Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Orphan WellsIn accordance with Part 11 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and Directive 024: Large Facility Liability Management Program (LFP), the AER is prescribing an LFP orphan fund levy of $3.5 million for the 2021/22...
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Invitation for Feedback on Proposed New Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development, AER Bulletin 2021-31
Link to Bulletin SummarizedJurisdiction - Geothermal ResourcesUnder Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act which has not yet been proclaimed, the AER will have the authority to regulate the safe, efficient, and responsible development of Alberta's geothermal...
New Release Reporting Form, AER Bulletin 2021-30
Link to Bulletin SummarizedFacilities - Applications The AER published a new edition of its release reporting form. The new format makes it easier for the licensee to focus on the questions relevant to the release. The AER also streamlined the questions, bringing them...
Control Well Requirements Rescinded, AER Bulletin 2021-29
Link to Bulletin SummarizedGas- Control Wells Since 2006 data collected from control wells have been used to help the AER understand gas resources found in coal and shale. The AER stated that its understanding of coalbed methane and shale gas had reached a point where...
Changes to the Renewal of Public Lands Act Dispositions, AER Bulletin 2021-28
Link to Bulletin SummarizedPublic Lands Under Bulletin 2021-28, the AER worked closely with Alberta Environment and Parks (“AEP”) to create a more efficient process for issuing dispositions under the Public Lands Act that allow surface access to public land for energy...
Oil Sands Exploration Application Variance Form and Updated Guidance, AER Bulletin 2021-27
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas – Regulatory Requirements On January 8, 2021, Alberta Environment and Parks (“AEP”) updated the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions (“MSSC”), which introduced new standards, conditions, desired outcomes, and best...
Invitation for Feedback on New Contamination Management Manual, AER Bulletin 2021-26
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas – Regulatory Requirements The AER is seeking feedback on a proposed new Manual XXX: Contamination Management. The purpose of this manual is to assist the industry in understanding the regulatory requirements and expectations for...
Kingston Midstream Westspur Limited Secure Energy Services Inc. Application for Service and Suitable and Adequate Interconnection Facilities on the Westspur Pipeline, RH-003-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedConstruction of Adequate and Suitable Facilities - Unjust Discrimination In this decision the Canada Energy Regulator (“CER”) directed Kingston Midstream Westspur Limited (“Kinsgston”) to provide adequate and suitable facilities to allow...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-015-2020 – Yarrow Ecovillage Society Cooperative and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-026-2020 – City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-013-2020 – Rudolf and Debra Enns and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-011-2020 – Christine Bloom and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council, and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundOn December 16, 2013, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) filed an application with the National Energy Board (“NEB”) under section 52 of the National Energy Board Act (“NEB Act”) for...
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Application for Access on the Pierson Pipeline and for Just and Reasonable Tolls – CER Application for Access and Tolls, C13736
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Tolls In this decision, the CER denied the application from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (“CNRL”) pursuant to section 226 and subsection 239(2) of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (“CER Act”) requesting an order to receive,...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2021-25
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Submission Format and Requirements On July 8, 2021, the AER released new functionality to the OneStop platform.Well Licence Resumptions and Wells System-Generated CancellationsWell licensees will be able to submit an...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Pipeline Acquisition from Pioneer Pipeline Inc., AUC Decision 25937-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Facilities ApplicationsIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO Pipelines”), to (i) acquire an existing pipeline and associated facilities from Pioneer...
Mandatory Closure Spend Targets, AER Bulletin 2021-23
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas In accordance with the requirements of the Government of Alberta’s new Liability Management Framework and its authority under section 3.014 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules (“OGCR”), as part of the Inventory Reduction...
Invitation for Feedback on Proposed New Licensee Life-Cycle Management Directive, AER Bulletin 2021-
Link to Bulletin SummarizedNew Directive The AER requested feedback on a proposed new directive regarding licensee life-cycle management. The directive supports the Government of Alberta’s new Liability Management Framework. The AER noted that the proposed directive...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Application for a Pipeline Licence Transfer from NGTL to ATCO Pipelines, AUC Decision 26461-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines (“ATCO Pipelines”) to transfer the Coaldale Lateral Pipeline (the “Pipeline”) from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) to ATCO...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 040, AER Bulletin 2021-21
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Update On June 2, 2021, the AER issued Bulletin 2021-21 seeking feedback on a new edition of Directive 040: Pressure and Deliverability Testing Oil and Gas Wells. The proposed new edition includes changes to modernize Directive...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Request for Confidential Treatment, Amended Order AO-001-FRO-002-2017
Link to Decision SummarizedConfidentiality In this decision, the CER granted the request from Trans Mountain ULC ("Trans Mountain") to file in confidence information in its certificate of insurance that discloses the names of its insurers.All pipeline companies...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2021 Transmission Service Charge (Rider T), AUC Decision 26378-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Transmission Service Charge In this decision, the AUC approved the 2021 transmission service charge rider (Rider T) rates for ATCO Gas, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Effective May 1, 2021, the approved Rider T rates...
Campus Energy Partners Suffield Application for Suffield North Pipeline Tolls and Terms and Conditions and Complaints re Suffield Processing Limited Partnership – CER Letter Decision RH-002-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Tolls - Terms and Conditions In this decision, the CER considered the application from Campus Energy Partners Suffield LP by its general partner Campus Energy Partners Operations Inc. (“Campus”) regarding tolls and terms and conditions...
THE EXPLORERS AND PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (EPAC) Application to Extend the NGTL Temporary Service Protocol (TSP), CER Decision File OF-Tolls-Group1-N081-2020-03 01 and Order TG-001-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Supply and Markets - Toll Principles In this decision, the CER dismissed the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (“EPAC”)’s application to extend the NOVA Gas Transmission (“NGTL”) Gas Transportation Temporary...
Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 2021 SCC 11
Link to Decision Summarized Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Peace Order and Good Government In this decision, the SCC majority determined that the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (“GGPPA”), passed by Parliament in 2018, is constitutional.Part 1 of the GGPPA...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. South Airdrie Lateral Pipeline Resumption, AUC Decision 26319-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Gas Supply In this Decision, the AUC approved the applications from ATCO Gas and Pipelines (“ATCO”) for an amendment to resume line 1, under Licence 56256 and line 3, under Licence 60905.Introduction and BackgroundIn Decision...
Vantage Point Resources Inc. Regulatory Appeal of a Reclamation Certificate, AER Decision 2021 ABAER 004
Link to Decision SummarizedReclamation Criteria - Seeded Species In this decision, the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) revoked the decision of the AER Enterprise Reclamation Group (“ERG”) to issue a reclamation certificate to Vantage Point Resources Inc....
ATCO Pipelines 2021-2023 General Rate Application, AUC Decision 25663-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - GRA This decision provides the AUC’s determinations on the general rate application (“GRA”) filed by ATCO Pipelines (“ATCO Pipelines”) for the 2021-2023 test years.Rate BaseThe following table set out ATCO’s historical and forecast...
ATCO Gas Application for Approval of Changes to ATCO Gas’s Gas Settlement Process and Retailer Terms and Conditions for Gas Services, AUC Decision 26013-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas Utilities - Terms and Conditions In this decision, the AUC approved changes made by ATCO Gas to its gas settlement process, associated changes to its Retailer Terms and Conditions (“T&Cs”) for Gas Distribution Service, and adjust its...
Regulatory Appeals of the Decision to Issue Declarations Naming Darren O’Brien and Jeffrey Young Pursuant to Section 106 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, Regulatory Appeals 1928568 and 1928569
Link to Decision SummarizedControl of Licensee - Time of Failure to Comply with Order - S. 106 Order In this decision the AER revoked the declarations made under section 106(1) of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act (“OGCA”) naming Darren O’Brien and Jeffrey Young...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity OC-065 Detailed Route Hearing MH-031-2020 – Robin Scory, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedConstruction Method In this decision, the CER decided that the construction methods proposed by Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) were the most appropriate for this portion of the route.As part of the application process for the...
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Regulatory Appeal of Amendment Approval 11475EE for Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s KN06 Box at Kirby North In Situ Oil Sands Development, 2021 ABAER 001
Link to Decision SummarizedGas Over Bitumen - Regulatory Appeal In this decision, the AER varied its approval of application 1909395 from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (“Canadian Natural”) and issued the amended approval 11475EE (the “Amended Approval”) by way of...
Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. Application to Construct and Operate the Edson Mainline Expansion Project, CER Report GH-001-2019
Link to Decision SummarizedPipeline Facilities In this Report, the CER discussed its recommendation, decisions, and reasons in respect of the application from NOVA Gas Transmissions Ltd. (“NGTL”) to construct and operate the Edson Mainline Expansion Project (the...
Westcoast Energy Inc. Doing Business As Spectra Energy Transmission Application to Construct and Operate the Silverstar Project, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedPipeline Facilities In this decision, the CER approved the application from Westcoast Energy Inc. doing business as Spectra Energy Transmission (“Westcoast”) to construct and operate the Silverstar Project (the “Project”).In the application,...
Trans Québec and Maritimes Pipeline Inc. Reinforcement and Asset Purchase Application, CER GH-001-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines, Asset Purchase, Construction and Operation In this decision, the CER approved an application from Trans Québec and Maritimes Pipeline Inc. (“TQM”) to purchase and operate the Sabrevois Assets owned by Énergir L.P (“Énergir”), as...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2020 Unaccounted-for Gas Rider D, AUC Decision 25798-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Gas (“ATCO”), a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. for an unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) Rider D rate of 1.102 per cent, effective November 1, 2020. The AUC also approved...
AltaGas Utilities Inc. 2020-2021 Unaccounted-For Gas Rider E and H, AUC Decision 25747-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAudit of Problem Areas - Compliance with Decision 24763-D01-2019 In this decision, the AUC approved AltaGas Utilities Inc.’s (“AltaGas”) application to recover amounts associated with unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) rate riders E and...
ATCO Pipelines 2019-2020 General Rate Application Second Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25789-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application filed by ATCO Pipelines (“AP”), a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 24817-D01-2020, which addressed...
Application by West Coast Olefins Ltd. Regarding Jurisdiction over the Enbridge Frontier Project, CER Letter Decision A7I4V6
Link to Decision SummarizedWestcoast Test - Jurisdictional Determination In this decision, the CER denied the application by West Coast Olefins Ltd. (“WCOL”) to establish a process to decide whether the Enbridge Frontier Project (“Project”), proposed by Enbridge...
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc., on Behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership Application for a 25-Year Licence to Export Propane, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedSurplus Determination - New Export Licence In this decision, the CER decided, pursuant to Section 344 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (“CER Act”), to issue a 25-year Licence to AltaGas Limited Partnership (“AltaGas”), subject to the...
ATCO Gas 2020 Weather Deferral Account Rate Rider W North and South, AUC Decision 25666-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedWDA Rate Rider Application In this decision, the AUC approved the North and South weather deferral account (“WDA”) rider, Rate Rider W, of ATCO Gas for implementation during the period of September 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021.BackgroundOn June...
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited Application for the Pierceland Supply Project Under Section 58 of the National Energy Board Act, CER Decision File OF-Fac-Gas-M182-2019-02 01
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities In this decision, the CER considered an application from Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited (“MIPL(C)L”) for the Pierceland Supply Project (“Project”). The CER approved the Project. Transitional ProvisionsOn 28 August 2019,...
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Application for the Saddle Lake Lateral Loop Under Section 58 of the NEB Act and Section 45.1 of the CER Onshore Pipeline Regulations, CER Decision N081-2019-11 01
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Gas Pipeline - Project to Support Increase in Delivery Transportation In this decision, the CER considered an application from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) for the Saddle Lake Lateral Loop (Cold Lake Section) (the...
AltaGas Utilities Inc. Application to Rescind a Deemed Affiliate Designation Between AltaGas Utilities Inc. and AltaGas Ltd., Including AltaGas Ltd.’s Subsidiaries, AUC Decision 25565-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRescinding of Affiliate Designation In this decision, the AUC considered whether to approve an application brought by AltaGas Utilities Inc. to rescind a deemed affiliate designation between AltaGas Utilities Inc. and AltaGas Ltd. and its...
Temporary Suspensions of Monitoring and Reporting Requirements End July 15, AER Bulletin 2020-14
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin - End to Temporary Suspensions of Monitoring and Reporting Requirements The AER announced on June 23, 2020, that on July 15, 2020, it would be lifting all temporary suspensions of reporting and monitoring requirements.The AER noted...
OneStop Enhancements and Fixes, AER Bulletin 2020-13
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin - OneStop Platform The AER announced on June 19, 2020, that on June 25, 2020, it would release enhancements and fixes to the OneStop platform.The AER stated that industry would be able to request to withdraw any undecided...
Utility Payment Deferral Program: Application for Deferral Account Approval – ATCO Gas Ltd., AUC Decision 25568-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Program Please see the summary Utility Payment Deferral Program: Various Applications for Funding Approval for the background of this application.ApplicationOn May 14, 2020, ATCO Gas Ltd., a gas distributor as defined in...
Utility Payment Deferral Program: Application for Deferral Account Approval – AltaGas Utilities Inc., AUC Decision 25574-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Program Please see the summary Utility Payment Deferral Program: Various Applications for Funding Approval for the background of this application.ApplicationOn May 20, 2020, AltaGas Utilities Inc., a gas service provider as...
Request for Regulatory Appeal by Tobinsnet Oil & Gas Ltd., AER Decision 1925077
Link to Decision SummarizedRequest for Regulatory Appeal - Well Licence Transfer In this decision, the AER considered a request for a regulatory appeal filed by Tobinsnet, under section 38 of the Responsible Energy Development Act (“REDA”), of the closure by the AER...
Request for Regulatory Appeal by Tobinsnet Oil & Gas Ltd., AER Decision 1925077
Link to Decision SummarizedRequest for Regulatory Appeal - Well Licence Transfer In this decision, the AER considered a request for a regulatory appeal filed by Tobinsnet, under section 38 of the Responsible Energy Development Act (“REDA”), of the closure by the AER...