News Release | Tragic Loss: Energera Mourns the Passing of Valued Employee in Traffic Collision

Posted on June 13, 2024
By Todd Van Vliet
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Energera News Release

WONOWON, BC – On June 12, 2024 at approximately 5:50 AM, an Energera vehicle was struck from behind while stopped in a construction zone on Highway 97 in at the Sikanni River Bridge in Wonowon, British Columbia.

According to the information currently available, one individual of the Energera/Frac Shack crew in the vehicle was killed, the passenger escaped with minor injuries and was transported to the nearest hospital. 

Their vehicle was stopped at a highway construction site at the Sikanni bridge hill north of Ft. St. John, British Columbia and obeying all traffic signs. Police are investigating.

Bassam Kubi will be deeply missed by his wife and two young children, as well as his brothers, cousins, and many friends and colleagues.

Energera appreciates the support of all the service providers from the site, as well as those members of the oil and gas community who have offered their assistance. 

Please direct any inquiries to Wayne Clarke, CD, MBA, VP Operational Risk at [email protected] or to Todd Van Vliet, B.A., LL. B., ICD.D. , CEO at [email protected]


Support for Bassam’s Family: Honoring His Memory

Bassam was a kind, honorable, and loyal man who came to Canada seeking a better life for his family, and quickly became a cherished member of the Energera family.

His loyalty and dedication were evident to all who knew him, and his presence brought warmth and positivity to those around him. Bassam leaves behind a wife and two young children, as well as his extended family.

A GoFundMe page has been created to provide support and immediate assistance to Bassam’s family during this unimaginable time. Any contribution, big or small, will make a significant difference.


ABOUT ENERGERA | Changing the World of Energy™

Beginning in 2011 with Frac Shack and following the acquisition of Sandtinel in 2020, Energera was created in 2021 recognizing the need for powerful and impactful enertech solutions. Energera stands as an industry leader for change enabling energy development that is smarter, greener, safer, and cleaner, charting a path forward to a world where energy has far less environmental impacts, more affordable, and readily available for all.

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