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Announcement - May 31, 2024

2023 Operator Tailings Management Reports Published

Announcement - March 22, 2024 - updated

Seismic event reported near Fox Creek

Announcement - April 9, 2024

Laurie Pushor on AER Board Chair Resignation 

Announcement - April 3, 2024

New AGS Online Interactive Mapping Application

Announcement - March 15, 2024

AER email issues resolved

Announcement - March 1, 2024

The AER assumes full mineral resource oversight in Alberta

Announcement - September 19, 2023 updated

AER directs the Orphan Well Association to provide care of all Tallahassee Exploration Inc. sites  

Announcement - November 28, 2023

Laurie Pushor AER CEO Opening Remarks to the ENVI Parliamentary Committee, 9:00 a.m. MT, Nov. 28, 2023 (by remote)

Announcement - November 24, 2023

Suncor Fort Hills Site, Surface Runoff Release

Announcement - November 23, 2023

Alberta Energy Regulator Denies Request for Reconsideration by Alberta Wilderness Association

NumberNameDate Sort ascending
Bulletin 2025-122025/26 AER Administration Fees (Industry Levy)
Bulletin 2025-11New and Enhanced Functionality Moving to OneStop
Bulletin 2025-10Increased Risk of Wildfire
Bulletin 2025-09Validating Facility Operational Life-Cycle Statuses – Phase II
Bulletin 2025-08Review Estimated Liability Before Issuance of Orphan Fund Levy
Bulletin 2025-06New Edition of Manual 024 – Updated Requirements for the Mine Financial Security Program
Bulletin 2025-07Invitation for Feedback on the Proposed Specified Enactment Direction XXX: Rock-Hosted Mine Liability Process
Bulletin 2025-04Directive Updates Related to Liability Management Framework
Bulletin 2025-05New Editions of Directive 056, Directive 089, Directive 090, and Manual 012
Bulletin 2025-03New Direction for Coal Activity in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
Application ReferenceNotice TypeCompany NameApplication Number(s)Date Sort ascending
Proceeding ID 456Regulatory appeal of the September 20, 2024 denial of a request made by KinMerc Oil & Gas Inc. under Directive 067: Eligibility Requirements for Acquiring and Holding Energy Licenses and ApprovalsKinMerc Oil & Gas Inc.
Application 2025-05-21-001Temporary Diversion LicenceShackleton Exploration Ltd.2025-05-21-001
Application 2025-05-21-003Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceNorth 40 Resources Ltd.2025-05-21-003
Application 2025-05-16-001Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceTAQA North Ltd.2025-05-16-001
Application 2025-05-15-001Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicencePetrus Resources Corp.2025-05-15-001
Application 33476774Notice of Application – Site-Based Remediation Certificate – 8860 - 85 Street NW, Calgary, AlbertaATCO Gas And Pipelines Ltd.33476774
Applications 1957605 and 017-147753Notice of Application – Strathcona Tucker ProjectStrathcona Resources Ltd.1957605 and 017-147753
Application 33474009Notice of Application – Limited Remediation Certificate –  7km southwest of Chauvin, AlbertaTeine Energy Ltd.33474009
Application A10133817Notice of Application - Coal Exploration Program (CEP) for Coal Valley ResourcesCoal Valley Resources Inc.A10133817
Applications 1957587 and 005-336673Notice of Application - Enhanced Bitumen Recovery Technology (EBRT) PilotImperial Resources Ltd.1957587 and 005-336673
NumberCompany NameDescriptionDate Sort ascending
2024 ABAER 005Long Run Exploration Ltd.

Hearing Cancellation Decision – Proceeding 425

2024 ABAER 004Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Application to Amend Commercial Scheme Approval No. 11475

2024 ABAER 003Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation

Hearing Cancellation Decision – Proceeding 427

2024 ABAER 002Concourse Petroleum Inc.

Hearing Cancellation Decision – Proceeding 420

2024 ABAER 001AlphaBow Energy Ltd.

Regulatory appeals of AER Orders

2023 ABAER 010New Star Energy Ltd

Hearing Cancellation Decision – Proceeding 426

2023 ABAER 009Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd.

Hearing Cancellation Decision – Proceeding 441

2023 ABAER 008Pipestone Energy Corp.

Notice of Cancelled hearing – Proceeding 438

2023 ABAER 006Goose Creek Resources Ltd.

Notice of Cancelled hearing – Proceeding 429

2023 ABAER 007Vesi Energy Corp.

Notice of Cancelled hearing – Proceeding 437

Name Sort descending DescriptionDate
Directive 013Suspension Requirements for Wells
Directive 017Measurement Requirements for Oil and Gas Operations
Directive 019Compliance Assurance [Rescinded by Manual 013: Compliance and Enforcement Program]
Directive 020Well Abandonment
Directive 021Standards for the Submission of Digital Log Data to the EUB [Rescinded by Directive 080: Well Logging]
Directive 022Use of Bimodal High-Density Polyethylene Pipe in Oil and Gas Service [Rescinded by Directive 077: Pipelines – Requirements and Reference Tools]
Directive 023Oil Sands Project Applications
Directive 024Large Facility Liability Management Program [Rescinded]
Directive 025Industrial Development Permit Applications to the ERCB - A Guide to Content [On May 13, 2011, the Energy Statutes Amendment Act, 2011 came into force. It repealed Sections 28 to 31 of the Coal Conservation Act, Section 43 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, and Section 12 of the Oil Sands Conservation Act. These sections deal with industrial development permits. As a result of these amendments, the ERCB will no longer issue industrial development permits. All existing industrial development permits and all applications for industrial development permits are cancelled, and Directive 025 is no longer in effect.]
Directive 026Setback Requirements for Oil Effluent Pipelines [rescinded by Bulletin 2024-02]
NameDescriptionDate Sort ascending
News Release 2025-02-18Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes McLand Resources Ltd.February 18, 2025
News Release 2025-02-13AER Board appoints Rob Morgan as new Chief Executive OfficerFebruary 13, 2025
News Release 2025-01-30AER Directs Orphan Well Association to Immediately Assume Management of Sequoia Resource SitesJanuary 30, 2025
News Release 2025-01-17The Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil Resources Limited for release at Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant January 17, 2025
News Release 2024-12-17Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CST Coal Canada Ltd. for contravening the Environmental Protection and Enhancement ActDecember 17, 2024
News Release 2024-12-12The Alberta Energy Regulator publishes 2023 Water Use Performance ReportDecember 12, 2024
News Release 2024-12-05The AER publishes 2023 annual Liability Management Performance Report.December 5, 2024
News Release 2024-08-22Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes Imperial Oil, releases first finding from ongoing Kearl investigationAugust 22, 2024
News Release 2024-07-25Alberta Energy Regulator announces $50 million increase to Closure Spend Requirement in 2025July 25, 2024
News Release 2024-07-15Alberta Energy Regulator penalizes CNRL for contravening the Environmental Protection and Enhancement ActJuly 15, 2024
NumberNameDateAvailability
ST44Active Oil Sands Schemes Quarterly EditionUpdated quarterly
ST45Operating and Abandoned Coal Mines in AlbertaMap viewer
ST49Drilling ActivityUpdated daily
ST50Gas Processing Plants in AlbertaUpdated monthly
ST53Alberta In Situ Oil Sands Production SummaryUpdated monthly (2 months in arrears)
ST54Listing of Percentage of Kicks in Development Wells by FieldNo longer updated
ST56Gas Production SummaryUpdated monthly
ST57Field Surveillance and Operations Branch Provincial SummaryNo longer updated
ST58Oil and Gas Experimental SchemesNo longer updated
ST59Alberta Drilling Activity Monthly StatisticsUpdated monthly