In an aim to keep people working during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government is investing $1.7 billion to clean up orphan wells across western Canada.
However, those in Saskatchewan are hoping it’s a first step, not the only step. “It’s going to help to a point,” said Brad Bennett, VP of operations for Sun Country Well Servicing in Estevan. “It will help some companies because they’re going to have revenue turning and they’ll be able to maintain the people they got.” Bennet says additional measures will need to be taken by the federal government to alleviate pressure on oil companies, like eliminating the carbon tax, even if it’s just during the pandemic.
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