Oil Well Pad Expansion Near Frog Creek - 12 Additional Wells

Official title: OS-6870 Authorization to extend an existing surface lease area for a multi-well pad

Closed Regulations & Permits Indigenous & Northern Natural Resources
An oil company wants to expand an existing well site in Saskatchewan to drill 12 more oil wells. The expansion would add about half a hectare of land along the south and west edges of the current site. Two wetlands sit within 100 metres, and Frog Creek—a fish-bearing stream—is about 2 kilometres away.

Why This Matters

Live near this site in west-central Saskatchewan? This expansion could mean more truck traffic, noise, and activity for years. The nearby wetlands and Frog Creek could be affected during construction and operation. Indigenous communities with interests in this land have a stake in how it's developed.

What Could Change

If approved, the company could drill and operate 12 new oil wells on the expanded site. The lease would remain active for the life of the wells—potentially decades. Once production ends, the site must be decommissioned and the land reclaimed before the lease is surrendered.

Key Issues

  • Should the surface lease be extended to allow 12 additional oil wells?
  • How will nearby wetlands be protected during construction and operation?
  • What measures will protect Frog Creek and its fish habitat?

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.