Department of Energy
Onshore Petroleum Well Licences and Approvals
Where can you get this approval and/or further information?
For more information, please contact Kim Doane with the Petroleum Resources Division of the Department of Energy at 902-424-7146.
Requirement
Authority to abandon a wellAuthority to alter the condition of a wellAuthority to drill a well (petroleum)Authority to drill a well (underground storage drilling)Authority to terminate a well
Waiting Period
10 business days45 business days45 business days45 business days10 business days