Suncor operations cease at base plant after ‘process upset’ knocks out power
Suncor operations cease at base plant after 'process upset' knocks out power.
The Suncor oil sands facility seen from a helicopter near Fort McMurray, Alta., Tuesday, July 10, 2012. The oilsands boom that became a bust hits home when driving by empty workforce accommodation camps along highways near Fort McMurray in northern Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Suncor Energy Inc. says operations have ceased at its oilsands base plant near Fort McMurray, Alta., after a temporary power loss Wednesday afternoon.
Company spokesperson Erin Rees would only describe the cause of the power loss as a “process upset” but says power was restored as of Wednesday night.
Rees says she cannot provide more detail because it’s a “day to day operational issue.”
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She says the incident does not impact the safety of the company’s employees or contractors.
Suncor is currently focused on a safe return to operations, Rees says.
She says during that return to operations, there is potential for additional flaring at the plant.