Keeping Albertans safe is our top priority in every part of the work we do. From historical sites to emerging energy resources, we are working hard to stay one step ahead of potential incidents.
Alberta’s worst-ever well blowout was capped 35 years ago this week
On a chilly December 23, 1982, teams from Texas-based Boots & Coots and Canadian well-control specialists Safety Boss snuffed out one of the worst well blowouts in…
South Calgary residents get a rare view of sour well abandonment
Calgary’s new communities in the south offer a lot to residents, including scenic vistas and a quick exit to the foothills and mountains. Now residents can add another item…
Like a detective, Jodie Fedorak pieces together clues at energy sites to see if companies follow the rules.
Jodie Fedorak has lost track of the number of oil and gas sites she’s visited in her five years as a field inspector with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). From one corner…
Emergency response exercises make sure energy responders are ready for anything
AER requires energy operators to practise responding to emergencies so that when an incident happens, they’re ready. “This is an exercise. Do you understand this is only an…
The Fort McMurray wildfires proved that even a strong emergency response can be made stronger
The cozy smells of coffee, melted butter, and maple syrup from a Mother’s Day breakfast still wafted through the air when Colin Woods got the call. Without asking questions,…