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2009-2010 Beaufort Sea and Mackenzie Delta

The Call for Bids in the Beaufort Sea and Mackenzie Delta closed on July 6, 2010.

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Winning Bids

Results of the 2009-2010 Call for Bids:
Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta

The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development hereby gives notice of the bids which have been selected in response to the 2009-2010 Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta Call for Bids. The Call closed on July 6, 2010. Winning bidders who submit work deposits representing 25% of their work proposal bid will be eligible to receive an exploration licence. In accordance with the requirements set out in the 2009-2010 Beaufort Sea/Mackenzie Delta Call for Bids, the following bids have been selected:

Map indicating Winning Bids   (555 Kb)

Parcel BSMD-1

(73,391 hectares more or less)

Work expenditure bid: $1,696,999.98
Work deposit: $424,250.00
Issuance Fee: $2,000.00
Bidder: MGM Energy Corp. - 100%
Designated Representative: MGM Energy Corp.
Exploration Licence: EL456


Parcel BSMD-2

(67,284 hectares more or less)

Work expenditure bid: $1,529,999.99
Work deposit: $382,500.00
Issuance Fee: $2,250.00
Bidder: MGM Energy Corp. - 100%
Designated Representative: MGM Energy Corp.
Exploration Licence: EL457


Parcel BSMD-3

(75,244 hectares more or less)

Work expenditure bid: $1,299,599.98
Work deposit: $324,900.00
Issuance Fee: $2,250.00
Bidder: MGM Energy Corp. - 100%
Designated Representative: MGM Energy Corp.
Exploration Licence: EL458


Parcel BSMD-4

(74,618 hectares more or less)

Work expenditure bid: $1,159,999.98
Work deposit: $290,000.00
Issuance Fee: $1,500.00
Bidder: MGM Energy Corp. - 100%
Designated Representative: MGM Energy Corp.
Exploration Licence: EL459


Parcel BSMD-5

(205,946 hectares more or less)

Work expenditure bid: $103,300,000.00
Work deposit: $25,825,000.00
Issuance Fee: $2,500.00
Bidder: Chevron Canada Limited - 100%
Designated Representative: Chevron Canada Limited
Exploration Licence: EL460


Further information may be obtained by contacting:

Mailing address:
Northern Oil and Gas Branch
Oil and Gas Management Directorate
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
OTTAWA, ON K1A 0H4

Courier only:
Northern Oil and Gas Branch
Oil and Gas Management Directorate
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
10th Floor, 15/25 Eddy Street
GATINEAU, QC K1A 0H4




Petroleum and Environmental Considerations

The Petroleum and Environmental Management Tool (PEMT) has been developed in order to raise awareness regarding relative environmental, socio-economic, and geo-economic sensitivities to oil and gas activity in the southern Beaufort Sea region.

The information contained within the PEMT is being further developed and refined in consultation with resource management partners.

Launch the PEMT




Call for Bids

Date of launch: March 6, 2010
Closing date: July 6, 2010

Call for Bids Package

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of the 2009-2010 Beaufort Sea and the Mackenzie Delta Call for Bids
Land Descriptions for the parcels:
Maps and Digital File of the Call for Bids

Supplemental Information




Call for Nominations

Date of launch: December 22, 2009
Closing date: January 28, 2010