Facts about Atlantic Canada’s Energy Sector:
- Canada’s energy sector pays more than $12 billion annually to governments.
- The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador expects $1.55 billion in oil and gas royalties this year.
In its 2024 Budget, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador forecasted royalties collected from the offshore oil and gas sector will be $1,551,300,000, or roughly 15.1% of the province’s entire operating budget.
Sources:
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance, Budget 2024 Overview: https://www.gov.nl.ca/budget/2024/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/03/Budget-2024-Overview.pdf
- Natural Resources Canada, Energy Factbook 2023-2024, October 2023: https://energy-information.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2023-10/energy-factbook-2023-2024.pdf