| Description | This regulation governs the conservation of the Commonwealth's gas and oil resources and protection of the correlative rights of gas and oil owners. |
| State Authority | 45.1-361.15 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. To foster the development, production, and utilization of gas and oil resources. 2. To safeguard the environment, safety and welfare of the public. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Michael Skiffington / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
Department of Energy 1100 Bank Street, 8th Floor Richmond, VA 23219-3402 |
| Email Address: | mike.skiffington@energy.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)692-3212 FAX: (804)692-3237 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory action to clarify the process for escrow and unlocatable parties. | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2025. |
| Regulatory action to reflect agency name change and recodification of Title 45.1 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/31/2022. |
| Clarifying amendments as the result of periodic review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/27/2017. |
| Amendments regarding the regulations of the Virginia Gas and Oil Board | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2012. |
Promulgation of the Virginia Gas and Oil Board Regulations
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2003. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2023 Filed | Pending | |
| 9/20/2016 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 12/12/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |
