Our Story
Aqua Solutions Inc. (ASI) is advancing a large-scale environmental infrastructure project in support of the oil sands mining industry and its efforts to safely and responsibly manage mine water and tailings pond reclamation
Company Overview
ASI is an environmentally focused infrastructure company delivering innovative solutions that promote sustainability in the energy industry.
Led by an industry-leading board and management team who have a proven track record in developing, constructing, and operating large-scale capital projects in the energy sector.
ASI Project Overview
ASI’s industry solution prioritizes environmental sustainability by enabling oil sands mining operators to safely and permanently dispose (sequester) large volumes of oil sands mine water from tailings ponds. This approach provides an important tool in the water management toolbox that can help enable the safe, long-term management of oil sands mine water and future reclamation.
ASI’s midstream infrastructure will gather oil sands mine water from existing tailings ponds, transport it via a 36-inch multi-customer pipeline, and dispose of it underground through deep disposal wells. The system’s initial flow rate is 630,000 barrels/day, expandable to 900,000 barrels/day.
ASI Team Executive Management
Pat Ward, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
40 years industry and leadership experience, most recently as Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Painted Pony Energy, which was sold to CNRL in October 2020. Mr. Ward was on the CAPP Board of Governors from 2015-2019, holds a BSc (Honours) in Geology and is a life member of APEGA. Board member
Mike Lindsay, Chief Operating Officer
28 years experience leading major projects, EH&S, and operations. As Senior Vice President led Gibson Energy’s operations, EH&S and project programs, as well as programs for Suncor, Petro-Canada and Qatar Petroleum. Mr. Lindsay has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and a MBA. He is also a P.Eng. in Alberta.
John Vicq, Chief Financial Officer
25 years experience in finance, tax, economics, strategy and planning. Mr. Vicq held leadership roles in upstream E&P and oil field service companies including Vice President Global Strategy, Planning & Economics at CNOOC International. John holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a MBA with a focus in Global Energy. John is a CPA, CA in Alberta.
Veenu Narula, Chief Commercial Officer
28 years experience in business development, project development, energy transition, asset management and finance. Mr. Narula held several executive roles including Vice President of Mainline Business Development and Renewable Power Development with Enbridge. Veenu holds an MBA in Finance and a B. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering.
Jeff Gerlitz, Vice President, Asset Development
24 years of experience in Engineering, Operations and EHS. Senior leadership roles with Petro-Canada, Suncor and MEG Energy, building and sustaining technical, safety-focused, collaborative, high-performing teams. Mr. Gerlitz holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Calgary. Jeff is a P.Eng, in Alberta since 2002.
Randy MacDonald, VP External Affairs & Land and Director
30 years experience as a petroleum Landman, project management, project financing, joint venture, business development, governmental and Indigenous negotiations in addition to oil and gas facility procurement, operation, and management.
ASI Team Board of Directors
Bill McCaffrey, Director—Board Chair
41-year industry veteran, Founder of MEG Energy which he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company from 1999 to May 2018.
Mike MacSween, Director
Over 30 years of Oil Sands industry experience, Mike most recently served as EVP Upstream, Mining & Upgrading at Suncor Energy Inc. as well as the Board Chair for Syncrude Canada Ltd.
John Cooper, Director
Over 30 years of leadership in public and private entities with significant experience in energy, industrial waste and logistics. Mr. Cooper is currently CEO of PTW Energy Services and was President, CEO and a Director of Tervita, a leading environmental and waste services company.
Diana McQueen, Director
Held various Alberta Provincial cabinet roles, including Minister of Energy, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and Climate Change. Board member of MEG Energy since October 2015.
Perry Schuldhaus, Director
Over 35 years of domestic and international experience in the energy industry. Perry served as President of TSX listed Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc.; held senior executive positions with Enbridge Inc. and TC Energy. Perry also serves on the Board of Connacher Oil and Gas.