Replaces the previous edition released on November 20,2024
Released with Bulletin 2026-45.
Purpose of this Directive
This directive sets out the requirements for managing subsurface integrity associated with hydraulic fracturing subsurface operations, including requirements to prevent loss of wellbore integrity, manage well control at an offset well, and prevent surface impacts and impacts to nonsaline aquifers and water wells.
Directive 083 has been rebranded and placed in the AER’s current format for directives. This directive now also applies to geothermal resource development.
Forms
Hydraulic Fracturing Notification and Communication Event Submission Procedure
Refer to Directive 083 for detailed requirements on hydraulic fracturing notification and communication event notification. Submit notifications via the designated information submission system identified below.
Designated Information Submission System
The table below sets out the designated information submission system to use when submitting information under Directive 083.
| Item (section of directive) | Designated Information Submission System |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic fracturing notification (section 8) | OneStop |
| Well integrity failure resulting in a release at surface (section 8) | Energy and Environmental Emergency 24-Hour Response Line at +1 (800) 222-6514 |
| Hydraulic fracture communication event with a nonsaline aquifer or water well (section 8) | Energy and Environmental Emergency 24-Hour Response Line at +1 (800) 222-6514 |
| Hydraulic fracture communication event with an offset well (section 8) | Email completed Hydraulic Fracturing Communication Event Hydraulic Fracturing Communication Event Form [XLS] to HF_Notification@aer.ca. Direct any questions about the form to HF_Notification@aer.ca. |
| Surface casing vent flow / gas migration (section 8) | DDS system |
| Casing failure (section 8) | DDS system |
