CNOOC International Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project
CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC is proposing to conduct an exploration drilling project within two offshore Exploration Licences located in the Flemish Pass Basin, over 400 km east of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The project would take place over an 8-year period, commencing in 2020, and would allow for CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC to determine the presence, nature and quantities of potential hydrocarbon resources.
Please note that the project was formerly known as Nexen Energy ULC Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project and that the proponent was formerly Nexen Energy ULC.
Latest update
December 17, 2019 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada allocated $218,825.20 to 12 recipients to assist their participation in the environmental assessment for the proposed project.
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Key documents
| Document Number | Document Title | File | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Environmental Assessment Decision Statement | PDF (284 KB) | December 17, 2019 |
| 55 | Environmental Assessment Report | - | December 17, 2019 |
| 30 | Potential Environmental Assessment Conditions | PDF (269 KB) | September 25, 2019 |
| 29 | Draft Environmental Assessment Report | PDF (3.2 MB) | September 25, 2019 |
| 17 | Environmental Impact Statement | - | February 20, 2018 |
| 16 | Summary of the Environmental Impact Statement | PDF (2.9 MB) | February 20, 2018 |
| 12 | Final Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines | PDF (1 MB) | July 25, 2017 |
| 6 | Notice of Commencement of an Environmental Assessment | - | June 12, 2017 |
| 5 | Notice of Environmental Assessment Determination | - | June 9, 2017 |
| 3 | Summary of a Project Description of a Designated Project | PDF (2.5 MB) | April 13, 2017 |
Contacts
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum BoardSuite 101, TD Place
140 Water Street
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 6H6
Email: information@cnlopb.ca
Compliance Promotion & Follow-up Team
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: postdecision@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- Flemish Pass Basin (Newfoundland and Labrador)
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Nature of Activity
- Oil and Gas
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Assessment Status
Completed -
Start Date
2017-06-12 -
Proponent
CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC (formerly Nexen Energy ULC) -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Environmental assessment under CEAA 2012 -
Reference Number
80117
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