Enbridge Inc. (
TSX: T.ENB) confirmed the return to service of the northern segment of the Athabasca Pipeline (Line 19) between Fort McMurray and Cheecham on June 30.
According to the
Enbridge press release, the company continues to make progress in responding to the June 22 release from its Line 37 pipeline; the failure of Line 37 was caused by a 1-in-100 year rainfall event last week which triggered ground movement on the right-of-way.
Enbridge had shut down pipelines that shared a corridor with Line 37 as a precaution.
The Athabasca Pipeline was restarted early June 30 at reduced operating pressure following completion of extensive engineering and geotechnical analysis, as well as excavation and inspection at several points on the pipeline.
Recovery of oil from the release on Line 37 continues with improved weather conditions aiding efforts.
Enbridge operates, in Canada and the U.S., the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system.