Repair allows Petro-Canada stations to fill up again
28.08.2008 18:01
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 Petro-Canada's refinery in Edmonton suffered an equipment malfunction earlier this month, forcing the company to shut it down until repairs could be made. (CBC)Petro-Canada says its gas stations that have run out of fuel should be back to normal by next week, now that a key piece of equipment has been fixed at its Edmonton refinery. Earlier this month, the plant's catalytic cracker had to be shut down, which meant Petro-Canada could not refine petroleum products into gasoline. The facility processes 135,000 barrels of crude oil a day. The interruption left about 90 Petro-Canada stations in Alberta and B.C. without any fuel. "Customers should start noticing an improvement hopefully by the weekend and into next week," Petro-Canada spokesman Jon Hamilton said Wednesday. "What we're doing is not only relying on the refinery unit, we're also maintaining the additional supply measures that we brought on over the last few weeks." Hamilton said Petro-Canada will continue to use rail cars and a temporary fleet of trucks to distribute gas. He said the refinery is not at full capacity yet and it will take a while for the company to build up production. "We'll work through the process and it's a process that does take some time. It requires a focus on safety and a great deal of patience," he said. RelatedInternal LinksPetro-Canada gas shortage affecting up to 90 stations in B.C., AlbertaPetro-Canada gas shortage costs retailersRefinery problems leave Petro-Canada out of gasConsumer HeadlinesZoom seeks protection from creditors, strands passengersZoom Airlines Inc. sought court protection from creditors in Canada and the United States on Thursday, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at airports.Product recall list grows over listeria concernsSix more items were added Wednesday evening to the long list of meat products recalled in the wake of a nationwide listeria outbreak that has claimed 15 lives so far.Quebec retailer apologizes for too-thin modelsThe president of La Maison Simons, a small Quebec retail chain, has apologized for using skinny models in a back-to-school catalogue. Province to review handling of propane in OntarioOntario's Liberal government will review how the province's propane companies store, handle and locate the gas. Rogers extends iPhone prices, revamps data plansRogers is revamping its data rate plans and extending a limited-time offer on the iPhone in order to spur sales of smartphones. Consumer Life FeaturesIN DEPTHFood safetyFrequently asked questions about listeriaYOUR INTERVIEWBack to school tipsAn expert takes your questionsSAFETYRecalls and Advisories- Coffee makers
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