File No. 2232 Board Order No. 2232-1 ____________________
September 16, 2025
SURFACE RIGHTS BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ACT, R.S.B.C., C. 361 AS AMENDED
AND IN THE MATTER OF LOT 3 SECTION 19 TOWNSHIP 86 RANGE 18 WEST OF THE 6 TH MERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT PLAN EPP73648 (the “Lands”)
BETWEEN:
Viktor and Klara Ulim
(APPLICANTS)
AND:
Erikson National Energy Inc.
(RESPONDENT)
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Viktor and Klara Ulim v. Erikson National Energy Inc. ORDER 2232-1 Page 2
This is an application brought under sections 164 and 176 of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act.
The Applicants, Viktor and Klara Ulim, are the owner of the Lands described as: LOT 3 SECTION 19 TOWNSHIP 86 RANGE 18 WEST OF THE 6 TH MERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT PLAN EPP73648.
The Respondent, Erikson National Energy Inc., is the operator of oil and gas activity on the Lands. The Respondent’s right of entry to the Lands for the purpose of conducting the oil and gas activity is pursuant to the surface lease dated January 2, 1998 (the Surface Lease).
Pursuant to the Surface Lease, Erikson National Energy Inc., is required to make annual payment of $8,400.00, to Viktor and Klara Ulim. Erikson National Energy Inc. failed to make the annual payment required by January 1, 2025.
The Board finds that Erikson National Energy Inc. has failed to pay rent owing under the surface lease and that Viktor and Klara Ulim are owed the amount set out below. Pursuant to section 176 of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act, the Board determines that Erikson National Energy Inc. owes Viktor and Klara Ulim unpaid rent of: $8,400.00 plus interest as of January 1, 2025.
The Board orders as follows: 1. Erikson National Energy owes Viktor and Klara Ulim the sum of $8,400.00 plus interest calculated in accordance with the Court Order Interest Act from January 1, 2025;
DATED: September 16, 2025 FOR THE BOARD Cheryl Vickers, Vice Chair