Cenovus Energy 2026–2038 Jeanne d'Arc Basin Exploration and Delineation Drilling Program
Cenovus Energy Inc. is proposing to carry out an exploration and/or delineation drilling program from 2026 to 2038 within its currently owned Significant Discovery Licences and Production Licences in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin, on the northeastern Grand Banks.
The proposed project includes the drilling, testing, suspension or abandonment of up to 20 exploration and/or delineation wells, along with associated activities and infrastructure required to support the drilling program.
The proposed project would require authorizations and approvals from the C-NLOER, in accordance with the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations.
Information about the project is available on the C-NLOER website here: https://www.cnloer.ca/assessments/2026-2038-jeanne-darc-basin-exploration-and-delineation-drilling-program/ .
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To help inform this determination, the C-NLOER is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.
Written comments must be submitted by December 7, 2026 to:
Ian Murphy
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator
240 Waterford Bridge Road
The Tower Corporate Campus – West Campus Hall
Suite 7100
St. John’s, NL
A1E 1E2
E-mail: information@cnloer.ca.
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Ian Murphy240 Waterford Bridge Road
The Tower Corporate Campus - West Campus Hall
Suite 7100
St. John's NL A1E 1E2
Email: information@cnloer.ca
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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
- Jeanne d'Arc Basin (Newfoundland and Labrador)
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Nature of activity
- Oil and Gas
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Assessment status
In progress -
Start date
2026-11-05 -
Proponent
Cenovus Energy Inc. -
Authorities
- Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
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Assessment type
Project on federal lands -
Reference number
90874
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