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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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Updated Requirements for Unpaid Municipal Property Taxes
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UPDATE: New Request Form, Enactment Request Form
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Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes Imperial Oil, releases first finding from ongoing Kearl investigation
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Laurie Pushor to step down as Alberta Energy Regulator CEO effective April 2025
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Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 020
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Invitation for Feedback on Proposed Changes to Directive 071
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Industry-Wide Closure Spend Requirement for 2025
Alberta Energy Regulator announces $50 million increase to Closure Spend Requirement in 2025
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Invitation for Feedback on Proposed Directive 065
Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CNRL for contravening the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act