Nova Scotia Natural Gas Exploration Program

underway

Dalhousie University is overseeing a $30-million program to track and develop guidelines for onshore natural gas exploration in Nova Scotia. The program aims to kickstart the natural gas industry in the province by investigating options for onshore drilling and setting qualification criteria for project proposals. An oversight committee including representatives from the Department of Energy, First Nations, the energy industry, academia, and the public will be launched. The university is scheduled to submit a final report by December 31, 2026.