Keeping Albertans safe is our top priority in every part of the work we do. From historical sites to emerging energy resources, we are working hard to stay one step ahead of potential incidents.
AER requirements keep energy industry noise in check
If you’re in the noise business, what do you value most in your free time? Quiet. “Overall I’m a sensitive guy, and I work on noise,” Jason Cao says with a smile. “When I’m…
“Super inspection” puts Alberta’s energy facilities to the test
It’s not “business as usual” to see 34 coverall-clad inspectors crawling over one energy site in less than a week, but it soon will be.
This week 68 years ago, Alberta’s biggest blowout gasped its final breath
No one expected a 150-foot blast of oil to explode out of the Atlantic No. 3 well site near Leduc. But before sunrise on March 8, 1948, the rogue well produced the largest…
Energy companies can face financial penalties when things go wrong
When companies don’t follow the AER’s rules, they face enforcement. Our enforcement tools can include shutting in operations, more frequent and detailed inspections, more…
The AER and industry must be prepared to respond when Mother Nature turns on the taps or lights a match
The AER keeps a close eye on Alberta’s energy industry—comes with the job. We must also keep an eye on the weather, as Mother Nature can play havoc with oil and gas…