Regulatory
How does the AER’s new liability management program impact all operators in Alberta?
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 2:02 PM MDT
Three energy regulator experts and former AER senior employees are offering a course to help operators understand the new mandatory…
Unpack major rules governing liability, closure and reclamation in Alberta
Friday, October 21, 2022, 2:50 PM MDT
A company's financial health and active and inactive well inventory are now considered when the AER makes its regulatory and licensing decisions.…
‘Defending Saskatchewan’: Moe prepared to take legal actions over pollution laws
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 6:31 AM MDT
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s prepared to take legal action over federal regulations on pollution. Moe says Canadian environmental…
Directive 56: Best practices for submitting AER applications
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 11:16 AM MDT
New applications to build or operate facilities, pipelines and wells must comply with the Alberta Energy Regulators’ stringent new rules…
US takes aim at some Trump offshore safety rule rollbacks
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 6:27 AM MDT
The U.S. Department of the Interior said Monday that it wants to reverse some Trump administration rollbacks of offshore safety…
The need for robust MMV plans in CCUS operations
Friday, June 24, 2022, 6 AM MDT
Written by Brad Gilmour, Peter Ciechanowski and Maruska Giacchetto at Bennett Jones A robust measurement, monitoring and verification (MMV) plan…
AER’s expertise and experience helps to build a regulatory system that will enable the energy transition, says Pushor
Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 6:19 AM MST
In the Daily Oil Bulletin’s Engaging with our Future leadership series, Bill Whitelaw, managing director of Sustainability and Strategy at geoLOGIC systems ltd., sits down…
Rising Stars 2021: Midstream company lawyer thrives on intellectual challenge
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 6 AM MST
Editor’s note: We’ll finish running all Rising Stars Class of 2021 profiles this week. Today, we profile Martha Peden. When…
Regulator rejects Enbridge’s Mainline pipeline system contracting proposal
Monday, November 29, 2021, 6 AM MST
Canada’s main energy regulator has rejected Enbridge Inc.’s proposal to fill its Mainline pipeline network through long-term contracts. The Calgary-based…
New course provides rare insights, tips for navigating Directive 56 changes
Monday, July 5, 2021, 2:27 PM MDT
A new course offers the rare opportunity to ask specific questions and receive immediate answers from former Alberta Energy Regulator…
Energy regulatory experts to deliver course on navigating Canada's regulatory process
Monday, May 17, 2021, 2:08 PM MDT
Lessons from a new e-learning course on navigating Canada’s oil and gas regulatory process can be applied to all dealings…
Trans Mountain pipeline operator wins fight to avoid naming its insurance companies
Friday, April 30, 2021, 6:13 AM MDT
The Canada Energy Regulator says it has decided to grant a request by the operator of the Trans Mountain pipeline…
