Environment
The 411 on H2O in O&G
Graphic explains how water is used and conserved in oil and gas develo…
Like canola fields, cattle, and even our bodies, Alberta’s oil and gas sector needs water to survive.
Seismology Matters
A new AER video explains the link between hydraulic fracturing and ear…
If an earthquake happens, but no one can feel it, did it really happen?
The Tide is High
The AER releases its annual industry water use report
Like aquatic plants, splish-splashy fish, and the human body, Alberta industries rely on water to survive. The oil and gas sector is no exception. It is allocated a portion of the province’s water, wh… Read more
Keeping the Wolves at Bay
Industry-led program aims to help woodland caribou populations recover
You might've seen them while out on a hike or when flying over heavily wooded areas: long seismic lines or old access roads cut into the forest. In northeast Alberta, these are more than blemishes on… Read more
Doing What it Takes to Keep Wildlife Safe
Spill-response co-op pulls out all the stops when tackling an oil rele…
If you’ve ever driven past a car dealership, you might recognize this distinct silhouette: an air-filled tube with tentacle hair and run-amok limbs, dancing by the side of the road while air courses t… Read more
Using Less to Produce More
AER report includes data that shows less water being used in energy de…
It’s the middle of winter, and the world around us is frozen—tree branches droop with snow and lakes have transformed from glacier-blue basins to nature’s crystal-clear ice rinks. But the water from A… Read more
A Remedy for Releases
Not so scary: bacteria can be a natural solution for cleaning oil spil…
Bacteria can seem like scary stuff. Most people associate it with something that makes you sick, but there are many types of good bacteria out there, such as probiotics that can improve gut health.
Just Like Oil and Water
CanmetENERGY lab studies bitumen’s effects in marine environments
When it comes to energy development, it’s no secret that pipelines—and the products they transport—are a hot topic. Of particular interest are the effects of diluted bitumen in water, and how quickly… Read more
Hope Springs Eternal
Landowner, company, and AER find solution to rejuvenate much-loved spr…
When you visit Marlene Peacock’s home—a rural retreat hidden away from civilization near Rimbey, Alberta—you never want to leave. The property, which was purchased by Peacock’s father in 1982, is home… Read more
For the Birds’ Sake
Oil sands committee helping to keep birds safe
While you’re likely familiar with the phrase birds of a feather flock together, you’ve probably never thought about it in terms of the energy industry, governments, and the AER working together to hel… Read more
