Alberta wildfires: Energy companies curtail production as thousands evacuated | 24CA News

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Published 08.05.2023
Alberta wildfires: Energy companies curtail production as thousands evacuated  | 24CA News

Vermilion Energy Inc. says it quickly has shut-in about 30,000 barrels of oil equal per day of manufacturing because it assesses the danger to its operations as a result of wildfires in Alberta.

The firm says its evaluation up to now signifies minimal harm to its key infrastructure.

Vermillion says it has accounted for all of its staff and contractors within the affected areas.


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Meanwhile, Paramount Resources Ltd. mentioned on Sunday its operations within the Grande Prairie and Kaybob areas in Alberta are being affected and that it quickly has curtailed about 50,000 barrels of oil equal per day of manufacturing.

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Several thousand individuals have been ordered to depart their houses as greater than 100 wildfires burn throughout Alberta.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith activated the cupboard’s emergency administration committee Friday and mentioned there can be each day media briefings on the wildfire state of affairs.

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