The natural gas pipeline that ruptured near Prince George earlier this month could be repaired by mid-November, Enbridge announced Friday (Oct. 19).
The company is preparing the site for construction work, states an update on the company's website.
Enbridge says the 36-inch line will be made fully operational once work is completed, the line is tested and approval is granted by the National Energy Board. The line would be back in service at a reduced pressure of 80 per cent of normal operating pressure.
A 30-inch line, which runs parallel to the damaged pipeline, was put back into service on Oct. 11 at a reduced pressure to ensure the ongoing safety of the system, according to Enbridge.
The company says it's fully committed to bringing the system back to full capacity in a safe manner and will provide any updates if warranted.
The blast caused pulp mills in Prince George to close. FortisBC also asked customers to turn off their thermostats to reduce consumption of natural gas because of fears of reduced energy flow and a potential loss of service.
After an investigation by B.C. RCMP, police deemed the explosion had no signs of criminal activity.
