| Name | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| News Release 2013-05-21 (NR2013-11) | ERCB Releases Hydraulic Fracturing Directive | May 21, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-05-14 (NR2013-10) | ERCB issues Section 106 Declaration naming an Oil Executive | May 14, 2013 |
| Announcement - May 9, 2013 | Reminder: Hydraulic Fracture Fluid submissions now due | May 09, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-05-08 (NR2013-09) | ERCB Report Indicates Largest Conventional Crude Oil Production and Reserves Increase in Decades | May 08, 2013 |
| Announcement - May 7, 2013 | Revised Guide 1 Product Catalogue available, including new products: "Gas Well Liquid Classification" and "Critical Sour Well Listing." | May 07, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-22 (NR2013-08) | ERCB systems restored; Normal business operations resume | April 22, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-18 (NR2013-07) | ERCB to conduct business testing and recovery operations | April 18, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-12 (NR2013-06) | ERCB working to address issues affecting electronic applications systems | April 12, 2013 |
| ERCB Production Outage Update | The ERCB is currently experiencing a production outage. All external ERCB systems will be down until further notice. | April 07, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-04 (NR2013-05) | ERCB denies Bernum horizontal well applications | April 04, 2013 |
| Announcement - March 26, 2013 | Energy Development Category Type Calculator for Surface Facilities - Assists industry in preparing a Directive 056 Facility application. | March 26, 2013 |
| Announcement - March 19, 2013 | CSA Group Public Review: New Draft has been posted | March 19, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-03-12 (NR2013-04) | ERCB updates LLR program to protect Albertans from abandonment and reclamation costs | March 12, 2013 |
| Announcement - March 4, 2013 | Government of Alberta consultation sessions on regulations to support the Responsible Energy Development Act | March 04, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-02-26 (NR2013-03) | Enforcement issued to Pembina Pipeline and Pengrowth Energy for 2011 spills | February 26, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-02-26 (NR2013-02) | High-risk enforcement action issued against Plains Midstream Canada for 2011 spill | February 26, 2013 |
| Announcement - January 21, 2013 | ERCB Table of Noncompliant Events and Associated Risk Rating of ERCB Requirements – Update to the table format. If you have questions or comments, please contact ComplianceCoordination@ercb.ca. | January 21, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-01-11 (NR2013-01) | ERCB responding to release at Questerre well site near Grande Cache | January 11, 2013 |
| News Release 2012-12-20 (NR2012-15) | ERCB Releases investigation report on hydraulic fracturing incident near Grande Prairie | December 20, 2012 |
| Announcement - December 20, 2012 | Manual 002: Drilling Waste Disposal Inspection has been released and is in effect January 1, 2013. Directive 070: Drilling Waste Disposal Inspection Manual will be rescinded effective January 1, 2013. | December 20, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-19 (NR2012-14) | ERCB improves public access to hydraulic fracturing fluid information FracFocus.ca coming soon to Alberta | December 19, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-17 (NR2012-13) | ERCB Seeking Feedback on Regulatory Approach for Unconventional Development | December 17, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-12 (NR2012-12) | ERCB Releases Investigation Report on Hydraulic Fracturing Incident near Innisfail | December 12, 2012 |
| Announcement - December 11, 2012 | All ERCB offices will be closed December 24, December, 25, and December 26. | December 11, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-06 (NR2012-11) | ERCB Seeking Feedback on a Draft Hydraulic Fracturing Directive | December 06, 2012 |
| Announcement - December 5, 2012 | DDS Outage scheduled Saturday, December 8, 2012, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and lasting until midnight | December 05, 2012 |
| Announcement - November 29, 2012 | CANCELLED: System Outage Saturday, December 1, 2012 | November 30, 2012 |
| Announcement - November 16, 2012 | Digital Data Submission (DDS) System Outage | November 16, 2012 |
| Announcement - November 5, 2012 | The Alberta Geological Survey has released two reports. | November 05, 2012 |
| Announcement - October 30, 2012 | DDS Outage | October 30, 2012 |
| Announcement - October 25, 2012 | Weekend Service Disruption | October 25, 2012 |
| Announcement - September 18, 2012 | The EPAP System is now back online. We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may have caused. Thank you. | September 18, 2012 |
| Announcement - September 14, 2012 | The EPAP System has been taken offline for unscheduled maintenance. | September 14, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-09-10 (NR2012-10) | ERCB Contracts Third-Party to Conduct Alberta Pipeline Review | September 10, 2012 |
| Announcement - September 7, 2012 | ERCB Service Interruption - September 8, 2012 | September 07, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-08-30 (NR2012-09) | ERCB approves Enbridge pipeline application | August 30, 2012 |
| Announcement - August 23, 2012 | Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Annual Report for 2011 Released | August 23, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-08-22 (NR2012-08) | ERCB Responding to Penn West pipeline release near Red Deer | August 22, 2012 |
| Announcement - August 15, 2012 | Alberta Pipeline Safety Review- Request for Proposals | August 15, 2012 |
| Announcement - August 2, 2012 | Map Viewer Service Disruption | August 02, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 25, 2012 | Weekend Service Disruption | July 25, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 17, 2012 | Mainframe has been restored. | July 17, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 12, 2012 | ERCB Service Interruption | July 12, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 10, 2012 | Digital Data Submission (DDS) Outage | July 10, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-07-10 (NR2012-07) | Shell Quest CCS Project Approved with Conditions | July 10, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-06-20 (NR2012-06) | ERCB Reports Show 7% Growth in Conventional Crude Oil Production and Revised In-Place estimates of Four Bitumen Deposits | June 20, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-06-19 (NR2012-05) | ERCB Responding to Enbridge pipeline pumping station release | June 19, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-06-08 (NR2012-04) | ERCB Responding to Plains Midstream Canada Pipeline Spill | June 08, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-05-22 (NR2012-03) | ERCB Responding to Well-Site Incident in Northwest Alberta | May 22, 2012 |
| Announcements - March 29, 2012 | ERCB Information Session-Time Change | March 29, 2012 |
| Announcements - March 21, 2012 | DDS Well Drilling Completion Data Submission Suspension | March 21, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 24, 2012 | Directive 059 Testing Site Open | February 24, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 29, 2012 | Board Order System (BOS) Link Change | February 22, 2012 |
| Media Advisory - February 17, 2012 | Overview of Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing | February 17, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 15, 2012 | Directive 059 Information Session | February 15, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 2, 2012 | ERCB Email Outage | February 02, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-01-13 (NR2012-01) | ERCB responding to well control incident (Released: January 13, 2012) | January 13, 2012 |
| News Release 2011-12-20 (NR2011-27) | ERCB issues Section 106 declarations naming two oil executives | December 20, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-12-17 (NR2011-26) | ERCB Responding to Pipeline Release Near Swan Hills | December 17, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-12-13 (NR2011-25) | ERCB Releases Final Bitumen Conservation Decision | December 13, 2011 |
| Announcements - November 22, 2011 | ERCB Information Session: Koch Exploration Application 1617225 | November 22, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-11-16 (NR2011-24) | ERCB denies Bernum horizontal well application | November 16, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-10-09 (NR2011-23) | ERCB Responding to Penn West Energy Pipeline Release | October 09, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-10-06 (NR2011-22) | ERCB announces changes to well spacing framework | October 06, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-08-26 (NR2011-21) | ERCB issues approval for the resumption of pipeline operations to Plains Midstream Canada | August 26, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-08-16 (NR2011-20) | ERCB Issues Conditional Approval for the Resumption of Pipeline Operations to Plains Midstream Canada | August 16, 2011 |
| Announcements - August 7, 2011 | Tour Reports Available in PDF Format | August 07, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-07-20 (NR2011-19) | ERCB Responding to a Pembina Pipelines Incident near Swan Hills | July 20, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-07-19 (NR2011-18) | ERCB Responding to Penn West Energy Pipeline Release | July 19, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-06-28 (NR2011-17) | ERCB approves, with conditions, CNRL crude bitumen project near Minnie Lake | June 28, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-06-27 (NR2011-16) | ERCB investigates explosion and pipeline release near Swan Hills | June 27, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-06-08 (NR2011-15) | ERCB Report shows over 2300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010, more than double the number drilled in 2009 | June 08, 2011 |
| Announcements - May 19, 2011 | Regulatory Enhancement | May 19, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-17 (NR2011-13) | ERCB Directs Plains Midstream Canada to Conduct Further Analysis Following Pipeline Spill | May 17, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-14 (NR2011-14) | ERCB and Government of Alberta Launch Enhanced Toll-Free Energy Information Line | May 14, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-10 (NR2011-12) | ERCB Orders Interim Shut In of Natural Gas Production | May 10, 2011 |
| Announcements - May 10, 2011 | The Alberta government continues to work with the ERCB, Plains Midstream Canada, and other appropriate agencies during cleanup efforts northeast of Peace River | May 10, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-03 (NR2011-11) | Cleanup on going at pipeline leak northeast of Peace River | May 03, 2011 |
| Announcements - May 3, 2011 | Case Study: Suncor Energy Inc's North Steepbank Mine Extension and Voyageur Upgrader | May 03, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-04-29 (NR2011-10) | ERCB investigating pipeline leak northwest of Peace River | April 29, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-04-27 (NR2011-09) | ERCB on scene of cleanup operations following wellsite release near Bourque Lake | April 27, 2011 |
| Announcements - March 31, 2011 | ERCB Supports Safe Digging Month in April | March 31, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-03-09 (NR2011-08) | ERCB approves Shell Waterton gas well but denies pipeline applications | March 09, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-03-05 (NR2011-07) | Oil Well Fire Over, ERCB Investigation Under Way Near Lodgepole | March 05, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-03-04 (NR2011-06) | ERCB on scene of sour oil well fire near Lodgepole | March 04, 2011 |
| Announcements - March 1, 2011 | ERCB earns Top 50 Employer Honour three years in a row | March 01, 2011 |
| Announcements - February 28, 2011 | Stakeholder Engagement Office | February 28, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-16 (NR2011-04) | ERCB Addresses Statements in Natural Resources Defense Council Pipeline Safety Report | February 16, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-16 (NR2011-05) | ERCB Responds to Natural Resources Defense Council | February 16, 2011 |
| Announcements - February 15, 2011 | Changes to Oilfield Waste Management Facility Applications | February 15, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-11 (NR2011-03) | ERCB Releases Investigation Report on February 2010 Blowout in Northwest Alberta | February 11, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-04 (NR2011-02) | ERCB on scene of sweet gas well blowout near Cold Lake | February 04, 2011 |
| Announcements - January 31, 2011 | EAS Pipeline Training | January 31, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-01-27 (NR2011-01) | Joint Review Panel Issues Report on TOTAL Joslyn North Mine Project | January 27, 2011 |
| Announcements - January 20, 2011 | Well-Licence Status Matrix added to Directive 007, Directive 013, and Directive 020 Web pages | January 20, 2011 |
| Announcements - December 14, 2010 | ERCB Announces a new Data Integrity Program | December 14, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-12-07 (NR2010-19) | ERCB Enhancing its Role in Technology Development | December 07, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-12-17 (NR2010-20) | ERCB conditional approval of final two tailings plans ends initial phase of Directive 074 | December 07, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-12-03 (NR2010-18) | ERCB streamlines in situ oil sands application process | December 03, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-11-25 (NR2010-17) | ERCB invites feedback on changes to well spacing framework | November 25, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-11-22 (NR2010-16) | ERCB Releases Alberta Flaring and Venting Report | November 22, 2010 |
| ERCB Statement | ERCB Corrects CBC Story on CNRL Tailings Pond | November 15, 2010 |
| Announcements - November 15, 2010 | Upstream Oil and Gas Authorizations and Consultation Guide | November 15, 2010 |
| Announcements - November 2, 2010 | Addition of New Oilfield Waste Codes | November 02, 2010 |
| Announcements - October 18, 2010 | Information Services closed for the weekend in order to relocate to the new ERCB head office | October 18, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-22 (NR2010-15) | Joint panel reconvenes hearing after Mikisew Cree First Nation withdraws objection and constitutional questions | September 22, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-21 (NR2010-14) | Joint panel temporarily adjourns hearing into Total Joslyn Mine to deliberate rulings | September 21, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-20 (NR2010-13) | ERCB conditionally approves tailings plans for Shell Muskeg river project | September 20, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-16 (NR2010-12) | ERCB approves TOTAL E&P Canada Ltd. upgrader with conditions | September 16, 2010 |
| Announcements - September 9, 2010 | Advisory Land Use Planning Notes on Abandoned Well Sites | September 09, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-08-11 (NR2010-11) | ERCB conditionally approves tailings plan for Imperial Kearl project | August 11, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-08-04 (NR2010-10) | ERCB Field Surveillance Report: Energy industry compliance at all-time high and record-low pipeline failure rate in 2009 | August 04, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-07-12 (NR2010-09) | ERCB Investigation into Blowout Under Way | July 12, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-06-17 (NR2010-08) | ERCB Conditionally Approves Suncor Plan to Reduce Fluid Tailings | June 17, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-06-08 (NR2010-07) | ERCB Conditionally Approves Petro-Canada Sullivan Creek Sour-Gas Pipeline, Well and Facility Applications | June 08, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-06-05 (NR2010-06) | ERCB Report Shows 14% Growth in Alberta Oil Sands Production in 2009 | June 05, 2010 |
| Announcements - May 25, 2010 | ERCB Information Session: Shell Canada Limited Applications 1614134, 1614144, 1614145, 1614198, AND 1614210- Waterton Field | May 25, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-04-23 (NR2010-05) | ERCB Approves Fort Hills and Syncrude tailings pond plans with conditions | April 23, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-03-12 (NR2010-04) | Well-Control Crews Halt Gas Flow at Well Blowout near Hythe | March 12, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-03-08 (NR2010-03) | Control Efforts for Well Blowout Begin near Hythe | March 08, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-02-24 (NR2010-02) | ERCB on Scene of Well Blowout near Hythe | February 24, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-02-23 (NR2010-01) | ERCB Releases Operator and ERCB Reports on Joslyn Creek Project Surface Steam Release Incident | February 23, 2010 |
| Announcements - January 14, 2010 | ERCB Information Session - Proposed Legislation for In Situ Coal Development | January 14, 2010 |
| Announcements - January 6, 2010 | Enhanced Production Audit Program Information Session | January 06, 2010 |
| Announcements - January 4, 2010 | Introduction of New Waste Codes | January 04, 2010 |
| Safety & Compliance | The ERCB oversees the assessment, approval, and subsequent monitoring and enforcement of energy development. At every stage of this, public safety is the number one priority. |
| Name | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| News Release 2013-05-21 (NR2013-11) | ERCB Releases Hydraulic Fracturing Directive | May 21, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-05-14 (NR2013-10) | ERCB issues Section 106 Declaration naming an Oil Executive | May 14, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-05-08 (NR2013-09) | ERCB Report Indicates Largest Conventional Crude Oil Production and Reserves Increase in Decades | May 08, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-22 (NR2013-08) | ERCB systems restored; Normal business operations resume | April 22, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-18 (NR2013-07) | ERCB to conduct business testing and recovery operations | April 18, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-12 (NR2013-06) | ERCB working to address issues affecting electronic applications systems | April 12, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-04-04 (NR2013-05) | ERCB denies Bernum horizontal well applications | April 04, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-03-12 (NR2013-04) | ERCB updates LLR program to protect Albertans from abandonment and reclamation costs | March 12, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-02-26 (NR2013-02) | High-risk enforcement action issued against Plains Midstream Canada for 2011 spill | February 26, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-02-26 (NR2013-03) | Enforcement issued to Pembina Pipeline and Pengrowth Energy for 2011 spills | February 26, 2013 |
| News Release 2013-01-11 (NR2013-01) | ERCB responding to release at Questerre well site near Grande Cache | January 11, 2013 |
| News Release 2012-12-20 (NR2012-15) | ERCB Releases investigation report on hydraulic fracturing incident near Grande Prairie | December 20, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-19 (NR2012-14) | ERCB improves public access to hydraulic fracturing fluid information FracFocus.ca coming soon to Alberta | December 19, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-17 (NR2012-13) | ERCB Seeking Feedback on Regulatory Approach for Unconventional Development | December 17, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-12 (NR2012-12) | ERCB Releases Investigation Report on Hydraulic Fracturing Incident near Innisfail | December 12, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-12-06 (NR2012-11) | ERCB Seeking Feedback on a Draft Hydraulic Fracturing Directive | December 06, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-09-10 (NR2012-10) | ERCB Contracts Third-Party to Conduct Alberta Pipeline Review | September 10, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-08-30 (NR2012-09) | ERCB approves Enbridge pipeline application | August 30, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-08-22 (NR2012-08) | ERCB Responding to Penn West pipeline release near Red Deer | August 22, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-07-10 (NR2012-07) | Shell Quest CCS Project Approved with Conditions | July 10, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-06-20 (NR2012-06) | ERCB Reports Show 7% Growth in Conventional Crude Oil Production and Revised In-Place estimates of Four Bitumen Deposits | June 20, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-06-19 (NR2012-05) | ERCB Responding to Enbridge pipeline pumping station release | June 19, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-06-08 (NR2012-04) | ERCB Responding to Plains Midstream Canada Pipeline Spill | June 08, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-05-22 (NR2012-03) | ERCB Responding to Well-Site Incident in Northwest Alberta | May 22, 2012 |
| Media Advisory - February 17, 2012 | Overview of Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing | February 17, 2012 |
| News Release 2012-01-13 (NR2012-01) | ERCB responding to well control incident (Released: January 13, 2012) | January 13, 2012 |
| News Release 2011-12-20 (NR2011-27) | ERCB issues Section 106 declarations naming two oil executives | December 20, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-12-17 (NR2011-26) | ERCB Responding to Pipeline Release Near Swan Hills | December 17, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-12-13 (NR2011-25) | ERCB Releases Final Bitumen Conservation Decision | December 13, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-11-16 (NR2011-24) | ERCB denies Bernum horizontal well application | November 16, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-10-09 (NR2011-23) | ERCB Responding to Penn West Energy Pipeline Release | October 09, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-10-06 (NR2011-22) | ERCB announces changes to well spacing framework | October 06, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-08-26 (NR2011-21) | ERCB issues approval for the resumption of pipeline operations to Plains Midstream Canada | August 26, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-08-16 (NR2011-20) | ERCB Issues Conditional Approval for the Resumption of Pipeline Operations to Plains Midstream Canada | August 16, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-07-20 (NR2011-19) | ERCB Responding to a Pembina Pipelines Incident near Swan Hills | July 20, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-07-19 (NR2011-18) | ERCB Responding to Penn West Energy Pipeline Release | July 19, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-06-28 (NR2011-17) | ERCB approves, with conditions, CNRL crude bitumen project near Minnie Lake | June 28, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-06-27 (NR2011-16) | ERCB investigates explosion and pipeline release near Swan Hills | June 27, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-06-08 (NR2011-15) | ERCB Report shows over 2300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010, more than double the number drilled in 2009 | June 08, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-17 (NR2011-13) | ERCB Directs Plains Midstream Canada to Conduct Further Analysis Following Pipeline Spill | May 17, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-14 (NR2011-14) | ERCB and Government of Alberta Launch Enhanced Toll-Free Energy Information Line | May 14, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-10 (NR2011-12) | ERCB Orders Interim Shut In of Natural Gas Production | May 10, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-05-03 (NR2011-11) | Cleanup on going at pipeline leak northeast of Peace River | May 03, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-04-29 (NR2011-10) | ERCB investigating pipeline leak northwest of Peace River | April 29, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-04-27 (NR2011-09) | ERCB on scene of cleanup operations following wellsite release near Bourque Lake | April 27, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-03-09 (NR2011-08) | ERCB approves Shell Waterton gas well but denies pipeline applications | March 09, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-03-05 (NR2011-07) | Oil Well Fire Over, ERCB Investigation Under Way Near Lodgepole | March 05, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-03-04 (NR2011-06) | ERCB on scene of sour oil well fire near Lodgepole | March 04, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-16 (NR2011-05) | ERCB Responds to Natural Resources Defense Council | February 16, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-16 (NR2011-04) | ERCB Addresses Statements in Natural Resources Defense Council Pipeline Safety Report | February 16, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-11 (NR2011-03) | ERCB Releases Investigation Report on February 2010 Blowout in Northwest Alberta | February 11, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-02-04 (NR2011-02) | ERCB on scene of sweet gas well blowout near Cold Lake | February 04, 2011 |
| News Release 2011-01-27 (NR2011-01) | Joint Review Panel Issues Report on TOTAL Joslyn North Mine Project | January 27, 2011 |
| News Release 2010-12-17 (NR2010-20) | ERCB conditional approval of final two tailings plans ends initial phase of Directive 074 | December 07, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-12-07 (NR2010-19) | ERCB Enhancing its Role in Technology Development | December 07, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-12-03 (NR2010-18) | ERCB streamlines in situ oil sands application process | December 03, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-11-25 (NR2010-17) | ERCB invites feedback on changes to well spacing framework | November 25, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-11-22 (NR2010-16) | ERCB Releases Alberta Flaring and Venting Report | November 22, 2010 |
| ERCB Statement | ERCB Corrects CBC Story on CNRL Tailings Pond | November 15, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-22 (NR2010-15) | Joint panel reconvenes hearing after Mikisew Cree First Nation withdraws objection and constitutional questions | September 22, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-21 (NR2010-14) | Joint panel temporarily adjourns hearing into Total Joslyn Mine to deliberate rulings | September 21, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-20 (NR2010-13) | ERCB conditionally approves tailings plans for Shell Muskeg river project | September 20, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-09-16 (NR2010-12) | ERCB approves TOTAL E&P Canada Ltd. upgrader with conditions | September 16, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-08-11 (NR2010-11) | ERCB conditionally approves tailings plan for Imperial Kearl project | August 11, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-08-04 (NR2010-10) | ERCB Field Surveillance Report: Energy industry compliance at all-time high and record-low pipeline failure rate in 2009 | August 04, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-07-12 (NR2010-09) | ERCB Investigation into Blowout Under Way | July 12, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-06-17 (NR2010-08) | ERCB Conditionally Approves Suncor Plan to Reduce Fluid Tailings | June 17, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-06-08 (NR2010-07) | ERCB Conditionally Approves Petro-Canada Sullivan Creek Sour-Gas Pipeline, Well and Facility Applications | June 08, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-06-05 (NR2010-06) | ERCB Report Shows 14% Growth in Alberta Oil Sands Production in 2009 | June 05, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-04-23 (NR2010-05) | ERCB Approves Fort Hills and Syncrude tailings pond plans with conditions | April 23, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-03-12 (NR2010-04) | Well-Control Crews Halt Gas Flow at Well Blowout near Hythe | March 12, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-03-08 (NR2010-03) | Control Efforts for Well Blowout Begin near Hythe | March 08, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-02-24 (NR2010-02) | ERCB on Scene of Well Blowout near Hythe | February 24, 2010 |
| News Release 2010-02-23 (NR2010-01) | ERCB Releases Operator and ERCB Reports on Joslyn Creek Project Surface Steam Release Incident | February 23, 2010 |
| Name | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement - May 9, 2013 | Reminder: Hydraulic Fracture Fluid submissions now due | May 09, 2013 |
| Announcement - May 7, 2013 | Revised Guide 1 Product Catalogue available, including new products: "Gas Well Liquid Classification" and "Critical Sour Well Listing." | May 07, 2013 |
| ERCB Production Outage Update | The ERCB is currently experiencing a production outage. All external ERCB systems will be down until further notice. | April 07, 2013 |
| Announcement - March 26, 2013 | Energy Development Category Type Calculator for Surface Facilities - Assists industry in preparing a Directive 056 Facility application. | March 26, 2013 |
| Announcement - March 19, 2013 | CSA Group Public Review: New Draft has been posted | March 19, 2013 |
| Announcement - March 4, 2013 | Government of Alberta consultation sessions on regulations to support the Responsible Energy Development Act | March 04, 2013 |
| Announcement - January 21, 2013 | ERCB Table of Noncompliant Events and Associated Risk Rating of ERCB Requirements – Update to the table format. If you have questions or comments, please contact ComplianceCoordination@ercb.ca. | January 21, 2013 |
| Announcement - December 20, 2012 | Manual 002: Drilling Waste Disposal Inspection has been released and is in effect January 1, 2013. Directive 070: Drilling Waste Disposal Inspection Manual will be rescinded effective January 1, 2013. | December 20, 2012 |
| Announcement - December 11, 2012 | All ERCB offices will be closed December 24, December, 25, and December 26. | December 11, 2012 |
| Announcement - December 5, 2012 | DDS Outage scheduled Saturday, December 8, 2012, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and lasting until midnight | December 05, 2012 |
| Announcement - November 29, 2012 | CANCELLED: System Outage Saturday, December 1, 2012 | November 30, 2012 |
| Announcement - November 16, 2012 | Digital Data Submission (DDS) System Outage | November 16, 2012 |
| Announcement - November 5, 2012 | The Alberta Geological Survey has released two reports. | November 05, 2012 |
| Announcement - October 30, 2012 | DDS Outage | October 30, 2012 |
| Announcement - October 25, 2012 | Weekend Service Disruption | October 25, 2012 |
| Announcement - September 18, 2012 | The EPAP System is now back online. We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may have caused. Thank you. | September 18, 2012 |
| Announcement - September 14, 2012 | The EPAP System has been taken offline for unscheduled maintenance. | September 14, 2012 |
| Announcement - September 7, 2012 | ERCB Service Interruption - September 8, 2012 | September 07, 2012 |
| Announcement - August 23, 2012 | Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Annual Report for 2011 Released | August 23, 2012 |
| Announcement - August 15, 2012 | Alberta Pipeline Safety Review- Request for Proposals | August 15, 2012 |
| Announcement - August 2, 2012 | Map Viewer Service Disruption | August 02, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 25, 2012 | Weekend Service Disruption | July 25, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 17, 2012 | Mainframe has been restored. | July 17, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 12, 2012 | ERCB Service Interruption | July 12, 2012 |
| Announcement - July 10, 2012 | Digital Data Submission (DDS) Outage | July 10, 2012 |
| Announcements - March 29, 2012 | ERCB Information Session-Time Change | March 29, 2012 |
| Announcements - March 21, 2012 | DDS Well Drilling Completion Data Submission Suspension | March 21, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 24, 2012 | Directive 059 Testing Site Open | February 24, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 29, 2012 | Board Order System (BOS) Link Change | February 22, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 15, 2012 | Directive 059 Information Session | February 15, 2012 |
| Announcements - February 2, 2012 | ERCB Email Outage | February 02, 2012 |
| Announcements - November 22, 2011 | ERCB Information Session: Koch Exploration Application 1617225 | November 22, 2011 |
| Announcements - August 7, 2011 | Tour Reports Available in PDF Format | August 07, 2011 |
| Announcements - May 19, 2011 | Regulatory Enhancement | May 19, 2011 |
| Announcements - May 10, 2011 | The Alberta government continues to work with the ERCB, Plains Midstream Canada, and other appropriate agencies during cleanup efforts northeast of Peace River | May 10, 2011 |
| Announcements - May 3, 2011 | Case Study: Suncor Energy Inc's North Steepbank Mine Extension and Voyageur Upgrader | May 03, 2011 |
| Announcements - March 31, 2011 | ERCB Supports Safe Digging Month in April | March 31, 2011 |
| Announcements - March 1, 2011 | ERCB earns Top 50 Employer Honour three years in a row | March 01, 2011 |
| Announcements - February 28, 2011 | Stakeholder Engagement Office | February 28, 2011 |
| Announcements - February 15, 2011 | Changes to Oilfield Waste Management Facility Applications | February 15, 2011 |
| Announcements - January 31, 2011 | EAS Pipeline Training | January 31, 2011 |
| Announcements - January 20, 2011 | Well-Licence Status Matrix added to Directive 007, Directive 013, and Directive 020 Web pages | January 20, 2011 |
| Announcements - December 14, 2010 | ERCB Announces a new Data Integrity Program | December 14, 2010 |
| Announcements - November 15, 2010 | Upstream Oil and Gas Authorizations and Consultation Guide | November 15, 2010 |
| Announcements - November 2, 2010 | Addition of New Oilfield Waste Codes | November 02, 2010 |
| Announcements - October 18, 2010 | Information Services closed for the weekend in order to relocate to the new ERCB head office | October 18, 2010 |
| Announcements - September 9, 2010 | Advisory Land Use Planning Notes on Abandoned Well Sites | September 09, 2010 |
| Announcements - May 25, 2010 | ERCB Information Session: Shell Canada Limited Applications 1614134, 1614144, 1614145, 1614198, AND 1614210- Waterton Field | May 25, 2010 |
| Announcements - January 14, 2010 | ERCB Information Session - Proposed Legislation for In Situ Coal Development | January 14, 2010 |
| Announcements - January 6, 2010 | Enhanced Production Audit Program Information Session | January 06, 2010 |
| Announcements - January 4, 2010 | Introduction of New Waste Codes | January 04, 2010 |
| Safety & Compliance | The ERCB oversees the assessment, approval, and subsequent monitoring and enforcement of energy development. At every stage of this, public safety is the number one priority. |