Whitecap Resources Inc.
Industry Group: Oil & Gas Producers
Country: Canada
Identifier: TSE:WCP
Whitecap Resources Inc focuses on the acquisition, development, optimization, and production of crude oil and natural gas in western Canada. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets. To extract petroleum products from its resources, the company uses horizontal drilling, in addition to multistage fracturing technology. Crude oil is the leading revenue generator out of the basket of energy products sold by Whitecap.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Oil & Gas Producers 136 out of 260
Universe
Global Universe 13868 out of 14983
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Enerplus Corp. |
38.8
High
|
79 out of 260 |
| Whitecap Resources Inc. |
43.9
Severe
|
136 out of 260 |
| Kosmos Energy Ltd. |
31.6
High
|
31 out of 260 |
| Antero Resources Corp. |
39
High
|
82 out of 260 |
| Talos Energy, Inc. |
59.1
Severe
|
247 out of 260 |
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