Publications

International Review of Environmental Regulatory Processes

On behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), Worley Canada Services Ltd., operating as Advisian, has undertaken a comparison of the regulatory frameworks in Canada and five international jurisdictions with comparable national environmental commitments and standards—the United States (US), Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), Germany and Sweden.

October, 2023 -

Emissions Performance Data

September, 2023 -

Emissions Performance Data Fact Sheet

August, 2023 -

How Indigenous Partnerships Support British Columbia’s Natural Gas and Oil Industry

A study by iTOTEM Analytics found strong connections between Indigenous-affiliated business and the B.C. natural gas supply chain.

March, 2023 - 1 Page

B.C. Upstream Natural Gas Industry’s Province-Wide Economic Impact

iTOTEM Analytics conducted a 10-month study entitled, Our Communities Care (OCC), examining the regional and provincial economic impacts of natural gas and oil supply chain expenditures and to gain a better understanding of supplier demographics and community investment contributions.

March, 2023 - 1 Page

Fact Sheet: Canada’s Natural Gas and Oil Industry: At a Glance

A look at the statistics that show Canada is global leader in producing natural gas and oil, providing energy the world needs for security, prosperity and basic living standards.

March, 2023 - 4 pages

Fact Sheet: Canada has a Role Meeting the World’s Energy Needs

A look at global energy demands and how Canada can play a role in supplying the world’s needs. Statistics include Canadian production numbers, the top oil and natural gas exporters and information on reducing reliance on Russia.

April, 2023 - 1 Page

Fact Sheet: Indigenous people’s involvement in economic contribution and reconciliation in Canada’s oil and natural gas industry

Canada’s upstream oil and natural gas industry has a long history of interaction with Indigenous peoples and the industry has made great strides toward learning, developing relationships, and sharing benefits from resource development.

April, 2023 - 2 pages

Fact Sheet: Supporting Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan

An in depth look at what the oil and natural gas industry means to Saskatchewan’s economy. Highlights include: more than 25,000 direct and indirect jobs, $13 billion worth of exports and more than 400,000 barrels of oil produced per day.

March, 2023 - 1 page

Collaborating for Safety and Environmental Sustainability

In early 2020, offshore operators embarked on a collective continuous improvement journey and  outlined a vision: that Atlantic Canada is the safest and
most environmentally sustainable offshore oil and natural gas operating region in the world. This document summarizes key achievements from 2020 to 2022 and sets the stage
for the next phase of Collaborating for Safety and Environmental Sustainability. 

March, 2023 - 7 pages

H2S Release Rate Assessment and Audit Forms

The protection of the public through the development of safe drilling and well
operation plans is the primary objective of the H2S release rate determination
process. 

July, 2012 - 51 Pages

Best Practice: Source Control in Well Planning for Subsea Wells

Developed to capture best practices regarding source control considerations in well planning for subsea wells. The document is intended to establish a common understanding and be a reference for the operators and respective regulators in the Atlantic Canada offshore petroleum area.

February, 2023 - 24 Pages

Our Communities Care: Summary on the Impact of British Columbia’s Supply Chain

iTOTEM Analytics conducted a 10-month study entitled, Our Communities Care (OCC), examining the regional and provincial economic impacts of natural gas and oil supply chain expenditures and to gain a better understanding of supplier demographics and community investment contributions.

January, 2023 - 2 Pages

Our Communities Care: B.C.s Natural Gas and Oil Supply Chain and Community Investment Study 2018-2021

Our Communities Care is an invitation for British Columbians to learn more about the Indigenous and local businesses and organizations who work daily to make B.C.’s natural gas and oil industry one of the safest, least carbon intensive and most stringently regulated energy sectors in the world.

January, 2023 - 42 Pages

Best Management Practices for Using Numerical Modelling Approaches in Contaminated Sites Management

Numerical groundwater models can be used to provide contaminant management strategies for groundwater pathways that are based on the actual contaminant distribution at a site. This document provides a set of Best Management Practices for using numerical model approaches for at contaminated sites.

December, 2022 - 49 Pages

Code of Practice Fatigue Management in the Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Industry

A summary of the requirements for defining and managing fatigue and the roles and responsibilities of operators, employers, supervisors and employees. It does not apply to workplace parties administered under a collective agreement.

November, 2022 - 14 Pages

Use of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Lined Pipelines

This guide is meant to provide increased awareness among designers, installers and users of high density polyethylene (HDPE) lined pipeline systems of some industry practices and lessons learned regarding HDPE lined pipelines, as used by the upstream oil and gas industry.

August, 2022 - 55 Pages

Use of Reinforced Composite Pipe (Non-Metallic Pipelines)

This guide is meant to provide increased awareness among designers, installers and users of non-metallic reinforced composite pipeline systems of some industry practices and lessons learned regarding reinforced composite pipelines as used by the upstream oil and gas industry.

August, 2022 - 81 Pages

Adverse Weather Communications Protocol – Offshore Newfoundland

This Industry Best Practice is intended to describe how Operators will communicate with each another and the C-NLOPB pertaining to weather information, plans, precautions and resource availability, such as vessels or helicopter transport.

August, 2022 - 20 Pages

TDG Classification of Crude Oil and Related Products for Transport by Road and Rail

This document provides guidance to consignors on the decision-making necessary to meet compliance with the classification requirements of naturally variable crude oil products in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR).

August, 2022 - 48 Pages

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion and Canada’s Natural Gas and Oil Industry

This report documents performance and progress by Canada’s oil and natural gas producers to support and encourage gender, culture and ethnic diversity, analyzing the areas of workforce diversity and inclusion, employee representation and compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

May, 2022 - 24 Pages