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ConocoPhillips - Laurentian Subbasin Basin Exploratory Drilling Program
Laurentian Sub-basin (NL)
December 16, 2005 --
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board will conduct a screening commencing on December 16, 2005 of the project:
ConocoPhillips - Laurentian Subbasin Basin Exploratory Drilling Program.
ConocoPhillips is proposing to conduct an exploratory drilling program in the Laurentian Subbasin area of the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area. The program will include the drilling of up to seven wells. Drilling activities may commence as early as 2006, with each well requiring 40-60 days to complete. Drilling activities will be carried out through to 2010.
Under section 5 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, an EA is required for this project because the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board may issue a permit or license under paragraph 138(1)(b) of the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act.
For further information on this environmental assessment, please contact:
Kim Coady
Environmental Assessment Officer
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
5th Floor, TD Place
140 Water Street
St. John's A1C 6H6
Telephone: (709) 778-1431
Fax: (709) 778-1432
Email: ead@cnlopb.nl.ca
and refer to CEAR reference number 05-01-16537
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