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PrePad provides advanced software solutions for optimizing capital lifecycle management, execution tactics, and asset development in the oil and gas drilling and completion industries.

Nanoprecise Sci Corp is a Canadian company specializing in condition monitoring systems that leverage the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Edmonton, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, the company offers RotationLF, an innovative hardware and software solution. This system integrates principles from physics and material science with advanced data analytics to diagnose machinery issues and predict remaining time to failure. The RotationLF sensors uniquely capture multiple data points, including RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity. The accompanying software utilizes AI algorithms to analyze this data, enabling anomaly detection, fault characterization, and predictive maintenance. Nanoprecise's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including petrochemical, utilities, manufacturing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure, providing industries with a cost-effective means to enhance asset reliability and prevent failures.

Cardinal Energy Ltd. is an oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Canada, focused on the acquisition, exploration, and production of these resources primarily in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Established in 2010, Cardinal Energy operates several key properties, including Bantry, Mitsue, House Mountain, Grande Prairie, Wainwright, and Midale. The company specializes in producing low decline light, medium, and heavy quality oil, contributing to the energy landscape of Western Canada.

Terravest Capital Inc. is a publicly traded income trust that encompasses a diversified portfolio of businesses primarily focused on manufacturing and services in the energy sector. The company operates through several segments, including Home Heating and Cooling Products, Compressed Gas Storage and Distribution Equipment, Energy Processing Equipment, and Service. Its Compressed Gas Equipment segment is the largest revenue generator, producing engineered products for the storage, distribution, and dispensing of compressed gases, such as liquid propane. Additionally, Terravest manufactures home heating products, propane, anhydrous ammonia, natural gas liquids transport vehicles, storage vessels, and fiberglass storage tanks, positioning itself as a key player in the energy processing and distribution market.

Arolytics is a software company that provides a data management platform tailored for the energy sector, focusing on emissions management and regulatory compliance. The platform is designed to optimize emission reduction strategies by integrating and synthesizing data from various emissions sensors. It automates the generation of regulatory compliance reports and offers actionable recommendations for reducing pollution. Arolytics enables energy companies to gain valuable insights into methane measurement data, facilitating more effective management of emissions while reducing associated costs.

Royal Helium Ltd. is a helium exploration and development company based in Saskatoon, Canada, with a focus on primary helium production in southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta. The company holds helium leases and permits that have been thoroughly evaluated for their helium potential over a period of two years, with assessments conducted by experts in geology and engineering. Royal Helium has established a strategic collaboration with The Saskatchewan Research Council to advance the development of a helium facility. Its projects benefit from proximity to established oil and gas infrastructure, as well as accessibility via highways and roads, enhancing the feasibility of its operations.

Royal Helium Ltd. is a helium exploration and development company based in Saskatoon, Canada, with a focus on primary helium production in southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta. The company holds helium leases and permits that have been thoroughly evaluated for their helium potential over a period of two years, with assessments conducted by experts in geology and engineering. Royal Helium has established a strategic collaboration with The Saskatchewan Research Council to advance the development of a helium facility. Its projects benefit from proximity to established oil and gas infrastructure, as well as accessibility via highways and roads, enhancing the feasibility of its operations.

Flyscan Systems Inc. is a Québec-based company established in 2015, specializing in the development of airborne technology for detecting oil leaks in pipelines. The company's innovative platform automates the identification of small oil leaks and offers various visual inspection functions tailored for the energy sector. By utilizing industrial optics and photonics systems mounted on airborne vehicles, Flyscan provides remote detection services that enable clients to monitor underground pipelines effectively. This technology helps clients promptly address any leakages, thereby mitigating potential environmental damages.

HiFi Engineering Inc. specializes in the development of advanced fiber optic sensing systems, hardware, and visualization software designed for downhole and pipeline applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, the company offers a range of products, including its HDS MiCro tool for downhole flow monitoring and the HDS MaCro system for permanent pipeline and reservoir monitoring. HiFi Engineering’s systems are tailored for oil and gas service companies in North America, focusing on critical applications such as reservoir monitoring, well integrity assessment, and leak detection. The company’s technology is supported by over 33 patents, showcasing its commitment to innovation in the field. With a team of experienced electrical and software engineers, HiFi Engineering emphasizes the delivery of high-quality data through its cutting-edge sensing technology and software platforms.

DarkVision Technologies Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing and commercializing advanced ultrasound-based imaging technology for oil and gas wells. The company's core product is a high-resolution ultrasound imaging system that can visualize the interior of multi-kilometer long wells at a sub-millimetric level, even through opaque fluids. This innovative technology enables oil and gas operators to identify and address various downhole issues, such as production tubing defects, casing corrosion, and sand screen damage, leading to informed decision-making that enhances operational efficiency, improves well integrity, and minimizes environmental impact. As of 2020, DarkVision operates as a subsidiary of Koch Engineered Solutions.

BlackBridge Geomatics Corp. specializes in geo-imagery and geo-information products and services, offering a range of solutions that include satellite imagery, change monitoring, and streaming mosaics. The company provides satellite tasking, digital elevation data, stereo-imagery, and custom mosaics, along with image processing and hosting, application development, and geocloud services. BlackBridge serves various sectors such as agriculture, mapping, forestry, environmental monitoring, security, and emergency response, as well as oil, gas, and mining exploration markets in Canada. Founded in 1986 and based in Lethbridge, Canada, BlackBridge operates as a subsidiary of Planet Labs Inc. and collaborates with over 100 partners to distribute its satellite imagery and create value-added products and services across the geospatial value chain.

HPC Energy Services, based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in horizontal drilling technologies tailored to the evolving needs of the oil and gas sector. The company is committed to enhancing operational efficiencies for its clients by integrating various tools that span from the drilling rig to the drill bit. This comprehensive approach supports the dynamic drilling environment, positioning HPC Energy Services as a key player in the industry.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, the firm focuses on developing chemical-free systems designed to address high concentrations of complex and toxic organic pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, and ammonia, in industrial wastewater. Utilizing proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems effectively treat various pollutants in a single step without the need for chemicals or the production of sludge. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management, helping clients reduce costs and enhance the performance of their wastewater management processes.

Ces Energy Solutions is a oil and gas energy company located in Calgary.