Notice of Application
Experimental Scheme Application 1950482
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act Application 001-00501572
O’Neil Industries International- Canada Inc.
Marwayne Thermal Well Generator (TWG) Pilot Project
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has received Oil Sands Conservation Act (OSCA) Experimental Scheme application 1950482 and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) application 001-00501572 from O’Neil Industries International- Canada Inc. (O’Neil).
This notice also sets out the deadline for filing statements of concern on both applications. See the section below on how to file a statement of concern for filing dates.
Description of the Applications
The proposed Marwayne Thermal Well Generator (TWG) Pilot Project is located within the north half of Section 18-053-01 West of the 4th Meridian. The proposed project targets the General Petroleum Formation. The intent of the Pilot Project is to temporarily operate and test the TWG technology in the Cold Lake Oil Sands Area at two existing well sites. The well sites are located on private land. The purpose of this project is to provide O’Neill with additional understanding on the technology and on subsurface operations.
For a copy of the applications, contact
O’Neil Industries International-Canada Inc.
Box 94
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2G9
Attention: Heath Williamson
Telephone: 403-860-3482
Email: heavycrude@icloud.com
To receive a copy of the applications, submit an information request, as outlined at www1.aer.ca/ProductCatalogue/ordering.html, to
AER Information Distribution Services
Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4
Telephone: 1-855-297-8311
(toll free; option 0)
Email: InformationRequest@aer.ca
Refer to this notice when requesting information for a faster response.
Requirement to File a Statement of Concern
If you have concerns with these applications, you must file a statement of concern as described below. If you do not file a statement of concern, the AER may approve the applications without further notification.
How to File a Statement of Concern
For your submission to be considered a valid statement of concern, it must be filed by 11:59 p.m. on May 5, 2024. Send one copy of your statement of concern to O'Neil at the name and address above and one copy either online via the AER’s web-based form or by mail or email:
Mail or email:
Regulatory Applications
Alberta Energy Regulator
Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4
Fax: 403-297-7336
Email: SOC@aer.ca
Contents of a Statement of Concern
For your submission to be considered a valid statement of concern, it must include
- why you believe you may be directly and adversely affected by a decision of the AER on the applications;
- the nature of your objection to the applications;
- the outcome of the applications you advocate;
- the location of your land, residence, or activity in relation to the location of the energy resource that is the subject of the applications; and
- your contact information, including your name, address in Alberta, telephone number, and email address or, if you do not have an email address, your fax number.
The AER also requests that you include the application number in your statement of concern.
Confidentiality
Section 49 of the Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice (Rules of Practice) requires that all documents and information filed in a proceeding be placed on the public record. If you file a submission, you must not include any personal information that you do not want to appear on or are not authorized to put on the public record. Section 49(2) of the Rules of Practice states how to apply to the AER for an order to keep information confidential. The Rules of Practice is available on the AER website at www.aer.ca.
Jurisdiction
Submissions relating exclusively to compensation for land use are not dealt with by the AER and should be referred to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (formerly the Surface Rights Board).
Under section 21 of the Responsible Energy Development Act, the AER does not have the jurisdiction to assess the adequacy of Crown consultation associated with the rights of aboriginal peoples as recognized and affirmed under the Constitution Act, 1982.
For information on AER procedures, contact the application coordinator, Josh Douziech, by phone at 587-984-9957 or by email to Josh.Douziech@aer.ca.
Issued at Calgary, Alberta, on April 5, 2024.
ALBERTA ENERGY REGULATOR
