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1. THE COMPANY
2020 Environmental Solutions (2020) is an independent environmental consulting company
registered in Alberta. It is a full member of APEGGA, and APEGS. The company adopted this
new name in 2005 from the previous company, “2000 Environmental Services” which was
established in 1993.
2. LOCATION
10219 – 8th
Street, SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2W 0H2
Tel/Fax: (403) 255-3171
Cellular: (403) 6503552
Email: perry58@telus.net
3. MISSION
To provide environmental consulting services to meet client needs in a professional, caring and
cost-effective manner. 2020 will fully comply with applicable requirements of regulations,
guidelines and codes of practice, in performing its services. Wherever necessary, 2020 will
build a team of professionals with specific strengths to serve client needs on projects requiring
multi-disciplinary skills.
4. OUR SERVICES
4.1 Air Quality Assessments
Dispersion modelling (ISC, AERMOD, CALPUFF), emission inventories, technology
assessments, hazardous waste incineration, odour assessments, impact assessments, and air
quality management plans. Emission reduction and product loss control programs.
4.2 Waste Management
Waste audits, waste minimization plans, waste inventories, disposal options, and technical
support.
10219 – 8TH
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4.3 Environmental Management Programs
Policies, procedures, standards, compliance and management audits, and training. ISO gap
analysis.
4.4 Regulatory Support
Permitting, legislative reviews and EIA support.
4.5 Energy Management
Conduct walk-through energy audits, identify opportunities for energy savings, and conduct
feasibility studies for energy recovery. Trained in energy monitoring/tracking and identifying
energy savings opportunities (NRCan Workshops & training).
5. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Paresh Thanawala (President, 2020 Environmental Solutions) is certified as a Qualified
Environmental Professional (QEP) by the Institute of Professional Environmental Practices
(IPEP). He is a professional engineer registered in Alberta (APEGGA) and Saskatchewan
(APEGS). With more than 25 years of experience, working in industry, government and
consulting, his areas of expertise are: air quality assessments, waste management,
environmental management systems and regulatory support on environmental matters.
5.1 Education
 M. S. Chemical Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA
 B. S. Chemical Engineering, Bombay University
5.2 Work History
Company Position Period
2000 Environmental Services President 1993-05
Clifton Associates Ltd. Mgr. Projects 1991-93
Saskatchewan Environment Mgr. Air Quality 1989-90
Suncor Inc. Sr. Env. Specialist 1982-89
Alberta Power Limited Process Engineer 1979-82
University of Alberta Lab. Instructor 1975-79
Calico Chemical Engineer 1973-74
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5.3 Network of Professionals
On complex projects requiring additional, multi-disciplinary skills; 2020 Environmental Solutions
will build a team of environmental professionals and specialists to provide the necessary
services to clients.
6. WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
6.1 Personalized Services
Client needs are carefully reviewed. Personal attention is paid to clients to ensure individual
needs and requirements are satisfactorily met. We work closely with clients to ensure proper
communications on all aspects of the project.
6.2 Multi-Disciplinary Experience
Paresh Thanawala is certified as a QEP (Qualified Environmental Professional). “2020" offers
professional services based on more than 25 years of multi-disciplinary experience working in
industry, government and consulting. He has worked on several projects involving multi-
disciplinary environmental evaluations.
6.3 Excellent Project Management
Our project management skills will ensure all projects and assignments are completed in a
timely and efficient manner and within an agreed budget or pricing structure. All activities and
expenses are carefully controlled to be cost-effective.
6.4 Lower Overheads
Our lower overheads in operating the company result in direct cost savings to clients.
6.5 Innovative Approach and Solutions
Innovative approaches are offered to meet client needs in a challenging and unique
environment.
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7. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Professional training and knowledge are key to delivering high quality services to clients.
The following are examples of our training and maintenance of ongoing competence.
 Environmental Auditing
 Monitoring and Tracking Energy and Identifying Energy Saving Opportunities (NRCan
Workshops)
 Fundamentals of Air Dispersion Modelling
 Computer Laboratory Training on Air Dispersion Modelling (ISC, AERMOD)
 Course on Air Pollution Control (University of Alberta)
 WHIMS
 H2S and Safety Training in industry (PITS)
 Air Emissions Estimation Tools (US EPA AP-42/FIRE)
 National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Reporting Workshops
 Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments of Contaminated Sites
 Air Dispersion Modelling Guidelines Workshop
 Benzene Emissions Management Workshop
 Oilfield Waste Management Workshop
 Interaction Management
 Managing Interpersonal Relationships
 Technical Writing / WordPerfect
 Presentations That Work
8. RESOURCES
We are equipped with Pentium 4 computers with WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power
Point and more.
 Environmental software, e.g., NPRI, TANKS, ISC3, SCREEN3, AERMOD, CALPUFF, AIR
CHIEF, AP-42, RAMMET, BPIP, WINDROSE, GRI-GLYCALC and more.
 Library of environmental literature, guidelines, codes and regulations.
 Network of environmental professionals, where additional skills are required.
 We team up with other consulting companies or retain their services to put forward the best
team of professionals to meet client needs.
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9. LIST OF CLIENTS
Our clients are in the oil and gas industry, chemical manufacturing, and transportation industry.
The following is a partial list of our clients.
 City of Regina
 SMED (Haworth) International
 Nexen Canada
 Pembina Pipeline Corporation
 Tuxtla Engineering
 Criterion Catalyst
 IEG Environmental
 Talisman Energy
 Husky Oil
 SaskEnergy
 IPSCO
 TransCanada PipeLines Limited
 Renaissance Energy Limited
 Newalta Corporation
 CN North America
 Nexen Canada
 Rife Resources
 Shell Canada
 Suncor Energy
10. SUMMARY OF RECENT PROJECTS
 Conducted detailed feasibility studies for the City of Regina for utilization of anaerobic
digester gas for energy recovery.
 Conducted odour assessments for City of Regina’s McCarthy Boulevard Sewage Pumping
Station.
 Completed a peer review of the EIA for Suncor’s Voyager Oil Sands project, with emphasis
on air quality and EMS measures.
 Estimated carbon credits for Newalta with respect to recovery/reuse of waste oils.
 Reviewed legislation, industry practices, technology and costs of waste disposal options.
Developed waste-to-energy and other options for disposal of Creosote / PCP-treated wood
waste for CN North America.
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 Conducted air emissions dispersion modelling and preliminary risk analyses for United
Agri-Products and CWS Logistics Ltd.
 Developed a waste minimization program for IPSCO's Calgary Pipe Mill.
 Assisted URS (Radian International) with air quality impact assessments of a heavy oil
upgrader project.
 Assessed impact of flared emissions for Dow Chemical, Fort Saskatchewan.
 Conducted a study for Suncor Energy on emissions and impact of benzene emissions from
glycol dehydrators. Assisted with a review of operational and technical control options.
 Conducted air emissions dispersion modelling for Burlington Resources well testing
proposal at Carrot Creek.
 Assisted Murphy Oil with the code of practice for compressor stations.
 Assisted with air emissions inventory and identification of emission reduction and energy
saving opportunities for Mobil Oil Canada.
 Assisted with NOx dispersion modelling and application for the code of practice registration
for the Elmworth Gas Plant for Burlington Resources.
 Prepared NPRI (National Pollutant Release Inventory) reporting and PSL2 (Priority
Substances List 2) reporting for Burlington Resources.
 Completed NPRI reports for SMED International (Haworth) (furniture making plant) and
conducted waste management audits.
 Prepared an environmental screening assessment report for the storage, handling and
disposal of wood waste for Tops One Recycling Ltd. (Chilliwack, BC).
 Prepared an inventory of greenhouse gases and an action plan to manage air emissions for
Ranger Oil Ltd.
 Prepared an inventory of greenhouse gases and an action plan to manage air emissions for
Unocal Canada Ltd.
 Conducted air dispersion assessments for the CE Alberta BioClean Ltd. Project to
manufacture methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE).
 Assisted Murphy Oil Ltd. with permitting and dispersion assessments of NOx emissions from
the Princess Compressor Stations.
 Assisted Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. with classification of wastes and researching waste
disposal options.
 Audited air quality modelling (ISC) and ambient air monitoring programs for assessments of
NOx emissions from compressor stations for TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.
 Conducted an audit of septic / sewage handling system for Nova Gas Transmission Limited
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(Buffalo Creek and Pelican Lake Compressor Station sites).
 Assisted Colt Engineering with air dispersion modelling (ISCST3) of NOx emissions from a
proposed compressor station in North Dakota.
 Assisted with assessment of air emissions and air quality impact of a thermal desorption unit
to treat coal tar waste for Estevan Coal Corporation in Saskatchewan. Co-ordinated permit
application and facilitated negotiations of the permit requirements.
 Prepared waste management procedures for CN North America for shipping, receiving,
storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
 Conducted air quality and noise assessments with respect to an environmental audit of
Pemex Oil Company's bulk products distribution facility in Juarez, Mexico. Also, assisted
with waste management aspects of the audit.
 Designed a trial burn program to test air emissions resulting from combustion of treated
wood waste in a hazardous waste incineration system for CN North America.
 Taught a course on "Air Pollution Control Technology" at the Environmental Business
Conference' 94 for ESAA.
 Taught ENVS 241 (Air Pollution Course) at SAIT.
 Conducted plume dispersion modelling assessments for NOx emissions originating from gas
compressors at the Palmer Ranch, Pincher Creek plant.
 Conducted plume dispersion modelling assessments for incinerator stack emissions for
Recycle West's plant at Airdrie, Alberta.
 Prepared air emission inventory for Crestar Energy. Reported results in accordance with
requirements of the NPRI (National Pollutant Release Inventory).
 Prepared a summary of regulatory approval processes for oil and gas exploration
developments in Saskatchewan for Renaissance Energy Limited.
 Prepared an overview of pollution control equipment and waste management practices at a
dry powder coating facility in the USA, for Wespen Industries in Calgary. Prepared an
emergency response plan for Wespen Industries (metal finishing plant).
 Assisted Saskferco with NPRI reporting requirements.
 Prepared a regulatory review for air quality management of a project proposal (by Louisiana
Pacific) to manufacture oriented strand board.
 Peer review of environmental audit of Edmonton Power's Clover Bar facility.
 Managed a project to develop ground water monitoring plan for Acropolis Warehousing in
Regina.
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 Developed and delivered training to SaskEnergy for conducting preliminary air quality
assessments using plume dispersion modelling.
 Assisted SaskEnergy with dispersion modelling and impact assessment of benzene
emissions from glycol dehydrators. Developed green energy project criteria for
SasKEnergy.
 Assisted Burlington Resources with license renewal under the Alberta Environmental
Protection and Enhancement Act. Developed emission inventories and an action plan for
managing greenhouse gases in response to the Voluntary Challenge Registry Program.
 Estimated BTEX emissions from glycol dehydrators at Burlington Resources facilities in
Alberta and British Columbia. Conducted air dispersion modelling and air quality
assessments during testing of sweet and sour gas wells for Burlington Resources.
 Assessed benzene emissions form glycol dehydrators operated by Suncor Energy Inc.
Prepared summary report and recommendations to reduce emissions.
 Developed an action plan for management of greenhouse gases for Pembina Pipeline
Corporation. Estimated VOC emissions from storage tanks containing petroleum products.
Estimated fugitive air emissions.
 Conducted an assessment of air emissions and dispersion modelling for release of hexene
from a storage tank at Dow Chemical.
 Assisted with development of waste management procedures and training program for Nova
Gas Transmission Limited (TransCanada).
 Conducted third party waste management audit of Hazmat and affiliated companies on
behalf of Nova Gas Transmission Limited (TransCanada).
 Completed Waste Facility Environmental Review (WFER) for Criterion Catalyst.
 Conducted air dispersion modelling for NOx, SO2 and particulate matter emissions for
Criterion Catalyst.
 Conducted a detailed review of AEUB Guide 60 on flaring and venting for Nexen Canada.
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