The $300B problem
Alberta can't ignore.
470,000+ wells. 78,000+ inactive. One AER deadline.
OrphanWell.im generates your Directive 088 compliance plan in 60 seconds — not 3 weeks. AI risk scoring, satellite monitoring, vendor automation, and AER-ready exports. All in one platform.
No credit card required · Built on public AER ST37 data · Alberta-specific · Secure multi-tenant
The industry runs on spreadsheets.
That's the problem.
Alberta operators are managing a $300B liability crisis with tools that weren't designed for it.
Tracking 200+ wells in Excel is a ticking time bomb
One wrong cell and you're exposed. Spreadsheets don't flag risk, miss deadlines, or connect to AER data. Liability Managers are one audit away from disaster.
✦ OrphanWell.im replaces your spreadsheets with a live AI Risk Map — every well scored, ranked, and verified against the ST37 registry.
Directive 088 deadline. No plan. No tools.
AER's Mandatory Closure Spend (MCS) quota isn't optional. Underspend and get penalized. Overspend and waste millions. Right now, operators are guessing.
✦ Our Knapsack AI selects the exact wells to hit your MCS quota ±5% — then exports the AER OneStop CSV for immediate submission.
Contractors overcharge. You have no way to know.
There is no public benchmark for well closure costs. Contractors have full information asymmetry. Operators routinely overpay 20–40% without realizing it.
✦ Our Vendor Benchmark tool surfaces regional cost baselines from real closed wells — before you sign a single contract.
The industry's real liability: $88B–$300B CAD
AER's official figure is $33B — but internal AER documents and independent analyses (CTV News, Dec 2025) put the real number at $88B to $300B CAD when pipelines and facilities are included. After the Sequoia Resources bankruptcy alone, the OWA absorbed 1,800–2,000 new wells and a $200M cleanup tab. The problem is growing, not shrinking.
One platform.
Every step of closure.
From risk identification to AER certificate — OrphanWell.im handles the full lifecycle.
AI Risk Map
Mapbox dark-mode visualization of all your inactive wells, color-coded Critical → Low based on depth, formation, age, and satellite NDVI data.
Directive 088 AI Planner
Input your CAD MCS Quota. Knapsack algorithm selects optimal wells to maximize environmental impact while hitting your AER budget exactly.
Satellite Monitoring
Sentinel-2 NDVI scans your lease pads monthly (May–Oct). Winter Mode auto-switches to AER deadline reminders Nov–Apr.
Execution Kanban
6-stage drag-drop board: Planned → Quoting → Rig Scheduled → Remediation → Reclaimed → AER Certified. Your ops team's new home base.
Vendor Magic Link
Email service companies a secure one-click portal. They submit AER certificates and final costs — zero accounts, zero friction.
AER OneStop CSV Export
Your closure plan exported in the exact AER OneStop Bulk Upload Data Dictionary format. Paste, upload, done.
From signup to AER-ready
in under 5 minutes.
Sign Up & Link Your Wells
Enter your AER Licence Number. We auto-pull all your inactive, abandoned, and suspended wells from the public AER ST37 registry. No CSV upload required.
Get Your AI Risk Map
Every well is scored on groundwater risk, formation age, depth, and satellite vegetation data. You see your highest-priority sites instantly.
Generate Your 088 Plan
Input your MCS Quota in CAD. AI selects the optimal well portfolio. Download your AER-ready OneStop CSV and closure plan PDF.
Directive 088 is already in effect.
AER Directive 088 (February 2025) mandates annual closure spending plans for all Alberta operators. Non-compliance penalties start at $15,000/day. Generate your defensible plan in 60 seconds — no consultant required.
⚡ Generate My Free Compliance PlanNo credit card · Takes 2 minutes to connect your AER Licence Number
Simple pricing.
Break-even on the first invoice.
One overpriced contractor quote pays for a year of OrphanWell.im Pro.
- ✓AI Risk Map & Scoring
- ✓Directive 088 Plan Generator
- ✓AER OneStop CSV Export
- ✓Portfolio PDF Reports
- ✓Email Support
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓Monthly Satellite Alerts
- ✓Execution Kanban Board
- ✓Vendor Magic Link Portal
- ✓Contractor Benchmarking
- ✓Winter Mode Deadline Alerts
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓REST API Access
- ✓Custom AI Model Training
- ✓Single Sign-On (SSO)
- ✓Dedicated Account Manager
- ✓Custom AER Reporting
All prices in CAD · 14-day free trial · Cancel anytime · Break-even: 1 paying Pro customer covers all infrastructure costs
Frequently asked questions
Everything operators ask before signing up.
Does OrphanWell.im connect directly to AER data?▼
Yes. We ingest the public AER ST37 registry (463,000+ wells) and cross-reference with the OWA Inventory and Inactive Well Licence List — all updated regularly from their verified sources.
Is the exported CSV accepted by AER OneStop?▼
Our export is formatted precisely to the AER OneStop Bulk Upload Data Dictionary. You upload it directly — no reformatting required.
What is "Winter Mode" for satellite monitoring?▼
Sentinel-2 optical imagery is unreliable under Alberta snow (Nov–Apr). During winter, we pause NDVI analysis and instead send you AER regulatory deadline reminders — so you never miss a filing date.
How does the Vendor Magic Link work?▼
You click "Invite Vendor" on any Kanban task. We email your service company a secure, expiring link. They submit their AER reclamation certificate and final cost — no OrphanWell.im account needed.
What if I have fewer than 50 wells?▼
The Starter plan covers up to 50 wells and includes the core compliance workflow. If you have fewer wells, you still get full access to all Starter features — you're just not using the full quota.
Stop managing a
$300B problem
in a spreadsheet.
Every day without a plan is a day closer to an AER penalty. Generate your Directive 088 closure plan in 60 seconds — free.
No credit card · Setup in 2 minutes · Built on AER public data