Imperial Oil sets out Norman Wells closure timeline – Cabin Radio

April 30, 2026

Imperial Oil has produced a rough timeline for the closure of its century-oil Norman Wells oil field.

The closure is a major economic blow to the town of 750 people and also comes with environmental consequences and obligations.

In a document published to its website, Imperial says it plans to end operations over a four-week period between mid-August and mid-September 2026.

That will include the “removal of all power sources,” the document adds, meaning the NWT Power Corporation will be expected to take over.