Oil and Gas Rights Digital Files

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Digital boundaries for existing exploration licences, significant discovery licences, production licences, former permits, former leases and the Norman Wells Proven Area are available for download. The digital boundaries provided have been generalized and may contain errors. Users should be alert to limitations with respect to resolution.

The digital files are provided in ArcView shapefile format. Attribute data can be found as tables in PDF formats and MS Excel, which contains: Title Id, Representative Name, Region, Date of Issuance, Expiry Date, and Area (hectares). These files are updated on a regular basis but may not be current on a particular day. Clients are cautioned to contact the Rights Administrator to confirm the accuracy or currency of information contained herein.

Users should note that the legal descriptions of these rights using grid and section number as prescribed by the Canada Oil and Gas Land Regulations are to be found in the title documents, copies of which may be obtained on application to the Registrar. Users should also note that the digital file is incomplete for Hudson Bay: outlines of former oil and gas permits in this area will be added in due course. Exploration is not active in this area.

Queries regarding specific licences should be addressed to the Rights Administrator, Northern Oil and Gas Directorate, telephone (819) 997-0048.

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