Adding to the recent spate of well authorizations, B.C. has issued four more well licences, this time to Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
September 8, 2022, 8:52 AM MDT
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Saturn Oil & Gas Inc.’s land reclamation program (LRP) was initiated in December 2021 with the goal of returning land previously leased for oil and gas production to landowners in pristine condition.
September 7, 2022, 8:36 AM MDT
A Canada Energy Regulator (CER) Commission majority has determined that a NorthRiver Midstream Inc. application for the NEBC Connector Project, as supplemented, is sufficiently complete and may proceed through to the assessment process.
September 6, 2022, 12 AM MDT
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While the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) issued 16 well licenses this week, negotiations with the Blueberry River First Nations continue, though a timeline for resolution wasn’t offered, according to a statement from the B.C. government.
August 19, 2022, 6:23 AM MDT
Strathcona Resources Ltd.’s Bonnyville/Cold Lake-area assets, uniquely positioned near a geological formation ideal for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), allow the company to avoid long and costly transportation routes associated with its carbon capture efforts, says Tim Waters, vice-president of development.
August 17, 2022, 12 AM MDT
The B.C. Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) has issued 16 well licences.
August 17, 2022, 5:31 PM MDT
Operators across Canada licensed 539 new wells last month, up from 450 a year ago, although July marked the twelfth month in a row without any new wells approved in British Columbia.
August 12, 2022, 12 AM MDT
FortisBC Holdings Inc. and Musqueam Indian Band announced the signing of an agreement, which will result in the parties sharing benefits associated with the Tilbury LNG projects.
August 10, 2022, 10:07 AM MDT
The Indigenous Resource Network launched a campaign to advocate for Indigenous ownership in resource projects.
August 10, 2022, 12 AM MDT
Front-end engineering design activities and commercial discussions with a diverse group of potential customers are both underway for the Cedar LNG project, says Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
August 8, 2022, 12 AM MDT
A group, including First Nations people, has raised concerns with Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. over its company name.
July 28, 2022, 6 AM MDT
The B.C. government has awarded a second geothermal permit to Fort Nelson First Nation to advance development of the Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project at Clarke Lake.
July 27, 2022, 11:08 AM MDT
A spokesperson from British Columbia’s Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation says negotiations with the Blueberry River First Nations continue, though a timeline for resolution wasn’t offered.
July 20, 2022, 1:11 PM MDT
While there has been an evolution in the way in which industry works with First Nations on major projects over the past several years, these communities can play an even bigger part.
July 18, 2022, 6:51 AM MDT
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The fact is: In 2022, companies must have “exceptionally-solid relationships” with those Indigenous communities in whose backyards they are proposing major energy projects, says Tony Fogarassy, newly-appointed vice-president of business development and Indigenous affairs, Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd.
July 8, 2022, 12 AM MDT
The federal government announced $13.5 million in funding for the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) as part of the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) program.
July 8, 2022, 12 AM MDT
Enbridge Inc. maintains strong relationships with Indigenous nations, governments and groups over the life cycle of its assets, because the company sees doing so as essential to its continued success as a leading energy-delivery firm in North America, says Kim Brenneis, director of community and Indigenous engagement, Canada.
July 7, 2022, 12 AM MDT
Indigenous participation in major energy projects is “absolutely key” to the success of those projects, says Steve Saddleback, director, National Energy Business Centre of Excellence, Indian Resource Council of Canada (IRC). Fortunately, industry is “starting to realize” the vital role First Nations as rights and title holders can play on projects.
July 6, 2022, 6 AM MDT
Difficulties accessing capital is holding back many Canadian Indigenous communities’ efforts to fully participate in natural gas sector projects, panelists participating in a special webinar said last week.
July 4, 2022, 6 AM MDT
MEG Energy Corp. appointed Gary Bosgoed to its board of directors and announced the retirement of Grant Billing.
July 4, 2022, 5:11 AM MDT
Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation’s board of directors appointed Chana Martineau as its chief executive officer effective July 4, 2022.
June 23, 2022, 10:20 AM MDT
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