Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. – Inuvialuit Energy Security Project
Latest Updates
- August 8, 2023 – CER provides reasons for decision for the Early Site Works [Filing C25799] and the Well Workover [Filing C25800] authorization applications for the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project.
- June 28, 2023 – CER approves the Early Site Works [Filing C25240] and theWell Workover [Filing C25241] authorization applications for the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project.
- June 22, 2023 – CER approves the amended Development Plan for the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project [Filing C25052].
Project Background
The Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. (IESPL) proposed Inuvialuit Energy Security Project (IESP) is located in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories. The land and resources where the project is located are Inuvialuit owned.
The proposed project involves the construction of a gas plant that would convert natural gas into liquid natural gas (LNG) and synthetic diesel, which could be transported to customers for power and heating application.
The Project was screened and approved by the Environmental Impact Screening Committee under the Inuvialuit Final Agreement on 25 January 2021.
The proposed project would be regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) under the Northwest Territories Oil and Gas Operations Act. The CER holds responsibility for regulatory oversight of oil and gas operations and activities in the onshore part of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
Project Map

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Project Area

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Participant Funding
Indigenous peoples and organizations potentially affected in the project area can apply for a grant to participate.
Grant for Indigenous groups
- $20,000 for Intervenor
- $5,000 for Commenter
Grant for Indigenous individuals
- $2,000 for Intervenor
- $500 for Commenter
Send your request by 25 October 2022 by email at PFP.PAFP@cer-rec.gc.ca or call 1-800-899-1265 (toll-free).
Contacts
Tony Epp
Canada Energy Regulator
Email: IESP.ProcessHelp@cer-rec.gc.ca
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
Facsimile: 403-292-5503
Facsimile (toll free): 1-877-288-8803
For media inquiries, please
Ruth Anne Beck
Communications Officer
Canada Energy Regulator
Email: media@cer-rec.gc.ca
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
Facsimile: 403-299-3302
Facsimile (toll free): 1-877-288-8803
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