events Nov. 22 – 24
A three-day course on Safety Management and Regulatory Awareness for Wellsite Supervision will be held at Medicine Hat College this November.
The course has been designed to ensure wellsite supervisors and prime contractors are aware of their responsibilities and roles with respect to health and safety at the wellsite. Key legislated rules and industry practices for Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan will be discussed. Responsibilities for health and safety legislation, health and safety program elements, supervisors role, hazard identification, risk assessment and control, inspections, incident investigation, emergency response and leadership skills will be covered.
To register and for information on fees call 403-529-3844. More information can also be found at
www.enform.ca.
Nov. 24 – 26
The Energy Services Summit 2010 takes place at the Edmonton Mariott with keynote sessions by Peter Tertzakian, Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation and Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party.
The summit features panel discussions and an opportunity for delegates to participate in a number of interactive workshops that are designed to provide them with the opportunity to network with peers.
Warren Moon, NFL legend and Edmonton Eskimo Alumnus is signed on to be the closing keynote speaker at the summit.
For all the details and for information on how to register, e-mail
Info@energyservicessummit.com.
Nov. 29 & 30 The Canadian Institute’s ninth annual Oilsands Symposium is being held Monday, Nov. 29 to Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary.
Alberta’s oilsands are preparing for new and momentous growth as they emerge from the recent economic downturn, but the future of western Canada’s energy sector is still being confronted by a host of obstacles to be met and overcome. How will the industry face the challenges of rising costs, environmental issues, and the changing nature of international energy policies? What do producers and operators need to know about the shifting economic situation to build a better, more sustainable operation?
Symposium highlights include a keynote address by Premier Ed Stelmach and Don Thompson of the Oilsands Developers Group.
Register today by calling 1-877-927-7936 or online at
www.canadianinstitute.com.
March 15 – 17, 2011
The World Heavy Oil Congress will take place in Edmonton this spring. The last one was held in Venezuela in 2009.
The World Heavy Oil Congress is considered the leading forum for business and technical leadership for the development of heavy oil around the world. Every 18 months, the heavy oil community connects to collaborate on the issues and opportunities facing the industry today and in the foreseeable future.
Exhibit space can be reserved by calling 403-209-3555. 26 WESTERN CANADIAN PIPELINE | FALL 2010
Enbridge sued by Illinois over pipeline leak near
Chicago last month CALGARY (CP) — State authorities in Illinois have filed a lawsuit against a U.S. affiliate of Enbridge Inc. after oil leaked from one of the company’s pipelines near Chicago last month.
The state’s attorney general alleges Enbridge Energy Partners LP (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:EEP) violated state environmental regulations when the pipeline leaked in Romeoville, Ill.
“Enbridge must be held accountable for all of the environmental and public health impacts of this oil spill,” said Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
The eight-count civil suit alleges Enbridge caused danger to public health and created a public nuisance.
“Our latest joint action will protect Romeoville residents by requiring Enbridge Energy to quickly identify and clean up the damage it caused to the public water supply and surrounding natural areas,” said Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, who is also taking part in the suit.
An Enbridge spokeswoman said the company has worked co-operatively with authorities since Line 6A leaked on Sept. 9.
Enbridge has completed most of the actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered it to take, and will soon finish the rest, Jennifer Varey added.
“By filing this action, the Illinois Attorney General’s office is simply protecting the state’s interests and ensuring that Enbridge will follow through with addressing any concerns that the state may have arising out of the Line 6A incident, in addition to those action items being addressed under the U.S. EPA Order,” she said.
The Illinois leak took place less than two months after a larger spill on an Enbridge pipeline called Line 6B in southern Michigan. That line, and the one near Chicago, are both part of Enbridge’s Lakehead system.
Illinois also wants Enbridge to pay response and oversight costs related to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the spill.
And it is asking the court to require Enbridge to survey wells within two kilometres of the spill and identify public water sources and drains that might be threatened by the leak.
A hearing into the case is set for Nov. 10 in Will County Circuit Court.
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