What’s New

DateUpdate
2024, Oct 4The C-NLOPB has received forfeitures for EL 1148 and EL 1168 from BP Canada Energy Group ULC and EL 1147 from Navitas Petroleum Canada Inc., prior to entering period II. The forfeiture amounts total $44,089,926.87.
2024, Sep 27C-NLOPB Announces 2024 Call for Nominations (Parcels) in the Labrador South and Jeanne D'Arc Regions
2024, Sep 27The C-NLOPB offices will be closed on Monday, September 30th in observance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
2024, Sep 26News Release: Suncor Energy Inc. pleads guilty to offences
2024, Sep 25The C-NLOPB 2023-24 Annual Report is now available
2024, Sep 17The C-NLOPB and CNSOPB joint Cost Recovery Guideline has been updated, click here for more information.
2024, Aug 30C-NLOPB offices will be close on Monday, September 2nd for the Labour Day holiday. We wish all a happy and safe long weekend!
2024, Aug 15Incident Bulletin: Near Miss during ExxonMobil Canada Properties Seismic Program
2024, Aug 7C-NLOPB offices will be closed today for the Regatta Day Holiday. Have a safe and wonderful day at the lake!
2024, Jul 17The DFO 2024-25 Work Plan and 2023-24 Activity Report are now available.
2024, Jul 17The Development Plan Amendment, Use of Stand-Alone Subsea Trees in the White Rose and North Amethyst Fields, is now available.
2024, Jul 5Incident Bulletin: Near Miss on the Hebron Platform
2024, Jun 28Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 1 to honour Memorial Day and celebrate Canada Day. Have a safe long weekend.
2024, Jun 21Please note that C-NLOPB offices will be closed on Monday, June 24th in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
2024, Jun 21The C-NLOPB’s 2024 assessment of the contingent gas resources for Pool 2 and Pool 3 of the Hebron Field is now available. Gas resources are not currently approved for development in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area.
2024, Jun 17The Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) is calling for Full Project Proposals on corals and sponges. Deadline to apply is August 18, 2024. Further information can be found here.
2024, Jun 7CEO Scott Tessier 2024 Energy NL Conference speaking notes and presentation now available.
2024, May 29C-NLOPB Incident Bulletin: Dropped Object during Tubing Recovery Operations on the Hibernia Platform
2024, May 17C-NLOPB offices will be closed on Monday, May 20th for the Victoria Day Holiday. We wish all a happy and safe long weekend!
2024, May 1Public Comments are invited on a suite of Performance-Based Guidance for the Framework Regulations. Five guidelines for public consultation are available here.
2024, Apr 29C-NLOPB Announces 2024 Call for Bids in the Eastern Newfoundland Region.
2024, Apr 26Husky Oil Operations Limited, currently known as Cenovus Energy Inc., has been sentenced to a total of $2.5 million in fines after pleading guilty to a charge related to a 2018 spill of petroleum.
2024, Apr 18Appointment Opportunity: The Independent Appointments Commission is currently seeking applicants for a C-NLOPB part-time Board Member. Additional information regarding the role can be found here.
2024, Mar 27Career Opportunity! We are looking for a Computer Support Technician. Click here for more information. Deadline to apply is April 10, 2024.
2024, Mar 12An update has been posted to our Mobile Cellular Services request for proposal providing answers to questions received.
2024, Mar 8Please be advised, C-NLOPB offices will be close today (Friday, March 8, 2024) due to adverse weather conditions. Stay Safe!
2024, Feb 29The C-NLOPB is seeking request for proposals for HPE Hardware and Software Renewal 2024-25. Deadline for submissions has been extended until March 11, 2024.
2024, Feb 22The C-NLOPB is seeking request for proposals for Mobile Cellular Services. Deadline for submissions has been extended until March 22, 2024.
2024, Feb 21Career Opportunity! We are looking for an Information Management Technician. Click here for more information. Deadline to apply is March 8, 2024.
2024, Feb 15C-NLOPB offices will be closed for the morning (Thursday, February 15th) and an update will be provided at 11:00 a.m.
2024, Feb 14Please be advised, C-NLOPB offices will be closed today (Wednesday, February 14th) due to adverse weather conditions. Stay Safe!
2024, Feb 7On Monday, February 5, CEO, Scott Tessier appeared alongside Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, CEO of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, as a witness before the House committee on Natural Resources for Bill C-49. Bill C-49 is an Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. If passed, this Bill will expand the C-NLOPB’s mandate to include the regulation of offshore renewable energy development in our Offshore Area. These opening remarks, along with a link to the recording of the appearance are now available.
2024, Feb 2C-NLOPB Issues Significant Discovery Licence to Equinor Canada Ltd. and Announces Volume Estimate for the Cambriol G-92 Discovery
2024, Jan 24REMINDER: Deadline for public comments with respect to the Cenovus Development Plan Amendment to seek approval of stand-alone subsea tree technology in the White Rose and North Amethyst fields is Thursday, February 8, 2024.
2024, Jan 19C-NLOPB Issues Calls for Nominations for Areas of Interest for Eastern Newfoundland and Selected Low Activity Regions