Imperial Oil's applications to the Canada Energy Regulator and the Sahtu Land and Water Board for the Norman Wells Operations was referred to environmental assessment by the Sahtu Secreteriat Inc. This referral includes the entire Norman Wells Operations (NWO), in Norman Wells, NT, for the next five to ten years (2024-2034), which is the expected remaining operating life of the field, and allow for sufficient time for engagement and permitting a transition to closure of the facility.
This is the draft Terms of Reference.
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Yellowknife on September 16 and 17, 2025.
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Délı̨nę on September 10, 2025.
This report summarizes what the Review Board heard during the scoping session in Tulít'a on September 9, 2025.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Imperial Oil's posters used for community engagement throughout the Sahtú communities.
Agenda and zoom link for community scoping session.
Agenda and zoom link for community scoping session.
agenda for scoping sessions in Yellowknife
agenda and Zoom link for community scoping meeting
agenda and Zoom link for community scoping meeting
The Review Board held an information session on Aug 28 for the technical scoping sessions on Sept 16-18. The note to file provides a summary of the meeting and the Board's presentation is attached.
The Review Board will host community scoping sessions in September including:
- Tulít’a on Tuesday Sept 9
- Délı̨nę on Wednesday Sept 10
- Tsiigehtshic on Thursday Sept 25
- Inuvik on Friday Sept 26
The Review Board will also host a technical scoping session in Yellowknife on Sept 16 – 18.
The Review Board will host a meeting on Thursday, August 28, 1:30 to 3:30 pm, to describe the technical scoping session, ask parties what topics they are interested in addressing at the scoping session and discuss logistics.
This is the draft Terms of Reference.
This notice of proceeding describes the next steps for the scoping phase including the review of a draft Terms of Reference for the Operations EA and a Scoping document for the Closure and Reclamation EA.
A summary report of the scoping session held in Norman Wells on June 25, 2025.
A summary report of the scoping session held in Fort Good Hope, June 24, 2025.
| New | Total | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary screening | ||
| 43 | Assessment/review startup | |
| 25 | Scoping (current stage) | |
| Terms of Reference and workplans | ||
| Developer's Assessment Report/Environmental Impact Statement | ||
| Information requests | ||
| Technical or community sessions | ||
| Technical reports | ||
| Public hearings | ||
| Hearing follow-up | ||
| Report of Environmental Assessment/Impact Review | ||
| Post Report materials | ||
| Minister's decision and final measures | ||
| Other public registry materials | ||
| 0 | 68 | Total Documents (See All) |
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