Land Sale Results

Synopsis of Manitoba's Oil Lease Sale

November 14, 2007


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The results of competitive bidding on November 14, 2007 for Crown oil and gas rights which was offered by the Department of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines, resulted in a total of $93,174.66 being added to provincial revenue.

Eight of the Nine lease parcels offered, covering 912 hectares (2253.55 acres) were sold for a bonus amount totaling $86,782.66. The average price per hectare for lease parcels sold was $95.16 ($38.51 per acre). The average bonus at the last sale held on August 15, 2007 was $21.74.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited, paid the highest price per hectare for a parcel located in the Pierson area. The firm paid $1156.64 per hectare ($468.09 per acre) as a tender bonus.

This is the final of four sales scheduled for 2007. During the year, four sales combined for a total $384,007.04 representing 9530 hectares (23,548 acres).The next sale will be held on February 13, 2008. The deadline for posting requests is November 16, 2007.

Four sales are scheduled for 2008; February 13, May 14, August 13 and November 12, 2008. 

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