Energy and Resources
The Ministry of Energy and Resources develops, co-ordinates and implements policies and programs to promote the growth and responsible development of the province's natural resources industries. The ministry operates as the primary regulatory authority for the oil and gas industry and ensures competitive royalty systems, regulations and policies for all natural resource sectors. The ministry also plays an important role in promoting Saskatchewan's diverse resource potential to investors around the world.
1. Information you might be looking for
Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS)
Complete regularly performed oil and gas business activities and regulatory tasks with the province online.
Public Offerings
Find information about Public Offerings for petroleum and natural gas, oil sands, oil shale and subsurface mineral rights.
Reporting an Incident
The operator or licensee of a well, facility, pipeline or flowline must provide notification of an incident and provide details to the ministry.
2. Plans and Annual Reports
Plan for 2023-24
The plan for 2023-24 reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
Annual Reports
The Ministry of Energy and Resources' 2022-23 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.
Previous fiscal year annual reports can be found by visiting Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
Other Annual Reports
3. Programs and services
Saskatchewan Geological Survey
Find information on the geology, and mineral and energy resources of the province.
Oil and Gas Industry
Find programs and services for the oil and natural gas industry.
Learn about web-based, self-service reporting and billing for the oil and gas industry using these online services:
Public Offerings
Bid on Public Offerings of petroleum and natural gas, oil sands, oil shale and subsurface mineral rights.
Mining Industry
Look here for programs and services for the mining industry.
- Mineral Dispositions: Learn more about the Mineral Administration Registration of Saskatchewan (MARS), an electronic registry for the issuance of mineral dispositions.
- Mineral Tenure: Find information about the administration of mineral permits, claims, and leases.
- Maps and Data: Use the Mining and Petroleum GeoAtlas to access mineral tenure, oil and gas, and geoscience information.
Mineral Rights Tax
Find information on Mineral Rights and Mineral Rights Tax Exemptions.
Surface Rights Board of Arbitration
This board is used as a last resort when a landowner or occupant and an oil/gas or potash operator are unable to reach an agreement.
5. Forms and publications
You can find all publications for this ministry in the Publications Centre.
6. Legislation
The acts and regulations administered by the Ministry of Energy and Resources are available in PDF format. The links below are provided with the consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the Freelaw® website.
To order or subscribe, please visit the Freelaw® website. If you don't have Adobe Reader on your system, you can download it for free.
Legislation assigned to the Minister of Energy and Resources
7. News releases
Read the ministry's most recent news releases
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Saskatchewan Attracting Investment in Houston
Saskatchewan Promoting Expertise in Natural Resources, Critical Minerals, Sustainability Minister of Energy and Resources, Jim Reiter, is leading...
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Government Responds to Federal Government on Proposed Regulations
The Government of Saskatchewan has voiced its opposition to the federal government's proposed oil and gas emissions cap and draft methane...
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February Oil and Gas Public Offering Raises $10 Million
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, has brought in $10,042,112.71...
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Saskatchewan Top Province for Energy Sector Competitiveness
Saskatchewan is the most attractive jurisdiction in Canada for oil and gas investment, according to the Fraser Institute's 2023 Canada-US Energy...
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December Oil and Gas Public Offering Brings In $17.2 Million in Provincial Revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, has raised $17,230,215.44 for...