The National Energy Board is seeking public input on what topics should be considered in the review of the Energy East and Eastern Mainline pipeline projects. The public will have until May 31 to provide their comments. The Hearing Panel assigned to the Energy East and Eastern Mainline Projects issued two draft Lists of Issues: one … Read more
A new report released by the National Energy Board finds that Canada generates a larger share of its electricity from renewable sources than most other developed economies in the world, primarily due to its hydro production. The report, titled Canada’s Adoption of Renewable Power Sources, provides direct comparisons of how Canada ranks internationally for renewable power adoption. It … Read more
The National Energy Board released its first ever Landowners’ Guide to Land Acquisition. The guide, developed by a subcommittee made up of landowner advocates, government groups and industry, gives landowners an idea of what to expect during the land acquisition process. It also tells them where to get additional help if they need it. The subcommittee … Read more
The National Energy Board is launching a new and interactive online tool that provides Canadians with information on what products are moving through NEB-regulated pipelines. The Pipeline Portal provides easy-to-use information on what has been shipped on most large NEB-pipelines since 2006. Where available, data is provided at key points, including every international export/import point. The … Read more
The National Energy Board has expanded the scope of a previous Safety Advisory and draft Order regarding the quality assurance of pipeline materials. In February 2016, the NEB issued two Safety Advisories and an Order that required NEB-regulated companies to identify and report on purchased and installed pipeline components that contain material properties that do not meet standard … Read more
The National Energy Board has been selected as a top Canadian employer in four separate categories for 2017. Mediacorp’s Canada’s Top 100 Employers is an annual editorial competition to recognize the nation’s best places to work. The project aims to identify the companies and organizations that lead their industries in attracting and retaining employees. The full release is available … Read more
The National Energy Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd to abandon a 266-kilometre-section of the Peace River Mainline. The hearing will include both oral and written components, including a community meeting and oral cross examination. There will also be an opportunity for Indigenous participants to present Oral … Read more
The National Energy Board is launching a one-year pilot program to make a key safety standard, known as CSA Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems (CSA Z662), available online to the public free of charge. Previously this information was only available to the public through a paid online subscription, the NEB’s onsite library or through interlibrary … Read more
The National Energy Board has in place a new reporting mechanism that will improve how the public discloses allegations of company non-compliances. ClearView Connects, a confidential reporting service, will begin accepting anonymous disclosures on the NEB’s behalf. All information reported will be collected, stored, secured and managed in a secure manner. Disclosures that could reveal the … Read more
A National Energy Board Hearing Panel will review the Energy East and Eastern Mainline Pipeline Projects concurrently. After reviewing comments from 11 groups and individuals, the Hearing Panel said that the two project applications are closely interrelated and would be most efficiently assessed through a coordinated approach. The Eastern Mainline Pipeline is a proposal to … Read more
