Nexen pipeline leak in Alberta spills 5 million litres – CBC
Jul 16, 2015
Nexen Energy spill south of Fort McMurray covers about 16,000 square metres
One of the largest leaks in Alberta history has spilled about five million litres of emulsion from a Nexen Energy pipeline at the company’s Long Lake oilsands facility south of Fort McMurray.
The leak was discovered Wednesday afternoon.
Nexen said in a statement its emergency response plan has been activated and personnel were onsite. The leak has been stabilized, the company said.
