North and Offshore Data
Well operators are required to collect and submit material, information, and records on wells they drill on frontier lands in the north and offshore.
We gather and make available information and documentation (microfiche, mylar, paper, or digital format) on wells and seismic programs for areas in the north and offshore where we have regulatory responsibilities in the CER Library’s Frontier Information Office (FIO).
This may include information or documentation on:
- wells
- geophysical programs (seismic)
- weather observations
Actual well material (physical well cuttings and samples) is collected and then stored at various facilities across Canada that are able to take care of geological samples. Find out more about how to make a request to examine samples and where samples are stored.
Services
- Review books, well reports, microfiche, and mylar
- Access well and geophysical data
- Print paper copies from microfilm (self-serve)
- Get information packages for oil and gas land rights issuance (calls for nominations or for bids) released by Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) – Northern Petroleum Resources
Looking for information on other areas?
There are parts of the north and offshore where the CER does not have regulatory responsibilities. However, we sometimes get questions about these areas and so we’ve included some information below to help guide you in the right direction. Find out who to contact and how by clicking on the area you are interested in.
Northwest Territories
The CER regulates the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Norman Wells Proven Area, and other miscellaneous federal areas in the Northwest Territories. For all other areas within the Northwest Territories, contact the Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations (OROGO)
Yukon
The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources is responsible for managing natural resource development in the Yukon. We aim to do this in a sustainable and collaborative way for the benefit of Yukoners.
Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator (C-NLOER) provides regulatory oversight of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas resource development with a mandate that included offshore safety, environmental protection, resource management and industrial benefits.
Offshore Nova Scotia
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) regulates renewable energy and oil and gas exploration and development activities that take place in the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area.
Before you visit
- Book a private room to view or copy information.
- Keep in mind that the room is only available to one party at a time.
Contact Us
Make an appointment to consult our collections onsite, request publications, or book the FIO:
Connect via email:
Or give us a call:
- Telephone: 403-292-4800
- Toll free: 1-800-899-1265
Hours of Operation and Access:
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday onsite access and online service on Friday (excluding Canadian Statutory Holidays).
- Library located on the second floor of the Center10 building (517 10 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2R 0A8)
- The CER Library requires all external clients to call or email us prior to coming to the Library.
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