Imperial Oil Faces Pressure to Remove Artificial Islands in Norman Wells
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 8:15 pm ET1min read
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Imperial Oil plans to cease operations in Norman Wells this summer, but a community downstream says it wants the company to destroy six artificial islands built for oil wells on the Mackenzie River. The company's clean-up work is expected to start after 2030, and while it initially excluded the removal of the islands, some experts believe it's necessary to prevent erosion and protect the river.
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