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.

Tab/Accordion Items

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

Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 (US Toll)

Meeting ID: 2436 058 3068
Passcode: 64201120

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

Join meeting via WebEx

Meeting ID: 2427 729 0116
Passcode: Aug6_OGC_Public

Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 (US Toll)

Meeting ID: 2427 729 0116
Passcode: 28460643

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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Meeting ID: 2430 258 7526
Passcode: bwDVKMkp365

Join by phone: +1-415-655-0003 (US Toll)

Access Code: 2430 258 7526
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
Passcode: 2Z3SFV

Join by phone: +1 984-204-1487

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

WebEx Meeting Link

Webinar ID/: 2436 244 7050
Webinar password: OGCQ22024 (64272203 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone (audio only): +1-415-655-0003 US Toll
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)
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

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
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