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Notice of Scheduling of Hearing
Proceeding ID: 379
Ridgeback Resources Inc. and Westbrick Energy Ltd
Near Brazeau Dam

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) will hold a public hearing for applications filed by Ridgeback Resources Inc. (Ridgeback) and Westbrick Energy Ltd. (Westbrick) to drill wells near the Brazeau hydroelectric facility. A complete list of the specific applications is included below.  The hearing will be held at a location to be determined, starting on September 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.

The AER issued a notice of hearing on November 18, 2019. A notice of scheduling of hearing was issued on March 23, 2020, and the hearing was scheduled to start on October 5, 2020. A motion to adjourn the hearing was granted by the panel and a notice of adjournment was issued on September 30, 2020.  

All parties must be present to register at the start of the hearing.

Details of the Applications

Ridgeback applied under section 2.020 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules to drill horizontal wells to obtain crude oil containing no hydrogen sulphide from the Cardium Formation.

Westbrick applied under section 2.020 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules to drill wells to produce natural gas containing no hydrogen sulphide from the Upper Mannville Formation.

TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta) has filed statements of concern about the well applications. It opposes well applications that involve subsurface activity near its Brazeau hydroelectric facility. The facility includes earthen power canal dykes, main dam, spillway, and a powerhouse.  

Ridgeback applications

Surface location

Bottomhole location

1922830

05-32-045-11W5M

04-31-045-11W5M

1922831

05-32-045-11W5M

05-31-045-11W5M

1922833

05-32-045-11W5M

12-31-045-11W5M

1922834

14-25-045-12W5M

14-36-045-12W5M

1922835

15-25-045-12W5M

16-36-045-12W5M

1922836

02-02-046-12W5M

01-35-045-12W5M

Westbrick applications

Surface location

Bottomhole location

1922940

10-19-045-11W5M

12-32-045-11W5M
11-32-045-11W5M

1922941

10-19-045-11W5M

16-30-045-11W5M

1923387

04-31-045-11W5M

16-36-045-12W5M

1923389

04-31-045-11W5M

03-06-046-11W5M
04-06-046-11W5M

Where can I find information about the applications and the hearing?

To receive a copy of the hearing materials, view the materials in person, or find out more about AER procedures, contact the hearing coordinator.

Tara Wheaton,Hearing Coordinator
Alberta Energy Regulator
Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta  T2P 0R4
Email: @email
Phone: 403-297-8288

Issued at Calgary, Alberta, on June 8, 2020.
ALBERTA ENERGY REGULATOR