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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,...

AER briefing on corporate enforcement action
Supreme Court of Canada Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator decision
Application Requirements for Activities within the Boundary of a Regional Plan
Operational Advisory: Leak Detection
Revision and Clarification on Alberta Energy Regulator’s Measures to Limit Environmental Impacts Pending Regulatory Changes to Address the Redwater Decision
Licensee Eligibility – Alberta Energy Regulator Measures to Limit Environmental Impacts Pending Regulatory Changes to Address the Redwater Decision
Obligations of Licensees When in Insolvency or When Otherwise Ceasing Operations
Release of the Integrated Compliance Assurance Framework and Manual 013: Compliance and Enforcement Program; Rescission of Directive 019: Compliance Assurance
Confirmation of the Transfer of Pipeline Records to Be Added to the Licence Transfer Application
Administration of Good Production Practice for Conventional Crude Oil Pools