AER Directive 060 Updates: Streamlined Compliance with Qube’s Continuous Monitoring Solution
TL;DR
Alberta Energy Regulation (AER) Directive 060 updates simplify the adoption of alt-FEMP.
Operators using Qube’s solution for alt-FEMP are automatically approved – no modeling, no application, no delays.
Continuous monitoring with Qube reduces reliance on OGI, speeds up leak detection, and improves compliance.
Directive 060 Has Been Updated, Simplifying Alt-FEMP Approval
On April 3, 2025, the Alberta Energy Regulator announced significant changes to Directive 060, making it easier for operators to adopt real-time, performance-driven emissions monitoring.
Qube Technologies is already ready. We were the first approved continuous monitoring solution under Alberta's alt-FEMP, and now, it’s even easier with automatic approval and simplified compliance.
Understanding Directive 060 and alt-FEMP
Directive 060 governs flaring, venting, and fugitive emissions management within Alberta's upstream oil and gas sector. Traditionally, operators have managed compliance using periodic Optical Gas Imaging (OGI). However, the alternative Fugitive Emissions Management Program (alt-FEMP) allows operators to leverage advanced methane emissions monitoring technologies, providing real-time insights and significantly reduce the reliance on manual inspections.
What’s New in the 2025 Update?
The latest updates to Directive 060 are pivotal for operators seeking to enhance their emissions management strategies:
Eliminated Modeling and Application Requirements: Operators no longer need upfront modeling or extensive applications when deploying pre-approved alt-FEMP technologies such as Qube Technologies.
Reduced Reporting Obligations: Continuous monitoring solutions automatically approved by the AER now have streamlined compliance reporting, minimizing administrative burdens.
Expanded Eligibility: Updates broaden alt-FEMP accessibility, accommodating a wider range of facility types and operational scales, promoting inclusive technology adoption.
Simplified Equivalency Matrix: Clearer guidelines now specify technologies meeting a 90% Probability of Detection (PoD) for minimum detection thresholds (MDT), facilitating easier technology selection and compliance validation.
The Qube Advantage for Alt-FEMP
Qube Technologies was the first continuous monitoring solution to gain automatic approval under Alberta's alt-FEMP, and checks every box in the updated Directive 060:
Automatic Approval and Simplified Compliance: Deploying Qube's continuous monitoring solutions means no more burdensome paperwork, streamlining your emissions management process from day one.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Continuous monitoring significantly reduces the frequency of manual site visits and OGI inspections, directly translating to lower operational costs and minimized emissions from inspection activities.
Real-time Leak Detection and Response: Qube's systems provide immediate alerts for emissions events, allowing rapid action—large leaks addressed within 30 days and routine issues within four months.
Integrated Quantification and Reporting: Built-in quantification capabilities simplify emissions reporting, ensuring compliance accuracy with a best-in-class, intuitive dashboard.
Qube’s monitoring solutions not only ensure compliance but also empower operators to identify and resolve broader operational issues, such as underground pipeline leaks, burner inefficiencies, and flare malfunctions. Qube transforms emissions monitoring beyond detection to strategic process intelligence.
Ready to Simplify Compliance and Cut Emissions?
The updated Directive 060 is a clear opportunity for Alberta operators to leverage advanced emissions monitoring solutions, achieving effortless compliance and operational intelligence.
Contact Qube Technologies today to explore how our regulator-approved continuous monitoring solutions can elevate your environmental compliance and operational performance
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