The CER and Energy Regulation in the North

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  • Under the Canadian Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) we regulate oil production activities within the Norman Wells Proven Area (Imperial Oil).
  • Under the CER Act, we regulate the Enbridge Line 21 pipeline that transports oil from the Norman Wells production facility, as well as pipelines that cross Territorial-Provincial borders.
  • Under the Northwest Territories’ Oil and Gas Operations Act (OGOA) we regulate the Ikhil Gas Production Field and suspended wells in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
  • The CER works closely with energy regulators in the North as part of our oversight.
Map of Canada highlighting areas under Canada Energy Regulator (CER) jurisdiction for oil and gas activities.
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