What’s causing the natural gas odour in some parts of Edmonton?
Posted July 25, 2023 9:56 am.
Last Updated July 25, 2023 10:01 am.
Edmontonians have been reporting a natural gas smell wafting through much of the northern and eastern parts of the city.
Alberta utility provider ATCO says the smell, which residents began reporting as of Sunday evening, has nothing to do with natural gas or their infrastructure.
ATCO told CityNews Monday the source of the smell was Keyera’s Alberta Diluent Terminal (ADT) on Hayter Road NW, linked to work that may continue for the next week or two.
ATCO says it reached that conclusion following an investigation alongside Edmonton Fire crews.
Thank you #YEG residents for reporting the natural gas odour in north Edmonton. Together with @EdmontonFire, we have determined that the odour is not natural gas related and was due to work at the Alberta Diluent Terminal that will be ongoing for the next 1-2 weeks.
— ATCO Gas (@ATCOGas) July 24, 2023
But Keyera says it was only made aware of the smell following ATCO’s media statement on Monday.
“Keyera has not received any inquiries from nearby residents, nor have personnel at ADT raised any operational concerns. The source of the odour is currently unknown. Keyera is working to investigate further.
“The continued safety of our people, communities and the environment is our priority.”
Good evening, #yeg! We have been receiving many reports of a natural gas odour in east and east-central Edmonton — please know that we are working alongside @ATCOGas and utility partners at this time. We kindly ask that 9-1-1 be kept available for immediate emergencies only.
— Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (@EdmontonFire) July 24, 2023
Meanwhile Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents not to call 911 if they smell a “general outside odour” – in this case what was believed to be natural gas.
Residents were first asked to confirm the smell was not coming from their home, and then to close their windows and doors.
What's that smell in Edmonton? @ATCO says their investigations show it is not natural gas and point the blame at a Keyera site… but Keyera says they hadn't heard any reports from those nearby and the source of the odour is currently unknown. @citynewsyeg #YEG #yegwx pic.twitter.com/BYiisNIi5R
— Carly Robinson (@CarlyDRobinson) July 24, 2023
