Canada Energy Regulator

Companies need to apply for an operating licence from the CER before they can do any oil or gas exploration and production related work or activity in the area of the north where the CER has regulatory responsibilities. Activities include: geophysical operations drilling a well or changing the...

Companies need to apply for an operating licence from the CER before they can do any oil or gas exploration and production related work or activity in the area of the north or offshore where the CER has regulatory responsibilities. Activities include: geophysical operations drilling a well or...

Companies regulated under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CERA). Consists of Group 1 and Group 2 Companies.

Canadians access and use energy information for knowledge, research or decision-making. This data counts quarterly the number of times the CER energy information is accessed.

The number and percentage of adjudication decisions and recommendations that are made within legislated time limits and service standards.

The Service Fees Act provides a modern legislative framework that enables cost-effective delivery of services and, through better reporting to Parliament, improves transparency and oversight. The Service Fees Act does not apply to fees, levies or charges established under authority of the...

This data set reflects the Abandonment Cost Estimates and the amount being held by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), in a letter of credit or surety bond (financial instruments) as of 31 December 2024 which are intended to cover the cost of the future abandonment of each company’s pipeline...

This dataset contains a list of the regulatory instruments issued by the Canada Energy Regulator authorizing electricity exports since 1 August 2008, including related amending orders, revocations, and errata. Note: this dataset does not include amendments and revocations issued since 1 August...

The Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) regulates interprovincial and international pipelines and powerlines, offshore renewable energy projects, oil and natural gas operations in frontier areas, and energy trade. The Access to Information Act (the Act) gives the Canadian public a right to access...

The 2023-24 Annual Report of the Canada Energy Regulator is one of two Annual Report documents that summarize the Canada Energy Regulator’s achievements of the past year. To learn more about the adjudicative work of the Canada Energy Regulator, please see the 2023-24 Annual Report of the...