Fort McKay, Savanna Energy form partnership

Fort McKay First Nation and Savanna Energy Services Corp. have formed the Fort McKay-Savanna Energy Services Limited Partnership. The partnership will provide drilling, well-servicing and coring services and oil field rental equipment in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Owned between Fort McKay and Savanna, the partnership will be positioned to provide drilling and related services to steam-assisted gravity drainage operators working in the region. “This partnership is an excellent opportunity for Fort McKay to grow and be active in providing new services to an ever-changing and progressive region,” said Chief Jim Boucher, in a news release. “By expanding our services with Savanna, we will be well positioned for future opportunities that are sure to emerge in this region for many years to come.” Through the Fort McKay Group of Companies and a number of joint ventures, the Fort McKay First Nation provides a variety of services to the oil and gas industry and surrounding areas.