N.C. Oil and Gas Commission
The Oil and Gas Commission was created by the Executive Organization Act of 1973 to administer the Oil and Gas Conservation Act of 1945.
The Commission is responsible for establishing a modern regulatory program for the management of oil and gas exploration and development of the State and the use of horizontal drilling and fracturing. The Commission shall manage the oil and gas development program through regulations designed to protect public health and safety; protect public and private property; protect and conserve the State’s air, water and other natural resources; promote economic development and expand employment opportunities.
The Commission has the authority to establish drilling units, regulate spacing of wells and limit and prorate the production of oil and gas from any pool or field. The Commission has the authority to regulate pre-drilling exploration activities, including geophysical surveys, stratigraphic surveys and testing.
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.
Proposed Oil and Gas Rules
15A NCAC 05H - Oil and Gas Conservation Rules - Final 2015
Procedure for Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review: If an objection is not resolved prior to the adoption of the rule, a person may also submit written objections to the Rules Review Commission. If the Rules Review Commission receives written and signed objections in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3(b2) from 10 or more persons clearly requesting review by the legislature and the Rules Review Commission approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S. 150B-21.3(b1). The Commission will receive written objections until 5 p.m. on the day following the day the Commission approves the rule. The Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery, or facsimile transmission. If you have any further questions concerning the submission of objections to the Commission, please call a Commission staff attorney at 919-431-3000.
May 6, 2025
When: 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Where: Webex or Ground Floor Hearing Room at the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
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Webinar ID: 2427 630 1718
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2025 OGC Q1 Draft Minutes
2025 OGC Q2 Draft Agenda
2025 OGC Draft Timeline - 05C Rules
4.25.2025 Hearing Officer Report - 05C Rules
August 5, 2025
November 5, 2025
April 16, 2025
Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee
When: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2025
Where: Microsoft Teams or fifth-floor conference room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
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Meeting ID: 246 908 430 158 8
Passcode: ss9bL73x
Join by phone: (984) 204-1487
Phone conference ID: 414 453 245#
February 18, 2025
Oil and Gas Commission Meeting:
When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST, Tuesday Feb. 18, 2025
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
WebEx Meeting Link
- Meeting ID: 2427 260 5892
- Passcode: OGC_Feb2025
- Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll
- Meeting ID: 2427 260 5892
- Passcode: 64203323
2025 Q1 Draft Agenda
2025 05C Rules Draft Timeline
2024 Q4 Draft Minutes
November 6, 2024 - Oil and Gas Commission
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Where: Webex or the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
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- Meeting ID: 2436 058 3068
- Passcode: OGC_112024
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Third Quarter Meeting Minutes
Fourth Quarter Meeting Agenda
Proposed Rules Adoption
Regulatory Impact Analysis
UPDATED - August 6, 2024 - Oil and Gas Commission
NOTE: Please note the meeting location has been changed to the 5th Floor Conference Room in the Archdale Building.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Where: Webex or the 5th Floor Conference Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
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- Meeting ID: 2427 729 0116
- Passcode: Aug6_OGC_Public
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3rd Quarter Draft Agenda - Amended
1st Quarter Draft Minutes - Amended
2nd Quarter Draft Minutes
3rd Quarter Draft Minutes
Chapter 05C Proposed Rule Changes - Revised
July 29, 2024 - Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee
When: 10 a.m. - noon (ET), Monday July 15, 2024
Where: Microsoft Teams or fifth-floor conference room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
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Chapter 05C Proposed Rule Changes
CANCELLED - July 15, 2024 - Oil and Gas Commission Rules Committee
When: 10 a.m. - noon (ET), Monday July 15, 2024
Where: Microsoft Teams or fifth-floor conference room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
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- Meeting ID: Meet227 221 394 257
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- Phone conference ID: 795 686 474#
Chapter 05C rules
Chapter 05C Proposed Rule Changes
May 7, 2024 - Oil and Gas Commission
When: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
- Webinar ID/: 2436 244 7050
- Webinar password: OGCQ22024 (64272203 from phones and video systems)
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- Access code: 243 624 47050
Draft agenda
Subchapter 05C Rules
Draft meeting minutes - January 2024
May 2024 O&GC PowerPoint
January 17, 2024 - Oil and Gas Commission
When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room of DEQ’s Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604.
Meeting link | Meeting ID/Access Code: 243 187 29767 | Passcode: NCOGCQ1
Call-in (audio only): +1-415-655-0003 US Toll
Draft agenda
Draft meeting minutes - November 2023
Oil and Gas program summary
O&GC Geophysical Rules Adoption Spreadsheet
2024 topics for consideration
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)
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Draft agenda
August 2023 draft minutes
Topics for consideration in 2024
MEC-OGC timeline
Oil and Gas Conservation Act
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.
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
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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.
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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
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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