Infrastructure

A dedicated road infrastructure that meets the standards of the oil and gas operator’s heavy equipment is critical to the evolving operations of the BC oil and gas industry.  The road network built in the northeast of the province initially was designed to support the general public, forestry and the region’s agriculture transportation needs.

In keeping with the Government's overall strategic direction, a dedicated infrastructure to support further exploration and development of minerals and hydrocarbons serves to create an economic environment in BC that encourages private-sector investment.

The Infrastructure Development Section is committed to working with the Oil and Gas Producers and the Ministry of Transportation to ensure roads are developed or rehabilitated to access the vast amounts of untapped hydrocarbon sources in BC that are not accessible due to poor or nonexistent infrastructure.

Infrastructure Development manages following projects and initiatives:

• The Heartlands Oil and Gas Road Rehabilitation Strategy (HOGRRS) is a road rehabilitation program designed to improve existing public roads in Northeastern BC capable of supporting year round traffic.
• The Royalty Credit initiative encourages private investment to construct or upgrade roads by offering up to a 50% royalty credit for approved projects that will develop or sustain new oil and gas production.
• The Sierra-Yoyo-Desan road project is a Public Private Partnership (P3) for the financing, upgrade and maintenance of the Sierra-Yoyo-Desan road located east of Fort Nelson.