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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,...

A Reminder of Regulatory Requirements and Processes, the AER’s Interpretation of the Definition of “Oilfield Waste” in the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules, and a Request for the Disclosure of Unauthorized Oilfield Waste Management Activities
Use of Cellulosic Welding Consumables on ERCB-Licensed Pipelines
The Practice of Boiling Produced Water as a Means of Disposal in the Upstream Petroleum Industry
Share Volumetric Reporting Submission Errors and Noncompliance Fees Related to Waste Plant Reporting
Zones Eligible for Shale Gas Fluid Codes
Reminder of the January 1, 2010, Fugitive Emissions Program Effective Date
New Version of ERCBH2S Available for Testing and Feedback and Implementation Plan for Directive 071
Clarification for the July 1, 2009, Annual Dehydrator Benzene Inventory List Submission of 2008 Operating Year Information
Waiver of Open-Hole Well Logging Requirements
Clarification of Requirements Regarding Oil and Gas Development Within or Proximal to Water Bodies