This case introduces students to the value chain of the oil and gas industry in Canada. Through the study of the current position and future plans for a small, independent oil and gas exploration company, they will find challenges of growing through acquisitions and the risks associated with the expansion of the limits of the company's core competencies. The case includes an overview of the industry, the history of Oleum Resources Ltd., and the opportunities that it should reconsider its business strategy to expand the innovative but risky ASP technology. The first two versions of the company entails not only significant capital investment, but also to recruit highly qualified personnel. However, a third option to stay, of course, can mean facing losses and investor unhappiness. "Hide
by David Wood, Tom Hansen, Jack Hansen Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 16 pages. Publication Date: September 7, 2012. Prod. #: W12187-PDF-ENG
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