Energy and Resources
The Ministry of Energy and Resources develops, co-ordinates and implements policies and programs to promote the growth and responsible development of the province's natural resources industries. The ministry operates as the primary regulatory authority for the oil and gas industry and ensures competitive royalty systems, regulations and policies for all natural resource sectors. The ministry also plays an important role in promoting Saskatchewan's diverse resource potential to investors around the world.
1. Information you might be looking for
Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS)
Complete regularly performed oil and gas business activities and regulatory tasks with the province online.
Public Offerings
Find information about Public Offerings for petroleum and natural gas, oil sands, oil shale and subsurface mineral rights.
Reporting an Incident
The operator or licensee of a well, facility, pipeline or flowline must provide notification of an incident and provide details to the ministry.
2. Plans and Annual Reports
Plan for 2024-25
The plan for 2024-25 reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
Annual Reports
The Ministry of Energy and Resources' 2023-24 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.
Previous fiscal year annual reports can be found by visiting Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
Other Annual Reports
3. Programs and services
Saskatchewan Geological Survey
Find information on the geology, and mineral and energy resources of the province.
Oil and Gas Industry
Find programs and services for the oil and natural gas industry.
Learn about web-based, self-service reporting and billing for the oil and gas industry using these online services:
Public Offerings
Bid on Public Offerings of petroleum and natural gas, oil sands, oil shale and subsurface mineral rights.
Mining Industry
Look here for programs and services for the mining industry.
- Mineral Dispositions: Learn more about the Mineral Administration Registration of Saskatchewan (MARS), an electronic registry for the issuance of mineral dispositions.
- Mineral Tenure: Find information about the administration of mineral permits, claims, and leases.
- Maps and Data: Use the Mining and Petroleum GeoAtlas to access mineral tenure, oil and gas, and geoscience information.
Mineral Rights Tax
Find information on Mineral Rights and Mineral Rights Tax Exemptions.
Surface Rights Board of Arbitration
This board is used as a last resort when a landowner or occupant and an oil/gas or potash operator are unable to reach an agreement.
4. Minister and managers
Hon. Jim Reiter, Minister
Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-1422 |
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| Fax | 306-798-2009 |
| ministerER@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 302, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3 |
Blair Wagar, Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-9580 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2159 |
| blair.wagar@gov.sk.ca | |
| Physical Address | 15th Floor, 1945 Hamilton St, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7 |
| Mailing Address | 610-1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7 |
Cory Hughes, Assistant Deputy Minister
Resource Development
| Phone | 306-787-3524 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2198 |
| Cory.Hughes@gov.sk.ca | |
| Physical Address | 11th Floor, 1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7 |
| Mailing Address | 610-1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7 |
Sharla Hordenchuk, Assistant Deputy Minister
Energy Regulation
| Phone | 306-787-4707 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2478 |
| sharla.hordenchuk@gov.sk.ca | |
| Physical Address | 15th Floor, 1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7 |
| Mailing Address | 610-1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7 |
Scott Giroux, Assistant Deputy Minister
Lands and Corporate Services
| Phone | 306-787-5347 |
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| scott.giroux3@gov.sk.ca | |
| Physical Address | 9th Floor, 1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7, SK |
| Mailing Address | 610-1945 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2C7, SK |
5. Forms and publications
You can find all publications for this ministry in the Publications Centre.
6. Legislation
The acts and regulations administered by the Ministry of Energy and Resources are available in PDF format. The links below are provided with the consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the Freelaw® website.
To order or subscribe, please visit the Freelaw® website. If you don't have Adobe Reader on your system, you can download it for free.
Legislation assigned to the Minister of Energy and Resources
7. News releases
Read the ministry's most recent news releases
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Government of Saskatchewan Issues New Timber Allocations to One Sky
The Government of Saskatchewan announced today that it has allocated nearly 1.2 million cubic metres of timber to Saskatchewan-based company One...
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Expanded Mineral Exploration Incentive Drives Increased Investment in Saskatchewan
Investment in Saskatchewan is growing as more mining companies are exploring for minerals in the province, thanks to the Ministry of Energy and...
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New Critical Minerals Incentives to Grow Saskatchewan Mining Sector
The Ministry of Energy and Resources is now accepting applications to two new critical minerals incentive programs, which will drive investment...
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August Oil and Gas Public Offering Generates $7.2 Million in Revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, raised $7,208,879.51 for the...
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Lithium Prospects Drive Nearly $6 Million in Subsurface Mineral Bids
The Government of Saskatchewan's first subsurface mineral public offering of the fiscal year, held on Monday, July 8, 2024, generated $5,935,425.46...