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Trican Reporting 3Q Horn River Results for 2012
Trican Well Service Ltd reported third quarter revenue was $321.9 million for our Canadian operations, which was 13% lower than the third quarter of 2011. Canadian operating margins remained strong at 31% and benefitted from a large Horn River project that was completed early in the quarter.
Despite the strong margins, Canadian results were negatively impacted by a decline in drilling and completions activity as the number of active drilling rigs decreased by 28% and well completions were down 31% on a year-over-year basis. Canadian pricing decreased by 6% compared to the third quarter of 2011 due to the drop in demand combined with a continued increase in equipment supply.
Operations ReviewCanadian oil and gas activity levels were significantly lower during the third quarter of 2012…
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