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Supreme Court of Canada to hear AER appeal of Redwater abandoned wells decision

Supreme Court of Canada to hear AER appeal of Redwater abandoned wells decision

Since May 2016,  1,600 AER-licensed sites disclaimed by receivers with liabilities over $100 million The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed it will hear the expedited appeal of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Orphan Well Association on the Redwater decision, according to an AER press release. “For the past two years, we have worked very hard […]

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Alberta government to review orphaned and abandoned wells

Alberta government to review orphaned and abandoned wells

Currently 152,000 inactive or abandoned wells, 53,000 shy of total active wells in Alberta The Alberta government announced it’s working with industry and experts through a formal review process to find better ways to protect Albertans and the environment by improving policies for managing old oil and gas facilities, orphaned and abandoned wells, according to a Government […]