Unconventional Gas Regulation in Canada
Article from: OGEL 3 (2014), in Unconventional Oil and Gas
Summary
Although the exploration and production of unconventional gas is a relatively new and rapidly growing segment of the natural resources industry, Canada has a long history of oil and natural gas production and regulation. This paper discusses the many types of unconventional gas resources found in Canada, the foundation of the current regulatory system, as well as the extent to which existing and proposed regulations govern the exploration, development, and production of unconventional gas. As of October 2013, Canada is the only other country in the world, apart from the United States, ...