Saskatchewan accepts bids on 75 oil and gas parcels

Saskatchewan's October 6 oil and gas public offering generated more than $29 million in bids on 75 parcels covering 22,350 hectares.

• The accepted bids covered 69 leases and six exploration licences.
• The six exploration licences brought in $19,829,283.
• The highest exploration licence bid was $9,995,200 for a licence east of St. Walburg. Scout Energy Ltd. received the licence.
• The next offering is scheduled for December 1, 2026.