Professional General Contractors in Fort Saint John, BC

Bone-chilling cold weather settled over most of Canada from Christmas into early in the new year. Under these conditions, the role of natural gas as a reliable and flexible source of energy has become readily apparent. What do these freezing conditions mean for the natural gas industry? With winter weather creating a number of hinderances on refinery operations, gathering systems, pipelines and railways, the nation’s energy infrastructure is forced to deliver much-needed fuel to demanding markets while working around winter’s obstacles. Many refineries are forced to halt operations due to power outages and the physical cold effects on operating units, gathering systems face operational difficulties such as loss of generator power and heat tracing causing shut-ins, and pipelines are subject to below ground freezing and frost heave which threaten their integrity and leave them vulnerable to damage. At SureLine Projects Inc., the extreme temperatures and wind chill have required our team to make operational adjustments that put safety ahead of schedule. In an industry where deadlines are strict and demand is high, pre-planning is critical to ensure projects continue to be completed. Prioritizing the safety of our crews, trade contractors and equipment, we provide additional training, frequent checkpoints, and continuously monitor conditions to make the best judgement calls.