Onshore Oil and Natural Gas - Regulations / Licensing
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The Nova Scotia Department of Energy encourages onshore petroleum exploration and investment with a streamlined rights issuance system.
We are committed to doing our part to ensure that onshore energy resources regulations are fair, transparent and workable.
See the chart below for an explanation of timelines and how the system works.
Nova Scotia has improved regulatory procedures and processes to accommodate the growing industry in the region. Please view our Regulatory Road Map to better understand the regulatory procedures related to land tenure for the oil and gas activity onshore Nova Scotia.