Request a non-productivity review from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources for leases with wells that haven't reported production for three consecutive years.
Guidance
Leases held by wells that have not reported production for a period of three consecutive years to date, are subject to a non-producing well (Non-Prod) review and may not be continued, pending the outcome of the review. This program relies on industry applying through the Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) for review of particular leases that meet the necessary criteria.
If the ministry determines there hasn't been satisfactory production for the last three years as outlined in Section 9-5(4) of The Oil and Gas Tenure Registry Regulations, the lease with non-producing well may be terminated.
The following Review of Leases Held by Non-Producing Wells document will provide an overview of how to apply for a non-producing review on a lease and to apply for an extension related to a non-productivity review.
Eligibility
To apply for a non-productivity review:
- The applicant must have an IRIS account and the appropriate permissions assigned by your IRIS Security Administrator.
- Wells on the lease must not have produced for the last three consecutive years.
- Each application must include:
- Disposition number;
- Well location; and
- Last date of reported production for the wells
How to Apply
- Log in to IRIS and complete the appropriate application in the Petroleum Tenure module.
Apply
Further Information
While industry can make an application to review leases with non-productive wells, the ministry is considering targeted reviews to identify leases that do not meet the provisions outlined in Section 9-5(4)(b)(ii) of The Oil and Gas Tenure Registry Regulations.