The AER is evolving as the industry we regulate grows and changes alongside us. Here are some historical and future-looking stories to show how we continue to grow with the times.
Retiring EVP Cal Hill reflects on how Alberta’s energy industry—and its regulator—has changed
Cal Hill had never been anywhere. So in 1980, with a freshly minted geology degree and a new job with Alberta’s oil and gas regulator, his plan was to work a few years,…
Traveling along with Alberta’s natural gas, oil, and coal in 2016
Alberta’s energy resources—oil, natural gas, and coal—are in demand. Our biggest customer continues to be the United States, though markets in Alberta, across Canada, and in…
The AER says fewer wells were drilled last year
Alberta’s oil and gas producers found themselves navigating through some turbulence in 2016 with the continued trend of low global crude oil prices and weak natural gas…
AER’s energy supply/demand report forecasts performance
You don't need to light candles or wave your hands around a translucent orb to predict the future of Alberta's energy industry. All you need is an internet…
Report shows Duvernay Formation has serious resource potential
The potential is massive, but the question is, can all of it be tapped? The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) recently published an independent assessment of what’s contained…