The BC Energy Regulator issued an update October 24, 2025 regarding the Orphan Site Restoration Levy.
“On Oct. 22, 2025, the BCER’s Board of Directors approved an increase to the Orphan Site Restoration Levy to ensure adequate funding for restoration of orphan sites.
The BCER has made significant progress cleaning up orphan wells. As of March 2025, 80 per cent of orphan sites had been decommissioned and 30 per cent had been restored. Additional funding is required to further support closure and restoration and address recent orphan designations made by the BCER.”
Please refer to the BCER’s website for the full update on this levy increase.
Contact the Farmers Information Service if you have additional questions or concerns regarding the impacts of an orphan site on your land .
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