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News Release 2025-06-25

Alberta Energy Regulator presents the 2025 Alberta Energy Outlook Report

Report details record spending, rising bitumen output, and significant increase in Alberta’s oil and gas reserves estimatesCALGARY, AB – The Alberta...

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From Penalty to Purpose

Turning penalties into positive community projects

Sometimes, the best course of action to address industry noncompliance—when companies break the rules meant to protect the environment and public...

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Fire Season Starts

The AER is always preparing to ensure we can respond to any incident, including fire. 

Fire season began on March 1 in Alberta and while rain (or even snow) may still be falling in parts of the province, the AER is always preparing to...

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News Release 2025-02-13

AER Board appoints Rob Morgan as new Chief Executive Officer

CALGARY, AB – The Board of Directors of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is pleased to announce Mr. Rob Morgan will join the AER on February 18,...

New AER Jurisdiction Over Borrow Pits Supporting Energy Activities
Implementing the Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations
Guilty plea lands Tamarack an $80 000 penalty
Land Petroleum and Bill Fung charged for hindering AER inspections
A heavy oil pad site
June was a wet month for many Albertans. Oil and gas sites in the upper-east part of the province were no exception.
Temporarily suspended requirements to resume July 15
Temporary suspension of low risk monitoring and reporting
AER lays charges against Tamarack Valley Energy
Oil Sands Environmental Monitoring Program Regulation and Regional Monitoring Approval Conditions
Journey Energy Inc. to pay $125 000 fine for June 2017 pipeline failure