more pain for the sector? It is estimated that anywhere from 500-1000 workers could be out of work in the Lakeland area if the curtailment formula is not changed back.
A letter sent from CNRL to service providers on Jan. 22 warns that changes in the original curtailment formula for February means that the ECHO pipeline, the main way of transporting crude out of Bonnyville, Elk Point, Lloydminster, will be shut-in for the area.
“Unfortunately, the changes for February 2019 mean that Canadian Natural will be curtailing production far beyond its voluntary and mandated January volumes. This is not sustainable operationally as the ECHO pipeline will need to be shut-in along with the production associated with it. As a result, the disproportionate February 2019 curtailment numbers will hurt jobs, specifically in the Bonnyville/Elk Point/Lloydminster area,” the letter said.
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