N.C. Oil and Gas Commission
Public comment period on periodic rules review
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, the Oil and Gas Commission is seeking public comment on the initial determinations and its existing rules. Public comment means written comments objecting to the rule, in whole or in part, or objecting to the initial determination of the rule as necessary or unnecessary.
The comment period begins November 2, 2023, and ends on January 8, 2024. See more information here.
The N.C. Oil and Gas Commission is responsible for adopting rules on oil and gas exploration in North Carolina. The Oil and Gas Commission also has the authority to regulate the spacing of wells for oil and gas exploration, establish areas where oil and gas drilling can occur, and limit the production of oil and gas exploration. By law, the commission is required to submit annual progress reports to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy and the Environmental Review Commission. The Oil and Gas Commission and a reconstituted Mining Commission were created to carry out the regulatory responsibilities of the former state Mining and Energy Commission. The General Assembly eliminated the Mining and Energy Commission after the commission had adopted rules that govern oil and gas exploration and development in North Carolina. The Oil and Gas Commission has nine members. A total of four members are appointed by leaders in each chamber of the General Assembly. The remaining five members are appointed by the governor. Members serve for four years.
October 30, 2023 - Rules Committee
When: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30
Meeting link | Meeting ID/Access Code: 266 674 349 15 | Passcode: NYKDta
Call-in (audio only): +1 984-204-1487 | Phone Conference ID: 754 101 738#
In accordance with GS 143-318.13, an in-person listening station will be established in the sixth floor conference room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh 27603, for those who cannot access the meeting virtually.
November 1, 2023 - Oil and Gas Commission
When: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room of DEQ’s Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604.
Meeting link | Meeting ID/Access Code: 2425 078 4736| Passcode: mRFajV7Ce27 (67325872 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll
Draft agenda
August 2023 draft minutes
Topics for consideration in 2024
MEC-OGC timeline
Oil and Gas Conservation Act
August 1, 2023
When: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023
Where: Ground Floor Training Room of Green Square, 217 W. Jones St., Raleigh NC 27603
Meeting link | Meeting ID: 287 384 048 792 | Passcode: WewvD6
Join by phone: +1 984-204-1487 | Meeting Number/Access Code: 902 101 820#
Draft agenda
Draft May 2022 meeting minutes
May 2, 2023
When: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh NC 27603.
New Link:
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 288 863 578 152
Passcode: v9ZFBN
Draft agenda
Draft meeting minutes - Feb. 7, 2023
The Oil and Gas Conservation Act presentation
Butler #3 and Simpson #1 pressure tests
February 7, 2023
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Register to attend virtually, or in-person at the Ground Floor Training Room of the Green Square building, 217 W. Jones St., Raleigh, 27603
Join by phone: +1 984-204-1487 | Meeting Number/Access Code: 206 481 881#
Draft agenda
Rules review presentation
Draft meeting minutes - Nov. 2022
November 1, 2022
Oil and Gas Commission Meeting
August 9, 2022
Draft Meeting Minutes - May 10, 2022
Rules Review Committee - June 21, 2022
May 10, 2022
Draft agenda
February 8, 2022, draft meeting minutes
February 8, 2022
Draft meeting minutes - Nov. 20, 2021
Draft Commission Annual Report 2021
Unfinished Business for OGC Consideration
Draft Revisions to Commission Operating Procedures
November 9, 2021
Virtual Meeting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Draft agenda
Presentation: Discussion of new and regulatory standards for oil and gas exploration and development
Webex meeting link
Meeting Password: NCOGCQ4
Join by Phone: +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL
Meeting Number (Access Code): 2436 082 7646
August 10, 2021
May 11, 2021
Virtual Meeting:
February 9, 2021
Virtual Meeting:
November 10, 2020
August 11, 2020
June 16, 2020
May 5, 2020- CANCELLED
February 11, 2020
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Nov. 6, 2019
Archdale Building, Ground Floor Hearing Room
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Aug. 13, 2019
Archdale Building, Ground Floor Hearing Room
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
May 14, 2019
Archdale Building, Ground Floor Hearing Room
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Feb. 12, 2019
Dec. 4, 2018
Nov. 8, 2018 - CANCELLED
Oct. 16, 2018
Aug. 7, 2018
Internal Operating Procedures
Ingraffea Presentation
Draft NCDOT Report to JLEPC and JLTOC
Girolami Handout 1
Girolami Handout 2
Unfinished Mining and Energy Commission Business for Consideration
Proposed Committees and Study Groups
Audio Recording of Aug. 7 Meeting