The following is a list of pilot requests received since 2024, which is updated monthly. We use pilot findings and learnings to continually evolve a modern and efficient regulatory system that keeps pace with innovation. For more information, see Pilots and Innovations.
If you have questions regarding the pilots listed in the table, contact inquiries@aer.ca.
| Request Date Sort ascending | Company name | Sector | Decision Date | Decision Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncor Energy Inc. | In Situ Oil Sands Pilots Within Existing Commercial Schemes | Approved | |||
Company requested for the addition of two 400 bbl temporary storage tanks for a disposal trial involving injection of process fluids into a disposal well. Athabasca Oil Sands 0 - 6 months PR10-Suncor | |||||
| Cenovus Energy Inc. | Well Integrity Surface Casing Vent Flow / Gas Migration Repair Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested to use a product that uses natural soil microbes to produce limestone through a controlled metabolic process. When applied to well leakage pathways, it forms crystalline calcium carbonate, sealing and repairing surface casing vent flows and gas migration. Wildmere 6 - 12 months PR11-Cenovus | |||||
| Tourmaline Oil Corp. | Well Integrity Surface Casing Vent Flow / Gas Migration Repair Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested to use a product that uses natural soil microbes to produce limestone through a controlled metabolic process. When applied to well leakage pathways, it forms crystalline calcium carbonate, sealing and repairing surface casing vent flows and gas migration. Hinton 6 - 12 months PR9-Tourmaline | |||||
| Fort Hills Energy Corporation | Oil Sands Mining Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested for authorization for a field trial to gather more information on potential effects of resupply water chemistry on ecosystem diversity and function of the non-mined portion of McClelland Lake Wetland Complex. Fort Hills mine 1 - 2 years PR8-FortHills | |||||
| City Of Medicine Hat | Well Integrity Surface Casing Vent Flow / Gas Migration Repair Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested to use a product that uses natural soil microbes to produce limestone through a controlled metabolic process. When applied to well leakage pathways, it forms crystalline calcium carbonate, sealing and repairing surface casing vent flows and gas migration. Medicine Hat 6 - 12 months PR7-MedicineHat | |||||
| City Of Medicine Hat | Well Integrity Surface Casing Vent Flow / Gas Migration Repair Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested to use a product that uses natural soil microbes to produce limestone through a controlled metabolic process. When applied to well leakage pathways, it forms crystalline calcium carbonate, sealing and repairing surface casing vent flows and gas migration. Medicine Hat 6 - 12 months PR6-MedicineHat | |||||
| Cenovus Energy Inc. | Oil Sands Mining Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested for an extension of the experimental scheme approval to conduct further testing for another 2 years. Testing will include optimizing and validating Jetshear technology, determine maintenance cycles and cleaning frequencies of varying equipment. Cold Lake Oil Sands 2 years PR5-Cenovus | |||||
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | Oil Sands Mining Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested to test SNF polymer FLOPAM DCN0333 to improve thickener performance, focusing on underflow density and overflow water clarity to improve tailings on-specification performance. CNRL Horizon - Extraction Plant 0 - 6 months PR4-CNRL | |||||
| Cardinal Energy Ltd. | Well Integrity Surface Casing Vent Flow / Gas Migration Repair Pilots | Approved | |||
Company requested to use a product that uses natural soil microbes to produce limestone through a controlled metabolic process. When applied to well leakage pathways, it forms crystalline calcium carbonate, sealing and repairing surface casing vent flows and gas migration. Bantry 6 - 12 months PR3-Cardinal | |||||
