Canadian Flaring and Venting Regulators Forum

Group Forum

The Canadian Flaring and Venting Regulators Forum was originated by the Alberta Energy Resource Conservation Board and has a mandate to Minimize flaring, incinerating and venting in the upstream petroleum industry and promoting gas conservation by:

  • Exploring additional opportunities for further minimization of flaring, incineration and venting,
  • Meeting the commitment to the Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership and Canadian Country Implementation plan for associated gas, and
  • Pursuing beneficial uses for gas that is flared or vented,
  • Collaborating on issues of mutual concern and sharing information on best practices.

Membership includes:

  • Energy Resources Conservation Board (Alberta);
  • Alberta Environment;
  • British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission;
  • Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board;
  • Environment and Natural Resources – Government Northwest Territories;
  • Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy and Mines;
  • Natural Resources Canada;
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources;
  • Saskatchewan Energy and Resources;
  • National Energy Board;
  • Environment Canada.