Imperial Oil Ltd. investigated the causes and effects of the pipeline spill in theNorthwest Territories. It said it was under investigation. } Some downstream residents are concerned about potential impacts.
The Calgary-based oil and gas company said on July 27 that about 55,000 liters of product water had spilled before shutting down a pipeline in Norman Wells, N.W.T. reported to have found
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The water produced will be treated and the water will be pumped back to the surface during oil recovery and reused in operations, the company said. Transport Canada says the by-products of oil and gas extraction are generally salty and may be contaminated with other substances.
Imperial said spill investigations included hiring biologists to complete bird nest surveys, finding buried pipeline flanges and performing pressure tests in fresh water. He said he was.
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The company is trying to determine if the produced water entered the Mackenzie River. It said water quality monitoring showed no risk to public health or wildlife.
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Downstream of Fort Good Hope, however, residents removed their fishing nets from the river as a precautionary measure after observing a sheen in the water. There is also
Edwin Elze, president of Yamoga Land Corporation, said, "This is affecting our traditional economy right now as it is the time when people are setting up nets to catch fish.
Erutse said he has received an update from Imperial and hopes to meet with the company to discuss the matter further. Said they needed to be consulted and notified early so they could respond appropriately.
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Imperial spokesperson In response to concerns about water sheen, Keri Scobie, of the 2014 Firm, said that oil stains can occur naturally on the Mackenzie River.
It's a known natural phenomenon among indigenous communities and how the Imperials discovered oil here almost 100 years ago," she wrote in a statement.
Canada's energy regulator said it continues to follow up with Imperial to ensure people and the environment are protected. Regulators are expected to complete environmental inspections this month.
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