Changes to Directive 060: What Alberta’s Upstream Petroleum Producers Need to Know
On October 24, 2024, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) released a draft update to Directive 060, the Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting regulation. This update is part of Alberta’s Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, and aims to:Reduce administrative processesSimplify and consolidate regulatory requirementsImplement recommendations from the Methane Emission Mitigation Policy Working GroupHere is a summary of key changes and what producers need to know for emissions management and compliance.Major Updates at a GlanceNew Emissions Research and Innovation Section – Introduces requirements related to emissions testing facilities.Geothermal and Other Op...
