Good 2 Know
The Laws of Gravity and Murphy Apply
Five things to know about Alberta’s energy economy
The past year has been educational for those who took Alberta’s previously strong energy economy for granted. We’ve learned that our economy is a bit like an orchid: finicky, it responds to changes in… Read more
Energy Data at Your Fingertips
AER moves Alberta’s energy supply/demand outlook report online
With a few simple clicks, Albertans can now find the information they need on Alberta’s energy reserves and production through our new interactive online approach to ST98-2016: Alberta's Energy Reserv… Read more
Going Places
Where Alberta’s natural gas, crude oil, and coal went in 2015
Alberta’s energy resources—crude 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… Read more
Why Less is Sometimes More
Stacking rule upon rule may seem like a good way to ensure public safety and protect the environment. After all, shouldn’t more rules bring about better behaviour? Thing is, technologies evolve and ne… Read more
Bitumen Production Rises in 2015
Despite the significant weakness in oil prices, crude bitumen production in Alberta rose in 2015. Last year, bitumen—extra heavy oil found in the oil sands region—accounted for 83 per cent of Alberta’… Read more