It became very apparent in the late 1980's that the government, specifically the ERCB, had to take action in establishing appropriate liability management programs for industry in the decommissioning and abandonment of wells and facilities in Alberta.

Below is a list of reports and documents that got the ERCB and our Liability Management programs where they are today. We are continually reviewing and improving upon these programs and will add information as the programs change.

History of the Orphan Fund (Fall 2006) 

LFP: Intent, Principles and History of Development of the LFP (September 2005)

The Report and Recommendations of the Orphan Facilities (July 1996, Revised October 1997)

Pipeline Abandonment Legal Working Group Report (May 1996)

Pipeline Abandonment: A Discussion Paper on Technical and Environmental Issues (November 1996) 

Recommendations to Limit the Public Risk from Corporate Insolvencies Involving Inactive Wells ERCB Position Paper (December 1989)