Replacement parts, to address the issue, are being installed and production is expected to resume in the next several weeks.
The Kearl initial development commenced bitumen production in April 2013.
Imperial Oil has today confirmed a precautionary shutdown of its Kearl oil sand operations in Alberta, Canada, due to the early detection of a vibration issue with the plant’s ore crusher.
Replacement parts, to address the issue, are being installed and production is expected to resume in the next several weeks.
The Kearl initial development commenced bitumen production in April 2013.