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Exploration Licence More
Significant Discovery Licence
Production Licence
Georges Bank Prohibition Area
St. Anns Bank Marine Protected Area
The Gully Marine Protected Area
Donkin Coal Block Area

Active and Inactive Exploration Licences View our active and inactive exploration licence tables to find out more information about each exploration licence we have issued since 1990. You will find information on work expenditure bids, operator representatives, and effective and expiry dates.

Date	Document Title
17/01/2022	Active Exploration Licences
17/01/2022	Inactive Exploration Licences

Maps and CoordinatesView maps and coordinates of the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore jurisdiction and licences.

Maps

Document Title
Licences in the Nova Scotia Offshore Area - July, 2024
Nova Scotia Offshore Wells Location Map
Offshore Nova Scotia Bathymetry with Current Licence Holders and Wells - July, 2024
Significant Discovery Licences and Production Licences near Sable Island, Offshore Nova Scotia

Coordinates

Document Title
CNSOPB Jurisdictional Area from ScheduleI-IV of Canada- Nova Scotia Accord Act
Commercial Discovery Areas – September, 2009
Designated Sable Island Low Water Mark for purposes of NS98-2
French Maritime Boundary - St. Pierre & Miquelon Area
Georges Bank Prohibition Area
Production Licences Coordinates as of July 26, 2024
Significant Discovery Areas – September, 2009
Significant Discovery Licences Coordinates as of September 22, 2022

Licence Type	SDA
Licence Number	SDA4
Status	Active
Area (ha)
Effective Date	2018-01-01
Call For Bids Parcel
Period 1 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Period 2 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Interest Representative	SDA4
Interest Holders & Shares	–
Work Expenditure Bid
Validated for Period 2?
Validation Well Name
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDA
Licence Number	SDA3
Status	Active
Area (ha)
Effective Date	2018-01-01
Call For Bids Parcel
Period 1 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Period 2 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Interest Representative	SDA3
Interest Holders & Shares	–
Work Expenditure Bid
Validated for Period 2?
Validation Well Name
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDA
Licence Number	SDA2
Status	Active
Area (ha)
Effective Date	2018-01-01
Call For Bids Parcel
Period 1 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Period 2 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Interest Representative	SDA2
Interest Holders & Shares	–
Work Expenditure Bid
Validated for Period 2?
Validation Well Name
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDA
Licence Number	SDA1
Status	Active
Area (ha)
Effective Date	2018-01-01
Call For Bids Parcel
Period 1 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Period 2 Expiry Date	2099-01-01
Interest Representative	SDA1
Interest Holders & Shares	SDA1 : 100.00%
Work Expenditure Bid
Validated for Period 2?
Validation Well Name
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	PL
Licence Number	2911
Status	Active
Area (ha)	1,860
Effective Date	2010-12-31
Interest Representative	Ovintiv Canada ULC
Interest Holders & Shares	Ovintiv Canada ULC : 100.00%
Expiry Date	2035-12-30
Discovery name	Deep Panuke
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	PL
Licence Number	2910
Status	Active
Area (ha)	2,235
Effective Date	2010-12-31
Interest Representative	Ovintiv Canada ULC
Interest Holders & Shares	Ovintiv Canada ULC : 100.00%
Expiry Date	2035-12-30
Discovery name	Deep Panuke
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	PL
Licence Number	2909
Status	Active
Area (ha)	1,488
Effective Date	2010-12-31
Interest Representative	Ovintiv Canada ULC
Interest Holders & Shares	Ovintiv Canada ULC : 100.00%
Expiry Date	2035-12-30
Discovery name	Cohasset, Deep Panuke
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	PL
Licence Number	2908
Status	Active
Area (ha)	4,081
Effective Date	2004-11-25
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	2029-11-24
Discovery name	South Venture
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	PL
Licence Number	2907
Status	Active
Area (ha)	5,232
Effective Date	2003-10-31
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 9.00% Emera Offshore Incorporated : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	2028-10-30
Discovery name	Alma
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	PL
Licence Number	2902
Status	Active
Area (ha)	4,836
Effective Date	1991-04-01
Interest Representative	Ovintiv Canada ULC
Interest Holders & Shares	Ovintiv Canada ULC : 100.00%
Expiry Date	2035-12-30
Discovery name	Panuke, Deep Panuke
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	PL
Licence Number	2901
Status	Active
Area (ha)	2,604
Effective Date	1991-04-01
Interest Representative	Ovintiv Canada ULC
Interest Holders & Shares	Ovintiv Canada ULC : 100.00%
Expiry Date	2035-12-30
Discovery name	Cohasset, Deep Panuke
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2702
Status	Active
Area (ha)	372
Effective Date	2007-06-11
Interest Representative	Ovintiv Canada ULC
Interest Holders & Shares	Ovintiv Canada ULC : 100.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Panuke PP-3C
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2299A
Status	Active
Area (ha)	5,968
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Glenelg J-48
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2298
Status	Active
Area (ha)	4,440
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	Shell Canada Limited
Interest Holders & Shares	Shell Canada Limited : 58.50% ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 36.00% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 3.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 2.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Uniacke G-72
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2286
Status	Active
Area (ha)	4,103
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 75.00% Scotia Energy Resources Ltd. : 12.50% Sparton Resources Inc. : 12.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Chebucto K-90
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2283C
Status	Active
Area (ha)	372
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Thebaud P-84
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2283B
Status	Active
Area (ha)	3,710
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 68.70% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 6.30%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	W. Olympia O-51
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2283A
Status	Active
Area (ha)	1,488
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 18.00% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	S. Sable B-44
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2277B
Status	Active
Area (ha)	374
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	Shell Canada Limited
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Alma F-67
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2277A
Status	Active
Area (ha)	2,987
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Alma F-67
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2276C
Status	Active
Area (ha)	1,119
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	N. Triumph G-43
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2276B
Status	Active
Area (ha)	1,119
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	N. Triumph G-43
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2276A
Status	Active
Area (ha)	3,357
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	Shell Canada Limited
Interest Holders & Shares	Shell Canada Limited : 60.00% ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 37.50% Cona Resources Ltd. : 2.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Chebucto K-90
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2269
Status	Active
Area (ha)	746
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 100.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	N. Triumph G-43
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2259
Status	Active
Area (ha)	4,810
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 62.00% Shell Canada Limited : 20.00% Canadian Natural Resources Limited : 4.00% Universal Explorations Ltd. : 4.00% 1116077 Alberta LTD : 3.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 2.00% Ovintiv Canada ULC : 2.00% L. K. Resources Ltd. : 1.20% EnCana West Ltd : 1.00% Canalands Energy Corporation : 0.40% Christianson Pipe Ltd. : 0.24% McClocklin Exploration Ltd. : 0.16%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Banquereau C-21
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Maps and Coordinates

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SDA SDA4, SDA4

SDA SDA3, SDA3

SDA SDA2, SDA2

SDA SDA1, SDA1

PL 2911, Ovintiv Canada ULC

PL 2910, Ovintiv Canada ULC

PL 2909, Ovintiv Canada ULC

PL 2908, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

PL 2907, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

PL 2902, Ovintiv Canada ULC

PL 2901, Ovintiv Canada ULC

SDL 2702, Ovintiv Canada ULC

SDL 2299A, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2298, Shell Canada Limited

SDL 2286, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2283C, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2283B, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2283A, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2277B, Shell Canada Limited

SDL 2277A, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

SDL 2277A, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

SDL 2277A, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

SDL 2277A, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

SDL 2277A, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

SDL 2276C, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2276B, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2276A, Shell Canada Limited

SDL 2269, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2259, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255R, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255Q, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255P, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255N, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255M, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255L, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255G, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255G, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255F, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255F, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255E, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255D, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255C, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255B, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2255A, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

SDL 2255A, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

SDL 2254, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2254, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2254, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2254, ExxonMobil Canada Properties

SDL 2121, Shell Canada Limited

SDL 2120C, Shell Canada Limited

SDL 2120B, Shell Canada Limited

SDL 2120A, Shell Canada Limited

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Active and Inactive Exploration Licences View our active and inactive exploration licence tables to find out more information about each exploration licence we have issued since 1990. You will find information on work expenditure bids, operator representatives, and effective and expiry dates.

Maps and CoordinatesView maps and coordinates of the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore jurisdiction and licences.

Maps

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Related Resources

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255R
Status	Active
Area (ha)	3,339
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 18.00% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Olympia A-12
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255Q
Status	Active
Area (ha)	2,597
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 9.00% Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited : 3.33% 677862 Alberta Ltd. : 2.84% Lone Pine Resources Canada Ltd. : 2.84%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	W. Venture C-62
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255P
Status	Active
Area (ha)	4,440
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 18.00% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Citnalta I-59
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255N
Status	Active
Area (ha)	687
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 18.00% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Arcadia J-16
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255M
Status	Active
Area (ha)	5,979
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 18.00% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Arcadia J-16
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255L
Status	Active
Area (ha)	371
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 18.00% Shell Canada : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Primrose N-50
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255G
Status	Active
Area (ha)	1,063
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Thebaud P-84
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255F
Status	Active
Area (ha)	425
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 50.80% Shell Canada Limited : 31.30% Imperial Oil Resources : 9.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 8.40% Mosbacher Operating Ltd. : 0.50%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Thebaud P-84
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255E
Status	Active
Area (ha)	2,226
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 100.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	W. Sable Is. E-48
Interest Abstract	Download
Comments

Licence Type	SDL
Licence Number	2255D
Status	Active
Area (ha)	2,976
Effective Date	1990-01-05
Interest Representative	ExxonMobil Canada Properties
Interest Holders & Shares	ExxonMobil Canada Properties : 57.00% Imperial Oil Resources Limited : 18.00% Shell Canada Limited : 15.00% Cona Resources Ltd. : 10.00%
Expiry Date	N/A
Discovery name	Intrepid L-80
Interest Abstract	Download
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