Phytoremediation at an Abandoned Wellsite

Earthmaster was contracted to provide phytoremediation services to treat 7,800 m³ of salt and hydrocarbon contaminated soil onsite at a remote abandoned oil and gas well site located in the Northwest Territories.

PEPSystems was deployed at the site to treat the soil in place over multiple growing seasons. The treatment was successful, leaving the site in compliance with regulatory requirements and ready for reclamation.

Status

Completed

Outcomes

  • 65%

    Reduction in F2 hydrocarbons

  • 52% average reduction in soil EC (salinity) levels over 2 growing seasons.

  • $2.4MM in cost savings by successfully treating onsite (80% less than landfilling).

  • 67% average reduction in hydrocarbon fraction F2 concentrations each growing season.