Malcolm McKean, P.ENG., B.M.E

Malcolm McKean, P.ENG., B.M.E

Vice President Liability Management

Malcolm is  seasoned abandonment specialist with over 40+ years of proven expertise, reputation, and extensive network of service providers driving solutions benefiting all stakeholder groups. Known for his passion at tackling complex projects that require extensive research and precise project planning and execution, which has made him an industry leader and the “go to” person for the most difficult well abandonments. Malcolm is able to formulate programs for multiple well abandonments similar to factory production line processing for large projects or handle the difficult one-off wells that require an understanding of the legacy drilling and completion processes and regulations to solve the issues at hand.   Possessing a firm understanding of regulation, policy and best practice supporting Governments, and various stakeholder groups.  He has been involved long enough to see the reasoning behind regulatory changes and an understanding of the desired outcomes.  As an industry leader, Malcolm has been asked to participate in industry best practices for Energy Safety Canada drafting industry recognized standards for Remediation and Decommissioning.  Well respected accomplished professional who leads by example and is able to articulate solutions across various discipline throughout an organization. 

Our Work in Treaty 8

 

"The Loon River First Nation has witnessed firsthand the quality of ELM's work and the company's commitment to our treaty lands as they carried out all of our abandonment, decommissioning and reclamation/remediation programs, They are sensitive to project timelines and budgets with a keen focus on communication throughout the entire process...

We had prior knowledge of their reputation for "doing things right" and in a respectful manner. We did not want to cut corners as we restored our land back to its natural state thus preserving it for our Nation's future generations."

- Chief Ivan Sawan, Loon River First Nation

 

Our Clients Say...

Building On Our Collective Industry Experience

Well Abandonments
5,300
Well Abandonments
Decomissioning Projects
11,000
Decomissioning Projects
Site-Specific Liability Assessments
280
Site-Specific Liability Assessments
Wellsite Audits
15,000
Wellsite Audits
Client Liability Cost Reductions
$1.9B
Client Liability Cost Reductions

Our Services

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ELM’s office is located on Treaty 7 land and the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis Nation (Region 3). In the Spirit of reconciliation, we continue to develop and foster strong relationships with the people, communities, and lands where we work.

COMPETITIVE, CAPABLE, AND EXPERIENCED

ELM is the ready partner you want on your team when managing environmental liabilities.

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