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Fortis BC customers asked to reduce natural gas use following PG explosion

The natural gas pipeline explosion north of Prince George Tuesday night is affecting Fortis BC’s distribution network.

As a result, the company is encouraging customers to cut back on the use of natural gas until the situation is resolved.

Vice-President of Market Development & External Relations Doug Stout says the Enbridge pipeline, listed as 36 inches in diameter, delivers service to more than 700,000 people across the province (85%).

“In order to manage the system and to keep gas flowing as smooth as possible, we’re asking everyone to turn down your thermostat as low as possible, restrict the use of hot water from your natural gas water tank, minimize the use of cook-tops, and turn off your fireplaces.”

According to the National Energy Board’s (NEB) latest update, they have four workers on scene trying to determine the cause of the rupture.

This includes:

  • Two Emergency Management specialists
  • One Technical specialist in Pipeline Integrity
  • One Safety Officer

“We’re assessing with Enbridge on how this is going to affect our customers overall and we will continue to provide updates,” adds Stout.

“We would also just like to thank everyone in advance for their cooperation and for helping each other out in this time.”

BC’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Michelle Mungall has also issued a statement on the explosion.

“My ministry is working with the BC Oil and Gas Commission and the NEB to determine what happened. This investigation is in its early stages and we hope to find answers soon. I encourage everyone to visit Fortis BC’s website for more details.”

We will continue to provide updates and more stories as they become available.

– with files from Rebecca Kelli, My Cariboo Now, & Kyle Balzer, My PG Now

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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