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Regulatory & Government Relations

Securing Approvals, Building Trust

At VZFOX Canada, we specialize in providing tailored solutions that enhance the value of your projects. Our team formulates strategies, obtains necessary approvals, and ensures regulatory compliance, all while nurturing stakeholder relationships and promoting economic sustainability on the pathway to net-zero. Rely on our expertise to adeptly navigate intricate regulatory landscapes, resulting in streamlined project operations and steadfast environmental compliance today!

Our Services

Resources & Subsurface
AER Directive 65 and 51 applications based on Alberta (AB) regulatory framework and similar applications in Saskatchewan (SK), British Columbia (BC) and Manitoba (MB) such as: 


  • Well Spacing Applications in Western Canada (AB, BC, SK and MB)
  • Enhanced Recovery (ER) & Optimization Projects (AB, BC, SK and MB)
    • Waterflood Applications
    • Gas Injection and/or Gas Cycling Schemes
    • Immiscible and Miscible Floods
    • Thermal Recovery
    • Amendments – incl. Approval Transfers, Expansions, Adding/ Removing Injectors, Voidage Amendments, Sour Injection, Injection Pressure Increase, and more
  • GPP/ GOR Penalty Relief/ CCP (AB, SK)
  • Disposal (Class I-V) (AB, BC, SK)
    • Acid Gas Disposal
    • Class Ia/Ib Disposal (eg: frac flow back fluid)
    • Produced Water Disposal (Class II, sweet or sour)
    • Compulsory Pooling 
    • Commingled Production (AB, BC, SK)
    • Gas Storage Schemes
  • AER Directive 51 Submissions
  • Good Production Practice / GOR Penalty Relief 
  • Concurrent Production (CCP)
  • Compulsory Pooling & Unitizations
  • Commingling Approvals
  • Off-Target Well
  • Pool Delineation & Ultimate Reserves
  • Unitizations
  • Permit Management for Energy Development Projects
  • Special Project Approvals
    • Voluntary Self Disclosure
    • Industry Relations
    • Special MRL & O-38
    • Emergency Injection Approvals
  • Primary Recovery Schemes 
  • Environmental Approvals (specifically in Alberta for AER and AEP)
  • Gas Over Bitumen Production Approvals (AER ID99-01)
  • Experimental Scheme Applications
  • Enhanced Production Auditing
  • Waste Management & Reporting 
  • Preventing Over Capitalization of Property
  • Non Routine Flaring Permits
  • Project Economics

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Frequently
Asked Questions

Enhanced Production Auditing is a comprehensive service that assesses production processes to ensure compliance with regulations and optimize resource utilization. It also helps organizations maintain regulatory compliance while simultaneously improving production efficiency.

VZFOX Canada’s Stakeholder Engagement services are vital for building positive relationships with stakeholders and demonstrating the economic viability of projects. Our team helps foster strong operator relationships and encourages active community engagement while protecting our environment and its safety.

At VZFOX Canada, we recognize the critical importance of minimizing our environmental impact and advancing toward a net-zero future. Our services encompass expertise in emissions control and reducing the requirement of Routine Flaring. We prioritize compliance with regulations while actively mitigating environmental consequences. We work closely with organizations to obtain permits for essential flaring activities while championing responsible flaring practices that align with our commitment to sustainability.

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