Petroleum and Natural Gas Tenure Regulations (Alta. Reg. 263/97). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Natural gas Mining Oil Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes For the purpose of ensuring its revision, this Regulation expires on 30 November 2018. Abstract The present Regulation provides for the implementation of the Mines and Minerals Act. The Regulation contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “Board”, “Crown spacing unit”, “freehold well”, “gas storage”, “agreement”, “licence”, “location”, “producing well”, “zone”. Part 1 lays down provisions relating to the licensing of extraction of petroleum and natural gas. Section 10 concerns the grouping of licences. A “grouping well” means a well that, in the opinion of the Minister, assesses the value of petroleum and natural gas rights in the locations. Part 2 regulates petroleum and natural gas leases. Section 14 deals with continuation of leases, and continuation of drilling in operation. The text consists of 37 sections divided into 3 Parts. Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implements Mines and Minerals Act (RSA 2000, c. M-17). Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2020) Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Coal, Oil, Exploration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX