Canadian Natural Resources Limited has confirmed that it will be maintaining production levels and protecting jobs in the region, according to a statement received by the St. Paul Journal Friday morning.
"Following the Government of Alberta’s announcement of production limits easing for February and March 2019, Canadian Natural’s curtailment volume for February 2019 will be reduced. With this increase in allowable production, Canadian Natural will be able to maintain production at levels to safely operate the ECHO pipeline. Keeping the ECHO pipeline and associated heavy oil production operating means that we will be protecting up to 2,400 jobs for contractors and service providers in the region," according to Julie Woo, Canadian Natural spokesperson.
"Canadian Natural continues to support the Government of Alberta’s decision to curtail production as a strong measure to protect the value of Canada’s resources and protect jobs, provided that curtailments are implemented in an equitable, transparent and reasonable manner," she added.