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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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AER board responds to investigations into the International Centre of Regulatory Excellence
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AER Approval Still Required for Disposal Schemes With a Crown Mineral Activity Authorization
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Journey Energy Inc. charged for June 2017 pipeline releases
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AER releases annual reserves outlook
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Recommendations around Hydraulic Fracturing in the Red Deer Area
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Alberta Energy Regulator responding to ceased operations at Trident Exploration
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A statement from Sheila O’Brien, Chair, AER Board of Directors
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Alberta Energy Regulator pleased with Supreme Court of Canada Redwater decision
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Syncrude pleads guilty to great blue heron deaths, ordered to pay $2.75 million
Panel to address issues from production curtailment