The Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) reflects a shift toward the future of oil and gas activity in British Columbia. Technological advances, interest in unconventional gas, and increased social and environmental expectations are driving the industry forward. In response, the province developed a new regulatory framework. A process that started with extensive consultations with communities, landowners, First Nations, environmental groups and industry ended with streamlined, enhanced legislation reflecting the needs of the people, environment, industry and government. This site contains all the necessary regulations and documents for industry, as well as background information on OGAA for stakeholders and the public.
Communities and First Nations - with the environment a key consideration - were instrumental in the development of OGAA.
Regulations were added and strengthened in areas of compliance, consultation, reclamation, reviews and conservation.
Find the business process maps that outline all stages of oil and gas activity as they relates to the Commission.
OGAA reflects the consultation process that commenced in 2002. The government directed that a contemporary legislative framework be developed, which was passed in 2008 and will be implemented in 2010.