Newsroom
Read news releases, information notices, feature articles, incident bulletins, and announcements from the CNSOER.
The following is a list of news releases, information notices, feature articles, and announcements from the CNSOER.
For general media inquires, please email info@cnsoer.ca
To stay connected, subscribe to our mailing list by emailing info@cnsoer.ca
Please note that the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) became the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) on January 31, 2025. Any news releases, information notices, feature articles, incident bulletins, and announcements completed prior to this date will reference the CNSOPB.
Updated Code of Practice “Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Code of Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Offshore Personnel"
The updated Code of Practice “Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Code of Practice for the Training and Qualifications of Offshore Personnel, 2025 (CoP-TQOP)” has been published.
New Code of Practice “Transportation by Vessel to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry”
The new joint Code of Practice “Transportation by Vessel to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-TV)” has been published.
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator Issues Petroleum-Related Call For Bids NS25-1P
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) has issued a petroleum-related Call for Bids NS25-1P, which includes 13 nominated parcels.
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator Seeks Public Written Comments for Petroleum-Related Call for Bids NS25-1P
As part of the petroleum-related Call for Bids process, the CNSOER invites Indigenous groups and rights holders, fishers, and the public to provide written comments on the petroleum-related Call for Bids NS25-1P.
Updated Code of Practice “Transportation by Helicopter to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-TH)”
The updated Code of Practice “Transportation by Helicopter to or from a Workplace in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-TH)” has been published.
Updated Code of Practice “Fatigue Management in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025"
The updated Code of Practice “Fatigue Management in the Atlantic Canada Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2025 (CoP-FM)" has been published. The previously issued Safety Directive on the topic of fatigue management is no longer necessary and has been withdrawn.
Notice of Joint Directive to CNSOER Regarding Offshore Renewable Energy Recommendations Related to Call for Bids
On March 6, 2025, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator received a joint directive regarding offshore renewable energy recommendations related to Call for Bids from the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, and the Honourable Trevor Boudreau, Minister of Energy for Nova Scotia.
Notice of Offshore Renewable Energy Prohibition Order Respecting the Georges Bank Prohibition Area
On March 4, 2025, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) received joint direction from The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and The Honourable Trevor Boudreau, Provincial Minister of Energy, to issue an order that prohibits the issuance of submerged land licences (SLL) within the Georges Bank Prohibition Area, as described in Schedule IV of the Accord Acts.
The CNSOPB has become the CNSOER
Effective January 31, 2025, the Accord Acts were amended to expand our mandate to include offshore renewable energy. Our name is now the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER).
Notice of CNSOPB and C-NLOPB Review of Physical Environmental Guideline
In preparation for the implementation of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations, SOR/2024-25 and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations, SOR/2024-26 (the Framework Regulations), the C-NLOPB and the CNSOPB (the Regulators) conducted a detailed review of the Physical Environmental Guideline (PEG).
Notice of Suite of Guidelines for the Framework Regulations
On October 28, 2024, the Framework Regulations came into force.
Update on Minor Changes to Guidance Documents
In consideration of the Canada-Nova Scotia Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations coming into force on October 28, 2024, the CNSOPB and the C-NLOPB have reviewed and updated several guidelines with minor changes.