BNET Industries

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$208.3M
  • Public
  • CA
Dow Jones Description

Oil & Natural Gas Exploration

President & CEO
Alex G. Verge
Number of Employees 105
Contact Information

Ste 3500 700 2nd St SW

Calgary, Alberta T2P 2W2

www.nuvistaener...

(403) 538-8500

NAICS Code Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction: 211111

Recent Events

  • NuVista Energy Ltd.: Third Quarter Interim Report

    11/12/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

News & Analysis

nuvista energy ltd. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Alex G. Verge President & CEO
Robert F. Froese CFO & Vice President, Finance
Chris McDavid Vice President, Operations
D. Chris Mcdavid Vice President, Operations
D. Chris McDavid Vice President, Operations
Dan B. Mckinnon Vice President, Engineering
Gordon Timm Vice President Land
Kevin J. Christie Vice President, Exploration
Patrick W. Miles Vice President Exploration
Steven J. Dalman Vice President, Engineering

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Keith A. MacPhail Chairman
Clayton H. Woitas Board of Directors
Clayton M. Woitas Board of Directors
Craig W. Stewart Board of Directors
Grant A. Zawalsky Board of Directors
Pentti O. Karkkainen Board of Directors
Ronald J Poelzer Board of Directors
W. Peter Comber Board of Directors

On completion of the Plan of Arrangement in July of 2003, Alex Verge assumed the role of President and CEO of NuVista Energy Ltd. Prior to the re-organization Alex was the Vice President of Engineering for Bonavista Petroleum Ltd. Prior to joining Bonavista, Alex spent two and a half years in the Business Development Group at POCO Petroleums. Alex had 13 years of experience prior to POCO, in the fields of Reservoir Engineering, Production Engineering and Exploitation Planning at Rising Resources, Shell Canada Resources, and Gulf Canada Resources Resources. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a M Eng degree in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary. Clayton M. Woitas, Profico Energy Management Ltd. Clayton Woitas founded Profico Energy in 2000 as a private company focused on natural gas exploration and production in Western Canada. Prior to Profico, Clayton was President and C.E.O. of Renaissance Energy, where the company grew from 250 BOE/day to 150,000 BOE/day. Since receiving an engineering degree from the University of Alberta in 1973, Clayton has been an active participant in the upstream energy sector. Clayton is also a member of the Board of Directors of a number of other private advisory boards.

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. President & CEO Current
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current
University of Toronto Bachelor of Science Degree In Chemical Engineering Former
University of Calgary Degree, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Former

Mr. Froese has more than 20 years experience in the oil and gas industry, he is currently Vice President, Finance and CFO of NuVista Energy Ltd. Prior to joining NuVista Energy Ltd., in 2006, Mr. Froese worked for a number of public oil and gas companies and in the investment banking industry. Most recently Mr. Froese worked at Suncor Energy Inc. in the role of Treasurer.

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. CFO & Vice President, Finance Current

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President, Operations Current
Bonavista Petroleum Limited Former

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President, Operations Current

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President, Operations Current

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President, Engineering Current

Mr. Timm has been active in the oil and gas industry since 1985. Prior to joining NuVista Energy Ltd., as Land Manager in 2004, Mr. Timm held progressively more responsible positions with junior and senior oil and gas companies.

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President Land Current
NuVista Energy Ltd. Land Manager Former

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President, Exploration Current

Mr. Miles joined Bonavista Petroleum Ltd., in October 2000 as an Exploration Geologist. On completion of the Plan of Arrangement in July of 2003, Mr. Miles assumed the role of Exploration Manager for NuVista Energy Ltd. Mr. Miles has been active in the oil and gas industry since 1989. Mr. Miles commenced his oil and gas career with an overseas posting to several countries in the Middle East for four years. Upon his return he worked for two junior oil and gas companies before working at Pinnacle Resources and Renaissance Energy.

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President Exploration Current
NuVista Energy Ltd. Manager Former
Bonavista Petroleum Limited Exploration Geologist Former

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Vice President, Engineering Current
NuVista Energy Ltd. Manager, Engineering Former
Bonavista Petroleum Limited Former
Shell Canada Limited Former
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Former

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Chairman Current
Canetic Resources Trust Director Current
Clear Energy Inc. Director Current
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Chairman Former
York University Masters of Business Administration Former
University of Toronto Bachelor of Arts Degree Former

Since receiving an engineering degree from the University of Alberta in 1973, Mr. Woitas has been actively involved in the upstream energy sector. Mr. Woitas was co-founder in 2000 of privately held Profico Energy Management Ltd., sold in 2006 with a production base of 18,000 BOE/d. Prior to Profico, he was President and CEO of publicly-traded Renaissance Energy Ltd. where the company grew from 250 to 150,000 BOE/day. He is currently Chairman of the Board for Range Royalty LP, a private energy venture. Mr. Woitas is also on the Board of Directors of NuVista Energy Ltd. and a number of private energy firms. Mr. Woitas is a member of the Reserves Committee and the Health, Safety and Environment Committee.

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Mr. Poelzer has more than 22 years experience in the oil and gas industry. He is currently a Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bonavista Energy Trust. Prior to Bonavista, he held various financial, M&A and strategic planning roles with Poco Petroleums Ltd. Mr. Poelzer is a Chartered Accountant and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) in 1983. Mr. Poelzer is also a member of the board of directors of NuVista Energy Ltd. as well as various private companies and a charitable foundation.

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation Board of Directors Current
University of Saskatchewan Chartered Accountant Former
University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Commerce Former

Organization Position Status
NuVista Energy Ltd. Board of Directors Current
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