Natural Gas Links

 

The following list of organizations and their websites are provided as a resource for Alberta Department of Energy (DOE) web site visitors. In general, DOE aims to provide links to web sites that primarily serve educational, research or public information needs. Please note: DOE is not responsible for the content or operation of third-party Web sites or electronic services reached by virtue of links from its portal.

Associations

There are numerous associations and organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which may be of interest to you for further information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

CAPP’s mission is to enhance the economic well-being and sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a socially, environmentally and technically responsible manner. Working closely with our members, governments, communities and stakeholders, CAPP analyzes key oil and gas issues and represents member interests nationally in 12 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA)

A primary goal of CAPPA is to provide its members with information relevant to new regulations and developments on a regular and timely basis through meetings, seminars, regulatory agencies and other industry associations, and to provide input and feedback on issues and developments that impact production accountants.

Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas (CSUG)

The Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas (CSUG) will support the exploration and development of Canadian unconventional gas resources and will focus its energies and resources on all forms of unconventional gas including: Coalbed Methane, Tight Gas Sands, Shale Gas, and Gas Hydrates.

Centre for Energy

One of the mandates of the Centre for Energy is to provide first-class materials to assist teachers in achieving their learning objectives in science, social studies, and technology curricula.

Farmers' Advocate

The Farmers' Advocate and assistants are available for public information meetings on subjects such as surface rights, seismic activity, mineral leasing, trespass and other topics that may be of concern to the agricultural community.

Freehold Owners Association

The Freehold Owners Association was organized in October of 1999, in an attempt to level the playing field between freeholders and the oil and gas companies that lease their oil and gas interests. FHOA is a federally-incorporated, not-for-profit corporation currently registered to operate in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC)

SEPAC was formed in 1986 to represent the unique interests of emerging oil companies to the public, governments and other sectors of the oil and gas industry.

Surface Rights Board (SRB)

The Surface Rights Board (SRB)is a quasi-judicial board authorized under the Surface Rights Act to determine compensation related to energy activities.

Educational and Research

There are numerous organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer information for educational and research purposes on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information.

Alberta Energy Research Institute

AERI works with industry and other government ministries to promote innovation and technology that will enable Alberta's energy sector to evolve. AERI provides strategic direction to position Alberta for the future in energy development, and invests in research and technology to enhance the sustainable development of the province's abundant energy resources.

Service Alberta

Looking for Government of Alberta services and information? You don't have to know which ministry provides it; just choose your topic and let Service Alberta guide you there!

Government

There are numerous government organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer regulatory and other pertinent information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information.

 

Alberta Economic Development Authority (AEDA)

AEDA works in partnership with the provincial government to provide recommendations and long-term strategic advice on key economic issues.  Members of AEDA include business, academic and municipal leaders from across the province.  Its work helps to increase the province’s ability to create new opportunities at home and abroad.

Alberta Environment

Alberta Environment manages the use of Alberta's diverse landscapes to sustain a healthy environment, a prosperous economy and strong communities. We are committed to protecting the province's air, land, and water. We also strive to be a leader in addressing climate change and waste management. Central to our mandate is the protection of the environment and the protection and management of water resources.

Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB)

The Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta. Its mission is to ensure that the discovery, development, and delivery of Alberta's energy resources takes place in a manner that is fair, responsible, and in the public interest.

Alberta Utilities Commission
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta.  Its mission is to ensure that the delivery of Alberta's utility services take place in a manner that is fair, responsible, and in the public interest. The AUC regulates investor-owned natural gas, electric, and water utilities and certain municipally owned electric utilities to ensure that customers receive safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. As well, AUC staff respond to customer inquiries and complaints respecting utility matters and ensure that electric facilities are built, operated, and decommissioned in an efficient and environmentally responsible way.

 

 

 

Last reviewed/revised: 2008-05-15