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Imperial Oil faced with more wastewater problems at its Kearl oilsands mine site

Alberta Energy Regulator warns chemicals associated with tailings exceed provincial guidelines

May 12, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


Edmonton – Imperial Oil’s headaches associated with its Kearl oilsands mining facility in northern Alberta have gotten worse. The Alberta Energy Regulator has warned the company about additional wastewater problems at the site. A non-compliance notice has been issued to Imperial Oil upon the discovery of chemicals connected to oilsands tailings at an off-site well. The levels exceed provincial guidelines. CBC News report | READ MORE


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