Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) (SOR/2018-66)

These regulations introduce operating and maintenance standards for the upstream oil and gas industry. They ensure that fugitive or venting emissions of methane are reduced when there is a higher potential to emit methane.

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Additional information

• Schedules and other forms
• Factsheet: technical information
• Factsheet: general information
• Guidance document
• Review of Canada’s methane regulations for the upstream oil and gas sector
• Order Declaring that the Provisions of the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Do Not Apply in British Columbia
• Order Declaring that the Provisions of the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Do Not Apply in Alberta
• Order Declaring that the Provisions of the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) Do Not Apply in Saskatchewan
• Canada's methane regulations for the upstream oil and gas sector
• Video on reducing methane emissions from storage tanks
• Video on reducing methane emissions from production site pipes
• Video on reducing methane emissions from heavy oil wells
• Regulations for the reduction of methane releases in the upstream oil and gas sector: frequently asked questions

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Managing substances in the environment

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These regulations introduce operating and maintenance standards for the upstream oil and gas industry. They ensure that fugitive or venting emissions of methane are reduced when there is a higher potential to emit methane.

Announcements related to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Regulations are current to 2018-04-10

These regulations introduce operating and maintenance standards for the upstream oil and gas industry. They ensure that fugitive or venting emissions of methane are reduced when there is a higher potential to emit methane.

Announcements related to the COVID-19 pandemic