The AER is authorized to make decisions on applications for energy development, monitoring for compliance assurance, decommissioning of developments, and all other aspects of energy resource activities (activities that must have an approval under one or more of the six provincial energy statutes). This authority extends to approvals under the public lands and environment statutes that relate to energy resource activities.
The AER regulates the following:
The AER is responsible for managing Alberta's energy resources.
2015 remaining established reserves:
2015 annual production:
Refer to any of the data sets in ST98: Alberta's Energy Reserves & Supply/Demand Outlook for measurement conversions.
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AER Mandate and Roles Document
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