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Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP)
Support for pipeline infrastructure projects
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 8, 2020
- Closing date : March 31, 2029
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
OIIP supports new or expanded oil and carbon dioxide pipeline projects in Saskatchewan. It offers transferable royalty and production tax credits of 20% of eligible costs, up to CAD 40 million per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 8, 2020
- Closing date : March 31, 2029
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New or expanded oil pipeline projects
- New or expanded carbon dioxide pipeline projects
- Transmission pipelines, feeder pipelines, and pipeline terminals
- Directly linked enabling infrastructure needed to bring the project into service
Documents Needed
- OIIP Application Form
- Completed Royalty Credit Application in IRIS
- Eligible Cost Submission Form
- Detailed itemized cost breakdown
- Assurance Report from a licensed CPA
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies developing oil pipeline projects
- Companies developing refined petroleum product pipeline projects
- Companies developing natural gas liquids pipeline projects
- Companies developing carbon dioxide pipeline projects
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries, departments, boards, commissions, and Crown entities
- Not-for-profit corporations
- Natural gas pipeline projects
- Crude-by-rail infrastructure projects
- Emulsion flow line projects
Eligible expenses
- Real property and depreciable assets, including pipes, pumps, terminals, leak detection systems, and tankage
- Land used for the project, subject to fair market value limits
- Professional services, engineering and design labour, installation and transport costs
- Project construction, site preparation, utilities, regulatory fees, FEED studies, and capitalized interest
- Independent third-party audit, engineering, and appraisal fees when required
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administration and overhead
- Travel, marketing, and promotional costs
- Natural gas pipelines, crude-by-rail infrastructure, and emulsion flow lines
- Routine maintenance, capital turnover, and operating costs
- GST, PST, and HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Energy and Resources against the program requirements.
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Conditional Approval.
- After conditional approval, the applicant enters into a formal agreement with the Ministry.
- After the project is operational, eligible costs are reviewed before credits are approved.
- Approved credits are then applied or transferred through IRIS.
Additional information
- OIIP can be used alongside other incentive and grant programs in Saskatchewan.
- Credits are transferable through IRIS to companies with a BA ID.
- Commercially sensitive information is treated as confidential by the Ministry.
- Applications still under review for one calendar year may expire at the Ministry’s discretion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP)?
OIIP supports new or expanded oil and carbon dioxide pipeline projects in Saskatchewan. It offers transferable royalty and production tax credits of 20% of eligible costs, up to CAD 40 million per project.
How much funding can be received?
Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2029**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) program?
To be eligible for the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) program, you must:
Oil or CO2 pipeline capacity increase
Minimum CAD 10 million in eligible costs
Project not operational before application
What expenses are eligible under Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP)?
New or expanded oil pipeline projects
New or expanded carbon dioxide pipeline projects
Transmission pipelines, feeder pipelines, and pipeline terminals
Directly linked enabling infrastructure needed to bring the project into service
Who can I contact for more information about the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP)?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at oiip@gov.sk.ca or by phone at (306) 787-2604.
Where is the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) available?
The Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) program is available the province of Saskatchewan.