Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. : Update: Plains Midstream Canada continues response to Rangeland pipeline release (5:00 p.m. MDT)

Update: Plains Midstream Canada continues response to Rangeland pipeline release (5:00 p.m. MDT)

For Immediate Release

CALGARY, Alberta (June 9, 2012) - Plains Midstream Canada (Plains) continues activities in response to the June 7th release from the Rangeland pipeline, near Sundre, Alberta.

The crude oil release has been contained within the two booms on the Gleniffer Reservoir that were placed yesterday. We are deploying an additional boom on the west-end of the Gleniffer Reservoir to expedite our clean-up operations. At peak today, approximately 90 response personnel were on site.

Plains remains committed to ensuring the safety of community members and workers, and to minimizing environmental impacts. We continue to closely monitor air and water quality.

"We deeply regret any impact this incident may have on local residents. We want to assure you that we are deploying our resources to contain the release, protect the environment and respond to your concerns," says Stephen Bart, Vice President, Crude Oil Operations. "These efforts will continue until the release clean up is complete and the land and water are restored."

With support from the Sundre Petroleum Operators Group (SPOG) and Red Deer County, Plains continues to communicate with local landowners, including residents located along the Red Deer River from the town of Sundre to north of Dickson, along the southern boundary of Gleniffer Reservoir, at the Carefree Resort and at the Gleniffer Lake Resort & Country Club.

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