Three former senior Alberta Energy Regulator employees will offer valuable insights, tips, and strategies to guide energy deals through Canada’s oil and gas regulatory process in an upcoming course.

Alanda Allum, Rob Cruickshank and Mark Taylor – all experts on Canadian upstream oil and gas and former AER colleagues – will offer Regulatory Fundamentals for Acquisitions and Divestitures on Wednesday, March 19 live via ZOOM.   

This course is designed to guide participants through the regulatory issues related to pre-deal preparation and post-transaction implementation. Attendees will gain an understanding of how regulatory, ESG, and policy awareness are integral to the business considerations of any acquisition or divestiture transaction in the upstream exploration, production or midstream markets. 

Participants will assess how regulatory needs, ESG and policy awareness are integral when considering deals in upstream exploration, production, or midstream markets.  

The course is ideal for A&D professionals within oil and gas companies and in related sectors, such as banking, investment, and land management in Canada.  

Course takeaways  

• A thorough understanding of the criteria that Canadian energy regulators consider when evaluating asset or licensee transfers  

• Insight into how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors can influence positively or negatively the value of a transaction  

• Proficiency in identifying and implementing essential components of a liability management plan crucial for post-transaction operations  

• Familiarity with the requirements outlined in the new Directive: Licensee Life-Cycle Management  

Register here.