CALGARY, Feb. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Imperial has notified
regulators and customers of a potential fuel quality issue in
aviation gasoline (sometimes referred to as "avgas" or "100 low
lead") shipped from Strathcona
refinery since Dec. 28,
2017.
The primary concern is that the product quality issue may cause
interference with on-board fuel gauge sensors of aircraft using
avgas.
All shipments of the avgas from Strathcona refinery were promptly stopped as
soon as the company became aware of the issue on Feb. 13, 2018. Imperial has also requested that
all distributors cease distribution of the product.
At this time, Imperial is not aware of any reported safety
issues related to the fuel. Aircraft that use jet fuel, also known
in the industry as "Jet A," are not impacted by this potential fuel
quality concern.
"We regret this inconvenience and will continue to provide
information as the situation evolves," said Jon Wetmore, Vice-President Imperial Downstream.
"An investigation into the cause of the issue is ongoing."
SOURCE Imperial Oil Limited