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National Energy Board participates in Operation Narwhal 07 in Norman Wells, NWT

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07/12
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Le 24 avril 2007

National Energy Board participates in Operation Narwhal 07 in Norman Wells, NWT

CALGARY - Today, the National Energy Board participated in Operation NARWHAL 07 in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories. The exercise scenario involves a simulated threat to Canadian oil infrastructure in the North.

"The National Energy Board is proud to take part in Operation NARWHAL," said National Energy Board Chairman Ken Vollman. "It's a great opportunity for us to practice security and emergency responses in collaboration with our northern and federal partners, and the private sector energy companies we regulate in the Northwest Territories."

The National Energy Board (NEB) regulates oil and gas operations in the North, and is taking part in the exercise alongside the Canadian Forces and the two private sector energy companies it regulates.

National Energy Board Chief Operating Officer Jim Donihee is attending events in Norman Wells, NWT on Tuesday 24 Ap

The NEB is an independent federal agency that regulates several parts of Canada's energy industry. Its purpose is to promote safety and security, environmental protection, and efficient energy infrastructure and markets in the Canadian public interest, within the mandate set by Parliament in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade.

ril, as part of the multi-agency exercise.

Security of pipeline infrastructure under NEB jurisdiction was formally added to the Board's mandate in 2005. The NEB has participated actively in the development of the NARWHAL exercises in collaboration with various Canadian Forces organizations, including Joint Task Force (North.)

Operation NARWHAL 07 is a Canadian Forces exercise involving troops and aircraft assisting the RCMP and other northern civilian agencies in response to a simulated threat to Canadian oil production and transportation infrastructure in the Northwest Territories.

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For further information or to arrange an interview opportunity, please contact:

Andrew Cameron
Communications Officer
National Energy Board
Telephone: 403-299-3930
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265

 

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