Geophysical Lines (Proposed)
Geophysical exploration is an oil and gas activity under the Energy Resources Activities Act (ERAA) and is specifically defined in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (PNG) Act as investigation of the subsurface by seismic, gravimetric, magnetic, electric and geochemical operations and by any other method approved by the BC Energy Regulator.
Geophysical exploration is an oil and gas activity under the Energy Resources Activities Act (ERAA) and is specifically defined in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (PNG) Act as investigation of the subsurface by seismic, gravimetric, magnetic, electric and geochemical operations and by any other method approved by the BC Energy Regulator, but does not include the use of geophysical well logs, vertical seismic profile surveys or other surveys obtained from a well. This dataset contains line features for proposed applications collected through the BC Energy Regulator's Application Management System (AMS).
Column Name: GEO_NUMBER
Short Name: GEO_NUM
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 16
Data Comments: GEO_NUMBER is the number provided by the BC Energy Regulator and assigned to the geophysical program. The number is included on the application permit and all operations and final plan documentation, e.g., 2001-105.
Column Name: PROGRAM_NAME
Short Name: PROG_NAME
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 60
Data Comments: PROGRAM_NAME is the program name provided by the operator to the BC Energy Regulator. The name is included on the application permit and all operations and final plan documentation, e.g., Cheves Creek 3D.
Column Name: PROGRAM_TYPE
Short Name: PROG_TYPE
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 8
Data Comments: PROGRAM_TYPE is the type of geophysical program, i.e., 2D, 3D.
Column Name: LINE_TYPE
Short Name: LINE_TYPE
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 20
Data Comments: LINE_TYPE indicates whether geophysical lines are source, receiver or a combination of both, e.g., SOURCE.
Column Name: CUT_TYPE
Short Name: CUT_TYPE
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 8
Data Comments: CUT_TYPE is a code indicating whether a line already exists or is newly cut and the clearing method used, e.g., NCC (New Cat Cut).
Column Name: CUT_TYPE_DESC
Short Name: CUT_DESC
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 80
Data Comments: CUT_TYPE_DESC is a description indicating whether a line already exists or is newly cut and the clearing method used, e.g., New Cat Cut (NCC).
Column Name: LINE_WIDTH
Short Name: LINE_WIDTH
Data Type: NUMBER
Data Precision: 38
Data Comments: LINE_WIDTH is the width of the geophysical seismic line measured in meters.
Column Name: APPLICATION_NUMBER
Short Name: APPL_NUM
Data Type: NUMBER
Data Precision: 10
Data Comments: APPLICATION_NUMBER is a unique application number that is generated automatically for each application submitted in the Commission's Application Management System, e.g., 100100067.
Column Name: APPLICATION_TYPE
Short Name: APPL_TYPE
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 80
Data Comments: APPLICATION_TYPE is the type of application submitted by the applicant to the Commission's Automated Management System, e.g., New OGAA.
Column Name: APPLICATION_STATUS
Short Name: APPL_STAT
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 80
Data Comments: APPLICATION_STATUS is the status of the application prior to Approval, e.g., In Review.
Column Name: APPLICATION_SUBMITTED_DATE
Short Name: APPL_DATE
Data Type: DATE
Data Precision: 7
Data Comments: APPLICATION_SUBMITTED_DATE is the date the application is submitted to the Commission by the applicant.
Column Name: REVISION_NUMBER
Short Name: REV_NUM
Data Type: NUMBER
Data Precision: 5
Data Comments: REVISION_NUMBER is the number of times the application has been altered prior to approval.
Column Name: APPLICATION_DETERMINATION_NUM
Short Name: AD_NUM
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 18
Data Comments: APPLICATION_DETERMINATION_NUM is a number assigned to an approved or permitted activity or to a set of activities included in a multi-activity application, e.g., 100082189.
Column Name: PROPONENT
Short Name: PROPONENT
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 120
Data Comments: PROPONENT is the organization name of the oil and gas operator, e.g., ARC Resources Ltd.
Column Name: AUTHORITY_TYPE
Short Name: AUTH_TYPE
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 8
Data Comments: AUTHORITY_TYPE is the type of authorization issued by the Commission. Authorizations are issued either under the Energy Resources Activities Act (ERAA) or the Canada Energy Regulator (NEB), e.g., ERAA.
Column Name: LAND_TYPE
Short Name: LAND_TYPE
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 8
Data Comments: LAND_TYPE is a value indicating whether the oil and gas application is on Private or Crown land, i.e., PRIV, CRWN.
Column Name: DATA_SOURCE
Short Name: DATA_SRC
Data Type: VARCHAR2
Data Precision: 10
Data Comments: DATA_SOURCE is the data capture method used to collect the spatial application data submitted to the Commission, i.e., GPSD (GPS-Differential), GPSND (GPS-Non Differential), ORTHO (Ortho Photography), CGWC (Coordinate Geometry With Control), SNK (Source Not Known).
Column Name: FEATURE_LENGTH_M
Short Name: LENGTH_M
Data Type: NUMBER
Data Precision: 19
Data Comments: FEATURE_LENGTH_M is the system calculated length or perimeter of a geometry in meters.
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| Last Updated | August 18, 2026, 07:11 (UTC) |
| Created | August 18, 2026, 07:11 (UTC) |
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Geophysical Lines (Proposed) |
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Description
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Geophysical exploration is an oil and gas activity under the Energy Resources Activities Act (ERAA) and is specifically defined in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (PNG) Act as investigation of the subsurface by seismic, gravimetric, magnetic, electric and geochemical operations and by any other method approved by the BC Energy Regulator.
Geophysical exploration is an oil and gas activity under the Energy Resources Activities Act (ERAA) and is specifically defined in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (PNG) Act as investigation of the subsurface by seismic, gravimetric, magnetic, electric and geochemical operations and by any other method approved by the BC Energy Regulator, but does not include the use of geophysical well logs, vertical seismic profile surveys or other surveys obtained from a well. This dataset contains line features for proposed applications collected through the BC Energy Regulator's Application Management System (AMS).
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2022-11-25 |
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This data is for representation purposes only. The BC Energy Regulator provides this data "as is" with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user. It carries no guarantee of any kind, express or implied.Please review the BCER Open Data License for complete details. |
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https://data-bc-er.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/dd65b58ec4f04cac9e651774409a579c |
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BC_Energy_Regulator |
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BC_Energy_Regulator |
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2025-11-07 |
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dd65b58ec4f04cac9e651774409a579c |
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English |
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https://data-bc-er.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/dd65b58ec4f04cac9e651774409a579c |
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1892 |
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