Petroleum Titles Online Project
Petroleum Titles On-Line (PTO) is intended to facilitate petroleum tenure-related transactions through the internet and link to the Integrated Land and Resource Registry.
PTO is primarily focused towards MEM's clients to insure they have timely access to accurate petroleum tenure data and related tenure administration processes.
Petroleum Titles Online Training Manual
Conversion Table:
TWP/RGE/SEC to NTS Map
This table contains a list of all the Township/Range/Sections within the Peace River Block and provides the equivalent NTS Map No. and Block for each Section. You may need the NTS Map No. information when trying to navigate to a geographic area using the Find Location by mapsheet option in Petroleum Titles Online.
Map Queries
The map query tool can be accessed by clicking on the link in the opening paragraph or at www.ptonline.gov.bc.ca. Online map links are also included with sale notices and results reports.
Online Posting
The Online Posting tool enables users to submit postings through the internet using a clickable map to identify the requested parcels. Options enable users to select a specific sale, submit requests to the Ministry and receive an acknowledgement. Users can also review and amend their specific requests, prior to the closing date of the sale. This is a secure facility allowing users to view only their individual posting requests, prior to the closing date of the sale. Amendments may still be requested online after the closing date, up to the withdrawal date for that sale. Ministry staff will be responsible for making these amendments in the system.
It should be noted that it is not the Ministry's intention to make the online posting process mandatory at this point. Faxed requests are still acceptable.
Access to Petroleum Titles Online
No special access codes are required to use the map viewer and create simple reports.
The online posting process results in the need for a secure means of maintaining the confidentiality of users. The Province has instituted an identification process for authenticating users signing on to various government websites known as the BCeID project. The Petroleum Titles Online Posting Module uses this facility to ensure all users are authorized to access the site and view their specific proprietary information. The Province will not release information concerning the identity of parties requesting postings at any time.
What is BCeID?
BCeID is an online service that makes it possible for interested parties to use a pre-assigned login ID and password to sign in securely to any BCeID participating British Columbia Government internet site.
With a BCeID users can:
Enroll once and have access to government participating sites using a BCeID. Have a single password so users don't have to remember a different Login and password at every participating government internet site.
Who can request a BCeID?
Companies may register for Petroleum Titles Online and BCeID by contacting the Titles Division directly. Alternatively, they can register with BCeID by contacting BCeID at: BCEID@gems5.gov.bc.ca or phone 1-888-356-2741 for further information. They should also contact the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Titles Division, to create a client code if they are not existing petroleum and natural gas tenure holders.
Specific questions regarding Petroleum Titles Online should be directed to:
Colin Magee
Director, Oil and Gas Titles Branch
Titles Division
Ministry of Energy and Mines
6th floor, 1810 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 9N3
Telephone: 250-952-0335
Facsimile: 250-952-0331
Email: Colin.Magee@gov.bc.ca
Send your suggestions for improving PTOnline to:
PTOnline@gov.bc.ca
