March 14th, 2019 the AER released a new edition of Directive 036: Drilling Blowout Prevention Requirements and Procedures. Section 1.7 defines blowout preventers (BOPs), drill-through […]

The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) releases regular updates to the Application Management System (AMS) and Operation Systems in order to improve workflow and […]

Today the AER released an AER version of the Record of Site Condition form for submission of contamination management information to the AER. The AER […]

On March 4, 2019, at 5:55 a.m. MST, an earthquake measuring 4.1 local magnitude (ML) was detected approximately 12 kilometres south of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. […]

Update to Disposition Renewal Applications Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) has revised the Process for the Issuance and Maintenance of Applications/Amendments and Dispositions for Commercial, […]

Applications for Partial Upgraders In support of the Government of Alberta’s Partial Upgrading Program, the Alberta Energy Regulator has clarified application processes for partial upgraders […]

As of January 31, 2019, companies will be able to submit annual reports of methane emissions (including vent gas and fugitive emissions). A new edition […]

Announcement from the AER: We have changed how long you will be able to view and download files submitted electronically that are attached to applications […]

Bulletin 2018-38: Change in Notification of Primary Recovery Scheme Applications for Well Spacing Within the Oil Sands Areas Effective immediately, applicants are no longer required […]

Bulletin 2018-37: Requirements Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions Finalized Today the Alberta Energy Regulator (A.E.R.) released new editions of Directive 060: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, […]