Good 2 Know
Packing Up The Pencil Crayons
Retiring EVP Cal Hill reflects on how Alberta’s energy industry—and it…
Cal Hill had never been anywhere. So in 1980, with a freshly minted geology degree and a new job with Alberta’s oil and gas regulator, his plan was to work a few years, pocket some cash, then travel t… Read more
Building it Old School: Alberta’s First Pipeline
In April 1912, construction began on the Bow Island
Today, Alberta’s oil and gas pipelines stretch over 422 000 kilometres across the province, but this wasn’t always the case. Over a century ago, Alberta’s first natural gas pipeline broke ground at th… Read more
Moving it to Market
Traveling along with Alberta’s natural gas, oil, and coal in 2016
Alberta’s energy resources—oil, natural gas, and coal—are in demand. Our biggest customer continues to be the United States, though markets in Alberta, across Canada, and in Asia and Europe are also t… Read more
Making the Most Out of a Challenging Year
The AER says fewer wells were drilled last year
Alberta’s oil and gas producers found themselves navigating through some turbulence in 2016 with the continued trend of low global crude oil prices and weak natural gas prices. But even when turbulenc… Read more
Crystal Balling the Energy Numbers
AER’s energy supply/demand report forecasts performance
You don't need to light candles or wave your hands around a translucent orb to predict the future of Alberta's energy industry. All you need is an internet connection and a computer to access the AER'… Read more
‘Tis the season
Alberta’s oilpatch springs to life during the coldest months of the ye…
When the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER’s) Bonnyville field centre’s manager says “it’s gangbusters up here” on a routine call, you pay attention. Especially when it’s during one of Alberta’s longest… Read more
The Regulator, Then and Now
Almost eight decades later, energy regulation in Alberta has come a lo…
For many, the start of a new year encourages us to reminisce about the ones gone by. But for the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), with nearly eight decades of history, this task is easier said than don…
Big Possibilities for a Big Play
Report shows Duvernay Formation has serious resource potential
The potential is massive, but the question is, can all of it be tapped? The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) recently published an independent assessment of what’s contained within the Duvernay Formatio… Read more
The ABCs of NGLs
From wellhead to plastics, cooking gadgets, and fuel: five things abou…
When you hear the word “propane,” do you envision the tanks sitting beside your barbecue, or does the term natural gas liquids (NGLs) come to mind? It’s a question worth asking. The truth is, few peop… Read more
Going Sideways
Almost 90 per cent of oil wells added in 2015 were horizontal
Weak oil prices are translating into fewer wells being drilled and placed on production in Alberta. However, the percentage of horizontal wells is on the rise. The number of crude oil wells (also know… Read more
