This page will be used to post information about spills in Chemical Valley and around Aamjiwnaang First Nation. Industry memos, news coverage, and direct video footage will be used to try to determine the content and quantity of spills and the dangers associated with them.
If you have updates or information about spills not listed here, please post them in the comment section.
Recent Updates:
December 3, 2021
INEOS Styrolution Canada Ltd. will be restarting a unit and as a result, increased flaring and noise will occur for the next few days.
September 30, 2021
Beginning today, the Suncor Sarnia refinery will begin the process of safely re-starting a unit following maintenance activity. During this time, you may notice periods of increased flaring and a possible increase in noise levels.
September 17, 2021
Beginning this afternoon, the Suncor Sarnia refinery will begin the process of safely shutting down process units for a period of planned maintenance.
September 15, 2021
Pembina pipelines issuing a CAER Information only for potential high flaring due to maintenance activities
June 22, 2021
Starting later this morning and continuing for approximately 12 hours, the Shell Manufacturing Centre in Corunna is expecting some flaring and a resultant increase in noise at site as we execute some planned maintenance. It is important to note the flare system is a process safety device at the refinery and is a normal and vital part of unit shutdown and start-up activities.
June 17, 2021
INEOS Styrolution has issued a CAER Information Notice for increased flaring due to unit upset.
June 16, 2021
The Suncor Sarnia refinery may be safely shutting down a process unit this morning. Increased flaring and noise are possible. We will be conducting perimeter monitoring as an added safety precaution and have provided information to CAER and the Spills Action Centre.
Primary Contact Name: Suncor Sarnia refinery
Contact Email: suncornotifications@suncor.com
May 20, 2021
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for high flaring due to an interruption in service from a third party. This is expected to continue until service has been restored.
INEOS Styrolution is advising of high flaring on their site due to restarting of a unit. No community action is required.
May 18, 2021
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Enbridge Pipelines for routine maintenance at the Shell take-off, 255 Lasalle Line. Petroleum odours may be noticeable for this planned work. No action is required. Work to be completed by 4pm today.
May 15, 2021
NOVA Chemicals has issued an Information Code 8 for a hydrocarbon leak at ethanizer cold side.
April 22, 2021
Imperial Oil issuing a CAER information only due to unit upset
April 16, 2021
A CAER Code 8 Information was issued for XJF742. IMPERIAL OIL..SMALL FIRE ON SITE..NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.
April 13, 2021
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by CF Industries. CF NITROGEN COMPLEX WILL BE STARTING UP THE UREA UNIT. ODOUR MAY OCCUR. WIND FROM THE SOUTH WEST 5 TO 10 KILOMETERS PER HOUR
April 9, 2021
Starting April 9th, Shell Manufacturing Centre (SMC) will be doing some planned maintenance at our
Refinery in Corunna. This work will see additional contractors on site and involves the routine
inspection and maintenance of a shared pipeline. Work is expected to begin on April 9th and be
completed in about a week to ten days.
During this planned maintenance, there will be additional flaring along with the potential for
intermittent noise. It is important to remember the flare system is a significant process safety device
at the refinery and is a normal and vital part of these activities. Steps are also being taken to dampen
noise which could affect residents located near the work activity.
There should be no traffic increase along the St. Clair Parkway or LaSalle Line close to the Shell site.
Work activities are scheduled to begin at 7:30 am and conclude at 5:00 pm each day.
When necessary, we will communicate our activities via our Facebook Page or CAER information line
at 1-855-472-7642. If you have any concerns regarding the planned maintenance, please feel free to
contact the site directly at 519-481-1245.
April 8, 2021
Information issued by Pembina Pipelines at 4391 40 Highway South for unit startup, potential heavy flaring
April 7, 2021
information issued at Nova Corunna at 785 Petrolia Line for high flaring due to unit upset.
April 6, 2021
Enbridge, 1010 Plank road, issuing information for routine maintenance. Public may notice some petroleum odour. Expected end time today at 1300 hours
shell Canada issuing an information for unit upset today starting at 12:03 pm
Suncor is issuing an information at 1900 Saint Clair parkway as they are experiencing a process upset that may generate flaring and noise.
April 5, 2021
Code 8 was issued for Suncor at 1900 St Clair Parkway for grass fire at the flare area.
CF CYA389 ISSUED INFORMATION. NITROGEN COMPLEX WILL BE STARTING UP THE NITRIC ACID UNIT. MAY EXPERIENCE SMOKEY STACK AND POSSIBLE DISCHARDE TO THE AIR. WIND DIRECTION IS SE AT 12KM/HR.
April 2, 2021
information issued at CF Industries at 161 Bickford Line as they will be shutting down a urea unit. Possibility of odour, wind from the NNE at 9 kilometers per hour.
April 1, 2021
CF START UP OF UREA UNIT IN NITROGEN COMPLEX WITH POSSIBLE ODOR
March 31, 2021
Plains Midstream issuing information only for filling mercaptan tank.
March 30, 2021
Code 5 was issued by xjf737 shell canada for a grass fire outside plant boundaries at lasalle line at the enbridge terminal along the traintracks that run north south.
SUNCOR ISSUING AN INFORMATION ONLY THE SUNCOR SARNIA REFINERY WILL BE CONDUCTING SEVERAL PLANNED MAINTENANCE ACTIVITES BETWEEN MARCH 31 AND MAY 14 APPROX DURING THIS TIME PERIODS OF INCREASED FLARING ODOUR AND NOISE LEVELS ARE POSSIBLE UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED AS NECESSARY
March 27, 2021
CF INDUSTRIES. THE CF NITROGEN COMPLEX NITRIC ACIT UNIT IS SHUTTING DOWN. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR A DISCHARGE TO AIR AND SMOKEY STACK. THE WIND DIRECTION IS FROM THE NE @ 5KM/H
March 26, 2021
Beginning this evening, Friday, March 26, the Suncor Sarnia refinery will begin the process of safely shutting down units for planned maintenance.
During this time, community members may notice periods of increased flaring and noise; however, we are making every effort to minimize these potential disruptions. We expect the shut down process to last throughout the weekend and we will provide further updates if anything changes.
Please note: we will also conducting perimeter monitoring throughout the process as an added safety precaution.
We are providing notification of this activity to CAER and the Spills Action Centre.
This information has also been recorded to the CAER Industry Update Line (1-855-4SARNIA) for community members to access.
Suncor is issuing an information only for flaring due to unit shut down (planned and unplanned) -suncor is safely shutting down a process unit. Increased flaring (and noise, odor – if appropriate) is possible.
Shell Canada at 150 Saint Clair Parkway issuing an information only for planned maintenance. Possible high flare and loud noise.
March 23, 2021
Code 8 was issued for Nova Saint Clair at 285 Albert Street in Corunna, VCZ562 for fire and smoke at the tank farm.
March 2, 2021
A CAER Code 8 Information has been issued by NOVA Corunna for a hydrocarbon leak in their cold site.
February 22, 2021
A CAER Code 8 Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a leak. Unknown what the substance is at this time. More information to follow. Wind direction is E/S/W 22 km/hr.
A CAER Code 8 Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a leak. UPDATE — LIQUID PROPANE GAS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THE LEAK. UN1075.WIND DIRECTION S/W 20KM/HR.
February 17, 2021
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for high flaring due to a unit start-up.
February 12, 2021
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by INEOS Styrolution for high flaring due to a unit upset.
February 12, 2021
Imperial Oil is issuing a CAER Information Notice for high flaring. This is due to a unit shutdown.
February 11, 2021
A CAER Information Code 8 has been issued by Imperial. There was an equipment malfunction during the startup of a process unit. Downwind air monitoring so far has not detected elevated readings, and air monitoring is continuing. We are continuing our response to this incident
January 28, 2021
A CAER Information Notice update has been issued. Shell Canada is experiencing a unit upset with noticeable smoke and flare. The unit start up may have higher than normal flaring and possible higher than normal noise.
January 22, 2021
Suncor has advised that there will be expected intermittent periods of higher than normal flaring and noise throughout this weekend due a unit start up. Suncor will be making every attempt to reduce noise during this time.
December 11, 2020
A CAER Code 10 has been issued by Imperial for elevated water readings at their site, potentially reaching the St Clair River. Wind direction from Southwest. Imperial is investigating. MECP has been notified. No further assistance is required.
November 27, 2020
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for increased flaring due to a unit upset. Potential noise may also be heard.
November 24, 2020
A CAER Information Code 8 has been issued by INEOS Styrolution for an unplanned unit shutdown. Higher flaring and noise may be noticed.
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for safely shutting down a process unit. Increased flaring and noise may be noticed.
November 23, 2020
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by INEOS Styrolution for high flaring due to maintenance activity.
November 17, 2020
A CAER Information Code 8 was issued for NOVA Corunna, at 785 Petrolia Line for a crude leak.
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada at 150 Saint Clair Parkway for a process unit upset with higher than normal flaring.
November 10, 2020
A CAER Information Code 8 was issued by SUNCOR at 1900 St Clair Pkwy. for a controlled shutdown of a process unit.
November 6, 2020
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for flaring from a temporary ground flare at the Sun junction due to planned maintenance on an ethane pipeline near Sun Ave and Vidal Street South.
October 19, 2020
Suncor has issued an Information Notice as they are safely taking a piece of equipment out of service for maintenance. Increased flaring and noise is possible.
September 28, 2020
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Plains Midstream for routine maintenance activities with possible odours from unit.
September 23, 2020
A CAER Information Code 8 has been issued by Shell Canada for a fire in a unit. The fire is under control.
September 16, 2020
An Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for high flaring caused by a unit upset.
September 10, 2020
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by Suncor at 1900 Saint Clair Parkway for several planned maintenance activities between September 10 and October 17 approximately. During this time periods of intermittent, visible flaring, odours and increased noise levels are possible. Updates will be provided as necessary.
August 31, 2020
An Information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for planned pipeline maintenance on ethane line. 2 ground flares will be in operation at sun junction
August 14, 2020
A CVECO Code 8 Information has been issued by IMPERIAL OIL at 600 S CHRISTINA ST. for a flu gas leak on co boiler.
August 13, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a sheen to Talfourd Creek.
August 9, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by INEOS Styrolution for high flaring.
August 4, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for planned maintenance on process unit. Increased flaring and noise.
July 22, 2020
An Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for high flaring and possible noise due to a unit start up.
July 18, 2020
A CVECO Code 9 (fire assistance) has been issued by Arlanxeo for an isobutylene leak at the butyl polys unit at 500 Kenny Street.
July 15, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a unit start-up. High flare and loud noise may be observed.
July 14, 2020
A CVECO Code 10 has been issued by Shell Canada for a possible spill of unknown product to Talfourd Creek with the potential to reach the St Clair River. For further information please contact Shell at (519) 481-1245.
July 3, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a unit start up. Expect higher than normal flaring and higher noise.
June 24, 2020
Shell Canada has issued a CVECO Information Notice for steam venting and increased noise due to boiler testing.
June 22, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for unit upset. Units will be restarted with the potential for higher than normal flaring and noise.
June 16, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Plains Midstream for conducting routine maintenance activities with possible odours from venting.
June 15, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for safely taking a piece of equipment out of service for maintenance. Increased flaring and noise are possible.
June 11, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for the chemical plant start up. High flaring and loud noise is possible.
June 5, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for a minor unit issue with flaring and noise possible
May 28, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a planned chemical plant shutdown resulting in higher flaring and possible noise.
May 23, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been by Shell Canada for acid gas flaring. Higher flaring is expected.
May 21, 2020
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Chemicals, Corunna for plant start up. Flaring expected for 24 to 36 hours
May 18, 2020
A CAER Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Corunna for unit upset and start up commencing with excessive flaring.
May 11, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Corunna for a unit upset. High flaring is expected
May 5, 2020
Suncor has issued a CVECO Information Notice for possible increased flaring and noise due to planned unit equipment outage.
April 27, 2020
A CVECO Code 9 has been issued by Arlanxeo . Leak of isobutylene and isoprene onsite
April 21, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Arlanxeo. A unit will be starting up on April 22, 2020 after a maintenance outage. There is a possibility of increased flaring associated with these start up activities.
April 10, 2020
A CVECO Code 8 was issued for Imperial Oil for release to air, no further information has been provided upon second request.
Update to CVECO Code 8 issued by Imperial Oil for release to air. Minor hydrocarbon release, internal to site. There is NO offsite impact.
April 7, 2020
Suncor has issued an Information Notice for high flaring and noise. Suncor is safely shutting down a process unit for maintenance.
February 20, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Enbridge for conducting routine maintenance today at 350 Lasalle Line. Public may notice petroleum odors.
February 11, 2020
The South Vidal Street emergency road, just north of the bridge, will be closed February 12, 2020 from 9am until 4pm for a culvert replacement. No through traffic during this time.
February 5, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for high flaring and noise due to a unit upset.
January 28, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Plains Midstream conducting maintenance with possible odors from venting.
January 21, 2020
A CVECO Information Notice has been by Shell Canada for SRU unit trip and possible loud flaring.
December 27, 2019
Imperial has issued a CVECO Information Notice for high flaring due to a unit upset
December 13, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Nova Corunna for a plant upset and excessive flaring.
November 22, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell, 150 Saint Clair Parkway, Saint Clair, for boiler start-up with venting and noise.
November 9, 2019
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Suncor for a fire on H, C, C Unit.
November 4, 2019
A CVECO Code 9 (request for municipal Fire Dept) has been issued by Arlanxeo, 1265 Vidal Street South, for a fire in the BE3 Unit
November 1, 2019
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial for a small fire on their site. The fire has been extinguished and there are no injuries. The impacted equipment has been isolated.
October 23, 2019
Imperial oil issued a CVECO Information for increased flaring due to unit start up
October 18, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial. Vidal Street will be closed from Clifford Street to Kenny Street to allow Imperial to complete a tower lift at their facility from 8am until approx. 1pm
October 17, 2019
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Shell Canada for a gas leak.
October 12, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for increased flaring and noise at the Suncor refinery to facilitate a shut down of one of the process units for maintenance
October 7, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Pembina for possible odors due to normal maintenance activities.
October 1, 2019
Shell Canada has issued a CVECO
Information Notice for Units upset, possible high flare and loud noise.
September 24, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Corunna for excessive flaring at the Pearson compound on Highway 40.
September 19, 2019
Suncor has issued a CVECO Information Notice for planned maintenance with the potential for periodic increased noise.
September 6, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued Nova Saint Clair, 285 Albert Street, Mooretown, for high flare and loud noise due to unit shut down.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued Nova Saint Clair, 285 Albert Street, Mooretown, for high flare and loud noise due to unit shut down.
September 5, 2019
Shell Canada has issued a CVECO Information Notice for a unit upset at ISOMAX.
September 3, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by INEOS Styrolution for high flaring.
August 26, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Enbridge Pipelines for conducting routine maintenance at its facility near the west side of the property along Indian Rd. Members of the public may notice petroleum odours during this time. Planned work – no action required.
August 15, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Corunna for potential high flare caused by planned maintenance at cat cracker.
August 14, 2019
Shell Canada issuing a CVECO Information Notice for a planned shut down of a boiler in the steam plant. Loud noise may be heard.
August 12, 2019
Suncor has issued a CVECO Information Notice for a small water leak in the vicinity of South Vidal Street. The water originates from the St Clair River. The line has been isolated.
Aug 7, 2019
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial for a fire within their site.
July 23, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Plains Midstream. Routine maintenance will be taking place that may result in odours being noticeable.
July 9, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Cabot for testing of their alarm system. Testing will continue throughout the day.
July 8, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for increased intermittent flaring due to maintenance activity.
April 5, 2019
The ALL CLEAR has been issued for the CVECO Information Notice by Ineos Styrolution for potential high flaring and noise.
April 2, 2019
A CVECO Code 6 (traffic control) was issued by Imperial for a tower collapse in the facility near the roadway. No other community action is required.
April 1, 2019
A CVECO Code 5 was issued by Sarnia Fire for a resin leak on 402 highway at front street from a truck. A CVECO Code 91 was also issued for assistance from Imperial for their foam truck. Please avoid the 402 near Front Street.
March 25, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for plant maintenance with the potential for high flaring.
March 22, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for a cat cracker unit upset with potential high flaring.
March 20, 2019
Plains Midstream has issued a CVECO Information Notice. Routine Maintenance is being conducted with the possibility of odours from venting.
March 18, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial. A minor flare may be observed due to maintenance work being done.
March 14, 2019
Code 8 issued for 150 saint clair parkway, shell Canada…small fire in process 2
March 11, 2019
CODE 8 Suncor is issuing a code 8 for a small fire inside the Plant 3 compound.
March 7, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Nova Corunna for unit upset. High flaring and smokey flare may be visible.
February 26, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Chemicals for a unit upset and heavy flaring.
February 14, 2019
Pembina Pipelines at 4391 Highway 40 South have issued a CVECO Information Notice for possible odours due to normal maintenance activities.
NOVA Chemicals has issued a CVECO Code 8 for an on-site propane leak. The leak was quickly isolated, and personnel are investigating and managing on-site activities.
January 22, 2019
Enbridge Pipelines has issued a CVECO Information Notice for routine maintenance at 679 Lasalle Line. Public may observe petroleum odours during the planned work. The work is due to end later this afternoon.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a unit upset.
January 17, 2019
Nova Corunna had issued a CVECO Code 8 for an isolated benzene leak onsite.
January 10, 2019
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Enbridge Pipelines for planned maintenance work at 679 Lasalle Line in Corunna. Petroleum odours may be noticeable and the work is expected to end around 1:30 pm today.
-2019-
December 19, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for high flaring due to a unit upset.
December 13, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada. High flaring and noise is expected due to a unit shut down.
November 29, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a steam plant upset. Venting may be noticeable.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell for a cat cracker unit Trip. High flaring and noise will be noticeable.
November 26, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Corunna for high flaring due to a unit upset.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for increased flaring and noise due to maintenance activities for the duration of the week.
October 22, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor at 1900 Saint Clair Parkway. Flare gas recovery unit will be shut down for the next few days for planned maintenance. Potential for increased flaring.
October 5, 2015
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil, 602 Christina Street, Sarnia, for increased flaring due to unit start up.
October 3, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Pembina Pipelines. Update for high flaring on the west side of Highway 40. There is a potential for ethyl mercaptan odour due to maintenance activities.
Suncor is issuing a CVECO Information Notice for an onsite release of a small quantity of steam condensate containing mercaptan during maintenance activities. There is a potential for offsite odour.
September 28, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Pembina Pipelines. There is a potential for high flaring on the west side of Highway 40 and loud noise due to planned maintenance activities.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell Canada, located at 150 Saint Clair Parkway, for a planned shutdown of number 2 crude unit. A higher flare and noise may be noticed.
September 24, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor. Suncor is shutting down process units for maintenance. High flaring and increased noise may be noticed.
September 18, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA for excessive flaring from a ground flare at their Pearson Compound at Highway 40 and Churchill Line.
September 12, 2018
CN Rail has issued a CVECO Information Notice for a leaking rail car. Product is toluene. Sarnia Fire is on on-site attending.
September 6, 2018
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Pembina Pipelines for a small mercaptan leak with possible on-site odors. Wind is from the north at 15km/h
September 4, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA for the use of a portable ground flare at the Pearson compound along Churchill Road near Vidal Street.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by CN Railways. Rail car cleaning will be taking place at C Yard at Plank Road and Indian Road for two days. There will be ground flaring visible.
August 30, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for increased flaring due to operational changes
August 28, 2018
Shell Canada is issuing a CVECO Information Notice only. Power failure at the chemical plant. No emissions or increased flaring is expected
August 27, 2018
Shell has issued a CVECO Information Notice for a unit start-up with high flaring and loud noise.
August 23, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial. High flaring for approximately one hour.
August 21, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell for a unit upset, resulting in possible higher flaring and noise.
August 9, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Nova Moore for working on site alarm system. Public may see flashing lights and hear the site alarm.
August 7, 2018
Pembina Pipeline is issuing a CVECO Information only for the month of August. Potential for high flaring on the east side of highway 40
July 25, 2018
Enbridge Pipelines will be conducing routine maintenance at its 259 Lasalle Line facility. Members of the public may notice petroleum odours. Work is to be concluded at 2100 today
July 17, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for routine pipeline maintenance. Ground flaring may be observed near Vidal between Clifford and Kenny from July 11 to July 13, 2018.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Corunna at 785 Petrolia Line for flaring off a pigtrap for pipeline cleaning using a portable ground flare.
July 11, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for routine pipeline maintenance. Ground flaring may be observed near Vidal between Clifford and Kenny from July 11 to July 13, 2018.
July 10, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Arlanxeo for a domestic water leak on the Butyl II north west corner. There will be a noticeable amount of sediment in the Cole drain leading to the river.
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Enbridge. Routine maintenance is being conducted until noon today. Petroleum odours may be noticeable during this time.
July 6, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor at 1900 ST CLAIR PARKWAY. Suncor Sarnia refinery will be venting CO2 at this time in Plant 3. As a result there may be the possibility of noticeable venting in the area during this process.
July 5, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by INEOS Styrolution, 872 Tashmoo Avenue, Sarnia for high flaring due to unit upset.
June 8, 2018
IMPERIAL OIL AT 602 CHRISTINA STREET SOUTH IS ISSUING A CVECO INFORMATION ONLY FOR POSSIBLE OFF SITE ODOUR.
June 6, 2018
A CVECO Code 9 (Fire Assistance) has been issued by Cabot Carbon. Fire equipment and personnel may be noticeable in the area of the facility.
May 28, 2018
Imperial Oil at 602 Christina street south issuing an Information Notice for darker than normal main boiler stack due to boiler trip.
May 22, 2018
Nova Chemicals,Corunna issuing a CVECO Information only for light flaring at the Pearson Compound, on the corner of Vidal Street and Highway forty. Lasting between 1200hrs and 1800hrs.
May 15, 2018
Cabot Canada, 800 Tashmoo Avenue, Sarnia. issuing a CVECO Information Notice for a unit being taken offline. May be visible black coming from stack emissions.
May 10, 2018
A CVECO Code 9 (fire assistance) was issued for TransAlta at Arlanxeo at 1265 Vidal Street South, Sarnia. Sarnia City Fire responding.
May 6, 2018
Information issued for Pembina Pipeline Corporation – XJF739, 4391 40 Highway South, Corunna for a potential of increased flaring due to operational activites on east side of Highway 40 between LaSalle and Hill Street.
May 3, 2018
Suncor Energy Incorporated observed a light sheen material travelling past the Suncor Refinery Dock at approximately 1430 hours. Suncor personnel confirmed the material was not originating from their refinery, rather from somewhere north of the docks.
May 3, 2018
Enbridge Pipelines will be conducting routine maintenance at 1010 Plank Road and Indian Road with potential for petroleum orders.
April 19, 2018
Shell Canada has issued a CVECO Information notice for Isomax and CR3 shutdown at their site. High flaring and noise may be expected
April 3, 2018
An Information Notice has been issued by Suncor. They will be conducting a period of planned maintenance from April 3 until June 1, 2018. Periods of visible flaring and increased noise are possible during this time.
March 16, 2018
The Suncor Sarnia refinery is continuing its re-start procedures following the process upset earlier today (Thursday, March 15)
During this time, increased odours may be present.
We apologize for this inconvenience and are working to restore normal operation as quickly as possible.
We continue to work with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and have deployed third party air monitoring in the Aamjiwnaang community.
We will continue to update the MOECC on our progress, and will provide updates as they become available
March 15, 2018
Suncor at 1900 Saint Clair Parkway issuing an information for unit upset.
March 15, 2018
Code 8 was issued for Suncor for information of unit upset in plant 2 high flaring and steam.
February 16, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell for high flaring due to Deproparnizer startup
February 16, 2018
Shell has issued an Information Notice for high flaring and possible high noise
February 15, 2018
Suncor Refinery issuing an Information Notice advising of a light sheen on the St. Clair River upriver past their dock facilities.
February 14, 2018
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial for high flaring and loud noise
January 28, 2018
CVECO INFORMATION ONLY FOR NOVA CORUNNA FOR HIGH AND SMOKEY FLARING.
January 20, 2018
Ineos Styrolution issued information for a small hydro carbon leak within plant.
January 16, 2018
Information only issued at Plains Midstream Canada – XNZ 861, 1182 Plank Road, Sarnia, ON, for excessive flaring due to unit start up.
January 12, 2018
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial for a hydrocarbon leak. No community action is required.
January 9, 2018
NOVA Corunna has issued a CVECO Information Notice for unit upset with higher than normal flaring.
January 8, 2018
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial for their sirens going off. They have reactivated their alarm for a hydrocarbon leak. Wind from WSW at 15km/h
December 22, 2017
Imperial has issued a CVECO Information Notice for high flaring due to a unit start up
December 20, 2017
Imperial has issued a CVECO Information Notice for high flaring for planned maintenance work.
December 18, 2017
NOVA Corunna has issued an Information Notice for high flaring due to a unit upset.
Shell Canada has issued an Information Notice for NHT shutdown. Winds are out of the south at 12 km/h
December 14, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for a unit upset. As a result there may be a possibility of increased flaring and noise during the upset.
December 7, 2017
Imperial Oil has issued a CVECO Information Notice for high flaring.
November 30, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial Oil for a vapour release. It is a release of hydrogen sulfide within the plant. No outside readings at this time. Wind is from the west at 30 kmh
Shell has issued an Information Notice for a unit upset with high flaring and loud noise
November 28, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell for a Shell Chemical plant shut down. High flaring and loud noise are possible.
November 20, 2017
NOVA Corunna has issued an Information Notice for elevated flaring
November 8, 2017
NOVA Chemicals issued a CVECO Code 8 for an H2S leak in the olefins unit. Wind from the west at 9 kmh
November 7, 2017
Imperial Oil issued a CVECO Code 8 for a spill to the ground, offsite. Process water was released to the ground near Scott Road.
November 2, 2017
CN Rail issued a CVECO Code 8 for a small leak in one of the railcars containing molten sulphur. Leak in contained and no emergency services are required
October 31, 2017
Imperial Oil has issued an Information Notice for flaring due to a unit upset. Wind from WSW at 21 kmh.
NOVA Moore has issued an Information Notice for excessive noise and flaring due to start up. Wind from WSW at 18kmh.
October 28, 2017
Shell has issued an Information Notice for high flaring and noise due to a unit upset.
October 19, 2017
Arlanxeo issued a CVECO Information Notice for possible flaring due to maintenance work. Flaring may continue until 6pn tonight
October 17, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell for sour water stripper start up resulting in intermittent high flaring.
October 13, 2017
Pembina has issued a CVECO Information Notice for high flaring and high noise.
October 12, 2017
Pembina issued an Information Notice for nitrogen venting on site. Noise may be present during venting
Imperial Oil has issued an Information Notice for high flaring.
October 5, 2017
Shell has issued an Information Notice for possible noise from venting due to a boiler start up.
September 15, 2017
NOVA Corunna at 785 Petrolia Line issuing an information for major turnaround activities. Now through to the end of October there are a number of planned maintenance activities occurring that will result in increased traffic, large construction equipment, change in noise levels and odours.
September 9, 2017
South Vidal Street will be closed near Praxair due to a water main break. The road will be closed for most of the day
September 8, 2017
The hydrocarbon sheen on the St. Clair River and Talfourd Creek near the Shell refinery was successfully removed yesterday. The investigation in to the cause is continuing.
September 7, 2017
Information issued for CF industries at 161 Bickford line as they are conducting on site emergency response training. Smoke may be seen in the area of the plant.
The Shell Manufacturing Centre is investigating a sheen on Talfourd Creek in the area of the Corunna refinery. Shell personnel are working to contain the sheen and are diverting water to a containment pond. In addition to permanent booms in the Creek, an additional temporary boom and vacuum trucks have been deployed. A CVECO Code 8 has been issued, and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has been notified
September 6, 2017
Shell Manufacturing Centre will be performing planned equipment maintenance at the Corunna refinery today (Wednesday, September 6). There is the potential for increased flaring and noise with this work.
August 28, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by CN Rail. An air monitor detected molten sulfer in the air at the rail yard.
August 25, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by CN Rail. An air monitor detected molten sulfer in the air at the rail yard.
August 22, 2017
Imperial Oil has issued a CVECO Code 8 for a unit shut down with an investigation of an unknown odour
INEOS Styrolution has issued a CVECO Information Notice for High Flaring.
August 14, 2017
NOVA issued an Information Notice for elevated flaring at their Corunna site for the next 72 hours. Plant maintenance turnaround activities are occurring with flaring during the initial phase.
August 9, 2017
Sarnia Fire issued a CVECO Code 8 for CN Rail, Sarnia site.
August 4, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for increased noise due to steam venting during a unit start up.
August 1, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued. Sarnia Fire is responding to a grass fire along the rail lines adjacent to Scott Road. Please avoid the Scott Road area.
July 31, 2017
Suncor has issued an Information Notice for increased flaring.
July 24, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by NOVA Corunna for increased visible flaring due to mechanical repairs. Flaring is expected to last for up to 24 hours
July 18, 2017
NOVA Chemicals has issued an Information Notice for a smoky stack due to a unit upset.
Suncor has issued an Information Notice for increased flaring and possible noise due to a unit upset with a compressor re-start.
July 9, 2017
A CVECO Information notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for excessive noise.
A CVECO Information notice has been issued by Suncor for possible high flaring.
June 12, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Clean Harbors for a small fire in their landfill. Fire is under control and being foamed. MOECC representatives are also attending the facility
June 6, 2017
NOVA St Clair will be conducting an emergency evacuation drill today. Emergency vehicles and personnel may be noticeable.
Plains Midstream will be conducting depth of cover surveys in the Right of Ways on Aamjiwnaang from June 6-25, 2017. No ground disturbance will be occurring. Survey only. Any questions/concerns, please contact Aamjiwnaang Lands Officer.
June 2, 2017
Imperial Oil has issued a CVECO Information Notice for elevated flaring.
June 1, 2017
Shell has issued a downgrade from the CVECO Code 91 to a CVECO Code 8 from the incident on May 28.
ALL CLEAR for the CVECO Code 8 issued by Arlanxeo for a hydrocarbon leak in their facility. No offsite impact at his time. Wind is out of the west.
May 31, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued for a hydrocarbon leak in their facility. No offsite impact at his time. Wind is out of the west.
May 30, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for on-site fire training today. Movement of fire trucks and related equipment as well as high pressure water may be noticeable. Training will be completed later this afternoon.
May 29, 2017
Arlanxeo issued an Information Notice: Please note that Arlanxeo Butyl facility will commence scheduled steam maintenance tomorrow (Tues. May 30). This is expected to be completed within three days. To prepare for this maintenance work, there will be increased flaring beginning today, May 29th and ending tomorrow, May 30th. All efforts will be made to minimize the potential smoke and offsite noise impacts.
Non-essential staff were being asked to leave or not enter the refinery today in order for the tank issue to be the primary focus. Refinery staff are on duty ensuring refinery is operating normally and safely. Emergency responders are concentrating on the issue and would prefer there is limited access to the area for safety reasons. The oil in the tank will be transferred before repairs are completed.
Efforts are continuing to mitigate odour issues related to oil found on the top of a tank at the refinery yesterday. Foam continues to be applied to eliminate odours. St. Clair fire has one of their ladder trucks onsite. The unit has a camera which allows Shell to see the top of the tank. Air monitoring by Shell and a third party have not recorded VOC data as a result of this event but monitoring will continue.
May 28, 2017
Shell has issued a CVECO Code 91 for St Clair fire to assist. Foam was used to cover the affected tank. Shell advises this should mitigate the odour issues emanating from the tank.
Shell has issued a CVECO Code 8 for their facility. A crude oil tank has a quantity of oil on the top. Wind is from the south at 15 km/h.
Air monitoring is being conducted as a precaution.
May 25, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by NOVA Moore for an ammonia leak in their chillers
May 22, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by CN Rail for a railcar with a small leak of ethyl benzene.
May 5, 2017
Shell Canada has issued a CVECO Information Notice for a unit upset in cradle 2
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for high flaring due to a unit shutdown.
May 4, 2017
A CVECO Information notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a boiler start up at their site.
May 1, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial Oil for a reported vapour release at the Sarnia Manufacturing site. More details to follow when available.
April 27, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 was issued by CN Rail for a small leak of molten sulphur from a railcar.
April 25, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued for Imperial Oil for high flaring and noise due to a unit start up.
April 13, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued for an H2S vapor release.
April 7, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued for Plains Midstream. An oil leak occurred from an underground pipe. The leak has been contained to the onsite sump system. Petroleum odours may be noticeable in the area
Enbridge issued a CVECO Information Notice for routine maintenance work at 1010 Plank Road. Petroleum odours may ne noticeable in the area.
May 29, 2017
Arlanxeo issued an Information Notice: Please note that Arlanxeo Butyl facility will commence scheduled steam maintenance tomorrow (Tues. May 30). This is expected to be completed within three days. To prepare for this maintenance work, there will be increased flaring beginning today, May 29th and ending tomorrow, May 30th. All efforts will be made to minimize the potential smoke and offsite noise impacts.
May 28, 2017
Shell has issued a CVECO Code 91 for St Clair fire to assist. Foam was used to cover the affected tank. Shell advises this should mitigate the odour issues emanating from the tank.
Shell has issued a CVECO Code 8 for their facility. A crude oil tank has a quantity of oil on the top. Wind is from the south at 15 km/h.
Air monitoring is being conducted as a precaution.
May 25, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by NOVA Moore for an ammonia leak in their chillers
May 22, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by CN Rail for a railcar with a small leak of ethyl benzene.
May 9, 2017
Shell Canada has issued a CVECO Information Notice for a unit upset in cradle 2
May 5, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for high flaring due to a unit shutdown.
May 4, 2017
A CVECO Information notice has been issued by Shell Canada for a boiler start up at their site.
May 1, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial Oil for a reported vapour release at the Sarnia Manufacturing site. More details to follow when available.
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial Oil for a reported vapour release at the Sarnia Manufacturing site. More details to follow when available.
April 27, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 was issued by CN Rail for a small leak of molten sulphur from a railcar.
April 25, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued for Imperial Oil for high flaring and noise due to a unit start up.
April 13, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued for an H2S vapor release.
April 7, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued for Plains Midstream. An oil leak occurred from an underground pipe. The leak has been contained to the onsite sump system. Petroleum odours may be noticeable in the area
Enbridge issued a CVECO Information Notice for routine maintenance work at 1010 Plank Road. Petroleum odours may ne noticeable in the area.
March 31, 2017
Pembina has issued a CVECO Information Notice for maintenance work and high flaring.
March 30, 2017
Shell has issued an Information Notice for a boiler restart with possible loud noise from steam vent.
March 22, 2017
ALL CLEAR for the CVECO information notice from Shell for steam venting with loud noise possible.
Enbridge has issued a CVECO Information Notice for their facility at 1010 Plank Road. Petroleum odours may be noticeable during routine maintenance occurring between 6pm and 9pm this evening.
March 21, 2017
Sunoco Logistics will be conducting an emergency exercise tomorrow from 900 until 5pm. The exercise will take place on Lasalle Line with emergency equipment staged on Fairview Blvd. There may be increased traffic in the area noticeable between 930am and 1130 am.
March 8, 2017
Suncor has issued a CVECO Information notice for loud noise due to venting from plant 4
March 5, 2017
ALL CLEAR for the Information Notice issued by Imperial Oil for High Flare due to unit upset and excessive noise due to flaring.
February 27, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial Oil for a small hydrocarbon spill in a contained area within the facility. It is being cleaned up by a vac truck. Air monitoring is being done with no VOC levels being recorded.
February 24, 2017
Enbridge pipelines will be conducting routine maintenance at its facility at 225 Lasalle Rd. between River Rd. and Highway 40. Members of the pubic may notice petroleum odours. Work will take place Sat Feb 25th between 9am and 4pm,The notification will be cleared Monday Feb 27th at 730am.
February 23, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Arlanxeo. Arlanxeo fire department is responding to a small grass fire near their facility
Imperial Oil has notified is responding to an operating issue and currently has a higher than normal flare.
February 22, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell for a unit shutdown of a boiler. High flaring is possible.
Enbridge has issued a CVECO Information Notice for their facility at 1010 Plank Road. Petroleum odours may be noticeable during routine maintenance occurring between 6pm and 9pm this evening.
February 21, 2017
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Shell for a unit shutdown of a boiler. High flaring is possible.
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued for Ineos Styrolutions for a unit upset with high flaring
February 17, 2017
An Information Notice has been issued by Suncor for a controlled shut down at the flare gas recovery unit. There is a potential for increased flaring and noise from the main refinery flare stack.
February 15, 2017
An Information Notice has been issued for Praxair. A 3 inch pipeline leaked water condensate for a short time but has since stopped and is now contained.
Enbridge is conducting routine maintenance at its facility at 1010 Plank Rd. Members of the public may notice petroleum odours.
ALL CLEAR for Enbridge conducting routine maintenance at its facility at 1010 Plank Rd. Members of the public may notice petroleum odours.
February 14, 2016
ALL CLEAR issued for the CVECO Code 8 issued for Shell Canada for a unit shutdown.
February 13, 2017
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued for Shell Canada for a unit shutdown. High flaring is possible
January 11, 2017
Shell has issued a CVECO Information Notice for a unit startup-high flare and loud noise
December 13, 2016
A CVECO Code 9 issued by Sun Canadian. Smoke noticed in the control room at South Vidal and Sun Ave.
The CVECO Code 9 issued by Sun Canadian is now cancelled. Smoke noticed in the control room at South Vidal and Sun Ave. A CVECO Code 8 remains in place.
December 9, 2016
Imperial Oil has issued a CVECO Code 8 for high flaring due to a unit upset
December 6, 2016
A CVECO Code 5 has been issued by Sarnia Police for a broken pipeline in the area of 1832 South Vidal. Street. City works crews are investigating a possible sewer break in the area. Sarnia Police and Sarnia Fire are responding as a precaution.
ALL CLEAR for the CVECO Code 5 issued by Sarnia Police for a broken pipeline in the area of 1832 South Vidal. The line in question is a water condensate line between Praxair and Suncor that has a break.
Praxair issued a CVECO Code 8 for a waterline break between Praxair and Suncor.
November 29, 2016
St Clair Ethanol is conducting an emergency response drill.CVECOsimulation Codes 6, 9 and 91 have been issued for this exercise.
November 28, 2016
Shell has issued a CVECO Information Notice for high flaring due to a unit shutdown. High flare and noise are possible.
November 15, 2016
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Plains Midstream for excessive flaring due to a unit upset.
November 10, 2016
Shell will be conducting an emergency exercise in till noon. This is only an EXERCISE along St Clair Parkway
November 5, 2016
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for high flaring due to a unit start up.
November 2, 2016
The CVECO Code 9 is now ALL CLEAR. The CVECO Code 8 issued by Imperial Oil remains in effect for the hydrogen sulfide release from their coke structure.
November 1, 2016
A CVECO Code 8 has been issued by Imperial Oil for a hydrogen sulfide release from their coke structure. Code 9 upgrade also (fire department)
October 28, 2016
A CVECO information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for excessive flaring due to a unit shutdown.
October 26, 2016
A CVECO information notice issued by Imperial Oil for a SIMULATION exercise today between 9 and 11 am. Sirens will be sounded for this SIMULATION
ALL CLEAR for the CVECO information notice issued by Imperial Oil for a SIMULATION exercise today between 9 and 11 am. Sirens will be sounded for this SIMULATION
A CVECO information notice issued by Suncor for fire training onsite. Expected to be completed by 4pm today
October 24, 2016
A CVECO information notice has been issued by Suncor for on-site fire training today.
October 21, 2016
A CVECO information notice issued for Suncor for fire training being conducted until 4 pm today.
October 20, 2016
A CVECO Code 8 issued for a sheen in the river south of Imperial Oil docks.
September 22, 2016
A CVECO Information notice issued for Imperial Oil. A simulation exercise involving a spill to the river is taking place. This is only a SIMULATION
September 12, 2016
Arlanxeo is conducting a SIMULATION exercise. Simulation Code 8 and Code 9 issued for the exercise. Fire crews from Arlanxeo and City of Sarnia will be visible on site for this SIMULATION.
Exercise is at Styrolution site on Tashmoo Ave. Exercise is conducting a SIMULATION exercise. Simulation Code 8 and Code 9 issued for the exercise. Fire crews from Arlanxeo and City of Sarnia will be visible on site for this SIMULATION.
ALL CLEAR for the Exercise at Styrolution site on Tashmoo Ave. Exercise is conducting a SIMULATION exercise. Simulation Code 8 and Code 9 issued for the exercise. Fire crews from Arlanxeo and City of Sarnia will be visible on site for this SIMULATION.
August 25, 2016
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued for Suncor. Maintenance on one of the compressors may cause temporary higher than normal flaring and noise levels. Expected to be complete by the end of the day.
August 17, 2017
SIMULATION CVECO Code 9 issued for Arlanxeo. Emergency vehicles may be noticeable for this SIMULATION.
‘All Clear’ issued for the SIMULATION CVECO Code 9 issued for Arlanxeo. Emergency vehicles may be noticeable for this SIMULATION.
August 9, 2016
A CVECO Information Notice has been issued for Suncor for potential flaring and increased noise due to compressor maintenance.
July 27, 2016
A ‘SIMULATION’ CVECO Code 91 and Code 9 issued for INEOS Styrolutions. Emergency response equipment and sirens may be noticeable at the facility for this SIMULATION.
ALL CLEAR for the ‘SIMULATION’ CVECO Code 91 and Code 9 issued for INEOS Styrolutions. Emergency response equipment and sirens may be noticeable at the facility for this SIMULATION. ‘ALL CLEAR’
July 24, 2016
A CVECO Code 6 – Traffic Control – has been issued for Plains Midstream on Plank Road for an off site gas leak. Exact location unknown at this time.
The CVECO Code 6 is now ALL CLEAR and downgraded to a CVECOCode 8. Air monitoring is continuing in the affected area.
July 15, 2016
This refers to the Plains Midstream incident: The CVECO Code 9 that was downgraded to a Code 8 (Flaring) yesterday has been issued the ‘All Clear’
June14, 2016
All Clear issued for the CVECO Code 8 for the high flaring from July 13.
CVECO Code 8 issued for sulphur odor from 4 rail cars carrying molten sulphur at CN rail yard
A CVECO Code 9 issued for Plains Midstream on Plank Road for a hydrocarbon leak on site.
June 13, 2016
A CVECO Code 6 issued for Pembina Pipelines. Vapour cloud release from brine pond, propane UN1075.
The CVECO Code 6 (traffic control) for the Pembina incident is now ‘All Clear’. It has been downgraded to a Code 8
June 5, 2016
An Information Notice issued for Suncor. An emergency drill will be conducted today, including use of their siren starting at 945 am. Sarnia Fire is participating so fire equipment may be visible.
An Information Notice has been issued for Shell. Routine maintenance is being done today. Higher than normal flaring is expected.
All Clear issued for the Information Notice issued for Shell. (Higher than normal flaring)
May 22, 2016
CVECO Code 8 issued for Styrolution. Polyethyl benzene spill is contained on site with absorbant material applied and air monitoring ongoing
May 14, 2016
All Clear was issued for the Code 8, possible sulphur leak from rail car, at the CN rail yard.
May 13, 2016
CVECO Code 8 issued for CN Rail at Confederation and McGreggor. Possible sulphur leak from rail car, isolated to rail yard
May 18, 2016
Suncor advises that the refinery is in the process of re-starting units after maintenance activities. Intermittent periods of visible flaring and higher than normal noise levels are possible.
May 16, 2016
Shell Canada will be repairing process equipment today, As a result, elevated flaring is expected this afternoon and evening.
May 13, 2016
CVECO Code 8 issued for CN Rail at Confederation and McGreggor. Possible sulphur leak from rail car, isolated to rail yard
May 6, 2016
CN Rail is reporting a vapour release of Hydrogen Sulfide at 699 McGregor Side Road. More details will be sent as they are made available.
All Clear has been issued for CN Rail 699 McGregor Side Road Vapour Release of Hydrogen Sulfide.
May 4, 2016
Shell will be starting equipment this afternoon. It will result in steam venting with the potential for noise to be heard offsite.
Appril 29, 2016
Toda will be conducting fire training today involving carbon dioxide, expect small kerosene fire, black smoke and white plume from a fire container.
April 27, 2016
The Shelter in Place for the CORUNNA area has been lifted. All traffic control has been removed. Possible odours in the area south of the Shell refinery due to this incident. Shelter in Place has been lifted.
April 27, 2016
A CVECO Code 6 traffic control and a Shelter in Place has been issued for the CORUNNA AREA ONLY. Shell experienced a benzene leak late this afternoon. Please avoid the CORUNNA area for the time being
April 27, 2016
The sirens are to be sure everyone is aware of the situation. Shelter in Place is for the CORUNNA AREA ONLY. Please avoid the area as roadblocks are being set up for this emergency situation.
April 27, 2016
The wind is FROM the north. A benzene leak has been reported at the site. CVECO Code 6 will also be issued and a Shelter in Place for the CORUNNA AREA ONLY
April 27, 2016
Shell issued a CVECO Code 8 for an on-site benzene reading coming from bio-heater. No further details available at this time.
April 25, 2016
TODA, 933 Vidal St., will be conducting fire training today involving carbon dioxide in a small 24 inch container. Expect black smoke with a white plume.
April 18, 2016
AFN-Imperial Oil – An information notice has been issued for Imperial Oil for excessive flaring due to a unit upset. To confirm:
April 14, 2016
AFN-IMPERIAL OIL – Imperial Oil experiencing high flaring due to a unit start up.
April 8, 2016
AFN-Imperial Oil – An Information Notice has been issued by Imperial Oil for steam venting at their site.
April 8, 2016
AFN Suncor – A CVECO Notification has been issued by Suncor for high flaring.
March 2, 2016
AFN Suncor – A CVECO Notification has been issued by Suncor for high flaring.
March 1, 2016
AFN Shell – Shell advises that equipment maintenance is be done today. Higher than normal flaring is expected until late this afternoon today.
February 25, 2016
AFN Band Operations – Band Operations are closed today due to the bad road conditions and the power outage in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience.
February 17, 2016
AFN Suncor – Suncor shutting down Flare Gas Recovery Unit for maintenance. Intermittent flaring may be visible during this time.
February 16, 2016
AFN NOVA St. Clair – An Information has been issued for NOva St Clair site for alarm testing .
February 16, 2016
AFN Imperial Oil – An Information has been issued for Imperial Oil for high flaring due to unit upset.
February 16, 2016
AFN Suncor – An Information has been issued for Suncor. They are experiencing a higher than usual volume of material in its onsite waste water treatment facility as a result intermittent odours are possible.
February 11, 2016
AFN-Imperial Oil – A CVECO Information Notice has been issued for Imperial Oil for high flaring.
January 26, 2016
AFN-Enbridge – An Information has been issued for Enbridge Pipeline at 1010 plank road. Routine maintenance with potential for odors.
January 25, 2016
AFN-Shell – An Information Notice has been issued for Suncor at 1900 Saint Clair Parkway. Unit upset in the Sulphur Train resulting in the possibility of increased flaring and noise. Wind from S-30k/h
January 20, 2016
Code 8 issued for CN Rail. Minor derailment involving 2 cars. One car back on tracks. NO leaks, NO exposures.
January 20, 2016
An Information notice has been issued for Enbridge at 1010 Plank and 225 Lasalle. Routine maintenance with potential for petroleum odors
January 15, 2016
Notice has been issued for Enbridge Pipelines at Lasalle Road and Highway 40 with the potential for petroleum odors.
January 14, 2016
Code 8 issued from Shell. Oily sheen on Talfourd creek near facility
January 14, 2016
Isobutane vapor leak at CN rail yard. Code 5 issued
January 7, 2016
Shell is experiencing an unplanned unit shut down. There is a possibility of higher than normal flaring and noise.
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December 14, 2015
Shell has advised repairs to a unit is taking longer than expected. Higher than normal flaring and noise may be noticeable for 10-15 days.
December 11, 2015
Shell reports an unplanned outage at one of their units. Higher than normal flaring and noise is expected for this duration.
December 10, 2015
CVECO Message-Code 8 issued for Lanxess. Contained leak at Halo Butyl 2 unit. Wind blowing to the north.
December 2, 2015
Shell is advising of start up of their Isomax Unit. This will result in intermittent higher than normal flaring and noise for the next 24 hours.
November 26, 2015
Shell is advising of increased flaring and higher than normal noise for several days. This is due to a unit shut down to allow for equipment repairs.
November 20, 2015
Shell Corunna has unit shutdown. Possible high flaring and noise
November 10, 2015
Imperial Oil experiencing excessive flaring due to unit upset
October 21, 2015
The butyl unit at Lanxess is commencing unit start up. An increase in flaring and noise may be noticed.
October 20, 2015
Shell may experience possible flaring due to unit start up.
October 20, 2015
Shell advises flare back in service. Higher than normal flaring and noise levels are possible today.
October 1, 2015
Water main Break along south Vidal Street near Talfourd Creek. Water pressure may be low in area until repairs completed later today
September 28, 2015
Benzene Leak at Styrolutions. Wind from South at 11kmh.
Code 8 issued for Styrolutions. A benzene leak has been reported.
ALL CLEAR issued for Styrolutions from Code 8 benzene leak.
September 21, 2015
There is a report of a rail car leaking cyclohexane near Via Rail at 125 green street. The product is frozen, contained and isolated.
September 10, 2015
An Information notice has been issued for NOVA Corunna for unit start up with possible flaring.
September 9, 2015
Shell advises maintenance work at their facility will result in increased flaring for the rest of this week.
September 4, 2015
Styrolution reporting a smoky stack due to operational issues. No community action required
September 3, 2015
Information notice issued for Pembina for the east side of Highway 40 south of Lasalle Line for excessive flaring.
September 3, 2015
All Clear has been issued for Code 8 at Plains Midstream for a Vapour release
September 3, 2015
Plains Midstream issues Code 8 for a unit upset.
September 1, 2015
NOVA issued Information Code for small fire in D boiler. Fire extinguished. High flaring expected.
August 31, 2015
Plains Midstream On Plank Road reports high flaring due to unit upset.
July 18, 2015
Information Notice for issued for Suncor. No spill to river as previously reported by CVECO. Possible high flaring and noise due to unit start up.
July 18, 2015
Information notice for Suncor for a spill to the river at 1154 am. Water taste may be affected.
July 15, 2015
Notice has been issued for Nova Corunna at 785 Petrolia Line. High flaring due to process upset.
Refinery proponents await response on funding request from Wynne
http://www.theobserver.ca/2015/07/02/refinery-proponents-await-response-on-funding-request-from-wynne
July 7, 2015
Suncor venting Carbon Dioxide at plant 3. Noise potential while occurring.
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Styrolutions reports flaring expected for couple of days.
June 3, 2015
Shell Canada experiencing high flaring and noise during unit start up. Information notice issued for this reason.
April 29, 2015
A CVECO Code 8 was issued for a possible H2S leak in the facility. An investigation is ongoing. Further information to follow. Precautionary shelter in place for employees issued.
Imperial H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide)
http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2015/03/31/potential-h2s-leak-at-imperial/
February 18, 2015
Sarnia, Anishinabek Territory – At 1:00 pm early this afternoon, members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation smelled what only can be described as a strong odour. Ada Lockridge, an Aamjiwnaang community member, took action and called the Suncor and the Ministry of Environment for answers. The direction of the wind indicated the odour was coming from the Suncor facility. The local Ministry of Environment representative later confirmed a “sour water” spill that contains Ammonia and was spilled when Suncor employees dropped some during equipment cleaning.
Inhalation of Ammonia can cause coughing, and nose and throat irritation. Ammonia’s odor provides adequate early warning of its presence, but ammonia also causes olfactory fatigue or adaptation, reducing awareness of one’s prolonged exposure at low concentrations. Children exposed to the same concentrations of ammonia vapor as adults may receive a larger dose because they have greater lung surface
Aamjiwnaang and surrounding community members are left with exposure to Suncor’s spill with no answers from the Suncor representative Jennifer Johnson.
“Well I bet they wouldn’t even have said anything if I didn’t call it in! I just asked what was I exposed to, Jennifer from Suncor, she is still saying they are investigating.” said Ada Lockridge.
March 31, 2015
A CVECO Code 8 was issued for a possible H2S leak in the facility. An investigation is ongoing. Further information to follow. Precautionary shelter in place for employees issued.
March 3, 2015
A CVECO Code 8 was issued for a hydro carbon leak at the NOVA Chemicals Corruna site on Petroila Line. No community action is required at this time. The situation is being monitored.
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Incident reported at Shell refinery
http://www.theobserver.ca/2014/11/20/incident-reported-at-shell-refinery
Sarnia’s Waterfront Park Is Still Closed Due to Asbestos Poisoning | VICE
http://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/sarnias-waterfront-park-is-still-closed-due-to-asbestos-poisoning2
April 8th,2014
There was a vapour release at the Chemical Plant at Imperial Oil’s Sarnia manufacturing complex Tuesday afternoon.
http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2014/04/08/imperial-oil-vapour-release/
There was another, albeit short lived, Chemical Valley alert Saturday morning at Imperial Oil.
In plant emergency crews responded to a reported vapour release in the refinery at 7:46.
Refinery Operations Manager Chris Jessup says the hydrocarbon release was confined to the immediate location of the incident.
The unit was immediately shutdown and depressurized and the all clear called at 7:55am.
Vapour release at Imperial, on Friday the 7th of febuary, 2014. Residents reported a “foul stench” in the city’s south end. One caller also reported suffering burning and irritation in her eyes.
A small amount of oily water leaked into Talfourd Creek and, perhaps, the St. Clair River Tuesday from Shell’s Corunna refinery, the company says. About 300 milliliters, or 1.25 cups, entered the creek near Shell’s south dock area around 10 a.m. from a hose.
http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/12/03/small-amount-of-oily-water-leaked-into-talfourd-creek-and-st-clair-river-tuesday-company-says
Sun-Canadian approved to restart pipeline http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/11/18/sun-canadian-approved-to-restart-pipelineChemical detected along Vidal Street South
Rash of incidents at Suncor http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2013/10/01/rash-of-incidents-at-suncor/
Chemical detected along Vidal Street South http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/08/12/chemical-detected-along-vidal-street-south
AAMJIWNAANG SOLIDARITY AGAINST CHEMICAL VALLEY 