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...
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...
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...
Bulletin 2014-03
BulletinRegulatory Approach for Shallow Thermal In Situ Oil Sands Applications in the Wabiskaw-McMurray Deposit of the Athabasca Oil Sands Area
Bulletin 2013-03
BulletinMandated Subdivision and Development Application Referrals, Setback Relaxations, Land Development Information Package, and Abandoned Well Information
Bulletin 2013-02
BulletinA Reminder of Regulatory Requirements and Processes, the AER’s Interpretation of the Definition of “Oilfield Waste” in the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules, and a Request for the Disclosure of Unauthorized Oilfield Waste Management Activities
Bulletin 2013-08
BulletinUse of Cellulosic Welding Consumables on ERCB-Licensed Pipelines
Bulletin 2011-21
BulletinThe Practice of Boiling Produced Water as a Means of Disposal in the Upstream Petroleum Industry
Bulletin 2010-28
BulletinZones Eligible for Shale Gas Fluid Codes
Bulletin 2009-44
BulletinReminder of the January 1, 2010, Fugitive Emissions Program Effective Date
Bulletin 2009-32
BulletinNew Version of ERCBH2S Available for Testing and Feedback and Implementation Plan for Directive 071
Bulletin 2009-18
BulletinClarification for the July 1, 2009, Annual Dehydrator Benzene Inventory List Submission of 2008 Operating Year Information
Bulletin 2009-13
BulletinWaiver of Open-Hole Well Logging Requirements
