[All] Enbridge 177 pumping stations non compliant to NEB safety standards

[Louisette Lanteigne]

The National Energy Board is warning Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. that 117 pumping stations do not meet federal safety standards, and the company has until April 15 to create a corrective action plan.
According to government documents, inspectors from the federal government inspected pipeline terminals in Edmonton, Westover and Sarnia in 2011. Investigators discovered insufficient emergency shut-down systems and emergency back-up power generators in the event of an accident.
Pumping stations provide power to move liquids such as crude oil or diluted bitumen through a pipeline network.
As a response, Enbridge promised to address the problem by October 2012. When the deadline approached, however, the company sent the NEB a letter stating it needed more time to develop an appropriate action plan. In a letter dated March 15, the company was granted an extension to April 15.
Full article here: 
http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2013/04/08/enbridge-pumping-stations-not-up-to-code-neb#.UWNpFh9PWb8.twitter

No charges laid yet. 

Louisette Lanteigne
700 Star Flower Ave.
Waterloo ON
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