The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has started the Centralized Fluid Storage (CFS) project [.xlsx file] in response to the hydraulic fracturing industry’s requests for new options to safely store and reuse large volumes of fluid. CFS allows hydraulic fracturing operators to store large volumes of produced water and other water-based fluids on sites for reuse instead of having it hauled away for disposal. By using the AER’s approved CFS facilities operators, they will be able to safely store and monitor fluids for reuse. This will result in more water staying in Alberta’s rivers and lakes, and also reduce the truck traffic associated with water hauling and fluid disposal.
As the AER works through the CFS project, it is seeking municipal input on the following:
- Frequently Asked Questions document
- Diagram of a CFS facility – an engineered containment pond
- A short video explaining the project and the effort to reduce the risk
To provide feedback on the CFS project, please complete the Centralized Fluid Storage Engagement Survey by July 30, 2020.
For enquiries, please contact:
Alex Mochid
Policy Advisor
alex@RMAlberta.com
Tasha Blumenthal
Director of External Relations & Advocacy
tasha@RMAlberta.com