CALGARY, April 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Pembina Pipeline
Corporation ("Pembina") informs that at approximately 1:40 p.m. (MT) on Wednesday, April 27th, there was a
contractor fatality at the Williams' Redwater Olefinic Fractionator
located in Redwater, Alberta (the
"Facility").
Pembina, as the operator of the
Facility, will be launching a detailed investigation to determine
the cause of the incident. In addition, an investigation will be
conducted by Occupational Health and Safety and the relevant
authorities.
The companies are deeply saddened by today's tragedy and offer
their sincere condolences and support to the affected family
members through this difficult time. Working safely is the top
priority for both companies and all employees and contractors are
encouraged to remain vigilant and to look out for everyone's
safety.
Further details regarding the incident will not be provided at
this time out of respect for the impacted family members.
About Pembina
Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline
Corporation is a leading transportation and midstream service
provider that has been serving North
America's energy industry for over 60 years. Pembina owns and operates an integrated system
of pipelines that transport various products derived from natural
gas and hydrocarbon liquids produced in western Canada and North
Dakota. The Company also owns and operates gas gathering and
processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids
infrastructure and logistics business. Pembina's integrated assets and commercial
operations along the entire hydrocarbon value chain allow it to
offer a full spectrum of midstream and marketing services to the
energy sector. Pembina is
committed to working with its community and aboriginal neighbours,
while providing value for investors in a safe, environmentally
responsible manner. This balanced approach to operating ensures the
trust Pembina builds among all its
stakeholders is sustainable over the long-term. Pembina's common shares trade on the
Toronto and New York stock exchanges under PPL and PBA
respectively. For more information, visit www.pembina.com.
SOURCE Pembina Pipeline Corporation