Calgary Alberta – HWN Energy Ltd. (“HWN”) confirms that a well control incident occurred approximately 8 km north of Cochrane, AB. The safety of our employees, contractors, and the local community is our top priority, and we are actively working to address the situation.
The well issue happened at approximately 2:00 PM MST on Monday September 30th, 2024, at which time we mobilized industry experts and specialized equipment to restore control of the well in a safe and timely manner, while concurrently protecting the public and environment. As a precautionary measure, we evacuated non-essential personnel from the immediate area and have established an exclusion zone around the site.
On October 1, 2024, following consultations with industry experts, HWN finalized and implemented a well control plan which was reviewed by regulatory agencies. By early afternoon, the fire was extinguished, and the well was brought under control. As of approximately 5:30 PM MST, the well has been fully contained with no further release of liquids or gases. We continue to closely monitor the well and air quality monitors remain active in the area. At present, all readings indicate no air quality concerns.
We understand the concerns of the local community, and we want to assure the public that we are taking every possible measure to manage this incident effectively. Our teams will continue to monitor the situation, and we are committed to cooperating with ongoing investigations by OHS and the AER. To respect the process of these investigations, HWN will not be releasing any comment into the cause of this incident until these investigations have been completed.
Our thoughts are with the five injured contractor personnel and their families. Out of respect for their privacy, HWN will not be commenting on their condition.
The safety of our workers, community, and environment will remain our top priority throughout this response effort.
We will continue to keep the public informed and update our website as the situation progresses and more information becomes available. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
HWN Energy Ltd.
www.hwnenergy.com