Project-Based Environmental Assessments

Orphan Basin Exploratory Drilling Progam

CEAR No. 04-03-7972

Chevron Canada Resources Ltd. has submitted a project description for a proposed exploratory drilling program in the Orphan Basin area. The project is listed on the Comprehensive Study List Regulations under the CEA Act. The following is a list of documents available on the public registry file for the project.

DateRecordAuthor
12 JULY, 2013C-NLOPB
25 JUNE, 2013FFAW
19 JUNE, 2013Electronic transmittal of Chevron’s response to Consolidated Comments on 2013/2014 Environmental Assessment Validation ReportC-NLOPB
13 JUNE, 2013Chevron Canada Resources
29 MAY, 2013C-NLOPB
29 MAY, 2013C-NLOPB
29 MAY, 2013DFO
14 MAY, 2013EC
13 MAY, 2013FFAW
25 APR, 2013C-NLOPB
25 APR, 2013C-NLOPB
18 APR, 2013LGL Limited
18 APR, 2013Chevron Canada Resources
NOV, 2012LGL Limited
MAY, 2012LGL Limited
8 DEC, 2009LGL Limited
8 DEC, 2009Transmittal of EA 2010 Validation ReportChevron Canada Resources
20 JULY, 2006C-NLOPB
20 JULY, 2006C-NLOPB
11 JULY, 2006Draft C-NLOPB Screening ReportC-NLOPB
9 MAY, 2006DFO
27 APR, 2006EC
26 APR, 2006NRCan
26 APR, 2006NRCan
20 APR, 2006CEA Agency
13 APR, 2006Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
12 APR, 2006Request for InformationDalhousie University
30 MAR, 2006Transmittal of EA AddendumC-NLOPB
29 MAR, 2006Chevron Canada Resources
29 MAR, 2006Submission of EA AddendumChevron Canada Resources
16 MAR, 2006Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
16 MAR, 2006Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
16 MAR, 2006Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
15 MAR, 2006Request for InformationGWC5 Environmental Consulting
15 MAR, 2006Request for InformationExxonMobil
28 FEB, 2006Response to Comments from The Alder InstituteC-NLOPB
28 FEB, 2006Response to Comments from Natural History SocietyC-NLOPB
28 FEB, 2006Response to Comments from FFAWUC-NLOPB
28 FEB, 2006Response to Comments from NRCanC-NLOPB
28 FEB, 2006Response to Comments from DFOC-NLOPB
28 FEB, 2006Response to Comments from CEA AgencyC-NLOPB
28 FEB, 2006Response to Comments from ECC-NLOPB
7 FEB, 2006Transmittal of Comments on EA ReportC-NLOPB
4 FEB, 2006Comments on EA ReportNHS
16 JAN, 2006Comments on EA ReportFFAW
13 JAN, 2006Comments on EA ReportNatural History Society
13 JAN, 2006Transmittal of EA Report CommentsNatural History Society
13 JAN, 2006Comments on EA ReportDFO
13 JAN, 2006Transmittal of EA Report CommentsDFO
13 JAN, 2006Comments on EA ReportEC
13 JAN, 2006Transmittal of EA Report CommentsEC
13 JAN, 2006Comments on EA ReportAlder Institute
13 JAN, 2006Transmittal of EA Report CommentsAlder Institute
12 JAN, 2006Comments on EA ReportCEA Agency
12 JAN, 2006Transmittal of EA Report CommentsCEA Agency
3 JAN, 2006Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
31 DEC, 2005Request for InformationG. Fraser
16 DEC, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
14 DEC, 2005Request for InformationL. Hillier
12 DEC, 2005Comments on EA ReportDept. Natural Resources
5 DEC, 2005Comments on EA ReportNRCan
5 DEC, 2005Transmittal of EA Report CommentsNRCan
25 NOV, 2005Comprehensive Study List Regulations AmendmentCEAA
23 NOV, 2005Comments on Draft EA ReportFisheries & Aquaculture
18 NOV, 2005Media Release: Public Comment Period Extended for Orphan Basin Environmental Assessment ReviewC-NLOPB
18 NOV, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
17 NOV, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
17 NOV, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
17 NOV, 2005Response to Request for Supporting DocumentChevron Canada Resources
17 NOV, 2005News Release – CEA Agency: Amendments to Regulations under the CEA ActCEAA
7 NOV, 2005Response to Request for Draft EA ReportC-NLOPB
4 NOV, 2005C-NLOPB
27 OCT, 2005Transmittal of draft CSR ReportC-NLOPB
27 OCT, 2005Transmittal of draft CSR ReportC-NLOPB
27 OCT, 2005Media Release – English and FrenchC-NLOPB
27 OCT, 2005Comment Record TemplateC-NLOPB
27 OCT, 2005Submission of draft CSRChevron Canada Resources
26 OCT, 2005Chevron Canada Resources
24 FEB, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
24 FEB, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
24 FEB, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
22 FEB, 2005Request for InformationNoble Drilling
22 FEB, 2005Request for InformationShell Canada Ltd
21 FEB, 2005Transmittal of Scoping Document & Requirement for Comprehensive StudyC-NLOPB
21 FEB, 2005Review CommentsC-NLOPB
18 FEB, 2005Comments on Draft Scoping DocumentAssociation of Seafood Producers
17 FEB, 2005Minister of the Environment Track DecisionMinister of the Environment Canada
16 FEB, 2005Response to Request for InformationC-NLOPB
4 FEB, 2005Response to Comments on Draft Scoping Document – One OceanC-NLOPB
4 FEB, 2005Response to Comments on Draft Scoping Document – Natural History SocietyC-NLOPB
4 FEB, 2005Response to Comments on Draft Scoping Document – Private CitizenC-NLOPB
4 FEB, 2005Response to Comments on Draft Scoping Document – Alder InstituteC-NLOPB
2 FEB, 2005Environmental Assessment Track ReportC-NLOPB
26 JAN, 2005C-NLOPB
13 JAN, 2005Comments on Draft Scoping DocumentAlder Institute
13 JAN, 2005Comments on Draft Scoping DocumentOne Ocean
13 JAN, 2005Comments on Draft Scoping DocumentPrivate Citizen
12 JAN, 2005Comments on Draft Scoping DocumentNatural History Society
7 JAN, 2005Comments on Draft Scoping DocumentFisheries & Oceans
7 JAN, 2005Electronic Transmittal of Comments on Scoping DocumentEC
5 JAN, 2005Transmittal of Draft Scoping DocumentC-NLOPB
17 DEC, 2004FCR Section 6 Record of DeterminationDND
15 DEC, 2004Request for comment -draft scoping documentC-NLOPB
14 DEC, 2004Request for InformationJ. Russell
13 DEC, 2004FCR Section 6 Record of DeterminationDFO
13 DEC, 2004FCR Section 6 Record of DeterminationEC
10 DEC, 2004Joint CNOPB-CEAA media Release (French and English)C-NLOPB/CEAA
30 NOV, 2004FCR Section 6 Record of DeterminationNRCan
22 NOV, 2004Transmittal of FCR Record of Determination and Draft Scope PreparationC-NLOPB
22 NOV, 2004Draft Scoping DocumentC-NLOPB
19 NOV, 2004Chevron Canada Resources
19 NOV, 2004Draft Scoping DocumentChevron Canada Resources
18 NOV, 2004Submission of Draft Scoping Document and Project DescriptionChevron Canada Resources

Completed

OperatorProjectCEAR #Status
Electromagnetic Geoservices Canada IncControlled Source Electromagnetic Program 2022Completed
BP Canada Energy Group ULCBP Canada Energy Group ULC – Ephesus Prospect Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) Survey 2020-2024Completed
BHP CanadaBHP Canada EXPL Drilling Project EL 1157 and 1158 Seabed Survey 2020-2025Completed
Equinor Canada Ltd.Equinor Canada Ltd. Central Ridge Exploration Drilling Project 2020-202980175Completed
BHP CanadaBHP Canada Exploration Drilling Project 2019-202880174Completed
BP Canada Energy Group ULCBP Canada Energy Group ULC – Ephesus Prospect ROV Survey 2019-20242022 EA Update Received
Chevron Canada LimitedChevron Canada Limited West Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project 2021-203080161Completed
Equinor Canada Ltd.Equinor Bay du Nord Development Project80154Completed
MKIMultiklient Invest AS Newfoundland Offshore Seismic Program, 2018-20232022 EA Update Received
BP Canada Energy GroupBP Canada Energy Group ULC Newfoundland Orphan Basin Exploration Drilling Program, 2017-202680147Completed
CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC (formerly known as Nexen Energy ULC)CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC (formerly known as Nexen Energy ULC) Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project 2018-202880117Completed
CNOOCCNOOC Petroleum North America ULC (formerly Nexen Energy ULC) Eastern Newfoundland Offshore Geophysical, Geochemical, Environmental and Geotechnical Program (2018 – 2023)Completed
MKIMultiklient Invest AS Labrador Offshore Seismic Program, 2018-2023Completed
ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.ExxonMobil Canada Limited Eastern Newfoundland Offshore Exploration Drilling Project 2018-2030801322022 EA Update Received
Husky Oil Operations Limited and ExxonMobil Canada LimitedJeanne D’Arc Exploration Drilling Project 2019-202780130Completed
Equinor Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Statoil Canada Ltd.)Equinor Canada Ltd. (Statoil Canada Ltd.) Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project 2018-202880129Completed
Polarcus UK Ltd.Polarcus UK Ltd. Eastern Newfoundland Offshore 2D, 3D and 4D Seismic Program, 2016 to 2022Completed
Fugro GeoSurveysFugro GeoSurveys Offshore Seafloor and Seep Sampling Program, 2017-2027Completed
Seitel'sSeitel’s East Coast Offshore 2D 3D 4D Seismic Program 2016-2025Completed
CGGCGG Services (Canada) Inc. Newfoundland Offshore 2D 3D 4D Seismic Program 2016-2025Completed
ExxonMobilExxonMobil Canada Eastern NL Geophysical Program 2015-20242022 EA Update Received
WesternGecoWesternGeco Canada Eastern Newfoundland Offshore Seismic Program, 2015 to 2024Undergoing Amendment
WesternGecoWesternGeco Canada Southeastern Newfoundland Offshore Seismic Program, 2015 to 2024Undergoing Amendment
Suncor Energy IncSuncor Energy’s Eastern Newfoundland Offshore Area 2D/3D/4D Seismic Program, 2014-2024Completed
MG3MG3 (Survey) UK Limited Offshore Labrador Geochemical and Seabed Sampling Program 2015-2024Completed
Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd.Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. 2D/3D/4D Seismic Projects for the Hibernia Oil and Gas Production Field, 2013 to Remaining Life of FieldCompleted
Husky Oil Operations LimitedHusky Oil Operations Limited White Rose Extension Project12-01-68249Completed
Ptarmigan Energy Inc.Ptarmigan Energy Inc. Geophysical Program for Anticosti Basin Offshore Western Newfoundland and Labrador EL 1120; EL 1128 and EL 1127, 2012-202112-01-67282Completed
Husky EnergyHusky Energy Jeanne d’Arc Basin / Flemish Pass Regional Seismic Program, 2012-202011-01-65302Completed
Corridor ResourcesCorridor Resources Old Harry Field Geohazard Survey Program10-01-53529Completed
ExxonMobil Canada PropertiesExxonMobil Canada Properties Hebron Development Project09-03-46144Completed
HMDCHibernia Drill Centres Construction and Operations Program08-01-42279Completed
Husky EnergyJeanne d’Arc Delineation Exploration Drilling Program07-01-28877Completed
PDI Productions Inc.PDI Port au Port Drilling07-01-27358Completed
Petro-CanadaTerra Nova VSP Program06-01-18277Completed
Husky EnergyHusky Energy Drill Centre Construction Installation and Operation Program06-01-17410Completed

Archived

OperatorProjectCEAR #Status
ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. Southeastern Newfoundland Offshore Exploration Drilling Project 2020-202980158Terminated
Multi Klient Invest ASMulti Klient Invest AS Northeast Newfoundland Slope Seismic Program, 2012-201711-01-65425Amended and Revised EA Update Received
Chevron Canada LimitedCapelin 3D Seismic Survey of EL 1138 Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador (2018-2021)Withdrawn
Black Spruce Exploration Corp. and Shoal Point Energy Ltd.Black Spruce Exploration Corp. and Shoal Point Energy Ltd. Western Newfoundland Drilling Program, 2013 to 2019Suspended
Corridor Resources Inc.Corridor Resources Inc. Drilling of an Exploration Well on the Old Harry Prospect – EL 1153 (previously EL 1105)11-01-60633Terminated
Electromagnetic Geoservices Canada, Inc.Electromagnetic Geoservices Canada, Inc., Western Newfoundland Controlled Source Electromagnetic Survey, 2017Completed
GX Technology Canada Ltd.GX Technology Canada Ltd. 2D Seismic, Gravity and Magnetic Survey for the Labrador Shelf Area, 2013 to 2018Amended
Bridgeporth Ltd.Bridgeporth Holdings Ltd. and JEBCO Seismic Company North Flemish Pass Gravity Survey, 2015 to 2019Completed
GXTGX Technology Canada Ltd. GrandSPAN Marine 2D Seismic, Gravity and Magnetic Survey, 2014 to 2019Amended
TGS NOPECTGS NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA and Multi Klient Invest AS Offshore Labrador Seafloor and Seabed Sampling Program, Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area, 2014-2019Amendment Withdrawn
MKIMulti Klient Invest AS Labrador Sea Seismic Program, 2014 to 20182017 EA Update Received
Chevron Canada ResourcesChevron Northern Grand Banks Regional Seismic Program11-01-59815Completed
InvestCan Energy CorporationInvestCan Energy Labrador Seismic Program09-01-51352Completed
Husky EnergyHusky Energy Labrador Shelf Seismic Program09-01-45746Completed
Petro-CanadaPetro-Canada Jeanne d’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Program08-01-42400Completed
StatoilHydro Canada E&P Inc.Jeanne d’Arc Basin 2008-2016 Seismic Survey Program07-01-32084Completed
PDI Productions Inc.PDI Port au Port 3D Transition Seismic07-01-35915Completed
ExxonMobil Canada PropertiesExxonMobil Hebron Field Geohazard Survey Program09-01-51747Completed
ARKeX Ltd.ARKeX Ltd. and TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA Labrador Sea Gravity Gradient Survey, 2014 to 2018Withdrawn
ARKeX Ltd.ARKeX Ltd. North Flemish Pass Gravity Gradient Survey, 2013 to 2017Withdrawn
Nalcor Energy OilNalcor Energy Oil and Gas Geochemical Data Acquisition and Seabed Sampling Survey, Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area, 2013-2018Withdrawn
ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.ExxonMobil Canada Properties Geotechnical ProgramWithdrawn
ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.Orphan Basin Controlled Source Electromagnetic SurveyCompleted
Western Geco CanadaWestern Geco Canada Jeanne d’Arc Basin Seismic Program, 2012-201511-01-65320Withdrawn
MKIMKI 2011-2013 Offshore Labrador 2D Seismic Program11-01-59997Completed
Chevron Canada ResourcesChevron Labrador Seismic Program09-01-50533Completed
ConocoPhillipsConocoPhillips 3D and 2D Seismic Program Laurentian Subbasin09-01-50233Withdrawn
C-NLOPBC-NLOPB Core Storage & Research Centre Building Expansion09-01-49976Completed
Deer Lake Oil and Gas IncDeer Lake Oil and Gas Western NL 2D Seismic09-01-47837Withdrawn
Geophysical Service Inc.Offshore Western Newfoundland 2008-2015 Seismic Survey Program07-01-33771Completed
Tekoil & Gas Corporation / Ptarmigan Resources Ltd.Little Port Onshore to Offshore Drilling Program07-01-27609Withdrawn
PDI Productions Inc.PDI Port au Port Seismic07-01-26769Withdrawn
MKIMKI Southern Grand Banks Seismic 2014-2018Revised 2017 EA Update Received
EMGSElectromagnetic Geoservices Canada, Inc. (EMGS) Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) Survey 2014-2018Amended
Equinor Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Statoil Canada Ltd.)Equinor Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Statoil Canada Ltd.) 2011-2019 Jeanne d’Arc and North Ridge/Flemish Pass Basin Geophysical Program11-01-604112018 EA Update Received
Husky EnergyHusky Energy Sydney Basin Seismic Program09-01-49518Completed
Equinor Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Statoil Canada Ltd.)Exploration/Appraisal/Delineation Drilling Program07-01-320832019 EA Update Received
GSIGSI Labrador Shelf 2D Seismic Program07-01-26768Completed
GSIGSI 2006 Labrador Shelf 2D Seismic Program06-01-18458Completed
TGS NOPECLabrador Shelf 2D Seismic Program06-01-17776Completed
Petro-CanadaPetro-Canada Jeanne d’Arc Basin 3D Seismic Program06-01-17492Completed
Norsk HydroNorsk Hydro Exploration Drilling Program06-01-17412Completed
Norsk HydroNorsk Hydro Wellsite Survey06-01-17411Completed
ConocoPhillipsConocoPhillips Laurentian Subbasin Exploratory Drilling Program05-01-16537Completed
Tekoil & Gas CorporationPort au Port Seismic Program05-01-16258Completed
Petro-CanadaPetro-Canada Terra Nova Geohazard Survey Program05-01-10169Completed
HMDCHibernia Geohazard Survey Program05-01-9936Completed
Husky EnergyLewis Hill Geohazard Survey05-01-9359Completed
GSIGeophysical Service Incorporated Labrador Shelf 2D Seismic Program 200505-01-9159Completed
Husky EnergyHusky Energy Jeanne d’Arc Basin Exploratory/Delineation Drilling Program05-01-9005Completed
Husky EnergyHusky Energy Jeanne d’Arc Basin Seismic Program05-01-8783Completed
Chevron Canada ResourcesOrphan Basin Exploratory Drilling Progam04-03-7972Completed
ConocoPhillipsConocoPhillips Laurentian Subbasin 3D Seismic Program 200504-01-8474Completed
Husky EnergyHusky Energy – Jeanne d’Arc Basin Wellsite Survey04-01-5229Completed
Ptarmigan Resources LimitedPtarmigan Resources Limited – West Coast 2D/3D Seismic Program04-01-4562Withdrawn
TGS-NOPECTGS-NOPEC Labrador Shelf 2D Seismic Program04-01-1564Withdrawn