Services

Cogent provides an integrated and comprehensive series of cost-effective and safety-conscious environmental consulting services as follows:

Corporate Services

• Environmental Liability Assessments - Acquisitions, Divestitures and Corporate Planning

  • Cogent conducts detailed environmental liability assessments to support divestitures, corporate transactions, and end-of-life asset planning. Our team has experience reviewing environmental liabilities across portfolios of up to 10,000 wellbore and hundreds of facilities. Each assessment is tailored to reflect the scope, age, and complexity of the assets involved, while meeting tight timelines and maintaining complete confidentiality throughout the process.

• Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Planning and Management

  • A well-structured ARO program is critical for aligning responsible asset closure with long-term business growth and social responsibility. Cogent develops customized ARO strategies that reflect the scale and needs of your organization. Our approach ensures measurable outcomes, streamlined execution, and effective communication with corporate leadership and stakeholders.

• Environmental Regulatory and Liability Evaluation

  • Cogent evaluates your operations to ensure environmental obligations are being met and potential liabilities are properly identified and managed. Drawing on our extensive experience, we offer practical solutions that support compliance while advancing your organization’s environmental objectives.

• Custom Database Solutions

  • We design, implement and maintain custom database applications to support reclamation management, data tracking and regulatory reporting and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Contract Environmental Coordination

  • Cogent offers in-house environmental coordination services on a contract basis, providing oil and gas producers with dedicated support for abandonment, reclamation and regulatory compliance. This flexible solution is ideal for companies without full-time internal resources or those requiring additional capacity during peak project periods. Our experienced consultants seamlessly integrate with your operations, ensuring that environmental responsibilities are managed efficiently and in alignment with AER requirements and internal timelines. By leveraging Cogent’s expertise and producers can reduce overhead, maintain project momentum and ensure all closure activities are properly documented and executed, without the need to expand internal teams.

• Waste Tracking and Reporting

  • We manage Directive 58 waste tracking, compiling data from manifests and tickets into a consistent, audit-ready annual waste summary report.

Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation

• Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

  • Cogent conducts thorough Phase 1 and 2 ESAs for upstream, industrial and commercial sites to identify potential and existing environmental liabilities. Our team assesses historical records, conducts field investigations and provides actionable findings that meet regulatory requirements and support informed decision-making.

• Remedial Action Plans (RAPs)

  • We design, implement and supervise RAPs for active and inactive sites impacted by soil and groundwater contaminants. Cogent’s expertise ensures that remediation activities are efficient, regulatory-compliant and effectively mitigate long-term risk.

• Spill Response and Emergency Remediation Services

  • Unplanned releases require swift, coordinated action to reduce environmental impact, maintain regulatory compliance and control costs. Cogent provides 24/7 emergency spill response services, working directly with clients, regulatory and stakeholders to manage containment, remediation, and full site recovery. Our approach includes rapid development, environmental sampling, regulatory engagement, and detailed reporting. With extensive experience across various industries, we deliver cost-effective, compliant solutions that minimize long-term liabilities and restore integrity.

Reclamation and Construction Services

• Reclamation Program Design and Execution

  • Cogent sets up and manages abandonment and reclamation programs for small-and mid-sized oil and gas companies. Our services include site planning, data management, field execution and closure reporting tailored to companies lacking in-house environmental coordination.

• Pre and Post-Construction Site Services

  • We conduct pre-construction Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs), Environmental Field Reports (EFRs) and post-construction reclamation. Our detailed site assessments (DSAs_ support efficient reclamation certificate applications and regulatory closure.

• Conditional Adjustment of Reclamation Liability (CARL) Submissions

  • Cogent prepares and submits CARL applications to the AER to support liability reduction once reclamation milestones have been achieved. By accurately documenting site conditions and progress, we help clients reduce their financial liability while maintaining regulatory compliance and advancing closure objectives.

• Reclamation Certificate and Regulatory Closure Applications

  • When your site meets the necessary regulatory standards for reclamation. Cogent prepares and submits complete closure applications for review. Our attention to detail ensures all criteria are satisfied before submission, keeping your reclamation schedule efficient, compliant and on track.

Groundwater and Soil Monitoring

• Groundwater Monitoring and Modelling

  • Cogent performs groundwater sampling, hydrogeological studies, and contaminant modelling at oil and gas sites, landfills and industrial facilities. Our services support both compliance and long-term environmental management.

• Soil Monitoring and Compliance Reporting

  • We manage soil monitoring programs, approval renewals and annual reporting requirements in alignment with AER and EPEA guidelines. Cogent ensures comprehensive documentation and regulatory compliance.

Risk and Regulatory Services

• Risk Assessment and Management

  • Our consultants evaluate environmental and human health risks for sites with marginal impacts or special remediation challenges. We develop risk-based strategies and regulatory submissions to satisfy stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

• Site Specific Liability Assessments (SSLA)

  • Cogent performs SSLAs in accordance with AER Directives 001 and 011, including site management through the DDS system, and OneStop liability adjustment submissions.

• Environmental Compliance Supervision

  • We provide on-site supervision for industrial and linear construction projects, ensuring environmental compliance through monitoring, documentation, and coordination with project teams.

Emissions and Reporting Services

• Benzene and Fugitive Emissions Management

  • Cogent prepares Directive 39 benzene emissions reports and develops/implements Fugitive Emissions Management Plans (FEMPs) to ensure compliance with AER regulations.

• Dehydrator Engineering Operations Sheet (DEOs) Preparation and Benzene Reporting

  • Under AER Directive 39, DEOs’ documentation is mandatory for all dehydrators, including those not in operation. Cogent coordinates the testing, preparation and updates of DEOs, and ensures timely and accurate submission of your organization’s annual benzene reports in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

• NPRI and Air Emissions Reporting

  • We handle National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) assessments and reporting for qualifying facilities, along with monthly and annual air emission reports required under industrial approvals.

Water and Aquatic Services

• Water Well Testing

  • Cogent conducts baseline water well testing for coal bed methane (CBM) and conventional drilling programs, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance.

• Watercourse Crossing Management

  • We assess aquatic habitats and provide environmental design input for construction projects involving water crossings to minimize impact on aquatic ecosystems.

Geological and Technical Services

• Geological Exploration Support

  • Our specialists offer geological services and site supervision for specialized exploration projects, providing field staff, technical insight and environmental oversight.

• Electromagnetic Surveys

  • Cogent uses Geonics EM 31 and EM 38 systems to conduct electromagnetic (EM) surveys for environmental site characterization and assessment.