Integrated Petroleum System (iPS)
Our new Integrated Petroleum System will be a robust and integrated solution which supports a workflow performance based technical and operations of tenure administration and geo-enabled business functions for resource related stewardship. iPS will be a welcomed and essential tool in support of a new IT Governance and Service Delivery model enabling Government to competitively manage their oil and gas resources.
Current oil and gas resource stewardship issues and opportunities – how to do more for less
Currently most jurisdictions are faced with similar issues and opportunities regarding timely and cost effective resource stewardship, such as:
- The equitable administration and management of the issuance and maintenance of oil and gas tenure information and rights such as licence extension and lease continuation
- The management of Geographical Information Systems information and associated databases
- The management of financial aspects of the petroleum products such as collection and accounting of annual rentals, licence extension, lease continuation and other payments
How iPS will address these issues and opportunities
iPS will be a complete and integrated system that will:
- Maximize operational efficiency and generate public sector revenue through efficient and effective oil and gas issuance and administration of sub-surface petroleum and natural gas tenures
- Support economic development through enabling good working relationships between staff, stakeholders and industry and to facilitate exploration and development of resources through active and competitive oil and gas sectors
- Optimize responsible proactive stewardship of public and private sector energy and land resources
iPS – Compatible and complementary
The iPS system is currently under development for the Province of British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources (MEMPR). The iPS is based on the jurisdictional experience and success of PGTS’s Mineral Titles Online (MTO) system platform and truePERMIT™ framework. The framework will reduce timeframes and project costs while incorporating best practices to achieve optimal results. The new iPS will be integrated and deployed using the proven framework and leveraging already made investments in people, technology and software. Alternatively, iPS can be developed and installed as a stand alone application. The iPS system prototype is will be developed by 2nd quarter 2011.
How iPS works
iPS will provide an integrated user-friendly front end which will streamline operational processes and support the effective business-to-government administration system. iPS integrates various systems including geospatial data and services, utilizes existing PGTS modules, leverages existing and new technology platforms, and customizes where necessary the application to fit specific client needs. The online geospatial enabled module will enable authorized users to view up-to-date petroleum information, terrain, grid and petroleum tenure information on a digital map over the Intranet/Internet. The system also permits users to perform a range of complex administrative functions online, including the title management, accounting, sale parcels as well as updating client information. iPS will be composed of five basic functional areas which are supported by application interface and navigation, security protocols, geo-processing, map view/selection and e-mail notification
