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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

Gordon Lambert to serve as Interim CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator
Jim Ellis resigns as AER president and Chief Executive Officer
Statement from the Alberta Energy Regulator
Greg Jones, manager, Major Investigations
AER investigators sift through clues to find what caused incidents.
Building a Competitive Energy Industry in Alberta: AER President and CEO Jim Ellis
Facing the liability challenge in Alberta: AER president and CEO Jim Ellis
Clarifying the Difference between the Transfer of an AER Licence and the Sale or Transfer of the Contractual Right to Operate Wells and Facilities
Guilty plea leads to $460 000 penalty for Nexen Long Lake pipeline spill
Shining a light on pipeline performance: AER president and CEO Jim ellis
AER reports pipeline incidents are down due to improved performance