information, go to: http://www.albertaingenuity.ca and http://www.albertainnovates.ca

 

Oilflow Solutions Welcomes PennWest Energy Trust, Canadian Natural Resources (CNRL) and Husky Energy

With 2010 in full swing, Oilflow Solutions' polymer-based Proflux^TM technology will be an integral piece to ensuring the development of Alberta's heavy oil using more efficient and environmentally friendly methods.

"This is going to be an exciting year for us," says Oilflow Solutions Sales and Marketing Manager Patrick Pidgeon.

Pidgeon welcomes Wellflux^TM clients such as PennWest Energy Trust, Canadian Natural Resources (CNRL) and Husky Energy who have seen oil production increases of up to 100% or more while using significantly less torque energy.

"We understand optimizing wells is a key factor in our clients' business and we've delivered on that. However, we also see the value in doing so in a manner that significantly reduces stress on the environment. We are committed to working with our clients on quantifying the effects the above mentioned energy reductions have on offsetting their carbon footprint."

New Staff and Vehicles Added to Oilflow Team

Oilflow Solutions is pleased to welcome new staff members to help facilitate what is shaping up to be a very busy 2010.

Our new team members include:

Steven Harpe - Field Operator
Sid Kenyon - Senior Operator
Terence Leung - Marketing Analyst
Ryan Stasiuk - Field Superintendent (Lloydminster)
Trent Whenham - Field Operator

In addition to our four new trucks, our continual expansion will support our commitment to our clients and staff.

'Oilflow Expands' - Oilflow Solutions continues to grow its team and its capabilities well toward the end of 2009 and gets ready for even more expansion in 2010. Our operational capabilities have been much improved by adding not only new team members but new operational equipment. A new Vice President of Sales and Marketing, along with his team, will be leading Oilflow's customer driven focus in 2010, focusing on our capability to deliver what we promise; to unlock more and more heavy oil. With his extensive experience in the upstream oil market and his knowledge of sales and marketing, Oilflow Solutions' future looks bright as we continue to develop and grow.

Not only have we taken on a new member of staff in our Sales and Marketing team, but we have added a new Field Services Manager (FSM) to our organization as well. Our new FSM will be a key resource in the delivery of our service to our clients and will bring his extensive experience in heavy oil operations to the table.

As our team grows, we will be acquiring more resources and equipment to help everyone do their jobs to the best of their ability. For that reason, Oilflow Solutions has just added a brand new 'Solids to Liquids' (S2L) trailer to our fleet. This trailer's expanded capacity in the deployment of our Proflux well solution means our capability to unlock more heavy oil has also been increased and we are able to continue to serve our clients with the most advanced technology available.

We are currently recruiting for a Field Sales Manager and an Applications Development Field Service Manager (more details about these positions can be found on our 'Careers' page) and will be looking to expand even further in the near future with the recruitment of additional Lead Operators and Field Technical Support staff to support a growing client base between Lloydminster and Peace River.

These additions and expansions only serve to support our ever-increasing commitment to our customers, our delivery of service and commitment to our people. As we move forward to the close of 2009 and the beginning of 2010, the future looks bright for Oilflow Solutions!

'The British (Companies) are Coming!' - Oilflow Solutions speaks to CityTV about the rising number of British Companies setting roots down in Canada and the positive impact Oilflow Solutions is having on the Oil and Gas industry: 'Reducing the cost of heavy oil production, increasing production rates and reducing the carbon footprint'.

The full interview can be seen on the CityTV Website at the link below:

http://video.citytv.com/video/37937923001/The-British-Oil-Companies-are-Coming/

And... Brad Gardiner, CEO of Prosper Petroleum, Calgary discusses how Proflux and Oilflow Solutions have helped to increase the value generated by the Kimiwan Oilfield located in the Peace River country of North Western Alberta, Canada:

'The Seal Lake pilots in 2007 showed that Proflux would reduce torque and allow increased oil rates.  Following discussions with the Oilflow Technical team, and a fluid screening study carried out by their chemists, we chose to deploy the Proflux Technology on a 3 well trial.  The results were outstanding with oil rates more than doubling; in addition we observed a reduction in the frequency of operator visits to well sites due to the improved pump run times."

His full Testimonial is available to view now on our Home Page.

Also in October: Saskatchewan's Petroleum Monthly, Pipeline News, covers Oilflow Solutions' recent appearance at the 16th Annual Lloydminster Heavy Oil Technical Show on Page 23 of their October Edition:

http://www.pipelinenews.ca/c.pdf

 

Oilflow Solutions' CEO, Mike Crabtree speaks to the Globe and Mail's 'Report on Business' as to 'Why the British are Invading the Oil Patch' and how Oilflow Solutions plays a part in, '..produce(ing) crude in a way that limits environmental damage without hurting returns.'  The full article is available to view at the link below:

http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090906.british07/BNStory/Business

Oilflow Solutions is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Health and Safety certificate of Recognition by ENFORM. COR is an initiative that recognizes and rewards employers who go beyond the legal requirements of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation by taking a best practices approach to implementing health, safety, and return-to-work (RTW) programs. The program promotes the concept of managing health and safety equally with other components necessary for a successful business, such as profitability and productivity.

Oilflow Solutions is awarded a Supply and Service contract by Prosper Petroleum Ltd. Prosper Petroleum operate the recently commissioned Kimiwan field using cold production techniques to produce heavy oil in the API 8 - 12 range. The Kimiwan field is located in North Western Alberta in Peace River county.

Oilflow completes relocation of Research and Development and HQ functions from Aberdeen, Scotland to Calgary, Alberta. Oilflow Solutions is now located within the Heavy Oil & Oilsands region, reinforcing the company's commitment to the Canadian market and allowing it to improve service delivery across all operations.

The candidate wells were horizontal wells producing oil in the API 8 - 11 range using PC or progressing cavity pumps to lift the cold fluids