alberta energy regulator Tag

June 5, 2017 In News By admin

Alberta plans loans to speed well reclamation

Alberta plans loans to speed well reclamation Western Producer June 1, 2017 Legislation designed to speed up the management of orphaned wells and could create up to 1,650 jobs. A loan to Alberta’s Orphan Well Association is being proposed by the Alberta government to assist in reclaiming about 152,000...

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May 19, 2017 In News By admin

Cleanup boost for old oil and gas sites to create jobs

Government of Alberta May 18, 2017 Albertans will have a cleaner, safer environment and more jobs in the process thanks to a funding boost to address orphaned wells. The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would allow it to lend the Orphan Well Association (OWA) $235 million to...

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September 20, 2016 In News By admin

New Court Ruling

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and other officials – including the Orphan Well Association – were shocked this spring when the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench ruled that receivers and trustees can selectively disclaim unprofitable assets under a section of the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency...

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September 20, 2016 In News By admin

Alberta sees huge spike in abandoned oil and gas wells

It's no secret that Alberta's junior energy sector is struggling. Falling energy prices and tighter rules around the viability of oil and gas wells have meant many companies are abandoning their operations and turning their wells over to the province to be reclaimed. In the past...

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