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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,...

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Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 060
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AER publishes 2023 State of Fluid Tailings Management for Mineable Oil Sands Report
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Invitation for Feedback on Revised Liability Directives
Slave Lake
Overseeing energy development in this region is a significant responsibility
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New and Enhanced Functionality Moving to OneStop
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Helping ensure that the land remains safe and beautiful for all Albertans
Annette sharing her trapping knowledge with a student.
An AER employee shares her traditions around trapping
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Uncovering Rare Finds at the AER’s Core Research Centre (CRC)
Carbon Capture
Recent carbon capture and storage applications have sparked an interest in how the AER regulates CCS
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Sometimes the solution to a problem is right in front of you — it just takes a spark to see it.