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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.
Regulatory Appeals of AER Orders (Regulatory Appeals 1943516 and 1943521), Decision 2024 ABAER 001 (Redacted)
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas – Regulatory Appeal Application This decision dealt with the regulatory appeal by AlphaBow Energy Ltd. (“AlphaBow”) of two orders issued by the AER’s Closure and Liability Management branch (“CLM”). CLM issued the first order on...
Release of the Rock-Hosted Mineral Resource Development Rules and Directive 091: Rock-Hosted Mineral Resource Development, AER Bulletin 2024-03
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas – Development Rules The AER released Directive 091: Rock-Hosted Mineral Resource Development as part of the regulatory framework for rock-hosted mineral resource development. Directive 091 will come into effect once the...
Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. Application for a Well Approval in Relation to the TUK M-18 Well Pursuant to Subsection 10(1) of the Northwest Territories’ Oil and Gas Drilling and Productions Regulations, CER Letter Decision A8W4J5 (C28481-1)
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities Application ATCO Pipelines (“AP”) requested approval of the 2024 revenue requirement of $362,852,000 on an interim and refundable basis. Decision The AUC approved AP’s 2024 interim revenue requirement of...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Kiwetinohk Opal Transmission Project, AUC Decision 28658-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval to construct and operate a new transmission line, a transmission line alteration and a connection to the approved Kiwetinohk Opal Gas Project. Decision The...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Approval of Amended Section 306.7 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 28081-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - ISO Rules Application In this application, the AESO requested approval of; amendments to s 306.7 of the independent system operator (“ISO”) rules (“ISO Rules”), Mothball Outage Reporting; consequential amendments to s 2.4 of...
Amendments to AUC Rule 022: Rules on Costs in Utility Rates Proceedings and Rule 009: Rules on Local Intervener Costs, AUC Bulletin 2024-02
Link to Decision Summarized Rates – Proceeding Costs The AUC amended Rule 022: Rules on Costs in Utility Rates Proceedings (“Rule 022”), including the scale of costs, which governs the recovery of the costs of participation in rates proceedings before the AUC. The AUC...
TransCanada Pipelines Limited – Applications for the White Spruce Pipeline Project Fort McKay Area (AER Decision 2018 ABAER 001)
Download ReportPipeline Project In this decision, the AER considered applications by TransCanada Pipelines Limited (“TransCanada”) to construct two crude oil pipelines, referred to as the White...
Dalziel Enterprises Ltd. – Payment in Lieu of Notice Charge Complaint with FortisAlberta Inc. (AUC Decision 22796-D01-2018)
Download ReportComplaint Application – Terms & Conditions – Payment in Lieu of Notice Charge In this decision, the AUC considered a complaint filed by Dalziel Enterprises Ltd. (“DEL”) against...
AER Declaration Naming Donald Allen Currie under Section 106 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act
Download ReportSection 106 of Oil and Gas Conservation Act – Enforcement In this letter to Mr. Currie, the AER provided its reasons for issuing a deceleration under section 106(1) of the Oil and Gas...
Percy v. Value Creation Inc. (2018 ABCA 50)
Download ReportApplication for Stay Pending Appeal In this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) considered applications by Greg and Barbara Percy (the “Percys”) for:(a) a stay of an AER...
Bonterra Energy Corp. – Request for Regulatory Appeal and Stay of AER Decision to Suspend Licence Nos. 0486916, 0486919, 048717
Download ReportRegulatory Appeal Request – Request for Stay – Suspension of Licences – REDA Section 39(2) In this decision, the AER considered Bonterra Energy Corp.’s (“Bonterra”) request under...
Request for Reconsideration of EUB Decision 2005-079 and OSCA Approval No.10330A by George Percy and Barbara Percy
Download ReportRequest for Reconsideration – REDA Section 42 In this decision, the AER considered George and Barba Percys’ (the “Percys”) request under section 42 of the Responsible Energy...
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. – Application for Approval of MNLRS-IOL Service and Toll (NEB Decision RHW-001-2017)
Download ReportPipeline New Service and Toll – Load Retention Service In this letter decision, the NEB considered Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. (“M&NP”) application for...
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. – Application for Approval of MNLRS-IOL Service and Toll (NEB Decision RHW-001-2017)
Download ReportPipeline New Service and Toll – Load Retention Service In this letter decision, the NEB considered Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Management Ltd. (“M&NP”) application for...
ENMAX Power Corporation – 2014 Distribution and 2014-2015 Transmission Deferral Account Reconciliation (AUC Decision 22089-D01-2018)
Download ReportDeferral Account – Direct Assigned Capital Projects In this decision, the AUC considered ENMAX Power Corporation’s (“ENMAX”) application for the disposition of certain 2014...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. – 2016 Performance-Based Regulation Capital Tracker True-Up (AUC Decision 22672-D01-2018)
Download ReportPerformance-Based Regulation (PBR) – Capital Tracker True-up In this decision, the AUC considered EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EPCOR”) 2016 capital tracker true-up...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. – 2016 Performance-Based Regulation Capital Tracker True-Up (AUC Decision 22672-D01-2018)
Download ReportPerformance-Based Regulation (PBR) – Capital Tracker True-up In this decision, the AUC considered EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EPCOR”) 2016 capital tracker true-up...
Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. – Line 21 Segment Replacement Project Application (NEB Decision MH-001-2017)
Download ReportPipeline Facility Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. (“Enbridge”) applied to the NEB for an Order under Part III of the National Energy Board Act (“NEB Act”) to build and operate up to 2.5...
Request for Reconsideration by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. of AER Decision No. 20171218A – Horizon Oil Sands Processing Plant and Mine Tailings Management Plan
Download ReportRequest for Reconsideration – REDA Section 42 – Tailings Management Plan In the decision, the AER considered Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.’s (“CNRL”) request under section 42 of the...
NOVA Gas Transmission Limited – Application for the Sundre Crossover (NEB Decision and Order with Reasons to Follow GH-002-2017)
Download ReportApplication to Construct and Operate Pipeline – Decision with Reasons to Follow On 24 March 2017, NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) applied to construct and operate the Sundre...
Enel Alberta Wind Inc. – Complaint Pursuant to Section 26 of the Electric Utilities Act Regarding Conduct of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AUC Decision 22367-D01-2017)
Download ReportSection 26 of the Electric Utilities Act – Complaint Application Regarding AESO Conduct – Application Dismissed On January 25, 2017, Enel Alberta Wind Inc. (“Enel”), the owner of the...
AER Decision Dismissing Request for Regulatory Appeal by Ken Cowles – Jupiter Resources Inc. Well Licences (Appeal No. 1849984)
Download ReportRegulatory Appeal Request – Request Denied In this decision, the AER considered Mr. Cowles’ requests under section 38 of the Responsible Energy Development Act (“REDA”) for regulatory...
Milner Power Inc. & ATCO Power Ltd. – Complaints Regarding the ISO Transmission Loss Factor Rule and Loss Factor Methodology (AUC Decision 790-D06-2017)
Download ReportLine Loss Rule – Module C In this decision, the AUC approved a methodology for the calculation of final loss factors for the period between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2016 (the...
Milner Power Inc. & ATCO Power Ltd. – Complaints Regarding the ISO Transmission Loss Factor Rule and Loss Factor Methodology (AUC Decision 790-D06-2017)
Download ReportLine Loss Rule – Module C In this decision, the AUC approved a methodology for the calculation of final loss factors for the period between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2016 (the...
NOVA Gas Transmission Limited – Albersun Pipeline Asset Purchase Project (NEB Report GHW-001-2016)
Download ReportPipeline Acquisition – Acquisition Cost in Rate Base On April 27, 2016, NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) applied to the NEB seeking leave to purchase the Albersun Pipeline (the...
AER Declaration naming Gary Schellenberg and Lorne Hill under section 106 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act
Download ReportDeclaration under Section 106 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act On October 30, 2017, the AER notified Gary Schellenberg and Lorne Hill of its intention to name them in a declaration...
AER Declaration naming Richard J. Nixon and Dale Brand under section 106 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act
Download ReportDeclaration under Section 106 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act On October 30, 2017, the AER notified Richard J. Nixon and Dale Brand of the AER’s intention to name them in a...
TransCanada PipeLines Limited – Application for Approval of Dawn Long Term Fixed Price Service (NEB Decision RH-003-2017)
Download ReportService and Toll Application – Mainline Service Offering – Long Term Fixed Price Service On 26 April 2017, TransCanada PipeLines Limited (“TransCanada”) filed an application under...
AltaGas Utilities Inc. – 2016 Capital Tracker True-Up Application (AUC Decision 22710-D01-2017)
Download ReportPBR Plan – Capital Tracker True-up – K factor adjustment In this decision, the AUC considered AltaGas Utilities Inc.’s (“AltaGas”) 2016 capital tracker true-up application (the...
ENMAX Energy Corporation v. Balancing Pool (2017 ABQB 718)
Download ReportPower Purchase Arrangement – Injunction Application – Injunction Granted In this decision, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (“ABQB”) considered an application by ENMAX Energy...