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Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas consumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021. A new daily record of 1.62 PJ was set on December 28 and broken again on December 29 with total system delivery of 1.64 PJ. Delivery numbers for December 30 and 31 are not yet finalized, but are also expected to exceed 1.6 PJ. Increased demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial customers, including natural gas use for power production, was the main...

There are many reasons to be thankful this Monday. October 10 is Thanksgiving, and it is also Canadian Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day. SaskEnergy is marking the day by recognizing its many hard-working employees who are committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable access to natural gas to homes throughout Saskatchewan. “I’m thankful for the dedication shown by our employees to the people of this province. This commitment helps make SaskEnergy one of the most reliable energy delivery systems in North America,” SaskEnergy’s Acting President and CEO Mark Guillet said. “Whenever you step...

Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this past week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. The peak demand was on January 12 with a natural gas consumption rate of 1.70 petajoules per day (PJ/d). This surpasses the previous record of 1.65 PJ/d reported two years ago on January 6, 2022. “Natural gas is essential for Saskatchewan residents as we heat our homes and businesses during the coldest days of winter,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. “As a result of our government’s decision to remove the carbon tax from home heating, Saskatchewan...

In the depths of a cold Saskatchewan winter, a warm meal and a safe place to stay aren’t just comforts — they’re lifelines. SaskEnergy, through its Share the Warmth program, is once again offering grants of up to $1,000 to support the community organizations that provide food, shelter, clothing and mental health services to our province’s most vulnerable people. “Share the Warmth is a powerful example of community spirit in action,” said Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and CEO. “The impact that can be made when people come together to spread warmth in our communities is tremendous and we’re...

SaskEnergy will launch its annual Share the Warmth Grant Program on October 1 to offer small cash grants to grassroots, community initiatives that provide warm shelter, clothing and food for people in need during the winter months. This year, the program has expanded to include mental health related initiatives. “Share the Warmth is a flagship community initiative that empowers non-profit organizations to provide additional programming and services to support community members during the winter season,” said Allix Schweitzer, Community Engagement Supervisor. “Helping improve the well-being of...

SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award celebrates organizations committed to safe digging and community safety. Fedorowich Construction Limited has received SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award for its long-standing commitment to protecting people and underground infrastructure in east-central Saskatchewan. Based in Yorkton, Fedorowich Construction Limited is a paving company that has served the area for more than a century. “My advice for other companies is don't take shortcuts,” said Laurie Fedorowich, Co-owner, Fedorowich Construction Limited. “Make sure that all the proper steps...