The volume of a crude oil pipeline spill that occurred in an Alberta wetland remains undetermined although both the pipeline’s operator, Trilogy Energy Corp, and representatives from the Alberta Energy Regulator have been on scene since the spill was first reported October 6.
The cause of a leak in the underground pipeline, located at Trilogy’s Kaybob Montney oil project near Fox Creek, also remains undetermined, according to John William, Trilogy president and chief operating officer.
In a telephone interview Friday William said he believes the leak to be small in size and therefore “very difficult to detect.”
William said he preferred not (Read more…) speculate on the cause of the spill.
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