Reports and Publications
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources produces a wide range of reports & publications for public information including acts & regulations, annual reports, information letters, information bulletins, news releases, monthly newsletters and quarterly publications.
Mining Economic Task Force
In December 2008, the Premier announced the creation of a Mining Economic Task Force. The Task Force brought together leaders of industry to explore and examine the sustainability of mining in the province and to bring forward recommendations to help mitigate the effects of the global downturn on the mining industry. On January 29, the Task Force delivered on its mandate with the submission of their Mining Economic Task Force Report to the Minister’s Council for Mineral Exploration and Mining.
The Mining Economic Task Force (METF) Report (
656KB)
Action Taken in Response to METF Report ( 32KB)
Labour Market Needs in British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Industry, April 2007
The Labour Market Needs in British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Industry Study, was jointly commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and BC Innovation Council, with advice and input by the Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada and the Ministry of Economic Development. The analysis outlines skill shortfalls and recommends actions to ensure an adequate labour supply, sustaining the economic momentum produced by oil and gas development in British Columbia.
Requesting Public Comment: Mediation and Arbitration Board
As part of this rule making process the Mediation and Arbitration Board is seeking written comments on these draft rules by February 28, 2007. You may obtain a copy of the draft rules from the Board’s administrator or from the Board’s website.
Oil & Gas: Who's Who Brochure
Several key agencies are directly involved with the development of oil and gas resources. This is who they are, what they do, and how to get in contact with them.
Housing Consultations: Challenges and Opportunities in Northeast BC
This May 2006 report, a result of a partnership between the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, the Office of Housing and Construction Standards (Housing Policy Branch) and BC Housing to explore the issues related to housing in Northeast British Columbia, has been presented to the northeast British Columbia local governments for their decision regarding priorities and the ways and means to address them.
OIL AND GAS EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW’S PROSPERITY (PDF 388KB)
This report contains recommendations from the B.C. Oil and Gas Education and Training Consortium to the ministers of Advanced Education and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. These recommendations outline a comprehensive approach to education and training to meet industry's human resource needs. Government is reviewing the report and will respond within the context of the provincial energy plan.
Alternate Energy and Power Technology: A Strategy for B.C.
Geoscience Supporting Exploration and Development in Canada
- Presentation by Brian Grant at PDAC 2005 (PDF 8.20MB)
Review of Policy on Access to Information Regarding Compensation Details in Petroleum and Natural Gas Surface Lease Agreements (PDF 36.49KB)
The BC Mining Plan
BCUC REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS DELIVERED TO MINISTER
Annual Reports of the Ministry of Energy and Mines
Statutes Acts & Regulations for Ministry of Energy and Mines
Alternative Energy Reports & Publications
Geothermal Reports & Publications
Mining Reports & Publications
Oil & Gas Reports & Publications
Crown Publications
Some ministry publications, such as the annual geological fieldwork volume, the annual review of mining activities for the previous year, Exploration in British Columbia, the Oil and Gas Handbook, GSB bulletin papers and GSB open file publications are only available by contacting Crown Publications Inc.
To access the centralized inventory for all Government publications maintained by The Queen's Printer click here.
