Calgary Alberta – HWN Energy Ltd. 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 2:00pm on Monday September 30th, 2024. We have 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 have evacuated nonessential personnel from the immediate area and have established an exclusion zone around the site.
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.
As of October 1, 2024, at 1:15 pm MST, the well is still actively burning. Currently, well control specialists, AER representatives, OHS officers, and HWN personnel are on site working to implement a well control plan. At this time, we consider the fire contained to the surface lease. Additional air monitors have been brought to the site to supplement existing monitoring and to evaluate any environmental risks and public safety.
Our teams are closely monitoring the situation, and we are committed to providing regular updates as more information becomes available. The safety of our workers, community, and environment remains 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