Northern Development is proud to support Forefront Energy, a Pouce Coupe–based company leading the charge toward cleaner, more efficient energy solutions for the oil and gas sector. Through two approvals under our Business Development suite of programs, Forefront received a combined $80,000 in funding to help refine their business strategy and advance a groundbreaking new clean-energy technology, both with great success.
With $30,000 from the Competitiveness Consulting Rebate, Forefront Energy worked with a professional consultant to develop a comprehensive business strategy. This included an in-depth market analysis, marketing efficiency improvements and a roadmap for sustainable growth. Forefront has already seen results, hiring two new staff in early 2025 and reporting more targeted, deliberate marketing efforts that are paying off in real time.
In 2025, with support from the Northern Industries Innovation Fund, Forefront Energy received an additional $50,000 to finalize and test a new pressure-differential generator, a clean power solution that uses well gas pressure to produce hydraulic pressure and electricity. This innovative technology, combined with the company’s solar and battery technologies, has the potential to eliminate emissions from remote gas well sites entirely.
Forefront’s advancements are not only helping to decarbonize the energy industry, they are also supporting local manufacturing and creating jobs in the Peace Region. They were recently recognized as a semi-finalist in the 2025 Northern Angel Summit, highlighting the company’s growing role as an innovator in Northern B.C.’s clean-tech economy.
Learn more about Forefront Energy’s work.
