Canada - Get Permit or License for Oil and Gas Extraction

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Get a Permit or License for Oil and Gas Extraction, the applicant has to approach the Canada Energy Regulator link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The officer will come for a site inspection to check the place.
12. The applicant has to follow the instruction as per the officer's advice.
13. Once all the verification and inspection process gets completed, the applicant has to get the license from the office or through the mail.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Canadian citizenship certificate
• Proof of Insurance
• Business License
• Plan document
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Canada Energy Regulator
210-517 10 Ave SW
Calgary AB T2R 0A8
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (403) 292-4800
Telephone (toll-free): 1 (800) 899-1265
Fax: (403) 292-5503
Fax (toll-free): 1 (877) 288-8803
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any oil and gas production company that intends to Get a Permit or License for Oil and Gas Extraction is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• Product details
• Citizenship code
• Business location address
• Plan details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Canada, the license for oil and gas extraction is known as an "exploration license" or a "production license". These licenses are issued by the regulatory agencies in each province or territory where oil and gas extraction activities take place.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• An exploration license grants the holder the exclusive right to explore oil and gas on a specific area of land for a set period.
• This license allows the holder to conduct activities such as seismic testing, drilling, and other exploration work.