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The Alberta Energy Regulator requests information regarding cryptocurrency mining operations in Alberta

By George Antonopoulos, Sam Gabor, Kate Wiltse, and Jesse Standing
June 2, 2022
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In Bulletin 2022-12, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) announced its awareness of cryptocurrency mining operations running alongside AER-regulated activities in Alberta. In an attempt to better understand the situation, work with regulated parties in order to manage potential risk, and ensure compliance and the overall safety of AER-regulated operations, the AER is asking that all regulated parties provide information related to current or future cryptocurrency mining operations associated with their sites.

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George Antonopoulos

About George Antonopoulos

George’s expertise is in the area of energy law acting for energy companies on a broad range of commercial transactions. His practice focuses primarily on the planning, drafting, negotiation and completion of complex energy transactions and project work in both the upstream and midstream oil and gas sectors, including advising clients with respect to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, joint venture arrangements, commodity transportation, terminalling and storage arrangements, corporate re-organizations, and energy project development.

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Sam Gabor

About Sam Gabor

Sam is a Senior Associate and Canadian Registered Trademark Agent in Dentons’ Calgary office. Sam has a distinct hybrid practice that equally focuses on intellectual property law and restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy law. Sam has knowledge, skills and an array of experience in both practice areas which enables him to provide assistance and advice during times of growth and times of distress for businesses.

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Kate Wiltse

About Kate Wiltse

Kate Wiltse is an associate in Dentons’ Regulatory group. Based in Calgary, her practices include environmental and energy regulation, environmental litigation and transactional work and renewable energy.

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Jesse Standing

About Jesse Standing

Jesse Standing is an associate in our Energy group. Based in Calgary, Jesse advises clients on a broad range of legal matters addressing their ongoing commercial needs.

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