I worked on an extensive historic well research project where we documented and mapped several hundred historic orphan wells using historic wells files, maps, and orthophotos.
I have located many orphan wells in the field using old well files, landowner well location descriptions, historic maps, orthophotos (air photos), metal detectors and high resolution magnetic surveys. The orphan wells were evaluated, photographed and GPS location coordinates were obtained.
I frequently perform confidential well inspections to advise well owners on the possible outcomes of the well licensing process and the changes that may be required to their well to meet the current standards.
I can advise/assist in any licensing requirements and help you work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Petroleum Operations. I have thorough knowledge of the Ontario Oil, Gas & Salt Resources Act, related regulations and standards and frequently work on projects that involve government Inspectors.
As a Professional Geoscientist and ministry-recognized Examiner, I am considered by the government to be a Qualified Person to perform well evaluations.
(Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO), P.Geo., License #1656)
(MNRF Class I, II & IV Examiner, Examiner # E104 12)
