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ARTICLE · 12 MAY 2020

Alberta Expands Orphan Well Association's Powers

Alberta has expanded the powers of the Orphan Well Association (OWA) to allow production and operation of wells, pipelines and facilities in its custody. On April 2, Bill 12...

CanadaEnergy and Natural Resources

Alberta has expanded the powers of the Orphan Well Association (OWA) to allow production and operation of wells, pipelines and facilities in its custody. On April 2, Bill 12: Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 12) received royal assent.  

Changes introduced by Bill 12

Bill 12 amends the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and the Pipeline Act by:

  • authorizing the OWA to produce wells and operate pipelines and facilities in its custody;
  • authorizing the OWA to conduct remediation;
  • expanding payments from the Orphan Fund for costs incurred by the OWA in the exercise of its authority and paying the services of insolvency professionals appointed by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER); and

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