Watch: RenuWell Timelapse video as we turn rust into green
Watch: RenuWell Timelapse video as we turn rust into green
In Spring 2023, RenuWell Energy Solutions and Iron & Earth flipped the switch on two pilot projects in the Municipal District of Taber to turn rust into green.
Partially funded by the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre and Alberta Innovates, the pilot projects demonstrate an innovative approach to solar power development.
Abandoned well sites are scattered throughout oil rich Alberta - in fact 37% of all oil and gas wells in the province are considered abandoned by the Alberta Energy Regulator. Many of these wells cannot be reclaimed as productive agricultural land despite the best intentions of well owners or operators. Using existing infrastructure solar power production can bring new life to old well site.
RenuWell has the potential to cut the remediation costs for abandoned oil and gas wells, as well as protect valuable agricultural land in Southern Alberta.
Learn more about the RenuWell approach while watching the timelapse video as the Fincastle pilot project comes to life.
Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.
