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These articles cover the details of various decisions made by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), and the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Browse our searchable archives below.
2024/25 Orphan Fund Levy/LLR and OWL Programs, AER Bulletin 2024-08
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Oil and Gas – Abandonment The Government of Alberta approved a levy of $135 million to fund the Orphan Well Association’s (“OWA”) operating budget for the fiscal year 2024/25. As a result, the AER prescribed an...
2024/25 AER Administration Fees (Industry Levy), AER Bulletin 2024-07
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Oil and Gas – Revenue Requirement For 2024/25, the Government of Alberta approved a revenue requirement of $225.2 million to support the AER’s operations. The AER published the administration fees allocated according...
EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) 2023-2027 General Rate Application, AUC Decision 28055-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Water – Review and Variance Application EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) (“EMCOR”) applied for approval of its general rate application (“GRA”) regarding its potable water system for the 2023-2027 test years....
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Amended Alberta Reliability Standard COM-001-AB-3 and COM-002-AB-4, AUC Decision 28904-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rules Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded proposed changes to the Alberta reliability standards COM-001-AB-3 (Communications) and COM-002-AB-4 (Operating Personnel...
AUC Updates to Rule 007, AUC Bulletin 2024-06
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Applications The AUC updated Rule 007: Applications for Power Plants, Substations, Transmission Lines, Industrial System Designations, Hydro Developments and Gas Utility Pipelines (“Rule 007”) to align...
ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2024-2026 General Rate Application Negotiated Settlement Agreement and Excluded Matters, Decision 28369-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Gas – Rates Application ATCO Pipelines (“ATCO”) filed its general rate application (“GRA”) for 2024-2026, seeking AUC approval of the amount of revenue it requires to provide safe and reliable gas transmission...
Increased Risk of Wildfire During Drier Seasons, AER Bulletin 2023-08
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Wildfire PreventionThe wildfire season in Alberta spans from March 1 to October 31. Most oil and gas industry-related fires in Alberta occur between April...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2023-07
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Resource DevelopmentThe AER released new functionality and enhancements to its OneStop platform.Form SubmissionsA “Forms” tab was added to OneStop. The tab...
Brine-Hosted Mineral Resource Development Rules and Directive 090, AER Bulletin 2023-06
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Energy DevelopmentThe AER released Directive 090: Brine-Hosted Mineral Resource Development (“Directive 090”) to complete the regulatory framework for...
Direct Energy Regulated Services 2023-2025 Energy Price Setting Plan Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 27950-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance Filing - RatesApplicationIn its confidential Decision 27562-D01-2022, the AUC did not approve the 2023-2025 Energy Price Setting Plan (“EPSP”) as applied for by...
Updates to the Licensee Capability Assessment, AER Bulletin 2023-05
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - LicencesThe AER updated its licensee capability assessment (“LCA”) and the underlying technology as announced in Bulletin 2023-04: New Editions of Directive...
FortisAlberta Inc. Compliance Filing Pursuant to Decision 27067-D01-2022, AUC Decision 27682-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance Filing - RatesApplicationThe application was FortisAlberta Inc. (“Fortis”)’s compliance filing in response to the AUC’s directions in Decision 27067-D01-2022....
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 27653-D01-2022 2023, AUC Decision 27922-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - RatesApplicationEPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) applied to the AUC for review and variance of Decision 27653-D01-2022 regarding...
Corix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. 2023-2025 Revenue Requirements and Rates Application – Interim Rates, AUC Decision 27844-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedWater - RatesApplicationCorix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. (“CUI”) applied to the AUC for approval of its 2023-2025 revenue requirement and rates related to its water...
Corix Utilities Inc. Approvals Relating to Restructuring Transactions, AUC Decision 27802-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedWater - LawApplicationCorix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. (“Corix Foothills”) owns and operates a water utility located at Heritage Pointe, Alberta. Corix Foothills is...
ARC Resources Ltd. Cutbank Sour Multiwell Gas Battery Power Plant, AUC Decision 27908-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedNatural Gas - FacilitiesApplicationARC Resources Ltd. (“ARC”) operates the 15-megawatt (“MW”) Cutbank Sour Gas Multiwell Battery (the “Cutbank Battery”), located...
New Edition of Directive 088 and Manual 023, AER Bulletin 2023-04
Link to Decision SummarizedOil and Gas - LicencesThe AER released a new edition of Directive 088: Licensee Life-Cycle Management (“Directive 088”) and Manual 023: Licensee Life-Cycle Management...
ENGIE Development Canada GP Inc. Buffalo Trail Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 27240-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesApplicationENGIE Development Canada GP Inc. (“ENGIE”) applied to construct and operate Buffalo Trail South Wind Power Project with a capacity of up...
New Edition of Directive 071 and New Manual, AER Bulletin 2023-03
Link to Bulletin SummarizedGeothermal Development - Emergency Response PlansThe AER released a new edition of Directive 071: Emergency Preparedness and Response (“Directive 071”) and created...
New Submission Process for New Well Base Maximum Rate Limitations Applications, Bulletin 2023-02
Link to Bulletin SummarizedGas - FacilitiesThe AER instituted a new submission process for new well base maximum rate limitations applications. As of February 6, 2023, applications must be submitted...
New Process and Template for Public Participation for Section 214 Applications
Link to Process SummarizedOil and Gas - Exemption ApplicationsThe CER established a new process and template for public participation in applications filed under s 214 of the Canadian Energy...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Drumheller Solar and Battery Storage Project, AUC Decision 27937-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC Regulation – Sharing of RecordsApplicationThe Balancing Pool filed an application on behalf of Concord Drumheller GP under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Stavely Solar Project, AUC Decision 27934-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC Regulation – Sharing of RecordsApplicationThe Balancing Pool filed an application on behalf of Concord Stavely GP2 Ltd. under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition...
Pathfinder Energy Ltd. Rocky 5 Bitcoin Mining Power Plant, AUC Decision 27673-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationPathfinder Energy Ltd. (“Pathfinder”), previously named Nexus Energy Associates Ltd., applied to the AUC for permission to construct and...
ENMAX Power Corporation Northwest Calgary Transmission Line Relocation Project, AUC Decision 27474-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) applied for permission to rebuild, relocate and realign the existing 69-kilovolt Transmission Line...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Settlement Agreement with the City of Grand Prairie, AUC Decision 27391-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedMarkets - EnforcementApplicationThe AUC Enforcement Staff requested approval of a settlement agreement with the City of Grand Prairie (“Grand Prairie”) related to the...
CNOOC Access to Connection Facilities at the Trans Mountain Edmonton Terminal on Reasonable Terms, CER Letter Decision RH-001-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedOil - LawApplicationOn April 14, 2022, CNOOC Marketing Canada (“CNOOC”) applied for an order requiring PKM Canada North 40 Limited Partnership (“Pembina”) to allow CNOOC...
ARC Resources Ltd. Kakwa Super Pad Thermal Power Plant, AUC Decision 27780-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedThermal Power - FacilitiesApplicationARC Resources Ltd. (“ARC”) operates a Gas Multi-well Effluent Measurement Battery (the “Kakwa Super Pad”) 89 kilometres south of...
City of Grand Prairie Decision on Application for Review and Variance of Decision 27276-D02-2022 City of Grande Prairie Eastlink Centre Power Plant, AUC Decision 27841-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - FacilitiesApplicationThe City of Grand Prairie (“Grand Prairie”) applied for review and variance of Decision 27276-D02-2022 (the “Decision”). In the...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 001, AER Bulletin 2023-01
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - FacilitiesThe AER sought feedback on updates to Directive 001: Requirements for Site-Specific Liability Assessment (the “Directive”). In the updates, the...