Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Last updated on July 25, 2024

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation is responsible for British Columbia’s electricity, alternative energy, mining and petroleum resource sectors, and supporting work to meet BC’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. 

Featured Topics

Featured Services

  • MapPlace
    Browse, visualize, and analyze multidisciplinary geoscience data online.
  • Mineral Titles Online
    An online mineral titles administration system.
  • Mineral Development Office
    The Mineral Development Office is the Vancouver base of the British Columbia Geological Survey.
  • Petroleum or Natural Gas Tenure 
    By entering into a tenure agreement with the Province, private industry can develop petroleum resources. 
  • Royalty Programs 
    The Province collects royalties for oil and gas developments on crown land. Applications can be accessed here. 

Minister

Honourable Josie Osborne

Honourable Josie Osborne

Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister Shannon Baskerville

Shannon Baskerville

Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation