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Oil and gas development platforms

Here's what the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador election parties are promising.

Liberal

  • Continue to support the offshore oil and gas industry, including with a $90M commitment over three years for offshore exploration

    "A Hogan Government will continue to be a strong supporter of our offshore oil and gas industry and the people it employs. To expand our offshore sector, we will continue to commit $90 million over three years for an offshore exploration fund. This will help encourage new exploration offshore, spur job creation and economic growth." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

PC

  • Increase offshore oil exploration and support offshore oil production growth

    "Always stand up for oil and gas development. We will reignite offshore exploration, support production growth and, most importantly, secure jobs and benefits for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. We will internationally showcase our high-quality offshore oil and gas reserves and our world class workforce." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

  • Promote development of Bay du Nord

    "Boldly promote the development of Bay du Nord. This offshore discovery has the tremendous potential to bring jobs and prosperity to our province. We will leave no stone unturned in advocating for this project. We will ensure that Newfoundland and Labrador receives its fair share of work on the Bay du Nord project, including topside work." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

  • Reduce the timeline from offshore discovery to oil production

    "Reduce the timeline from offshore discovery to production. We will work with the federal government and the offshore board to streamline approval processes." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

  • Invest in a joint feasibility study, funded by the province and industry, to look into developing natural gas

    "Make the development of natural gas a priority by investing in a joint feasibility study, fund- ed by the province and industry." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

We don't have any NDP policies on Oil and gas development.

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