(Supplied by Alberta Energy Regulator)

By Canadian Press

Alberta Energy Regulator reports...

400,000 litres of produced water spilled from pipeline near Drayton Valley

Dec 29, 2020 | 2:41 PM

CALGARY, AB – The Alberta Energy Regulator is reporting a spill of about 400,000 litres of salty produced water from a pipeline owned by Calgary-based oil and gas producer ARC Resources Ltd.

It says the spill reported Christmas Day took place near Drayton Valley.

The line has been isolated and cleanup is underway by the company and its environmental consultants.

According to the regulator, there have been no impacts on wildlife reported so far.

The estimated spill volume equates to about 400 cubic metres or 2,500 barrels.

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“Produced water” is water that is separated at the surface from the oil and natural gas from a well. It is often contaminated with salt or other substances.