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Understanding the Orphan Process
Understanding the Orphan Process
When a company holding permits on wells, pipelines or facilities is no longer able to pay debt owing, the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) may designate their sites as orphan sites. The first step taken ...
Updates to the Orphan Site Restoration Levy
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 ...
Water Use for Natural Gas Development
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 ...
Well Status and Descriptions
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 ...
When Annual Rent Stops
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 ...
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