79 releases issued in the specified time period for Petroleum Directorate
Province Moves on Setting New Electricity Market Rules
Petroleum Directorate
May 27, 2002 4:40 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Province Moves on Setting New Electricity
Market Rules
The provincial government is moving ahead with its energy
strategy by setting up an advisory committee on new electricity
market rules.
Government Accepts Review Recommendations
Petroleum Directorate
May 24, 2002 12:00 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Government Accepts Review Recommendations
Gordon Balser, the Minister responsible for the Petroleum
Directorate, said the province supports the creation of a working
group to examine proposals for exploration activity in three
licence blocks offshore Cape Breton.
N.S. Calls for Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration
Petroleum Directorate
April 23, 2002 3:37 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--N.S. Calls for Onshore Oil and Gas
Exploration
The Nova Scotia Petroleum Directorate is seeking competitive bids
from oil and gas companies that may be interested in exploring on
a block of land in Pictou County.
New Gas Distribution Rules Introduced
Petroleum Directorate
April 8, 2002 4:25 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--New Gas Distribution Rules Introduced
The government of Nova Scotia today tabled a bill setting up new
rules for distributing natural gas in the province. The
legislation means delivery of natural gas will take place as the
number of gas customers increases. The changes are part of the
government's plan to implement its recently released energy
strategy. The new rules were developed following consultation
with potential franchise applicants, industry groups and the
public.
Minister Comments on Cape Breton Public Review
Petroleum Directorate
April 2, 2002 4:43 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Minister Comments on Cape Breton Public
Review
The Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Petroleum
Directorate said the conclusions and recommendations of a review
into exploration activities offshore Cape Breton are fully
consistent with provincial energy policies.
Nova Scotia Says Boundary Decision Paves Way for Oil and Gas Activity
Petroleum Directorate
April 2, 2002 8:02 AM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Nova Scotia Says Boundary Decision Paves
Way for Oil and Gas Activity
A ruling by a federal arbitration panel gives the clarity and
certainty industry needs to search for oil and gas in the eastern
area offshore Nova Scotia, said Economic Development Minister
Gordon Balser today, April 2.
Province to Examine Details of Deep Panuke Proposal
Petroleum Directorate
March 1, 2002 12:52 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Province to Examine Details of Deep Panuke Proposal
The government of Nova Scotia is encouraged to see that
PanCanadian Energy is taking the next major step in planning for
the Deep Panuke Project. The company's development and benefits
plans for the $1.1-billion project were filed with the joint
federal and provincial regulator -- the Canada-Nova Scotia
Offshore Petroleum Board -- earlier today, March 1.
Strategy for Local Gas Distribution
Petroleum Directorate
January 30, 2002 2:49 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Strategy for Local Gas Distribution
The provincial government is meeting its promise to draw up new
rules to encourage local gas distribution in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Energy Strategy: Seizing the Opportunity
Petroleum Directorate
December 12, 2001 12:31 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Nova Scotia Energy Strategy: Seizing the
Opportunity
The provincial government has released its new energy strategy,
which will enable Nova Scotians to gain maximum benefits from
energy industry development. The strategy includes putting a
portion of future offshore petroleum royalties into a Nova Scotia
Offshore Heritage Trust fund. It also introduces limited
competition for some electric power customers, as well as setting
new standards to help reduce air pollution. To implement the
strategy, the government will create a new Department of Energy.
Existing Boundary is Fair and Equitable
Petroleum Directorate
November 19, 2001 10:14 AM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Existing Boundary is Fair and Equitable
The line dividing Newfoundland and Labrador from Nova Scotia
represents an equitable offshore boundary as required under
international law. This is the principle put forward by Nova
Scotia's legal team to the tribunal arbitrating the
interprovincial dispute today in Fredericton.
Legislation to Promote Occupational Health and Safety Offshore
Petroleum Directorate
November 16, 2001 2:00 PM
TREASURY/POLICY BOARD--Legislation to Promote Occupational Health
and Safety Offshore
The government of Nova Scotia introduced legislation today that
will promote the implementation next year of new federal-
provincial measures regulating occupational health and safety in
the offshore.
Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act
Petroleum Directorate
November 9, 2001 9:00 AM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act
Legislation that will streamline the regulatory process for the
operation of underground gas storage facilities in the province
was introduced in the legislature today.
Offshore Exploration Work Bids to Rise by 50 per cent
Petroleum Directorate
November 2, 2001 1:30 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Offshore Exploration Work Bids to Rise by
50 per cent
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board has reported that
the latest round of bids for offshore Nova Scotia on nine blocks
is worth more than $527 million. If licences are awarded on all
nine parcels, the total possible exploration commitments would
amount to more than $1.5 billion.
Onshore Momentum Building
Petroleum Directorate
August 10, 2001 11:00 AM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Onshore Momentum Building
Onshore oil and gas companies are ramping up their exploration
efforts as they near the end of the term of their exploration
agreements.
N.S. Energy Forum to be Broadcast Live on Internet
Petroleum Directorate
June 13, 2001 5:15 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--N.S. Energy Forum to be Broadcast Live on
Internet
The Nova Scotia Energy Forum, including the keynote address by
the American ambassador to Canada, Paul Cellucci, will be
broadcast live on the Internet, beginning at 1 p.m. ADT Thursday,
June 14.
Interest in N.S. Offshore Continues to Grow
Petroleum Directorate
June 6, 2001 4:00 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Interest in N.S. Offshore Continues to
Grow
The Nova Scotia Government supports a decision to issue a call
for bids on nine parcels of offshore land by the Canada-Nova
Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB).
Nova Scotia Resources Sale Assured
Petroleum Directorate
June 6, 2001 2:50 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Nova Scotia Resources Sale Assured
Nova Scotia’s Crown-owned oil and gas company has completed the
sale of its assets in the Sable Offshore Energy Project (SOEP).
Government Asks Gas Distributor to Go to UARB for Changes
Petroleum Directorate
June 1, 2001 3:00 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Government Asks Gas Distributor to Go to
UARB for Changes
The government of Nova Scotia will not support an application by
Sempra Atlantic Gas to fundamentally change its franchise to
distribute gas across the province, said Gordon Balser, Minister
of the Petroleum Directorate.
NSRL Sale Reaches Key Stage
Petroleum Directorate
May 4, 2001 2:40 PM
PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--NSRL Sale Reaches Key Stage
The Government of Nova Scotia’s plan to dispose of its
Crown-owned oil and gas company has reached a key stage in a
complex sale process.
Promoting Canada’s New Energy Frontier
Petroleum Directorate
April 27, 2001 10:43 AM
PREMIER’S OFFICE/PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE--Promoting Canada’s New
Energy Frontier
Promoting increased investment in Nova Scotia’s growing offshore
industry will be the main goal of Premier John Hamm and Petroleum
Minister Gordon Balser when they travel to Texas next week.