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NEB in the North

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NEB in the North - 2010 [PDF 438 KB]

What is the National Energy Board?

The National Energy Board is an independent federal agency that regulates several aspects of Canada's energy industry. We regulate pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest.* The National Energy Board is also responsible for all physical activities related to oil and gas exploration and operations in the North. The NEB is active and effective in Canada's pursuit of a sustainable energy future.

* The public interest is inclusive of all Canadians and refers to a balance of economic, environmental and social issues that changes as society's values and preferences evolve over time. The Board weighs the relevant impacts of these interests when making its decisions.

Areas of Expertise

Northern LightsThe National Energy Board is located in Calgary, Alberta and employs about 400 people. Our organization reflects a diverse workplace.

We employ a variety of professionals in support of our activities in the North and throughout Canada, including:

  • environmental specialists,
  • field inspectors,
  • geo-science specialists
  • safety specialists
  • economists,
  • engineers,
  • right-of-way specialists,
  • socio-economic, financial, market and supply analysts.

These functions are supported by professionals in the communications, human resources, information technology and legal areas.

Gas Pipeline Facility Helicopter and NEB Staff in the North Welding Operation

Appereil de forage de gaz naturelRegulation Mandate

The NEB regulates oil and gas activities on frontier lands and offshore areas not covered by provincial/federal management agreements (for example; the Northwest Territories and Nunavut).

Responsibilities include regulating exploration, development and production, worker and public safety and protecting the environment.

Other frontier activities include:

  • calculating discovered and undiscovered hydrocarbon resources;
  • developing emergency environmental contingency plans; and
  • fostering programs which support and complement the NEB's regulatory responsibilities.

Publications and Statistics

The Board also issues reports for areas under its jurisdiction called the Energy Information Program. These reports are part of the Board's monitoring responsibilities and provide information on the functioning of energy in regions throughout Canada.

We also regularly compile a number of statistics based on data received from regulated companies to produce publicly available information on energy imports and exports. These are updated on a regular basis and can be viewed on our website.

Publications about petroleum resource management on frontier lands include:

  • information for companies conducting frontier operations;
  • results of inquiries and investigations;
  • technical reports; and
  • catalogues of drilling, geophysical, geological and environmental program reports.

Many of the National Energy Board's publications are available on our website. Check the publications section of the site for a current list (www.neb-one.gc.ca)

If you do not have access to the Internet, copies of specific NEB publications can be ordered through the Library or send your request to:

The Publications Office
National Energy Board
444 Seventh Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0X8
E-mail: publications@neb-one.gc.ca
Telephone: 403-299-3562
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265
Telecopier: 403-292-5576
Telecopier (toll free): 1-877-288-8803
TTY (teletype): 1-800-632-1663

 

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Date Modified:
2011-10-28