Authorizations, Approvals, and Licences

Operators must have an Operating Licence and Operations Authorizations before beginning any oil and gas work or activity. Drilling, completing, suspending, re-entering, or abandoning a well also requires a Well Approval.

Information on specific Operations Authorizations and Well Approvals can be found on the Public Registry.

Operators are encouraged to request a pre-application meeting to discuss application requirements by contacting OROGO.

Operating Licences provide the Regulator with general information about the company.  They do not authorize specific works or activities.

Operating Licences expire on March 31 of each year.

2026-2027 Operating Licences have been issued to:

  • Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. (NWT Receiver of Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd.)
  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited
  • ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.
  • Imperial Oil Resources Limited
  • Paramount Resources Ltd.
  • Prairie Provident Resources Canada Ltd.
  • Seven Eagles Development Corporation
  • Suncor Energy Inc.
  • Utility Group Facilities Inc.