The Alberta Energy Regulator has developed the protocol in AER Directive 79 to provide a consistent approach to locating, testing, and confirming the integrity of abandoned wells. Licensees must follow this protocol when an abandoned well is identified in proximity to existing or planned surface developments.
Read MoreThe Alberta Government has released the details for Period 3 of the Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program. Applications are open until March 31, 2021. An additional $100 million in grant funding is available, limited to $139,000 per licensee.
Read MoreThe $400 million Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) is expected fund the abandonment and reclamation of up to 8,000 wells and facilities and support approximately 2,100 full-time equivalent service industry jobs in Saskatchewan.
Read MoreThe Alberta government has released information on Period 2 of the Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program. Period 2 includes an additional $100 million in available grant funding, focused on Section 36 sites.
Read MoreOn April 17, 2020, the Government of Canada announced $120 million in funding to support the clean up of oil and gas sites in British Columbia. The Government of BC announced three separate programs to spend the $120 million and fund the restoration of more than 2,000 orphan and inactive wells.
Read MoreUntil the end of 2022 a total of $1 billion worth of grants will be available, focused on the abandonment and reclamation of Alberta oil and gas wells, pipelines, and associated facilities.
Read MoreLearn about well abandonment and suspension, starting from why we abandon and suspend wells, the abandonment and suspension process, possible complications, and how suspended wells can be safely and efficiently monitored.
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