The resource links provided in this section reflect the stages of the oil and gas activity regulatory lifecycle, directing users to documentation related to construction and operation, and final activity close-out.
Links to documentation detailing the overarching responsibilities of Emergency Response and Safety, Compliance and Enforcement, and Environmental Management are also provided.
Oil and Gas Activity Operations Manual
The Oil and Gas Operations Manual is a collection of requirements for permit holders, outlining the regulatory and guidance conditions for construction, operation, deactivation and reclamation of oil and gas and associated activities.
Compliance & Enforcement
This page provides links to BC Energy Regulator documentation relating to the BCER’s Compliance and Enforcement operations, including manuals, forms and additional information.
Emergency Response & Safety
This page provides links to BC Energy Regulator documentation relating to Emergency Response and Safety processes and requirements, including manuals, forms and additional information.
Environmental Management
This page provides links to BC Energy Regulator documentation relating to Environmental Management requirements.
Induced Seismicity Data and Submission
This page provides links to guidance and resources for the submission, standards, data and reporting of induced seismicity including ground motion monitoring reports.
Integrity Management Program (IMP)
This page provides guidance to pipeline permit holders on how to develop and implement an effective IMP program.
Liability Management
The BC Energy Regulator's Liability Management programs ensure permit holders are responsible for the financial and environmental risks related to their operations.
LNG Application and Operations Manual
Permit Operations and Administration Manual
This manual has been created to guide users through BC Energy Regulator (BCER) processes and procedures. It also serves to highlight changes in process, procedure, requirements and terminology resulting from the Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA).
Geoscience Data
This page provides links to guidance and resources for the submission, standards, data and reporting of Geoscience Data.
Remediation, Reclamation & Restoration
This page provides links to BC Energy Regulator documentation relating to oil and gas activity site restoration requirements, including manuals, forms and additional information.
Reservoir Management
This section provides materials related to Reserves, Reservoir Engineering, Well Testing and Production Allowables, etc.
Well Decommissioning
This page provides links to Regulator documentation relating to oil and gas well decommissioning.