All Stories
Into the Heat: Geothermal Resource Development
How geothermal resources are developed, used, and regulated and the role Albertans had in developing Directive 089
Outside, air temperatures are cooling down, but beneath the surface, temperatures are hot – perfect for harnessing geothermal energy.
Earthquakes and Energy – the science behind the perfect storm
How the AER’s leading technology helps us learn about human-caused earthquakes
A look at the different between earthquakes and induced seismicity, how this occurs, and how the Alberta Geological Survey monitors occurrences in Alberta.
A Council of Creativity and Collaboration
How Alberta’s youth are influencing the future of energy development.
High school – People often associate those formative (and oh so awkward) years with questionable haircuts, celebrity obsessions, and a craving for freedom.
Assessing the Impact
EIAs play an important role in how the AER protects the environment
The environment is a hot topic (and that’s not just a global warming pun). Canadians care deeply about how oil and gas development will affect the environment and their safety, and rightly so.… Read more
Don’t Poke the Bear
The nature of environmental management at the AER
No one likes to be stirred from a good nap, particularly if you’ve been asleep for several months. So when an oil and gas company came across a bear den during construction of its pipeline, Alberta… Read more
When containment matters
AER releases new storage requirements
The AER has released new requirements that will reduce industry’s reliance on Alberta’s rivers and lakes and reduce industry traffic.
One Drop at a Time
AER’s annual report shows how the energy industry uses water
Day-to-day, there are several things we would probably prefer not to monitor: steps (not) taken, screen time, cups of coffee, errands to run – and the list goes on.
Mobile concerns
Having your say on the go
“Through our engagements, we heard two points loud and clear. The SOC form needed to be more accessible and user-friendly. The changes we introduced reflect that input.” Lynn Maric, SOC manager
Water tales
A new story mapping tool brings groundwater information to the surface
Everything has a story, even groundwater.
