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News Release 2025-06-25

Alberta Energy Regulator presents the 2025 Alberta Energy Outlook Report

Report details record spending, rising bitumen output, and significant increase in Alberta’s oil and gas reserves estimatesCALGARY, AB – The Alberta...

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From Penalty to Purpose

Turning penalties into positive community projects

Sometimes, the best course of action to address industry noncompliance—when companies break the rules meant to protect the environment and public...

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Fire Season Starts

The AER is always preparing to ensure we can respond to any incident, including fire. 

Fire season began on March 1 in Alberta and while rain (or even snow) may still be falling in parts of the province, the AER is always preparing to...

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News Release 2025-02-13

AER Board appoints Rob Morgan as new Chief Executive Officer

CALGARY, AB – The Board of Directors of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is pleased to announce Mr. Rob Morgan will join the AER on February 18,...

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Adjustment of Mandatory Closure Spend for Licence Transfers 
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Release of Revised Pipeline Rules
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Release of AERH2S Model
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Release of Site-Specific Risk Assessment Submission Checklist
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Invitation for Feedback on Proposed Revisions to Closure Nomination Requirements in Directive 088
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Updates to the Public Lands Administration Regulation, Table A2
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Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry
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Reminder of Increased Risk During Migratory Bird Season
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Release of the Pilot or Field Trial Report 
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Industry-Wide Closure Spend Requirements for 2026