News Releases 2021

Update to Petroleum Reserves and Resources arising from the Harpoon Discovery

For Immediate Release
January 7, 2021

After analyzing technical data provided by the applicant, the C-NLOPB issued a Significant Discovery Licence (SDL 1058) to Equinor Canada Ltd. in October 2020, based on the Harpoon O-85 exploration well.

The C-NLOPB’s interpretation of well and seismic data has resulted in an update to its reserves and resources table, with the addition of the Harpoon discovery in the “Resources” section. The recoverable oil volume from the Harpoon discovery is estimated to be 40 million barrels.

Media Contact:
Lesley Rideout
Communications Lead
(709) 778-4224
(709) 725-2900 (cell)
lrideout@cnlopb.ca


News Releases 2021

DateUpdate
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2021, Aug 2C-NLOPB Seeks Input from Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Groups, the Public and Stakeholders on draft Labrador Shelf Offshore Area Strategic Environmental Assessment Update and Invites Participants to Virtual Information Sessions
2021, Jun 30C-NLOPB Announces Update to South Eastern Newfoundland Call for Bids Timing
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2021, Apr 8C-NLOPB Confirms 2021 Call for Bids in Labrador South Region and Announces Updates to Scheduled Land Tenure Timing
2021, Feb 15C-NLOPB Response to COVID-19 – February 15, 2021
2021, Jan 12Media Advisory for C-NLOPB Spill Forum
2021, Jan 7Update to Petroleum Reserves and Resources arising from the Harpoon Discovery