A surge of inbound helium interest is giving Canadian producers an early signal of a looming global shortage, but industry leaders say policy gaps are limiting the country’s ability to scale supply.

The active rate of drilling rigs in Western Canada declined in March — with 63 per cent of the fleet working at the start of the month and 45 per cent during the final week, according to Rig Locator.

Drilling rig activity in Western Canada and the Top 10 active operators as of April 2, 2026, as reported this morning by Rig Locator.

The B.C. government is amending its environmental assessment process to simplify dispute resolution with First Nations and codify how U.S. Indigenous communities can be involved where appropriate.

DOB Energy will not be publishing on Friday.

Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling Technologies has entered an agreement with ATEL Ventures for up to US$10 million in asset-secured financing.

ACT Energy Technologies Ltd. has completed its previously announced acquisition of SB Directional Services for a total purchase price of approximately US$47 million.