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2005/06 – 2007/08 SERVICE PLAN
Ministry of Energy and Mines
Ministry Overview and Core Business Areas
The Ministry of Energy and Mines is tasked with managing the responsible development of British Columbia's energy and mineral sectors. Natural gas is now the single largest source of provincial revenue derived from a natural resource. As commodity prices for natural gas, oil, and minerals remain strong, British Columbians can expect to see continued benefits and resource development opportunities. This Service Plan outlines the Ministry's strategy to increase investment and revenue related to these sectors, while acting as an environmental steward protecting the land base from which they come.
The Ministry administers 25 statutes pertaining to the energy and mining sectors. In addition, the Minister of Energy and Mines is responsible for the Assayers Certification Board of Examiners, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, British Columbia Transmission Corporation, Columbia Power Corporation/Columbia Basin Trust, Mediation and Arbitration Board and the Oil and Gas Commission.
Core Business
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Organization within MEM |
1. Oil and Gas
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- Oil and Gas Division — Develops and implements policies and programs to maximize the benefits from oil and gas resources.
- Oil and Gas Titles Branch, Titles Division — Issues and administers tenures for Crown oil and gas rights.
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2. Offshore Oil and Gas
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- Offshore Oil and Gas Team — Established to enable offshore oil and gas development to occur in British Columbia in a scientifically sound and environmentally responsible manner.
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3. Mining and Minerals
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- Mining and Minerals Division — Develops and implements policies and programs to manage and promote the exploration and development of coal, aggregate, industrial minerals and mineral resources.
- Mineral Titles Branch, Titles Division — Issues and administers mineral and coal exploration and mining tenures.
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4. Electricity and Alternative Energy
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- Electricity and Alternative Energy Division — Develops and implements policies and programs to support all forms of electrical power generation, alternative energy sources, energy conservation and efficiency measures.
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5. Executive and Support Services
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- Corporate Policy and Aboriginal Relations Division — Provides corporate support and services, leads investment promotion and facilitates First Nations participation in the energy and minerals sectors.
- Shared Management Services Division — Shared with the Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development and provides various financial and administrative services.
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