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 said power was restored as of Wednesday night.
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Rees said she couldn’t provide more detail because it’s a “day-to-day operational issue.”
She said the incident does not impact the safety of the company’s employees or contractors.
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Suncor is currently focused on a safe return to operations, Rees said.
She said during that return to operations, there is potential for additional flaring at the plant.