Offshore BC - Current Status
This article provides an update on the status of the BC Offshore. Prepared
by Bill Phelan, published in the CSEG Recorder, March, 2007 (PDF
757 KB).
Pioneer Geology In The Canadian Cordillera - British Columbia's hydrocarbon Hunt
This Open File (OF1992-19) describes the history of oil & gas exploration in
British Columbia dating back to 1875 (LINK).
Where No One Has Gone Before
This article provides a generalization of past and present
offshore oil and gas exploration with reference to new and evolving
technologies. Produced by OTC .06/Expro International Group, May 2006 (LINK).
Stalled Offshore
This article summarizes
the history of BC offshore oil and gas, including the three-part Federal Review of the
BC Moratorium completed in 2004. Published in Oilweek, October 2005 (PDF
254 KB).
Energy BC
This
site contains information about the geology and geophysics, and the myriad of
environmental, social, and jurisdictional issues surrounding West Coast offshore
oil and gas.
Seismic Survey Operations: Impacts on Fish, Fisheries, Fishers and Aquaculture
This briefing paper seeks to answer some of the basic
questions about seismic survey operations in the offshore environment and their
impacts on fish, fisheries, fishers and other industry employees (such as
divers) and aquaculture. (PDF
212KB)
Glass
Sponges and Sponge Reefs in British Columbia Waters
This
laypersons guide to the glass sponge reefs off the BC coast report discusses
where and why glass sponges are found off the BC coast and where else in the
north Pacific Ocean they might exist. It contains links to other useful web
sites on glass sponges. (PDF
332KB)
Canada's
Evolving Offshore Oil and Gas Industry: Energy Today, and Tomorrow
Recently updated by the Canadian Centre of Energy Information, this guide
provides an excellent overview of the offshore oil and gas industry in Canada. (PDF
6.1MB)
Reference List of the Following
Topics:
Aggregate economic impacts,
BC-related issues,
Energy supply and demand (reports, stats),
Fiscal systems,
Trade-related issues,
Atlantic Canada,
Benefits planning,
Legal precedence (NAFTA lawsuits),
Aboriginal issues,
Legislation. (PDF
231KB)
Printable Maps in PDF format
Hopes
Soaring - An Industry Struggles to be Born Offshore of British Columbia
Two general reports can be found at this link. The first by
James Haggert of the Geological Survey of Canada reviews the geology and
resource potential. The second by Tony Fogarassy of Clark, Wilson, Barristers
and Solicitors summarizes issues around environmental law, jurisdiction and
ownership of oil and gas, and the role of First Nations. (PDF
936KB)
Ocean
Energy
This is an excellent guide aimed at students. It provides an
overview of the various types of ocean energy including oil and gas, natural oil
and gas seeps in the sea, methane hydrates, solar energy, wind energy, wave and
tidal energy. All of the examples are from the US, however, the waters off the
BC coast offer opportunities to harness all of these ocean energy sources. Seven
student exercises are also described. (PDF
1.7MB)
Seismic
versus Sonar: What are the Differences? Produced by the
Ministry of Energy and Mines.
B.C.'s Offshore Oil
and Gas: A Guide to the Geology and Resources, 9-page paper, April
2003. Produced by the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines. (PDF
250KB)
Britain's
Offshore Oil and Gas Book
This is a superb layperson's guide to Offshore Oil and Gas. It is richly
illustrated and explains why oil and gas is found around the margins of the
world's continents and the techniques used to explore and develop it. It covers
all phases of the industry from geology, exploration, development, production to
sustainability, safety and environment. It can be viewed on
line or purchased from the UK
Offshore Operators Association.
Glossary of Oil and Gas (Univ. of Texas Austin)
Did you see a word you don't understand? Look it up in this handy
glossary of Oil and Gas terms produced the the University of Texas at Austin. (
PDF
54KB)
Atlantic
Oil and Gas Works Online
This 3 page article describes in simple terms how oil companies
explore for offshore oil and gas, the changes in exploration technology over the
past 40 years, and how exploration can effect the environment. Atlantic Canada
examples and regulations to minimize impacts are described.
Society
of Petroleum Engineers
