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...
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...
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...
News Release 2025-02-19
News ReleaseAlberta Energy Regulator penalizes Cancen Oil Processors Inc. for contravening an environmental protection order under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
News Release 2025-02-18
News ReleaseAlberta Energy Regulator penalizes McLand Resources Ltd.
News Release 2025-02-13
News ReleaseAER Board appoints Rob Morgan as new Chief Executive Officer
Bulletin 2025-05
BulletinNew Editions of Directive 056, Directive 089, Directive 090, and Manual 012
Bulletin 2025-04
BulletinDirective Updates Related to Liability Management Framework
News Release 2025-01-30
News ReleaseAER Directs Orphan Well Association to Immediately Assume Management of Sequoia Resource Sites
Bulletin 2025-03
BulletinNew Direction for Coal Activity in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
News Release 2025-01-17
News ReleaseThe Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil Resources Limited for release at Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant
Bulletin 2025-02
BulletinNew Editions of Directive 007 and Manual 011 – Brine-Hosted Mineral Amendments
Bulletin 2025-01
BulletinRelease of Manual 030: Rock-Hosted Mineral Exploration
