Alberta relaxes rule requiring energy companies to pay failed producer's taxes before acquiring wells in bankruptcy.

Alberta plans to relax a rule that requires energy companies to pay the failed producer's outstanding taxes before acquiring viable wells from bankruptcy proceedings. This move aims to protect the value of productive assets and ensure they can be acquired by responsible operators, according to Energy Minister Brian Jean. The Alberta government believes this change will attract more interest from the industry.

July 15, 2024
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