Remote Oil Well Abandonment Along Lake Huron
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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 at Risk.
ELM’s Solution
Once the oil wells were located, abandonment involved separating the soil into stockpiles based on colour, odour, as well as proximity to the oil wells. Focal soil sample analyses were used to determine extent of excavation and remediation.
Program Deliverables
ELM was able to return 70% of the soil back to the excavation site with the remainder sent to a secure landfill. Imported top soil was brought in and mixed with local soils to improve reclamation efforts. ELM was also able to improve drainage to Lake Huron.
BOTTOMLINE: The client was able to save well over $100,000 in landfill fees because of ELM’s soil stock-piling strategy. In addition, the client was able to save more than $50,000 in fees for the delivery of clean fill to the remote site as a result of reusing clean soil secured at site.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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ELM provides comprehensive decommissioning services. We create tailored work programs, obtain and manage surface land agreements, execute the field work, fulfill all regulatory reporting requirements, and prepare all closure reporting for your
Remediation and Reclamation
Restoring The Earth For Future Generations.
One of ELM’s strengths lies in our extensive expertise in environmental impact management involving land, plants, animals, communities, and industry. ELM has completed projects in various remediation and reclamation capacities, driving s
Liability Advisory Services
Effectively Managing Your Uninsurable Risk.
ELM takes pride in being able to provide complete independent environmental assessments pre and post any remediation and reclamation work. More than 15,000 wellbores were assessed to support clients’ decisions around budgets and acquisit
Pre-Site Assessment & Reporting
Planning Today, Saving Money Tomorrow.
ELM provides Preliminary Site Assessments (PSA) and Reporting, a service that delivers valuable information to clients. Essentially, it’s a documented status of all inventory on site, the condition of this inventory and images to support asse
Wellsite Abandonments
Management Brings Over 25 Years of Direct Experience in Abandonments & Vent Flow Solutions.
ELM offers the full spectrum of environmental liability management services, including turnkey well abandonment solutions. Efficient management of the end-of-life cycle of a well enables us to bu
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Your Turnkey Decomissioning Provider.
ELM provides comprehensive decommissioning services. We create tailored work programs, obtain and manage surface land agreements, execute the field work, fulfill all regulatory reporting requirements, and prepare all closure reporting for your
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