Frequently Asked Questions

Canada Well Finder is a free mapping platform for exploring over 900,000 oil and gas wells across Canada. We aggregate public regulatory data from five provinces (Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario) into one fast, searchable interface.

Yes. All well location and status data is free to browse. Advanced features like AI-powered analysis, production data exports, and company reports require credits, which you can purchase through your profile. New accounts receive 5 free credits to try these features.

No account required for basic browsing. Creating a free account lets you sync pinned wells across devices, access AI analysis, and purchase credits for premium exports. Your pinned wells are stored locally until you sign up.

Click the search button on the map to access multiple search modes: LSD coordinates (e.g., 04-36-054-04 W5M), NTS grid references, well name, license number, or UWI. The map will center on your results automatically.

LSD stands for Legal Subdivision, the land survey system used in Western Canada. An LSD like "04-36-054-04 W5M" breaks down as: Legal Subdivision 04, Section 36, Township 054, Range 04, West of the 5th Meridian. It pinpoints a quarter-section of land.

Yes. Open the settings panel to filter by status (Active, Abandoned, Suspended, etc.), province, or date range. Filters apply in real-time as you navigate the map.

Click any well marker, then hit "Pin" in the popup. Pinned wells appear in your Wells Panel on the left side. They are saved locally and will sync to the cloud once you create an account.

We cover five provinces: Alberta (650,000+ wells), Saskatchewan (150,000+ wells), British Columbia (80,000+ wells), Manitoba (10,000+ wells), and Ontario (10,000+ wells). Coverage reflects the major oil and gas producing regions of Canada.

All data is sourced from official provincial regulatory bodies: Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), BC Energy Regulator, Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources, Manitoba Petroleum Branch, and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

Major updates occur quarterly, with incremental updates monthly. The last major update was December 2025. Check the About page for the latest update timestamp.

Well coordinates are sourced directly from regulatory databases and are accurate to within a few meters. We display surface hole locations by default; bottomhole coordinates are available in the detailed well view where applicable.

Production data is available for Alberta and Saskatchewan wells. Click any well marker, then select "Production" to view historical oil, gas, and water volumes. Production charts show monthly data where available.

Yes. Visit the Companies section to browse operators and licensees by province. You can see well counts, active vs. abandoned ratios, contact information (for Alberta), and production summaries. Search by company name to find specific operators.

For Alberta, we have detailed licensee information including contact details from the AER Business Associate registry. For Saskatchewan, we have licensee names and well counts. More provinces coming soon.

Credits unlock premium features: AI-powered well analysis (2 credits), company analysis (2 credits), and data exports (1 credit each). New accounts receive 5 free credits. Additional credits can be purchased in packs of 10, 31, or 133.

AI analysis provides context on any well: regional development patterns, nearby operators, production comparisons with offset wells, and insights on well status and history. Think of it as having a senior analyst review the well for you in seconds.

Yes. Export well details as PDF reports, or export company data as CSV/Excel files. Exports include all available fields and are formatted for easy import into your existing workflows.

Yes. Each AI analysis generates a shareable URL that remains accessible for 90 days. Share reports with colleagues without requiring them to have an account.

Yes. Canada Well Finder is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers. The map supports touch gestures, and all features are accessible on smaller screens. For the best experience, we recommend a tablet or desktop for extended research sessions.

We use Plausible Analytics, which is privacy-friendly, cookie-free, and does not track you across sites. We do not sell or share user data. All well data displayed is public information from government regulatory bodies.

The well data is public information sourced from government databases. You may use it according to the terms of the respective provincial regulatory bodies. For commercial use, we recommend verifying licensing requirements with the source regulator.