2026-27 Wellsite and Facility Site Inspection and Monitoring Services Request for Information (RFI)
2026-27 Wellsite and Facility Site Inspection and Monitoring Services RFI
What: The OWA is conducting an RFI to review contractors whose business model includes Wellsite and Facility Site Inspection and Monitoring Services.
Successful applicants will be experienced, knowledgeable, and responsible contractors to execute Wellsite and Facility Site Inspection and Monitoring Services on behalf of the OWA in the Province of Alberta, Canada excluding assets between 099-19W5 and 107-01W6. The contractor shall have an exemplary safety record, and possess the expertise, capability, and capacity to manage work sites as a Prime Contractor and representative for the OWA.
Demonstrated, competence in managing the care, custody and control of the site and operating as the Prime Contractor as described in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Alberta, including the health, safety, environment, project management, supervision, administration, and reporting throughout all phases of the work project.
Consideration in our review process will be made for the following key requirements:
•COR/SECOR certified
•Proficient in identification of noxious weeds, Service Casing Vent Flow (SCVF) and Gas Migration (GM) testing and monitoring procedures, upstream oil and gas equipment inventory procedures with demonstrated evidence of project work in the province of Alberta, Canada
Closing Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Bid submissions and all other requests relating to the bid documents, communication & inquiries should be directed to supplychain@orphanwell.ca.
Trican 12-08-061-05W4 well in Town of Bonnyville
Update on Action Plans for the Historic Well - Rig Move Pending - July 11, 2025
Background
The Orphan Well Association (OWA) has been directed by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to address concerns with a leaking historic gas well located in the 4500 block between 45th and 46th Avenue within the Town of Bonnyville. The well was drilled by the now defunct licensee Trican Petro-Chemical Corporation in 1954. As the company has not been in existence since the 1960’s, the AER designated the well as an “orphan” and directed the OWA to decommission the well. The OWA wants to ensure nearby residents and other stakeholders are informed of our ongoing safety efforts, and the pending repair and decommissioning plans for the well.
In June 2024, the well, which was previously decommissioned to the standard of the day, was found to be leaking minor volumes of sweet natural gas (mostly methane). In response, the wellbore was located and excavated, and a monitoring and mitigation program was implemented to regularly check gas levels in the vicinity of the wellbore.
For a complete copy and update of the newsletter, please select the following link: Trican Bonnyville Newsletter - July 11, 2025
Stay Up-To-Date –Get the most up-to-date information on the project from our website http://www.orphanwell.ca/community/
Questions? – If you have questions about this project; please email us at info@orphanwell.ca.
Alphabow Update
On September 6, 2023 the OWA was directed by the AER to provide reasonable care and measures for AlphaBow’s wells, facilities and pipelines. This includes shutting-in all infrastructure and emergency response actions, if required.
Please note that AlphaBow remains a viable entity. All enquiries pertaining to AlphaBow or their infrastructure should be directed to the company at (587) 393-5059, including vendor and surface rent payments.
