Decommissioning at the Port of Churchill

Decommissioning at the Port of Churchill

ELM Inc. is proud of successfully completing its part in the first phase of the decommissioning of pipelines at the Port of Churchill and Churchill Marine Tank Farm. Prior to its closure, the marine terminal had operated for over 50 years. Arctic Gateway Group purchased the railway, port and marine tank farm in Churchill this past September and is looking to revitalize both the port and the town of Churchill. The consortium includes Manitoba communities, First Nations, Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings and Saskatchewan-based grains company, AGT Food and Ingredients.

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26

OCT

2023

ELM Assists the Government in Creating Community Well-Being

By involving indigenous peoples in decision-making processes, recognizing their traditional knowledge, and providing employment opportunities, we empower these communities and bring environmental benefits and capacity building. Working together with indigenous communities in abandonment pr

19

OCT

2023

ELM Takes Great Care in Abandoning Pipelines on Active Oil and Gas Sites

Abandoning pipelines on active oil and gas sites is a critical aspect of responsible resource management and environmental stewardship. It does not come without inherent risks, however by prioritizing responsible pipeline abandonment practices, ELM Inc. (“ELM”) mitigates safety

12

OCT

2023

ELM Ensures Safety, Environmental Protection, and Public Confidence in Properly Abandoning Facilitie

Properly abandoning pipelines and facilities is a crucial responsibility in the energy industry. Non-operational assets can pose significant risks if not properly managed. At ELM Inc. (“ELM”) our focus is on safety assurance, environmental protection, asset integrity, regulator

28

SEP

2023

Indigenous Collaboration in Oil & Gas Abandonment Projects

Collaborating with indigenous communities in oil and gas abandonment projects brings numerous benefits. At ELM Inc. (“ELM”) we focus on empowerment, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, economic development, and long-term sustainability. By engaging indigenous comm

21

SEP

2023

Reclamation: Restoring The Land Back To Its Original Purpose

Land reclamation often involves repurposing the reclaimed sites for various urban, industrial, or recreational uses. However, there are instances where restoring the sites back to their original purpose becomes a priority. Elm Inc. (“ELM”) assists our clients in restoring recla

14

SEP

2023

Properly Abandoning Oil & Gas Wells Allays Stakeholders Concerns

Abandoning old and inactive oil & gas wells is not only crucial for environmental protection of the land but also plays a significant role in addressing stakeholders’ concerns. By dealing with issues related to safety, liability, and land restoration, a properly abandoned well ensure

12

SEP

2023

The Importance of Site Assessments for Liability in Industrial Projects: Risk Mitigation and Complia

Conducting site assessments for liability is a critical step before embarking on industrial projects. These assessments help identify potential risks, assess compliance with regulations, and instill stakeholder confidence. When ELM Inc. (“ELM”) conducts these assessments,

14

AUG

2023

Properly Abandoning Underground Pipelines

This article emphasizes the importance of properly abandoning underground pipelines to ensure safety, environmental protection, and public confidence in the energy industry. Three key supporting statements highlight the significance of responsible pipeline abandonment: safety assurance, en

11

AUG

2023

The Importance of Properly Abandoning Old Oil and Gas Wells: Safeguarding the Environment and Public

Abandoning old oil and gas wells is a critical responsibility in the energy industry. Improperly abandoned wells can pose significant environmental and public health risks. By ensuring that old wells are appropriately closed and managed, ELM Inc. (“ELM”) ensures our clients saf

10

AUG

2023

ELM Delivers on Challenging Project

Recently, ELM accomplished an exceptional feat, finalizing a complex abandonment project originally slated for several winter seasons within a remarkable three months. Operating in the remote Cameron Hills area of the Northwest Territories, the endeavor encompassed decommissioning around 1

13

JUN

2023

Preserving Social, Cultural, and Historical Sites in Land Reclamation

This article highlights the significance of preserving social, cultural, and historical sites within land reclamation projects. These sites serve as a crucial link to cultural identity, promoting community pride and a sense of belonging. Preserving them also contributes to sustainable tour

21

SEP

2022

Always Remembering, Always Healing

September 30, 2021, marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day provides us with an opportunity to search our soul to remember and honour the children that were lost and the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the impact these events had on

08

MAR

2022

ELM saves clients more than 50% on their abandonment projects

Our team has more than 30 years in the liability management business and continues to drive down customer costs for abandonments while enhancing the delivery of their ESG mandates. Assessing and understanding all the costs surrounding your abandonment programs is vital when spending you

Government Facility Reclamation

Client Environment The client engaged the services of ELM to come in and clean up a creek and pond habitat that was marked as no longer capable of supporting fish or other aquatic life.

02

NOV

2021

How are you ensuring the delivery of your ESG mandate?

ELM Inc. provides a comprehensive suite of services to help companies deliver on their Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) goals. Good governance starts by identifying and prioritizing environmental challenges with the support of independent technical experts. ELM’s expertise a

14

OCT

2021

Reclamation of Burtch Corrections Facility

The Burtch Corrections Facility, ON, involved the removal of a pond. The entire 2500+ metres of creek sediment was excavated and clean substrates were added to the creek.

14

OCT

2021

Tallgrass Energy Battery Decommissioning

Facilities included: pumpjack; 2000 BBL tanks, flare stacks, compressor building, separators, FWKO building; treater building, office/MCC building, tanks, storage shed, tubing; electrical panel, chemical tanks, barrels, UST, septic tanks, inlet building; injection building. Licensed pip

12

OCT

2021

Are you concerned with the AER’s deemed liability of your facilities?

Whether you need an Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) liability assessment or a Site-Specific Liability Assessment (SSLA), ELM has a solution for you. More and more attention is being placed on carrying the right ARO value, whether to satisfy internal ESG requirements or to ensure appropri

Remote Oil Well Abandonment Along Lake Huron

Client Environment ELM was contracted to help the client locate ‘lost’ oil wells from the 1800s era within the shoreline of Lake Huron in Ontario. The work had to be performed in close proximity to the sensitive lake shoreline where woodlands were known to be used by Species

Brownfield Site Reclamation

Client Environment The client wanted to reclaim roughly 1000+ metres of shoreline along the St. Lawrence River in Ontario. The site was associated with a closed dairy and was previously used to stock-pile coal.

30

SEP

2021

Time to remember a lifetime to heal

On behalf of all of us at ELM I wanted to take this time to recognize today as a new beginning. Reconciliation is a spiritual process which requires more than just a day to remember. We need to come together and understand that our collective relationship requires each of us to open our he

Inactive Well Compliance Program

Client Environment Customer had an internal budget of $1.5M for Inactive Well Compliance Program ("IWCP") wells. The customer was having to communicate across four internal reporting departments and was dealing with multiple service providers costing him time and money. There was the ne

14

JUL

2021

Decommissioning at the Port of Churchill

ELM Inc. is proud of successfully completing its part in the first phase of the decommissioning of pipelines at the Port of Churchill and Churchill Marine Tank Farm. Prior to its closure, the marine terminal had operated for over 50 years. Arctic Gateway Group purchased the railway, port a

01

JUL

2021

Impact Benefit Agreement Work Gains National Recognition

Through ELM’s Liability Advisory Services, we recently contributed to the completion of the negotiation of one of the largest Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) related to a mine and a First Nation in Ontario; it is the largest such agreement in Canada. Our technical expertise in the a

29

JUN

2021

Site-Specific Liability Assessments

ELM Inc.’s team of highly experienced lead assessors can help with your Site-Specific Liability Assessments (SSLAs). Our assessors have completed 100+ SSLAs in the past two years alone. They are skilled in both facility operations and decommissioning and are experts at assessing liab

05

JAN

2021

Delivering a positive impact in a highly sensitive environmental area

ELM Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a multi-dimensional field abandonment and decommissioning project in the Manyberries area of southeast Alberta for the Orphan Well Association (OWA). This project represents over a year of strategic planning and organization to d

01

SEP

2020

ELM Unlocks Over $200 Million in ARO Reduction for Its Client

ELM Inc. recently conducted a very successful complete asset assessment and environmental liability review of a large multinational oil and gas company’s Canadian portfolio. Through a collaborative effort with our client, ELM delivered a full liability management assessment and ARO r

30

JUL

2020

ELM Aligns with First Nations to Manage Environmental Liabilities across Alberta

ELM Inc. will be enhancing delivery of its abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation programs with qualified Indigenous companies such as Backwoods Energy Services. Backwoods is an Indigenous Community owned company, with strong leadership, that has made a positive impact creating econo

31

MAR

2020

ELM Inc. Announces Completion of Record-Breaking Winter Season

CALGARY, Alberta (March 31st, 2020) – ELM Inc. (“ELM”) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a record-breaking winter operating season, managing over $16 million in project costs, and supporting our clients in their efforts to reduce their environmenta

01

OCT

2019

Capital Investment into OFS Company

ELM Inc. extends capital requirement to IWA Inc for acquisitions and growth. In October 2019, ELM provided capital to Innovative Well Abandonment Services (“IWA”) for their start-up and growth as a new entrant into the Cut & Cap and cleaning services market. IWA existing

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11,000

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280

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Mitigating Environmental Risks

In mid-November, after careful planning due to the difficult logistics of getting personnel and equipment into this isolated community, ELM mobilized to Churchill and began work to recover diesel, gasoline and jet fuel that had been sitting for a number of years in the pipelines that carried product between the tank farm and the wharf, as well as recovering products from the above and below ground pipelines within the tank farm itself. Over 15 days, the pipelines were successfully pigged, resulting in the recovery of 96,000 litres of fuel. This represents the mitigation of a significant environmental risk related to the port and its facilities and one more step in the Port’s plans for renewal. ELM looks forward to its continued participation in the next phase of the project, in summer 2019, which will involve further decommissioning of the site.

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