Burnaby Refinery Set to Restart Operations Following Seven-Week Shutdown
The Parkland fuel refinery in Metro Vancouver is scheduled to restart operations on Mar. 10, following a seven-week shutdown due to an unexpected issue.
According to a statement on Parkland’s website, the restart process will begin by activating the main air blower for the heat system at the Burnaby, B.C. facility.
During this phase, the company anticipates increased flaring, as well as potential odors, noise, and smoke.
Once the facility is operational, Parkland plans to proceed to the next phase by introducing crude oil into the refinery.
Parkland assures that it is collaborating closely with the community and regulatory authorities, with continuous independent air monitoring in place throughout the restart process.
The incident on Jan. 21 resulted in strong odors in parts of Metro Vancouver, leading to over 100 complaints from local residents.
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Parkland had issued a warning on its website two days before the incident, alerting residents to expect increased noise and flaring from the facility.
Metro Vancouver monitors emissions from the Parkland refinery, including particulates, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide, with assurance that air quality standards were maintained during the incident.
