CALGARY, May, 5, 2016 /CNW/
- Imperial today provided an update on its operations at
Kearl.
As a precaution, Kearl workforce levels have been reduced to
essential staff only in response to the fires in the Regional
Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Air monitoring is in place and the
physical plant is unaffected by the fires.
The safety of our employees, contractors and communities
continues to be Imperial's first priority. All Imperial employees
and contractors working at Kearl are safe and accounted for. We are
supporting our employees and their families that live in
Fort McMurray by ensuring safe
accommodations.
Imperial continues to monitor the situation closely and has
reduced Kearl production at this time. This action was taken to
conserve critical supplies as we manage uncertainties associated
with inbound and outbound logistics.
We continue to assess ways that Imperial can best support the
community at this difficult time and the days ahead. In addition to
$100,000 donated to the Canadian Red
Cross, we are providing accommodation, fuel and flights for our
evacuated employees, their families and other evacuated residents
of Fort McMurray.
SOURCE Imperial Oil Limited