Suncor Energy temporarily shuts Firebag oilsands project due to nearby uncontrolled wildfire.

Suncor Energy has temporarily shut down its Firebag oilsands project in northern Alberta as a precaution due to a nearby uncontrolled wildfire, currently 2119 hectares in size. The fire, approximately 70 km northeast of Fort McMurray, also threatens Imperial Oil's Kearl oil sands site. Suncor has reduced its workforce at the Firebag site to essential personnel, with further action planned if needed.

July 04, 2024
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