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SaskEnergy: fuel for business.


At SaskEnergy SaskEnergy is a Crown corporation of the Saskatchewan government which delivers natural gas to 92% of the province through a 65,000 kilometre distribution system to over 327,000 customers.

The current Minister responsible for SaskEnergy is Andrew Thomson.
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 committed to helping build Saskatchewan Saskatchewan, province, Canada
Saskatchewan (səskăch`əwən, –wän', săs'–), province (2001 pop. 978,933), 251,700 sq mi (651,903 sq km), W Canada.
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 bringing a new business to the province or expanding your existing operation, we can help give you that competitive advantage.

We've operated one of the largest natural gas distribution networks in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  for over 45 years-safety and reliably with some of the lowest costs. In fact we've delivered the lowest provincial natural gas rates in Canada four of the last five years.

Natural gas offers convenience, reliability and considerable savings compared to other energy sources.

With SaskEnergy's extensive infrastructure, meeting your energy needs in Saskatchewan has never been easier We have the energy to grow Len's talk about what that means for your business.

Ronald S. Clark

President and Chief Executive Officer

The experience to meet your needs

When locating or expanding your business in Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy offers reliable, convenient, environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1]  and economical natural gas energy. With over 13,000 km of transmission and 64,000 km of distribution pipeline, meeting your energy needs in Saskatchewan has never been easier.

At SaskEnergy we work closely with you to understand your business and your energy needs. Together we can find natural gas energy solutions to give your business the competitive edge. We have worked with a wide variety of commercial enterprises to deliver the benefits of natural gas. Whether your operation is large or small... no matter what your industry, product or service, we would be pleased to discuss how natural gas can meet your specific needs. Industries like manufacturing, resorts and large retail businesses are using natural gas as their primary energy source. Our thousands of satisfied customers also include...

* 75 grain terminals with dryers 115 pork pork, flesh of swine prepared as food, one of the principal commodities of the meatpacking industry. Pork has long been a staple food in most of the world, although religious taboos have limited its use, especially among Jews and Muslims.  production sites

* 70 poultry poultry, domesticated fowl kept primarily for meat and eggs; including birds of the order Galliformes, e.g., the chicken, turkey, guinea fowl, pheasant, quail, and peacock; and natatorial (swimming) birds, e.g., the duck and goose.  barns

* 300 oil field sites

We encourage you to talk to us about your energy challenges. From project planning project planning - project management  through delivery, meeting your needs with the benefits of natural gas is our priority.

Some words from our customers

Manufacturing - Profit from our efficiency.

Doepker Industries knows what it takes to be competitive. Manufacturing a diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s  line of trailers, this company was named Saskatchewan's Business of the Year for 2001 by Saskatchewan Business Magazine, and an ABEX ABEX America Online Business Exchange
ABEX Australasian Business Excellence
 Business of the Year. Doepker Industries' head office and one of their manufacturing plants are located in Annaheim, Saskatchewan “Annaheim” redirects here. For Anaheim, see Anaheim, California.
Annaheim (2006 Population 218) is a village in central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located about 125 km west of Saskatoon, at the junction of provincial grid roads Highway 756 and Highway 779.
. Dave Doepker, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , has this to say about natural gas as their primary energy source, "As Doepker Industries has expanded its manufacturing base in Saskatchewan, we have always been well served by SaskEnergy in providing us with an adequate supply of natural gas. It is very important to have this efficient source of energy available so we can be competitive in the global markets we compete in."

Resorts - Relax, natural gas helps save you money.

Elk Ridge Resort, north of Prince Albert Prince Albert, city (1991 pop. 34,181), central Sask., Canada, on the North Saskatchewan River. Prince Albert is a commercial and distribution center for a lumbering, gold- and uranium-mining, and mixed-farming area. There are wood-products and meatpacking industries. , knows what it takes to fuel success. They have a great location bordering RA. National Park, friendly staff, first-rate facilities, a beautiful golf course to entice tourists and an economical, clean burning and efficient form of energy. "I'm extremely happy with the benefits natural gas has brought my business development," says Arne Petersen, owner of Elk Ridge Resort. "My operating costs operating costs nplgastos mpl operacionales  have dropped significantly since natural gas reached here last summer, and I don't have to think about monitoring and filling propane propane, CH3CH2CH3, colorless, gaseous alkane. It is readily liquefied by compression and cooling. It melts at −189.9°C; and boils at −42.2°C;.  tanks."

Pork Industry - Safety and reliability, delivered to your doorstep.

Ivan Stomp of Stomp Pork Farms in the Humboldt area is confident that natural gas is the natural choice for new large pork production facilities. Working with members of the community where new barns are being located, there are two major reasons they select natural gas as their primary energy source: convenience and confidence in the product. "By selecting natural gas, the group does not need to worry about transportation, storage, or fuel management." Ivan also knows what to expect with natural gas. "With natural gas being a safe and reliable fuel, I have the confidence in natural gas and the associated equipment."

Processing - Helping you now and in the future.

Popowich Milling Corp. in Yorkton knows the value of natural gas. What started as a small farm operation has now grown into an internationally owned milling company. The mill is a major supplier of oats oats, cereal plants of the genus Avena of the family Gramineae (grass family). Most species are annuals of moist temperate regions. The early history of oats is obscure, but domestication is considered to be recent compared to that of the other  for many applications--from ingredients for cooking, to breakfast cereals This is a list of breakfast cereals. Many cereals are trademarked brands of large companies such as Kellogg's, General Mills, Malt-O-Meal, Nestlé, The Quaker Oats Company, and Post Cereals, but similar equivalent products are often sold by other manufacturers and as store own . According to Ed according to
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, the choice for their primary energy source was easy. "Natural gas has the ease of access, is reliable, and of course is cost effective." With plans of tripling their production in the near future, SaskEnergy will be ready to work with this company to meet the needs of their increased energy demands.

Why it's the natural choice

Business owners in Saskatchewan choose natural gas as their primary energy source for a number of reasons. Business operators want the security of a reliable fuel supply. By selecting natural gas energy, they know that they are getting a safe, reliable and convenient fuel... and it's the most environmentally friendly. With natural gas, there is no need to worry about arranging for transportation, storage of fuel on site, or monitoring supply levels. Best of all, natural gas is the lowest cost fuel to serve your daily energy needs.

We'll make you feel right at home

A SaskEnergy Business Representative will work closely with you to help make your natural gas project a success. We know that businesses have a number of factors to consider when choosing a site location and by involving us at the initial planning stage, we will be able to assist you in determining the most economical service locations for natural gas service in our province. We can help identify where there is capacity in our pipeline system that will accommodate your business's energy requirements in a cost efficient manner.

As a partner, SaskEnergy invests in your new system to assist in managing the cost of gas line installation. We invest in a commercial project against the cost based on your estimated annual energy use for up to 20 years. This investment effectively reduces the amount required from your business for the installation of natural gas service, providing the foundation for faster recovery of capital.

Easy payment options

With only a 25% down payment on your project, we'll be ready to build to your specifications. After the work is completed, flexible arrangements are offered on the balance and may be supplied through a post-dated cheque, cash payment, or SaskEnergy Gas Line Financing.

Finance the cost of your gas line and equipment needs

With SaskEnergy Customer Financing, you can hook Can´ hook`

1. A device consisting of a short rope with flat hooks at each end, for hoisting casks or barrels by the ends of the staves.
 up your business to natural gas and pay for the installation through convenient payments on your SaskEnergy bill on approved credit. SaskEnergy also offers you financing for the purchase of natural gas equipment. Your SaskEnergy Business Representative, listed on the back page, will be happy to discuss both of these options with you.

If you are locating your business in an existing building, you may already be served with natural gas. This can be easily confirmed by calling SaskEnergy's toll-free line at 1-800-567-8899.

By working together and getting your commitment to natural gas service early in the year, SaskEnergy will be better able to meet your energy needs.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your energy needs. Please contact one of the following Business Representatives:

North Battleford North Battleford, city (1991 pop. 14,350), W Sask., Canada, at the confluence of the North Saskatchewan and Battle rivers, opposite Battleford. It is the service and distribution center for NW Saskatchewan, which has rich farming, lumbering, and fishing.  Area

Cheryl McLean

(306) 446-5030

camclean@saskenergy.com

Prince Albert Area

Sandy Korczak

(306) 953-8330

skorczak@saskenergy.com

Jeff Schewaga

(306) 953-8323

jschewaga@saskenergy.com

Regina Area

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(306) 777-9224

fhill@saskenergy.com

Shawn Fairman

(306) 777-9321

sfairman@saskenergy.com

Saskatoon Saskatoon (săskətn`), city (1991 pop. 186,058), S central Sask., Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River.  Area

Shannon Fraser-Hansen

(306) 975-8676

sfraserhansen@saskenergy.com

Dale Farthing

(306) 975-8573

dfarthing@saskenergy.com

Swift Current/Moose Jaw jaw

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 Area

Deb Jamieson

(306) 778-4160

djamieson@saskenergy.com

Weyburn Area

Kevin Wallin

(306) 848-4401

kwallin@saskenergy.com

Yorkton Area

Larry Stewart Larry Stewart may refer to:
  • Larry Stewart (basketball) (born 1968)
  • Larry Stewart (philanthropist)
  • Larry Stewart (journalist), a writer for the Los Angeles Times
  • Larry Stewart (singer), lead singer of the country music group Restless Heart
 

(306) 786-2364

lstewart@saskenergy.com
Annual Fuel Cost Comparison


Propane      $120,469
Fuel oil     $102,712
Natural Gas  $53,347

Assuming: 200,000 [m.sup.3] of natural gas compared with equivalent
volumes of other fuels - natural gas @ .2645 cents per [m.sup.3].
292,400 liters of fuel oil @ .527 cents/litre. Basedon January 2002
rates.

Note: Table made from bar graph


Items to Consider When Determining Type of Fuel

* Capital equipment cost

* Fuel delivery cost

* Market stability

* Environmental concerns

* Convenience

* Reliability

* Safety

Specific Considerations of Each Fuel Type

Propane

Tank rental or purchase charges

Management of supply

Fuel Oil

Tank rental or purchase charges Management of supply

Natural Gas

Capital service installation cost
Lower capital costs in Saskatchewan

Customer portion based on project cost of $50,000


SK  $17,000
MB  $24,000
AB  $50,000

Assumes: Annual consumption of 200,000 [m.sup.3] of natural gas with
1,500 hours of operation. Based on natural gas companies' investment in
a $50,000 project as provided by business models from SaskEnergy in
Saskatchewan, Swan Valley Gas Corp., Manitoba and average investment
calculations from ATCO, Alberta North and South.


RELATED ARTICLE: Five easy steps

1 Talk to a SaskEnergy Business Representative early in your planning phase--whether it's new construction or an expansion of your energy needs in your current location.

2 If you are considering various locations, ask for SaskEnergy's assistance in reviewing proposed sites for proximity to a natural gas pipeline.

3 If you are evaluating other fuel options, understand all the issues and benefits of each fuel. SaskEnergy would be happy to assist in your evaluation by providing cost comparisons and operating efficiencies of various fuels and equipment.

4 Once you have decided on natural gas, give us your commitment as early as possible for construction according to your planning schedule.

5 With your final site selection established; we'll work closely with you to provide service in a timely manner.
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