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Even though snow may still be flying in some parts of the province, wildfire season has begun. We have posted a bulletin reminding the energy industry that proactive fire control measures should be in place and ready to implement.

Approximately 61% of all wildfires in the 2023…

Learn About Changes to Liability Management

A new security framework will be replacing the Licensee Liability Rating (LLR) program and the Liability Management Rating (LMR). We are hosting three virtual information sessions where we will share more details on this next phase of…

On April 28 we remember workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their jobs. We grieve with those whose lives were forever changed by a workplace tragedy.
#DayOfMourning

The AER regulates safe carbon capture, transport, and storage, also known as CCS. Learn more about the application and regulatory review process for CCS projects. bit.ly/3UebelF

📢 Today, on #administrativeprofessionalsday , we want to give a shout-out to our amazing administrative team members! They are the reliable pipelines of support as we regulate the life cycle of energy & mineral resource development in AB.
#AdminDay #WeAppreciateYou #ThankYou 🙏

We have scheduled a hearing regarding Long Run Exploration’s regulatory appeal of the AER’s decision to issue the October 5, 2022 – Notice of Security Deposit Owing. See our notice for details: bit.ly/3vWqBah

Concerned Albertans often contact the AER when there are incidents like this and we appreciate your concern. In this case, the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is responsible for the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Grande Prairie Mainline and they are responding.

You can learn more…

We have posted a Notice of Hearing regarding Northback Holdings’ applications for a coal exploration program near Blairmore. Learn more or request to participate: bit.ly/3Ud5ZnB

Today we released Bulletin 2024-11, announcing the implementation of the Conditional Adjustment of Reclamation Liability (CARL) Program. The CARL program will allow licensees to request a temporary conditional adjustment of a site’s liability estimate once reclamation work has…

Getting Alberta mineral & energy infrastructure data is now easier than ever! Today, the Alberta Geological Survey released a new online interactive mapping application that combines a wide variety of public data from the AER and AGS. This application is customizable, so users…

🦅 🦢 It is migratory bird season! 🦢 🦅
During this period, the weather can cause birds to land unexpectedly and in places where they would not normally seek to rest.

Yesterday, we posted a bulletin reminding licensees of their responsibility to protect migratory bird…

On April 15, 2024, we will move submissions for geophysical applications from Application Disposition Process and Tracking (ADEPT) to Exploration Application System (ExAS).

The following submissions will be transitioning:
✔ Preliminary GEO application submissions
✔ Amendment…

All offices of the Alberta Energy Regulator will be closed for Good Friday, March 29, 2024. AER systems will remain running during this time.

To report an energy or environment emergency call the 24-hour response line at 1-800-222-6514 (toll free).

🚩 New bulletins alert! 🚩
Head to our bulletins page to read more about our 2024/25 industry and orphan fund levies, which fund the AER and the Orphan Well Association, respectively. bit.ly/436sVYm

AER now reviewing a Cygnet Energy seismic event of 4.1 magnitude 35 km SW of Fox Creek. No reports of property damage or injuries. Details here: bit.ly/3TxZUQO

OneStop will be unavailable from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, in preparation for a major release. Please save your drafts in the tool before the outage.
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