R-1.01 - Act ending exploration for petroleum and underground reservoirs and production of petroleum and brine

Section 43 Disposition versions

2022-08-23

43. The Minister may, after consulting with the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, authorize by order published in the Gazette officielle du Québec the implementation of a pilot project that involves the use of a well subject to the obligation provided for in section 10.

In a case where an authorization is required under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2), the pilot project may not be authorized before that authorization is issued.

A pilot project must allow the acquiring of geoscientific knowledge related to

(1)  carbon dioxide sequestration potential;

(2)  storage potential for hydrogen produced from a source of renewable energy;

(3)  geothermal potential;

(4)  the critical and strategic mineral potential of brine; and

(5)  any other activity that fosters the energy transition or carbon neutrality or that helps achieve the objectives of the fight against climate change.

The Minister determines the standards and obligations applicable within the framework of a pilot project, in particular to ensure the safety of persons and property and the protection of the environment, and to foster the involvement of local communities, which may differ from the standards and obligations provided for by this Act or the regulations. The Minister may also determine the provisions of a pilot project whose contravention constitutes an offence.

2022, c. 10, s. 1.

Not in force

In force: 2022-08-23

43. The Minister may, after consulting with the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, authorize by order published in the Gazette officielle du Québec the implementation of a pilot project that involves the use of a well subject to the obligation provided for in section 10.

In a case where an authorization is required under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2), the pilot project may not be authorized before that authorization is issued.

A pilot project must allow the acquiring of geoscientific knowledge related to

(1)  carbon dioxide sequestration potential;

(2)  storage potential for hydrogen produced from a source of renewable energy;

(3)  geothermal potential;

(4)  the critical and strategic mineral potential of brine; and

(5)  any other activity that fosters the energy transition or carbon neutrality or that helps achieve the objectives of the fight against climate change.

The Minister determines the standards and obligations applicable within the framework of a pilot project, in particular to ensure the safety of persons and property and the protection of the environment, and to foster the involvement of local communities, which may differ from the standards and obligations provided for by this Act or the regulations. The Minister may also determine the provisions of a pilot project whose contravention constitutes an offence.

2022, c. 10, s. 1.