Signalta Resources wanted to build a new natural gas-fired power generation facility east of Red Deer. A power generation facility of this type requires approvals from both Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
Decommissioned Gas Plant and Well Sites
When operations ended at our client’s northern former gas plant field, they wanted to understand the environmental impacts and how they could effectively manage and reduce their environmental liabilities. The field included former wells, a decommissioned gas plant, and an air strip.
ATCO Electric Powerline Environmental Evaluation
ATCO Electric was developing a new transmission line and substation in northern Alberta. Located approximately 100 km southwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Fort McMurray East 500 kV Transmission Line Routing
The Government of Alberta recognized the need for additional electrical transmission infrastructure to support the growth of the oil sands in northern Alberta. The Alberta Electrical System Operator (AESO) requested competitive proposals to develop, own, and operate a 500 kV transmission line from Edmonton to Fort McMurray in northern Alberta.
Stormwater Management Functional Design
As part of its Riverbend South Development, the City of London, Ontario needed to design stormwater facilities that would ensure the protection of sensitive fish habitat in a tributary to the Thames River.
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Pipeline Crossings – Hydrogeological Risk Ranking and Assessment
VALLEYVIEW, ALBERTAPROJECT SUMMARY The numerous oil and gas leases west of Valleyview, Alberta are maintained by various companies and are continually being expanded and connected to the local pipeline network. As part of this expansion, additional pipeline segments...
Pre- and Post-Disturbance Water Well Testing and Assessment
NORTHEAST BRITISH COLUMBIAPROJECT SUMMARY To meet conditions of the National Energy Board approval for a pipeline expansion project, water wells within a 200 m proximity of blasting locations where required to be assessed before and after blasting activities. The...
Oil Sands Exploration Site Closure Experience
NORTHEAST ALBERTASince 2010 Matrix has been supporting oil sands exploration (OSE) programs with site closure expertise for in-situ sites in Northeast Alberta. We provide practical and cost effective services that support site closure, beginning after OSE program...
Well Site Reclamation Portfolio
CENTRAL-EAST ALBERTAPROJECT SUMMARY A multinational energy company retained Matrix to provide reclamation services on a large portfolio of inactive oil and gas facilities in the Wainwright, Alberta area. The facilities have passed beyond their productive operating...
Well Site Abandonment, Remediation and Reclamation Portfolio
SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN / SOUTHWEST MANITOBAPROJECT SUMMARY An oil and gas producer with operations in southeast Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba has been progressing a large-scale abandonment program of approximately 50 to 100 well sites annually. Matrix was...
We routinely lead characterization of stream morphology to:
- Assess fluvial erosion hazards
- Develop alternatives for erosion control in environmental assessments
- Develop management strategies as part of land use planning (subwatershed, secondary, tertiary plans and site plans)
- Assist in culvert/bridge design
- Define erosion thresholds to inform stormwater management