Canada’s natural gas and oil sector faced daunting challenges during the second quarter because of the still-unfolding wildfire season, but activity overall has recovered, according to some of the top operators.

Exploration and production (E&P) companies, midstream operators, oilfield services (OFS) providers and utilities reported big and small impacts to their operations between April and June because of the massive number of forest fires. Canada’s traditional wildfire season continues through September.

3.7% Of Production Lost

Calgary-based E&Ps at one point in the quarter had shuttered at least 319,000 boe/d, or 3.7% of Canada’s total production, according to one government tally. Most production has since recovered, and some E&Ps even expect to exceed their initial...