Eric Dufour

Eric Dufour is an experienced Exploitation Engineer at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), specializing in heavy oil operations in the Cold Lake area since August 2013. In this role, Eric focuses on identifying, evaluating, and executing new drilling opportunities in multi-lateral heavy oil plays, while also evaluating land sale opportunities and providing bid recommendations to management. Previously, Eric worked as a Field Engineer, EIT, concentrating on gas conservation and conducting Aspen HYSYS simulations for gas system optimization. Early career positions included Field Operator and Engineering Intern at CNRL, where responsibilities involved maintenance coordination and production reporting. Eric holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Regina, completed in 2013.