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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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New Direction for Coal Activity in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
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The Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil Resources Limited for release at Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant
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New Editions of Directive 007 and Manual 011 – Brine-Hosted Mineral Amendments
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Release of Manual 030: Rock-Hosted Mineral Exploration
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Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CST Canada Coal Limited for contravening the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
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The Alberta Energy Regulator publishes 2023 Water Use Performance Report
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New Edition of Directive 017 and Directive 042
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Directive 046 Rescinded and Release of Manual 029
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The AER publishes 2023 annual Liability Management Performance Report
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Replacement Applications for Expired Public Lands Act Dispositions – New OneStop Functionality [Reissued]