Alberta Energy Regulator

• Alberta landowners challenge ‘chronic underfunding’ for orphan well cleanup

  Landowners are going to court over what they allege is the Alberta Energy Regulator's failure to fund the cleanup of oil and gas sites with no company responsible for them.

  Environment

  Sep 8
  
• String of industry-related earthquakes strike north of Edmonton

  The Alberta Energy Regulator's website lists more than 30 earthquake events in that area. All considered 'known induced,' that means they didn't happen naturally.

  Environment

  Apr 22
  
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• Landowners take stand over years of missed payments by delinquent oil company

  The group says MAGA Energy hasn't paid its lease for three years, and therefore the company is no longer allowed on their land in Edmonton.

  Environment

  Mar 13
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• Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern Alberta

  Residents in southern Alberta rallied to voice concerns over a recent AER ruling on coal mining. However, some residents feel the decision was the right move for southern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 19, 2025
• Crowsnest Pass mayor excited about Northback coal exploration approval

  Australian-owned Northback Holdings Corp.'s project at Grassy Mountain was rejected in 2021.

  Economy

  May 16, 2025
• Alberta oil well report updated after concerns raised over taxpayer backstop recommendation

  The Alberta Energy Regulator says there are nearly 500,000 licensed oil and gas wells across the province, although only about 50,000 are active.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2025
• Decision on Grassy Mountain coal mining project expected in June

  The Alberta Energy Regulator is expected to make a decision on a proposal to explore for coal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains by early June.

  Environment

  Mar 4, 2025
• Alberta oil and gas company fined $15K for not reporting release of toxic sour gas

  The Alberta Energy Regulator says people several kilometres downwind from the site called with concerns.

  Health

  Feb 18, 2025
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• Alberta Energy Regulator names former oil and gas CEO as watchdog’s top executive

  The AER says Rob Morgan is an engineer who has almost 40 years of oil and gas industry experience.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2025
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• Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics concerned it’s ‘open season’

  In a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator posted to its website, Energy Minister Brian Jean said lifting a 2022 moratorium will "reduce regulatory confusion" around coal mining.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2025