The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources supports development of a coalbed gas
industry that balances environmental protection, economic growth and
community interests. The Oil and Gas Commission, regulator of the oil and
natural gas industry, has a rigorous process to ensure that coalbed gas
exploration and development achieves that balance.
Coalbed gas is at the early exploration and development stage in
British Columbia. Natural gas companies are exploring the economic and
environmental viability of coalbed gas development. During this
exploration stage,
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
and the Oil and Gas
Commission are monitoring activity to ensure responsible management of
this resource.
This booklet will help explain the process by which coalbed gas may be
developed, and the regulatory regime.
