natural gas pipeline, vandalism

Vandalism at a natural gas pipeline in western Alberta has caused damage to the pipeline components and was responsible for natural gas leaking into the atmosphere around the damaged part. According to the police someone used a high power rifle to shoot the high pressure pipeline that carries natural gas, and the incident occurred last weekend but the exact day and time is still unknown. On Monday morning the Mounties were alerted that the Talisman Energy natural gas pipeline had sustained damage. Before the vandalism was detected by the company large quantities of natural gas had been released into the air, and when the damage was discovered company employees shut down that section of the pipeline using safety devices. These safety devices stopped the natural gas leak until repairs can be made and the damaged section can be used again.

The latest act of vandalism against a natural gas pipeline is just one of many, although these incidents have decreased in recent years. The natural gas industry is often the target of vandalism by environmentalists and eco terror groups, and one of the biggest was Wiebo Ludwig who often targeted energy company AEC West because the company had wells in operation which were close to Ludwig’s land. Anyone who has any information about the individual responsible for the natural gas pipeline vandalism that happened last weekend is urged to contact local law enforcement. The damaged pipeline will be repaired as soon as possible so that it can be put back into operation.