by Chromaside | Mar 4, 2021 | The Basics of Land Ownership
Crown parcels of subsurface petroleum and natural gas (PNG) rights are sold as tenures through the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI). A tenure provides exclusive rights to the subsurface resource and the right to apply to the BC Oil and Gas...
by Chromaside | Mar 4, 2021 | Easements and Rights of Way, The Basics of Land Ownership
An easement is a situation where the title to a piece of land remains with the landowner while the right is given to another person or organization to use the land for a specific purpose. An easement that stays with the land regardless of who owns it is referred to in...
by Chromaside | Mar 4, 2021 | Orphan Sites, Dormant Sites, and More, When Oil Companies are not Paying Rent
A landowner may experience long delays or failure in payment of rent or compensation for an oil and gas permit. This may not indicate bankruptcy but should be pursued by the landowner. There are a number of actions a landowner can take: A landowner should first...
by Chromaside | Mar 4, 2021 | Definition of Wells & Sites, Orphan Sites, Dormant Sites, and More
Well Status and Descriptions It can be concerning to landowners when terminology is used to describe a wellsite on their land that may not be accurate. Having an accurate description and status may provide some peace of mind regarding current activity or non-activity...
by Chromaside | Mar 4, 2021 | Types of Oil and Gas Activities and the Permitting Process
Water Use for Natural Gas Development All water in British Columbia is owned by the Crown on behalf of residents of the province. If you own land that contains or has access to surface water or groundwater, in most cases you are expected to apply to the province for...
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