The Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil Resources Limited for release at Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant

Core Points - The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has filed nine charges against Imperial Oil Resources Limited related to an industrial wastewater release at the Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant [1][2] - The incident involved a berm overflow of industrial wastewater reported to the AER on February 4, 2023 [1] - The charges include violations under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Public Lands Act [2] Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act Charges - One count for releasing a substance into the environment that caused or may have caused a significant adverse effect [3] - One count for failing to report a release as soon as the company knew or ought to have known of the release [3] - One count for failing to take reasonable measures to repair, remedy, and confine the effects of the substance upon becoming aware of the release [3] - One count for failing to remediate, manage, remove, or dispose of the substance to prevent further adverse effects [3] - One count for contravening approval number 46586-01-00, condition 4.2.1, for releasing substances from the plant to the surrounding watershed [3] - One count for not immediately reporting to the AER Director by telephone as required [3] Public Lands Act Charges - One count for the accumulation of waste material, debris, refuse, or garbage on public land [3] - One count for causing the loss or damage of public land [3] - One count for causing activities on, or the use of, public land that is likely to result in loss or damage to public land [3] Court Appearance - The company's first court appearance is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray [2]