March 17, 2024
Petroleum Bulletin #1: Incident Command Activated in Response to Pipeline Maintenance
The Manitoba government has activated its Incident Command Structure to mitigate impact to the provincial economy and closely monitor repairs to a fuel pipeline south of Winnipeg by Imperial Oil Ltd.
Imperial Oil has advised that it has temporarily shut down its pipeline that runs between Gretna and a Winnipeg terminal providing gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to customers in Winnipeg and the surrounding area.
Imperial Oil’s decision to shut down the pipeline and undertake repairs was made after preventative maintenance and proactive pipeline inspections identified integrity concerns in a section of pipe just south of St. Adolphe. The line was not compromised and no materials were spilled into the environment. The province is engaged in oversight of the repair work to ensure all precautions are taken to protect the surrounding environment.
While repairs are completed, the province has convened a ‘supplier table’ comprised of Manitoba’s largest fuel suppliers to help support the management of the fuel supply being brought into the province. These industry partners are leveraging extensive supply networks and actively working to minimize customer and end-user impacts by maintaining Manitoba’s fuel supply through other means including rail and truck.
The province is committed to working with local stakeholders and communities to maintain communication.
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