Mackenzie Gas Project Benefits Plans

On November 21, 2010, the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada approved the following Benefits Plans:

• Mackenzie Gathering System
• Taglu Field Development
• Parsons Lake Field Development
• Niglintgak Field Development

Background

The Benefits Plans describe the principles, strategies and procedures that the proponents of the Mackenzie Gas Project have committed to use to ensure the economic participation of Canadians and Canadian businesses during the development, construction and operating phases of the Mackenzie gathering system and the three field developments.

Section 5.2(2) in the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) required that the proponents of the Mackenzie Gas Project submit a Benefits Plan to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for the Mackenzie gathering system and the three field developments. The approval of the Benefits Plans by the Minister has fulfilled this requirement of the proponents.

Reporting

During the development, construction and operating phases of the Mackenzie gathering system and the three field developments, the proponents of the Mackenzie Gas Project will report on a regular basis to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada on the implementation of the Benefits Plans.

Decision Reports

The approval of the Benefits Plans for the Mackenzie gathering system and the three field developments was subject to certain conditions. These conditions aim to strengthen the implementation of the Benefits Plans and improve the economic outcomes for Canadians and Canadian businesses. Full details of the conditions may be viewed in the following Decision Reports:

• Mackenzie Gathering System Decision Report
• Taglu Field Development Decision Report
• Parsons Lake Field Development Decision Report
• Niglintgak Field Development Decision Report

Additional Information

For more information on the Mackenzie Gas Project Benefits Plans or to request a copy, please contact the Northern Oil and Gas Branch by telephone at (819) 953-2087 or by email DGPGN-NOGB@ainc-inac.gc.ca.