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Regulations and Compliance Enforcement

Compliance and Enforcement Update: Summer 2026

The AER uses a variety of tools to ensure companies meet their regulatory obligations — learn about our recent enforcement actions and how you can stay informed.

We oversee industry's activities across the life cycle of energy and resource development to reinforce safe, responsible operations. The vast majority...

Announcements

Announcement - July 2, 2026

$437,611.98 administrative penalty issued to Entrada Resources Inc.

On June 30, 2026, the Alberta Energy Regulator (the AER) issued an administrative penalty decision on Entrada Resources Inc. (Entrada) in the amount...

A panoramic image of a sweeping mountain landscape in the Tonquin Valley of Jasper National Park, Alberta

News Release 2026-06-11

Imperial pleads guilty to EPEA violation in Crown’s summary disposition on Kearl

Fort McMurray, AB, June 11, 2026 – Imperial Oil Resources Limited (Imperial) pled guilty in the Alberta Court of Justice at a May 29 hearing to...

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Invitation for Feedback on the Proposed Specified Enactment Direction XXX: Rock-Hosted Mine Liability Process
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New Edition of Manual 024 – Updated Requirements for the Mine Financial Security Program
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Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CST Canada Coal Ltd. for contraventions
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Seismic event February 20, 2025
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Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes Cancen Oil Processors Inc. for contravening an environmental protection order under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
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Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes McLand Resources Ltd.
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AER Board appoints Rob Morgan as new Chief Executive Officer
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New Editions of Directive 056, Directive 089, Directive 090, and Manual 012
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Directive Updates Related to Liability Management Framework
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AER Directs Orphan Well Association to Immediately Assume Management of Sequoia Resource Sites