Western Canadian Natural Gas Production Forecast to 2040

October 22, 2026

WCSB dry natural gas production is projected to shift toward low-cost plays, with Montney’s share increasing from 48% in 2025 to 70% by 2040. Explore production trends across Alberta and British Columbia, including the Duvernay, Alberta Deep Basin, and other conventional gas plays.

Western Canadian New Well Forecast to 2040

October 26, 2026

The chart shows Incorrys’ forecast Western Canada annual well count by major producing plays to 2040.

Montney Gas Production Forecast to 2040

October 26, 2026

Montney gas production forecast to 2040 (MMcf/d) including Montney AB, Montney BC North and Montney BC South.

Alberta Deep Basin Gas Production Forecast to 2040

December 03, 2025

Alberta Deep Basin Gas Production Forecast to 2040, initial productivity (IP), estimated ultimate recovery (EUR), number of wells and a map of the region.

Duvernay Gas Production Forecast to 2040

December 03, 2025

Duvernay Gas Production Forecast to 2040, initial productivity (IP), estimated ultimate recovery (EUR), number of wells and a map of the region.

Canadian Natural Gas Rig Count By Trajectory 2013-2025

December 02, 2025

Canadian natural gas drilling rig count by horizontal and vertical trajectory.

Canadian Natural Gas Rig Count by Province 2013-2025

December 02, 2025

Canadian natural gas drilling rig count for three major provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Well Depth of Major Canadian Gas Plays 2024

December 02, 2025

Well depth of major US gas basins in 2023 showing both lateral length and true vertical depth, in feet, for a total.

Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR) For Canadian Gas Plays 2024

December 01, 2025

Map showing new well Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR) for major Canadian gas plays in 2024 (Bcf).

Initial Productivity (IP) For Major Canadian Gas Plays 2024

December 01, 2025

Map showing 2024 new well 30 days Initial Productivity (IP) for major Canadian gas plays.

Western Canadian Oil and Gas Royalty Rates

July 24, 2024

In Western Canada, royalties are calculated based on a complex formula, which includes production, oil and gas prices, as well as different incentives. If the price of oil and gas decline, it will lead to a decline in royalty rates, as occurred in 2015 for oil and 2019 for gas.