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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...

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...

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...

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,...

Laurie Pushor to step down as Alberta Energy Regulator CEO effective April 2025
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 020
Invitation for Feedback on Proposed Changes to Directive 071
Industry-Wide Closure Spend Requirement for 2025
Alberta Energy Regulator announces $50 million increase to Closure Spend Requirement in 2025
Invitation for Feedback on Proposed Directive 065
Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CNRL for contravening the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
Facility Life-Cycle Status Changes
Updates to Directive 011 Estimated Liabilities
OneStop Update: Remediation and Reclamation Submissions Now Linked to Asset