Alberta Energy Regulator

The AER has prescribed an orphan fund levy (OFL) of $154.56 million for 2026/27, an increase from the previous year’s levy of $144.45 million.

The increase provides additional funding to the Orphan Well Association (OWA) as it continues to complete closure work on orphaned oil and gas sites across the province.

Invoices will be emailed to licensees on April 1, 2026, with payment due by May 1, 2026.

🔎 Read more in the 2026/27 Orphan Fund Levy bulletin here: https://bit.ly/41ChCHp

For questions, contact our Customer Contact Centre at 1-855-297-8311 or [email protected].