Today, we released revised Pipeline Rules effective October 29, 2025.
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) administers the Pipeline Act, which is the enabling legislation that allows for the licensing of oil and gas pipelines in Alberta. The Pipeline Act also gives the AER the authority to set technical requirements in the Pipeline Rules for pipeline design, construction, operation, maintenance, discontinuation, abandonment, and removal.
The revisions clarify the language in the Pipeline Rules that was being misunderstood or misinterpreted, causing technical difficulties. We revised the definitions to improve clarity and ensure consistency in terminology, as well as to align the content with CSA Group pipeline standards.
If you have any questions, contact our Customer Contact Centre by phone at 1-855-297-8311 or by email at inquiries@aer.ca.
