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Bulletin 2025-06New Edition of Manual 024 – Updated Requirements for the Mine Financial Security Program
Bulletin 2025-05New Editions of Directive 056, Directive 089, Directive 090, and Manual 012
Bulletin 2025-04Directive Updates Related to Liability Management Framework
Bulletin 2025-03New Direction for Coal Activity in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
Bulletin 2025-02New Editions of Directive 007 and Manual 011 – Brine-Hosted Mineral Amendments
Bulletin 2025-01Release of Manual 030: Rock-Hosted Mineral Exploration
Bulletin 2024-34New Edition of Directive 017 and Directive 042
Bulletin 2024-33Directive 046 Rescinded and Release of Manual 029
Bulletin 2024-32Replacement Applications for Expired Public Lands Act Dispositions – New OneStop Functionality [Reissued]
Bulletin 2024-31Release of Manual 028: Buried Geothermal Heat Distribution Pipelines
Application ReferenceNotice TypeCompany NameApplication Number(s)Date Sort ascending
Application 2025-05-26-002Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceAthabasca Oil Corporation2025-05-26-002
Application 2025-05-28-001Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceStrathcona Resources Ltd.2025-05-28-001
Application 33506355Notice of Application – Limited Remediation Certificate –  Approximately 9.5km northeast of ChauvinTeine Energy Ltd.33506355
Application 33498386Notice of Application – Limited Remediation Certificate –  Within the boundaries of the Town of DevonImperial Oil Resources Limited33498386
Application 2025-05-26-001Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceCanadian Natural Resources Limited2025-05-26-001
Application 2025-05-21-003Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceNorth 40 Resources Ltd.2025-05-21-003
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 2025-05-21-002Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceARC Resources Ltd.2025-05-21-002
Application 2025-05-21-001Temporary Diversion LicenceShackleton Exploration Ltd.2025-05-21-001
Application 2025-05-16-001Notice of Application for a Temporary Diversion LicenceTAQA North Ltd.2025-05-16-001
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2020 ABAER 007Peyto Exploration & Development

Hearing Cancellation Decision - Proceeding 399

20200520BOperators under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200520AIn situ Project Operators

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200505ACanadian Natural Resources Limited

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200501AImperial Oil Resources Limited

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200501BSuncor Energy Inc. & Fort Hills Energy Corporation

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200501CSyncrude Canada Ltd.

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200429DCanadian Natural Resources Limited

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200429CSyncrude Canada Ltd.

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

20200429AImperial Oil Resources Limited

Unilateral Amendment to Approval Conditions regarding Monitoring in response to COVID-19

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Directive 067Eligibility Requirements for Acquiring and Holding Energy Licences and Approvals
Directive 068Security Deposits
Directive 070Drilling Waste Disposal Inspection Manual [Rescinded by Manual 002: Drilling Waste Inspections]
Directive 071Emergency Preparedness and Response
Directive 072Well Abandonment Notification Requirements [Rescinded by Directive 020: Well Abandonment]
Directive 073Requirements for Inspection and Compliance of Oil Sands Mining and Processing Plant Operations in the Oil Sands Mining Area
Directive 074Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oil Sands Mining Schemes [Rescinded by Directive 085: Fluid Tailings Management for Oil Sands Mining Projects]
Directive 075Oilfield Waste Liability (OWL) Program [Rescinded]
Directive 076Operator Declaration Regarding Measurement and Reporting Requirements
Directive 077Pipelines – Requirements and Reference Tools
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News Release 2020-03-12Journey Energy Inc. to pay $125 000 fine for June 2017 pipeline failureMarch 12, 2020
News Release 2020-01-24Public safety around oil and gas infrastructureJanuary 24, 2020
Public Statement 2020-01-21A statement from the CEO: AER reorganizationJanuary 21, 2020
News Release 2020-01-20Tourmaline, Topaz, and CWC Energy Services charged after H2S releaseJanuary 20, 2020
Public Statement 2019-10-28Interim appointments, budget, and restructuring updateOctober 28, 2019
News Release 2019-10-23AER Executives No Longer with the OrganizationOctober 23, 2019
Public Statement 2019-10-04AER board responds to investigations into the International Centre of Regulatory ExcellenceOctober 4, 2019
News Release 2019-06-20Journey Energy Inc. charged for June 2017 pipeline releasesJune 20, 2019
News Release 2019-06-07AER releases annual reserves outlookJune 7, 2019
News Release 2019-05-01Alberta Energy Regulator responding to ceased operations at Trident ExplorationMay 1, 2019