Rules and regulations put in place will be important in facilitating the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy industry
The Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations (ORER) is an initiative led by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to develop modern safety and environmental protection regulations that will apply to exploration, construction, operation and decommissioning activities related to renewable energy projects and power lines in Canada’s offshore areas.
NRCan has drafted a technical requirements paper to detail to government, stakeholder and Indigenous participants the proposed requirements that will form the basis of future regulations. The requirements are divided into the following Parts:
NRCan is seeking feedback on these proposed requirements; the below recommendations are being made by The Net Zero Project based in Newfoundland and Labrador. These recommendations were compiled based on a series of direct engagements with key stakeholders in the province’s emerging ORE industry.
The Net Zero Project supports the development of clean growth strategies and projects in four areas of Canada’s net zero journey as they relate to its offshore energy industry: carbon capture, utilization, and storage; electrification; renewable energy; and hydrogen.
