Current Oil and Gas Operating License Holders in Northern Canada

Annual records of companies holding operating licences for oil and gas exploration and production activities in the northern area regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator. Licences are issued for a maximum one-year term, typically from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. The dataset is maintained by the Canada Energy Regulator and was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze the annual renewal cycle of operating licences based on their commencement and expiry dates.
• Map the geographic distribution of regulated activities such as geophysical operations or well drilling.
• Identify companies active in specific regulated activities like facility construction or production.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape by tracking licence issuance and validity periods.

Strengths

• Data is updated annually, with a specific update recorded in April 2026.
• Licences have a clear, standardized validity period (one year, typically April 1 to March 31).
• Regulated activities are explicitly defined (e.g., geophysical operations, drilling, production).

Limitations

• The specific number of records (rows) and data columns is unknown.
• Sample data and file size are unavailable, hindering initial assessment.
• The dataset's temporal coverage (start year) is not specified.

Provenance

Source

Canada Energy Regulator (CER)

Collection Method

Licences issued by the regulator to companies applying for permission to conduct regulated activities.

Time Range

Annual coverage; specific start year unknown.

Freshness

Updated annually; last update was April 2026.

Geography

Northern area of Canada where the CER has regulatory responsibilities.