Energy, Mines, and Resources

Why invest in the Yukon?

Why Invest in the Yukon?The oil and gas industry has the potential to be a major driver of Yukon’s economy.

Significant unexplored and untapped resources, a competitive fiscal environment and a stable political and legal framework make Yukon a unique and competitive place to do business.

In economic terms, Yukon has a very attractive climate for oil and gas investment and development. Yukon has a competitive regime built on the experience and proven practices of other jurisdictions. Yukon’s key advantages include:

  • Progressive oil and gas legislation – the Yukon Oil and Gas Act (YOGA).
  • A unique common regulatory regime jointly developed by Yukon and First Nation governments.
  • Competitive royalty rates.
  • A well-educated and skilled labour force with northern expertise.
  • A well developed infrastructure that includes communications, an extensive network of paved roads and recently expanded electrical grid.
  • Direct access to year-round ocean ports through Skagway and Haines, Alaska.
  • Pipeline access – natural gas from southeast Yukon is transported via the Duke Energy Gas Transmission Pointed Mountain Pipeline to processing facilities in British Columbia.
  • Potential northern pipelines will provide Yukoners with access to gas, and tie in the Yukon’s eight sedimentary basins, allowing Yukon gas to be added to a pipeline(s).

This publication provides information on these advantages and other oil and gas matters of interest to investors.

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