Jim McFarland
Founder at VALEURA ENERGY INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James D.
McFarland is the founder of Valeura Energy, Inc. (founded in 2000) and Verenex Energy, Inc. (founded in 2004).
At Valeura Energy, Inc., he holds the title of Non-Independent Director starting in 2018.
At Verenex Energy, Inc., he served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2004 to 2009.
Currently, Mr. McFarland is the Independent Chairman at MEG Energy Corp.
since 2010.
He also holds positions as a Director at the Canadian Association for The World Petroleum Council, a Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc., a Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB.
In the past, Mr. McFarland has worked as a Director at Central Pacific Minerals NL, Managing Director & Director at Southern Pacific Petroleum NL from 1999 to 2004, and a Director at Vermilion Energy Trust, Aventura Energy, Inc., Pengrowth Corp., and Vermilion Resources Ltd.
He also served as an Independent Director at Pengrowth Energy Corp.
from 2010 to 2020 and as a Director at Arrow Exploration Corp.
from 2018 to 2020.
Additionally, he held the position of Vice President-Environment at Imperial Oil Ltd.
from 1990 to 1992 and President & Chief Operating Officer at Husky Oil Ltd.
from 1995 to 1998.
He was also a Vice President-Production at Exxon Production Co.Mr. McFarland completed his undergraduate degree at Queen's University in 1970 and his graduate degree at the University of Alberta in 1974.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VALEURA ENERGY INC.
0.62% | 2024-04-03 | 632,634 ( 0.62% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
MEG ENERGY CORP.
0.00% | 2024-03-14 | 5,209 ( 0.00% ) | 119 807 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Jim McFarland active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MEG ENERGY CORP. | Chairman | 2023-11-07 |
| VALEURA ENERGY INC. | Founder | 2000-06-06 |
Canadian Association for The World Petroleum Council
 Canadian Association for The World Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Association for The World Petroleum Council promotes the management of world’s petroleum resources. The firm presents the oil and gas production. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc.
 Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. provides petroleum engineering services. The non-profit company is based in Allen, TX and has subsidiaries in United States, India and Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB
 Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB is a non profit organization that regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta. Its function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practice engineering and geoscience in Alberta. The applicants and companies that meet APEGA’s standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practice and use reserved titles and designations. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Jim McFarland
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ARROW EXPLORATION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-22 |
| PENGROWTH ENERGY CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Verenex Energy, Inc.
 Verenex Energy, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Verenex Energy, Inc. explores and produces oil and gas. The company was founded by Jim McFarland, Lorenzo Donadeo, Chayan Chakrabarty and Blair Anderson in March 2004 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Founder | 2009-11-30 |
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Training of Jim McFarland
| Queen's University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Alberta | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED | Energy Minerals |
| VALEURA ENERGY INC. | Energy Minerals |
| MEG ENERGY CORP. | Energy Minerals |
| ARROW EXPLORATION CORP. | Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Central Pacific Minerals NL
 Central Pacific Minerals NL Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Central Pacific Minerals NL engages in the provision of exploration and evaluation of oil shale and other mineral deposits. The company was founded by Ian McFarlane in 1968 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. | Industrial Services |
| Southern Pacific Petroleum NL | Industrial Services |
Vermilion Energy Trust
 Vermilion Energy Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Vermilion Energy Trust operates as an open-end unincorporated investment trust. The company 's subsidiary Vermilion Resources Ltd., engages in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas in Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Australia. Company is Located in Calgary, AB. | Miscellaneous |
Aventura Energy, Inc.
 Aventura Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Aventura Energy, Inc. explores and produces oil and gas in South America. The company was founded by J. Scott Price, Barry B. Larson and Jeffrey S. Boyce and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
Pengrowth Corp.
 Pengrowth Corp. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Pengrowth Corp. an oil and gas operating company. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Industrial Services |
Vermilion Resources Ltd.
 Vermilion Resources Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Part of Vermilion Energy, Inc., Vermilion Resources Ltd. engages in operating oil and gas field properties. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Jeffrey S. Boyce, Claudio A. Ghersinich. | Energy Minerals |
Husky Oil Ltd.
 Husky Oil Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Cenovus Energy, Inc., Husky Oil Ltd. explores and develops oil and natural gas. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
Verenex Energy, Inc.
Verenex Energy, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Verenex Energy, Inc. explores and produces oil and gas. The company was founded by Jim McFarland, Lorenzo Donadeo, Chayan Chakrabarty and Blair Anderson in March 2004 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Industrial Services |
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc.
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. provides petroleum engineering services. The non-profit company is based in Allen, TX and has subsidiaries in United States, India and Canada. | Industrial Services |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Commercial Services |
Institute of Corporate Directors
Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Commercial Services |
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB is a non profit organization that regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta. Its function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practice engineering and geoscience in Alberta. The applicants and companies that meet APEGA’s standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practice and use reserved titles and designations. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Canadian Association for The World Petroleum Council
Canadian Association for The World Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Association for The World Petroleum Council promotes the management of world’s petroleum resources. The firm presents the oil and gas production. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Commercial Services |
| Exxon Production Co. | |
Pengrowth Energy Corp.
 Pengrowth Energy Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Pengrowth Energy Corp. operates as a Canadian oil and natural gas exploration company. It engages in the development, acquisition, and exploration of oil and natural gas reserves in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia. The company was founded on October 4, 2010 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
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