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Regulations and Compliance Enforcement

Compliance and Enforcement Update: Summer 2026

The AER uses a variety of tools to ensure companies meet their regulatory obligations — learn about our recent enforcement actions and how you can stay informed.

We oversee industry's activities across the life cycle of energy and resource development to reinforce safe, responsible operations. The vast majority...

Announcements

Announcement - July 2, 2026

$437,611.98 administrative penalty issued to Entrada Resources Inc.

On June 30, 2026, the Alberta Energy Regulator (the AER) issued an administrative penalty decision on Entrada Resources Inc. (Entrada) in the amount...

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News Release 2026-06-11

Imperial pleads guilty to EPEA violation in Crown’s summary disposition on Kearl

Fort McMurray, AB, June 11, 2026 – Imperial Oil Resources Limited (Imperial) pled guilty in the Alberta Court of Justice at a May 29 hearing to...

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Removal of the Provincial Solution Gas Flaring Limit
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The Alberta Energy Regulator publishes its 2024 Pipeline Performance Report
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AER announces new Hearing Commissioner appointments
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New Edition of Directive 039
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Turning penalties into positive community projects
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Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. for contraventions
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Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CEPro Energy & Environmental Services Inc. for contraventions
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New Edition of Directive 020
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Release of Manual 031: Guidelines for Pilot Applications for New Technology or Processes
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The Alberta Energy Regulator panel releases decision on Northback applications