NEB Releases Decision for an Operations Authorization for ConocoPhillips
For immediate release
30 October 2013
CALGARY – The National Energy Board (NEB or Board) today released its letter, and terms and conditions to approve ConocoPhillips’ application for an Operations Authorization (OA) to drill two wells on Exploration Licence area EL470 near Norman Wells, Northwest Territories. This is the first horizontal fracturing (fracking) authorization in the North issued by the Board.
ConocoPhillips first sought approval from the Sahtu Land and Water Board (SLWB) prior to applying to the NEB. On 11 June 2013, the SLWB completed its Preliminary Screening under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (MVRMA) and issued a Land Use Permit and Water License for the project. ConocoPhillips then applied to the NEB for an OA.
The Board recognizes the importance of fostering better understanding and communication with all stakeholders that take part in Board processes and engaging Canadians is a priority. Since 2011, NEB staff have conducted over 25 public information and community engagement sessions in the North on how the NEB regulates hydraulic fracking.
The National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada’s energy industry. It’s responsibilities under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) include safety, protection of the environment and conservation of resources.
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For further information:
Erin Dottor
Communications Officer
National Energy Board
E-mail: erin.dottor@neb-one.gc.ca
Telephone: 403-299-3712
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Facsimile: 403-292-5503
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Related documents:
- ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp.
Operations Authorization 2013 EL 470 Exploration Drilling Program in the Tulita Area, NWT
For a copy of the Decision:
The Publications Office
National Energy Board
444 Seventh Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0X8
E-mail: publications@neb-one.gc.ca
Telephone: 403-299-3561
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
Facsimile: 403-292-5576
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