One of the mission of the Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles (MERN) is to promote knowledge acquisition and to ensure the development and optimal use of the oil and gas potential in Québec from a sustainable development perspective, for the benefit of the entire population.

Having a constant concern to satisfy its customers, it is possible to consult the data (core and/or cuttings) of more than 800 wells drilled in Quebec. This service is free and confidential. For a consultation, complete and transmit this form by fax to 418-644-1445, to the attention of the Direction du bureau des hydrocarbures. By signing this form, you commit yoursef to conform to the sampling procedure of well cuttings and core at the core library of the MRN and analysis.

In order to obtain additional assistance, you can reach the Core Library staff at this phone number 418-454-1528 (cellphone), or contact them by email at the following address:bureau.hydrocarbures@mrn.gouv.qc.ca

For a visit or to send well samples, the core library address is as follow :

Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles (MERN)
935 Fernand-Dufour
Québec (Qc)
G1M 3B2