Industry Explained
Calgary and the oil patch: how a city became Canada's energy capital
From a Turner Valley gas well in 1914 to Leduc No. 1 and the oil sands: how a ranching town on the Bow River became the head office city of the oil patch.
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Harriet Dunleavy
Harriet is based in Pittsburgh, in the middle of Marcellus shale country. She writes about careers, training, conferences and trade shows, and about the history of the industry and the towns it built.
Careers & Training
Starting a career in oil and gas: entry routes, tickets and training
Field crews, trades and office roles each have their own way in. How people start in oil and gas: the jobs, the safety tickets, apprenticeships and courses.
Careers & Training
How to work an oil and gas trade show floor in one day
One day, several halls, hundreds of booths. A plain plan for visitors to big energy shows: set goals, map the floor, ask vendors better questions, follow up.