Trican has established a Research and Development Centre in Moscow as part of a long term agreement with Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas. The facility will focus on enhancing oil and gas production through the development of new technology for drilling and completion applications throughout Russia and surrounding areas.

The inauguration ceremony took place on March 16, 2012 with Michael Kelly, Senior Vice President, EAME & CIS, along with the Rector of the University, Mr. V.G. Martynov, cutting the red ribbon, and included a presentation by Jim Venditto, Trican Vice President, Technical Services.

The Russia-based R&D Centre will contribute to Trican’s overall commitment to innovation and technology. Along with Trican’s R&D Centre in Calgary, Alberta and the recently-opened centre in Houston, Texas, the Moscow R&D Centre will help Trican develop solutions to support customers in producing their wells safely and efficiently, and reduce the impact of our operations on the environment.

Trican has been named one of Alberta’s Top 55 Employers for the fifth year in a row. Alberta's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

For the selection process, employers are evaluated on criteria such as the physical workplace, financial rewards and benefits, performance management, training and skills development and community involvement, among others. The evaluation processes determines which employers offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs, as well as the intangibles that make up a great place to work.

Trican is proud to be considered a Top Employer, as we believe success begins with our people. Trican offers challenging opportunities to join an organization that recognizes and rewards the contributions of its employees.

To learn more about why Trican was selected, please click on this link.