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Petroleum & Natural Gas Geoscience

A branch of economic geology, petroleum geoscience studies the origin, migration and accumulation of oil and gas, particularly for the discovery and development of profitable deposits.

Petroleum & Natural Gas Tenure

The majority of subsurface petroleum and natural gas resources in British Columbia are owned by the Province. By entering into a tenure agreement with the Province, private industry can develop these resources.

Responsible Oil & Gas Development

Petroleum and Natural Gas Royalties

The Province collects royalties on oil and gas production. These royalties support British Columbia’s economic prosperity while ensuring that producers receive a fair return on their investments

Statistics

The Northeast is the only area of B.C. producing commercial quantities of oil and gas.

Liquefied Natural Gas

The Province requires that proposals

Include guarantees of jobs and training opportunities for British Columbians
Provide a fair return for our resource
Respect and partner with First Nations
Protect our air, land and water, including living up to our climate commitments
Benefits communities

Land Use Plans

High-level land use plans along with identified environmental and social values provide guidance for all oil- and gas-related decisions.

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