Exploration and Production
The exploration and production (E&P) sector of the industry locates the underground rock formations that may contain hydrocarbons and reaches agreements with the owners of surface and mineral rights in the area. E&P companies then contract service companies to drill wells to find out if the resources are actually there and then bring discovered oil and gas to the surface, economically, safely and in accordance with environmental regulations. E&P companies have interests both onshore and offshore.
E&P companies need a wide variety of employees, from land negotiators to geologists, technologists to administration assistants, accountants to engineers, safety managers to environmental specialists. Most of these positions are office-based.
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers represents more than 150 member companies who explore for, develop and produce over 95% of Canada's natural gas, crude oil, oil sands and elemental sulphur.
Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC)
The Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada represents the interests of over 400 small and emerging E&P companies.
Interested in working in the exploration and production sector? You have a huge range of career options! Check out:
- Technicians
- Technologists
- Geosciences Professionals
- Engineers
- Marine and Nautical Services
- Specialty Business Services
