TC Energy responds to Alberta Wildfires
Photo courtesy of Alberta Forestry.
Update #3
Media statement - May 17, 2023
TC Energy is closely monitoring the wildfire situation in Western Canada and associated evacuation alerts/orders. Our priority is always the safety of our workers, their families, local and Indigenous communities and first responders.
We continue to safely run under normal operations on our NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) System and other pipeline systems in Western Canada to serve our customers. The Coastal GasLink project also continues to progress with the project route safely away from current wildfires.
As many wildfires are contributing to poor air quality and reduced visibility across Western Canada and near our work sites, we are closely monitoring conditions and providing guidance to keep our people safe.
Those impacted by the wildfire situation continue to be in our thoughts. TC Energy is supporting community partners in Western Canada with an immediate $120,000 investment in emergency relief and recovery efforts, and amplifying employee donations with a 2:1 match. Thank you to the first responders, military personnel, community organizations and all personnel pitching in to help — stay safe everyone.
For additional information about the wildfire situations in Western Canada please visit:
Update #2
Media statement - May 10, 2023
TC Energy is closely monitoring the wildfire situation in Western Canada and associated evacuation alerts/orders. Our priority is always the safety of our workers, their families, local and Indigenous communities and first responders. Our thoughts are with the people impacted by the wildfires.
We continue to safely run under normal operations on our NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) System and other pipeline systems in Western Canada to serve our customers. As conditions have improved with evacuation alerts/orders lifted in many areas across Alberta, we have been able to complete the safe and controlled restart of compressor units at all locations that were shut down due to wildfire precautions.
To date, TC Energy is not aware of any material damage to its assets. Several meter stations and valve sites nearest to the wildfires will be assessed by technicians for potential damage when site access is available. We continue to work closely with local authorities to ensure the necessary protocols are in place to access those sites.
Our regional operations team continues to support various activities in response to the wildfires and we continue to monitor this dynamic situation closely. Our facilities are monitored 24/7 remotely and operations can be shutdown, as required.
For additional information about the wildfire situations in Alberta, please visit Wildfire status | Alberta.ca
Update #1
Media statement - May 8, 2023
TC Energy is closely monitoring the wildfire situation in Western Canada and associated evacuation alerts/orders. Our priority is always the safety of our workers, their families, local and Indigenous communities and first responders. Our thoughts are with the people impacted by the wildfires.
We continue to safely run under normal operations on our NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) System and other pipeline systems in Western Canada to serve our customers. As a result of the wildfires’ paths and proximity, this weekend we conducted the precautionary controlled shutdowns of two compressor stations on our NGTL System nearest to the active wildfires in western Alberta. Late Sunday night, an additional compressor station on the system was shut down. We continue to monitor the situation closely. Our facilities are monitored 24/7 remotely and operations can be shutdown, as required.
Our regional operations team is supporting various activities in response to the wildfires including plans for a safe return to service of these facilities as conditions in Alberta improve and evacuation alerts/orders are lifted. In collaboration with Alberta Forestry, plans are also underway to deploy personnel to sites where necessary to support these activities and will only occur if deemed safe. We will provide updates as they’re available.
As some evacuation orders are lifted in Alberta, we continue to provide support and remain in close contact with TC Energy employees and their families who were forced to evacuate and are now returning home as well as those still displaced.
With wildfire season upon us, we recognize the importance of supporting first responder organizations and community groups that are on the front lines of keeping communities safe. Through our social impact program, TC Energy is working with organizations that will assist with long-term recovery needs in the affected communities. We will provide more details once available.
For additional information about the wildfire situations in Alberta, please visit Wildfire status | Alberta.ca