Province-Wide Inspection of Pipelines
Province-Wide Inspection Program to Commence for Pipeline Water Crossings
The Ministry of the Economy will be implementing a province-wide inspection of all oil pipelines that cross Saskatchewan rivers or lakes where a potential failure could pose a threat to municipal water supplies.
The inspection program is in response to public concern over the safety and integrity of municipal water supplies in the wake of the July 21 spill at a Husky Oil facility on the North Saskatchewan River that affected several communities.
“The specific cause for the July 21 spill is still undetermined at this point, and we cannot speculate on the factors involved in that incident,” Energy and Resources Minister Dustin Duncan said. “However, this does not prevent us from being proactive in our role as the provincial regulator of this industry and responsive to public concerns. Pipelines remain the safest and most environmentally sound method for transporting oil to refineries. As a regulator, we will continue to work with our partners and stakeholders in making sure that they are operated to the highest standards.”