INDUCED SEISMICITY
Some areas of North America have experienced increased seismicity near certain oil and natural gas operations. Although the occurrence and risk of seismicity is generally very low, Ovintiv has occasionally observed induced seismicity near our operations.
Our top priority is the safety of our operations and the surrounding communities. Ovintiv employs a multi-disciplinary team that developed a robust induced seismicity hazard assessment and risk management framework. This framework has been successful in managing induced seismicity in and around our operating areas in both the U.S. and Canada.
Ovintiv also supports research efforts to inform the understanding and management of induced seismicity. We are proactively addressing seismic activity through partnerships with independent research institutions and regulatory agencies to minimize any associated or perceived risks.
Ovintiv Induced Seismicity Risk Management Framework
Planning
Identify, assess and plan for geohazards that could increase the risk of seismicity
Mitigation
Based on the identified geohazards, manage and mitigate the associated risk of seismicity
Monitoring
Utilize adequate seismic monitoring to manage atypical seismicity according to area-specific regulatory thresholds (traffic light protocol)
Regulatory Compliance
Adhere to prescribed regulatory requirements associated with produced water disposal and hydraulic fracturing operations