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Stories With Energy

Regulating energy development in Alberta is multifaceted and complex. We are passionate about telling the stories of how our work is done, how far we’ve come, and where we’re going in the future to ensure responsible resource development across the province. This is a selection of a few of these stories – with more to come. 

Recent carbon capture and storage applications have sparked an interest in how the AER regulates CCS
Environment
New requirements for Alberta’s oil and gas industry will reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Imagine you're in a game of Jeopardy! and you've selected "Climate Change for $500, Alex." Your answer is: When one carbon atom is combined with four…
Good 2 Know
The AER makes sure that coal mining happens safely in Alberta
Coal has also been a part of Alberta’s past and continues to play a role in its present. Before oil and gas, coal powered our province’s economy by heating homes, generating…
Environment
Graphic explains how water is used and conserved in oil and gas development
Like canola fields, cattle, and even our bodies, Alberta’s oil and gas sector needs water to survive. But there’s much more to water than what comes from our kitchen taps.
Safety & Enforcement
Julie St. Louis says AER’s emergency response team is prepared for any incident, anytime, anywhere
Not all emergency responders arrive with the blare of sirens and tricoloured lights. This is certainly true when it comes to the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) emergency…
Community
Western Canadian Spill Services used a variety of equipment during a spill response
The staff at Western Canadian Spill Services—a co-op that helps its members respond to oil and gas emergencies—are pros when it comes to spill response. They demonstrated…