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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...

A panoramic image of a sweeping mountain landscape in the Tonquin Valley of Jasper National Park, Alberta

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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Shining a light on pipeline performance: AER president and CEO Jim Ellis
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AER reports pipeline incidents are down due to improved performance
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Bashaw Oil Corp sour well applications denied
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Updated AER water use report shows companies are using less
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AER to hold technical briefing on updated water use report
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Why we are fighting: AER president and CEO Jim Ellis
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AER president and CEO speaking to international delegates
Fluid Disposal Schemes in the Elmworth Field, Cardium Sand
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AER responding to bird fatalities in oil sands area
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Prairie Mines & Royalty fined $95,000