CALGARY—The possible transfer of hundreds of sour gas wells, pipelines and other facilities from an energy giant to a much smaller company has raised concerns about Alberta’s efforts to ensure taxpayers don’t get stuck with the cleanup bill. The purchase is part of a plan to move Alberta gas to a yet-to-be-built, $10-billion liquefied natural gas plant in Nova Scotia, from where it would be shipped to Europe. The Alberta Energy Regulator must approve the transfer, a decision it must make as it copes with a growing list of wells, pipelines and other infrastructure abandoned by companies that went bankrupt during the energy price slump. Since January, the number of wells transferred to the Orphan Well Association has increased to 3,400 from 3,100. It’s a good opportunity.”Judd just wants to be able to believe that the wells and pipelines pumping toxic sour gas near his home will be cleaned up safely.

Source: The Star November 14, 2019 09:00 UTC