Public Complaints/Enquiries

• The EUB and Acclaim issued media notices on January 10th indicating the flow from the Acheson well had been stopped.
• No public complaints have been received by the REOC between 3:00 pm January 11, 2005, and 3:00 pm January 12, 2005.
• Area residents who have any health-related questions are being encouraged to call the Capital Health Link (24 hours) at 780-408-5465.

Well Control

• Champion #5 penetrated the 2-26 well casing and successfully stopped the flow from the well and extinguishing the flame. Operations to secure the well are ongoing.
• The ground around Acclaim (102) 2-26 well has eroded.  The D2 perforations have been successfully abandoned
• Precision #120 is drilling ahead to a target depth of 1371 m where casing will be set.
• In an effort to reduce pressure on the formation, a well close to the 2-26 well site (7-26-52-26W4M) was put on production at a rate of about 150x10³ m³ per day.
• Acclaim is attempting to resume production of 7-26 well.
• Three ignition sources remain in place as a precautionary measure.
• Acclaim has posted several news releases and technical diagrams; and provided relevant resources at www.acclaimtrust.com.

Air Monitoring

• During the milling and well control operations there have been 8 stationary (Acclaim) and 5 mobile (2 Acclaim, 2 EUB, and 1 AENV) for a total of 13 ambient air quality monitors in operation.
• Following penetration of the 2-26 well and prior to extinguishing the fire, there was some black smoke generated by the fire. Mobile monitors have recorded negligible readings of H₂S and SO_2.

Produced Fluid Storage/Disposal

• Soil piles at 2-26 have been sampled to determine the level of contamination and to develop appropriate disposal / treatment as necessary.
• The EUB has approved temporary storage of produced water and solids at an existing site constructed with an engineered compacted clay liner.
• The EUB has approved temporary disposal of water at the 1-35-52-26W4M well.
• Acclaim has received approval to use the 3-26 well for water disposal.
• No fluid being produced. Removal of water from the site continues but is being hampered by cold temperatures.
  

Soil & Groundwater Testing Management Plan

• All water wells within a 2 km radius have been sampled (December 23, 2004). 
• Acclaim has initiated a groundwater monitoring well program. Preliminary test results from the 3 monitoring wells indicate groundwater in the area has not been affected.
• Acclaim indicates preliminary results from 5 water wells within 1 km show no impact to resident water wells.
• Sample analyses of water from the area have been forwarded to Capital Health, Alberta Environment and Health Canada for review. Results will be publicly available when complete.

The REOC was opened on Monday December 13, 2004 and will continue to be operational until the conclusion of the well control incident.

REOC Representatives

Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) Acclaim Energy Trust

Alberta Environment Capital Health Authority

REOC Telephone Number 780.460.3800

Media Enquiries                              Brenda Poole Bellows, EUB, 403.620.7944