Industry collaboration is key to addressing the ever-evolving challenges of environmental regulation, particularly in sectors as complex and impactful as oil and gas. Roundtable discussions and forums provide valuable opportunities for stakeholders to come together, exchange insights, and develop collective strategies for navigating regulatory changes. By sharing experiences, concerns, and best practices, these collaborations ensure that industry remains compliant while also fostering innovation and operational efficiency. In today’s fast-paced regulatory environment, such dialogues are critical to creating solutions that not only meet regulatory requirements but also drive sustainable industry practices.
As environmental closure regulatory requirements become increasingly more complex, staying compliant is no longer a matter of simply meeting basic requirements—it requires a deep, nuanced understanding of the evolving frameworks. At the forefront of this collaborative approach is our recent initiative, where we brought together 45 oil and gas clients for a roundtable discussion focused on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s revisions to four Liability Directives impacting producers. This roundtable event was designed to foster open communication between industry leaders, allowing us to collectively address the practical impacts of these revisions.
Our role in facilitating this roundtable was to ensure that our clients had the opportunity to directly engage with key stakeholders, share insights, and collaboratively address the practical implications of the proposed revisions. These directives, which impact a range of operations, pose significant challenges. However, they also present opportunities for those who are prepared. As environmental regulations continue to evolve, staying ahead of changes is no longer just about compliance, it’s about strategic alignment. We facilitated discussions on the implications of the new directives, offering our clients a deeper understanding of how these revisions would affect their operations. Through our leadership and expertise, we ensured that attendees walked away with actionable insights and a clear path forward for managing regulatory requirements with minimal disruption.
This event is a prime example of how 360 is committed to leading the conversation around environmental compliance in Western Canada. These types of industry roundtables allow us to compile thoughts from multiple perspectives and provide them to our working groups so that each attendee is able to submit their own tailored feedback to the regulator when feedback periods are offered to industry.
We pride ourselves on being more than just consultants—we are trusted partners in helping our clients integrate regulatory changes into their business strategies. It is our goal to continue driving meaningful conversations, helping our clients make informed decisions, and positioning them for success in an increasingly regulated environment. At 360, we are not just navigating the complexities of environmental regulations—we are shaping the future of environmental compliance.
Thanks for reading,
Dave
Please click HERE to see a summary of the proposed revisions to AER Directives 001, 011, 068, and 088.
Feedback from industry for these proposed revisions was accepted until Friday, November 8th.
About the Author
Dave Lamberton, Manager of Business Development & Marketing
Dave brings a wide range of sales, marketing, branding, and analytical experience from both the energy and hospitality sectors. Dave’s customer-focused approach to sales and ability to build brand awareness is a key asset to 360’s growth. Dave received a Bachelor of Management, majoring in Marketing, from the University of Lethbridge in 2009. He continued his education with certificates from the University of Alberta School of Business and the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA).
