Cenovus Energy restarts full production at Christina Lake site

Canadian company Cenovus Energy has fully resumed oil sands production at its Christina Lake site following a wildfire-related shutdown in Alberta.

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Cenovus Energy Inc. has restarted all production operations at its Christina Lake site, located in Alberta’s oil sands region, after a temporary suspension caused by wildfires affecting the province. The restart began on June 3, with production levels gradually restored over the following week, according to a statement released by the company on June 12.

Production infrastructure remains intact

Inspections confirmed that no Cenovus Energy-owned facilities were damaged during the incident. The company reported that no assets were compromised and that safety conditions allowed for a smooth resumption of operations. The Christina Lake site is one of Cenovus’s major oil sands assets, using in situ steam-assisted extraction technology.

The rapid production recovery comes amid close monitoring by Canada’s oil industry of potential disruptions linked to extreme weather conditions. Cenovus Energy stated that it continues to track the wildfire situation in Alberta in coordination with the province’s emergency management teams.

A strategic site for heavy crude supply

Christina Lake accounts for a significant portion of Cenovus Energy’s production capacity, with a nominal output exceeding 250,000 barrels per day. The full restart is therefore a key signal for markets, especially regarding the heavy crude supply to North American refineries.

The restart was conducted in accordance with the company’s internal safety protocols and provincial regulations. Cenovus Energy did not disclose numerical details regarding the impact of the temporary shutdown. The company has not stated whether volume reductions were applied to supply contracts during the suspension period.

Ongoing monitoring and local team mobilisation

The company acknowledged the support of field crews and provincial response services in managing the situation. It is maintaining active surveillance of the region due to ongoing wildfire risks.

Cenovus Energy’s leadership stated that employee safety and asset protection remain top priorities. “We continue to closely monitor the situation in the province,” the company said in its statement.

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