Alberta pipeline leak largest since 1975

[Viva_La_Revolution]

Source: Globe and Mail

A major pipeline oil leak is the largest in Alberta since 1975, the province’s energy regulator says.

About 28,000 barrels poured out of the Plains Midstream Canada Rainbow pipeline 100 kilometres northeast of Peace River, the Energy Resources Conservation Board said Tuesday, four days after the spill occurred. The spill raises new questions about the health of Alberta’s aging pipeline system.

Read more: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/alberta-pipeline-leak-largest-since-1975/article2008982/

[annm4peace]

1. never saw it in the news

thanks for sharing

[CHIMO]

3. No Problem Here

The Kinder Morgan spill last Friday does not appear to be nearly as serious. Erin Carrier, a spokeswoman for Alberta Environment, described it as a “pinhole leak,” and crews told local residents that they expected to resume some crude movements by Monday evening.

http://www.ctv.ca/generic/generated/static/business/article1998235.html

[russspeakeasy]

2. Nothing to see here folks, just move along.

It's only 28,000 barrels. I'm sure it will evaporate without
doing any harm. Should be gone by noon tomorrow. Regulation?
We don't need no stinkin regulation.