(Newswire.net — June 20, 2013) Calgary, AB — Legacy Oil and Gas Ltd. Issues a statement concerning the pipeline rupture that occurred near Turner Valley.
LEGACY OIL + GAS INC. ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING NATURAL GAS RELEASE IN TURNER VALLEY
“Recent heavy rains and spring run-off in southern Alberta caused a flooding of the Sheep River. As a precautionary measure, Legacy was in the process of shutting in production in the Turner Valley Field when a natural gas well, Royalite 19, located at 5-6-20-2W5M in the southwest corner of the town of Turner Valley, had a flow line rupture due to impacts from trees and other debris in the rising flood water. Legacy Turner Valley and head office staff are working with the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) and other local and government officials and Turner Valley emergency response personnel to ensure public safety.
Due to the rupture, a release of approximately 1% hydrogen sulphide (H2S) natural gas has occurred, at a low rate of flow. Legacy has enacted its emergency response plan. There are no residents located within the well’s emergency planning zone. Legacy has air quality monitoring on site and has not detected H2S that would exceed regulated levels for public health.
The Town of Turner Valley was already evacuating residents in the area of the leak in response to the flooding. As a precaution, Legacy worked with Turner Valley emergency services to evacuate additional residents in the area.”
Matt Janisch CFO of Legacy Oil and Gas Ltd. stated, “We are well prepared for emergency measures and are in the process of shutting down the low flow natural gas well. At present there is a very small amount leaking from the well but the flooding has mitigated the effects of the gas. As soon as we are able to access the site fully we will shut it down completely. In the meantime we will continue to monitor it.”
With a highly trained emergency response team monitoring the situation Mr. Janisch confirmed there is no danger to the public at present. However due to the severe flooding emergency crews are asking the public to stay indoors.
Calgary, High River and area are in a state of emergency due to heavy rains and flooding. Turner Valley is located approximately 35 minutes southwest of the Calgary city limits.
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