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Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA Expertise

For over fifteen years AXYS has been actively involved in developing procedures for environmental impact assessment and screening processes, and methodology for evaluation of cumulative environmental effects.

We are recognized as one of the leading EIA companies in Canada. Our expertise in impact assessment includes applications of cumulative effects assessment, study design, regulatory framework, field data collection, public consultation, analysis, data interpretation and reporting. AXYS is distinguished for its development of innovative solutions to address complex environmental challenges based on scientifically sound principles.

By assembling strong, in-house multidisciplinary teams of high-calibre scientists and field technicians, and using innovative, scientifically based methodologies to suit the needs of each project or issue, we have developed a reputation for high-quality and timely delivery of products and services. All team members are familiar with the environment in all oil sands regions in Western Canada.

Our Process

For each oil sands EIA, AXYS:

• produces an EIA and a socio-economic impact assessment (SEIA) that meet the terms of reference Alberta Environment provides
• focuses the EIA on issues of concern raised by stakeholders and regulators
• clarifies specific requirements with regulators before undertaking extensive field work
• uses existing data to reduce baseline costs and develop effective mitigation measures
• coordinates field work to contain costs
• produces a high quality application that can be reviewed and commented on by the regulators as quickly as possible
• ensures environmental management techniques will integrate as seamlessly as possible into the operational phase
• manages work scope and budget closely to avoid any unexpected costs or cost overruns
• keeps the project on schedule

Selected Northern Experience

AXYS’ proficiency in oil sands EIAs in the Athabasca and Cold Lake Oil Sands Regions is demonstrated through the following experience:

Cold Lake

• Imperial Oil Resources Cold Lake Expansion Project (Nabiye, Mahihkan North and Mahkesis), including the development of detailed environmental protection measures

Athabasca

• TrueNorth Energy Fort Hills Oil Sands Project
• Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited (JACOS) SAGD Project
• Orion Oil Pilot Project Assessment
• ConocoPhillips Canada Surmont Oils Sands Project
• Alberta Energy Company Foster Creek Oil Sands Project
• Petro-Canada Fort MacKay SAGD Project
• Shell Canada Kearl Lake Project