Decommissioning Services for Calgary Plant Closures
With a safety record that is second to none, Kennedy Demolition Ltd is experienced in tackling the heavy work required for decommissions and plant closures across Calgary. We are experienced and have the equipment and manpower to eliminate your company’s liability. Our team can decommission any number of industrial sectors including those involved in the oil and gas industry. We’re qualified to deactivate, seal and secure pipelines and pumps while managing the residual waste. We’ll also protect your bottom line by recovering any salvageable items upon request. Our work processes meet regulatory standards while taking all environmental considerations into account. We’ve handled everything from heavy steel and asbestos to insulation and PCB sludge.
Although we can take care of decommissions in any industrial sector, our expertise lies in the oil and gas industry. We can deactivate, seal and secure pipelines and pumps while managing the residual waste. While doing all this, we will also ensure to protect your bottom line by recovering any salvageable items upon request.
What Is Decommissioning?
Decommission requires careful planning and strategic thinking. Kennedy Demolition Ltd has several years of experience in the industry and can help you with the process following all regulatory standards. Decommissioning services come into the picture when a well or plant reaches the end of its producing life. An oil or gas field is decommissioned when the cost to operate it exceeds the revenue it generates. The well is plugged out and the area is restored to its original state. The process involves cleaning, hydrocarbon removal, material management and preparing for removal. There are majorly eight steps involved in the entire process. These are:
Planning: Planning of decommissioning should start at the very beginning of the project cycle. Various reclamation requirements and potential challenges of reclaiming the site are made known to the company.
Decommissioning: This requires the removal of as much infrastructure as possible including surface pipelines, wells and so on. Facilities such as access roads can remain on the site for later improvement.
Remediation: This involves cleaning up any contamination, such as on-lease spills at the site. This must be done before reclaiming the land or applying for a reclamation certificate and involves 2 phases of environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater assessment and native prairie protocols.
Reclamation: This is a time-consuming process and depends on the level of land disturbance caused by the company on the site. This process is smoother if the company has done minimum land disturbance, restored the drainage and replaced the soil, among other criteria.
Site assessment: The site is carefully assessed by officials to determine whether the company is eligible for a reclamation certificate or not.
Application: A company can apply for a reclamation certificate through OneStop after the reclamation work has been completed. The site should meet the reclamation criteria and should have a professional sign-off in order to be eligible to submit the application.
Review process: The applications are shared on the Public Notice Application for the approval process within 30 days. If no statement of concern is received on the application, the reclamation certificate is granted.
Reclamation inspections and audits: Regular inspections and audits are conducted to ensure that the company remains responsible for any surface contamination including topography, vegetation, soil texture, and drainage, for up to 25 years. The company may also be held permanently responsible for the contamination and any infrastructure left beneath the surface.
Why Do It?
As the process of decommissioning involves cleaning, hydrocarbon removal and material management, it is a great way to ensure the safe reuse of the site. Decommissioning is the last phase in any oil or gas facility’s closure. It involves several administrative and technical activities undertaken to remove or minimize the residual hazards after any facility is permanently closed. When a plant is decommissioned, it is thoroughly decontaminated and segmented into smaller units. The waste material is appropriately treated and disposed of before the demolition of the structure.
Why Choose Us?
Kennedy Demolition Ltd is committed to providing you with professional decommissioning services. Our team has the expertise and equipment to handle any kind of decommissioning project. We understand the nuances of the trade and can help you get the reclamation certificate without any issues. Plus, you get fair pricing and free consultation!
We work according to regulatory standards, taking all environmental considerations into account. We have handled everything - from heavy steel and asbestos to insulation and PCB sludge. This makes us confident to tackle those big decommission jobs on your behalf.
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