Northwire Canada EditionThursday, October 15, 2026
Northwire
⌕
GOLD 4175.20 +1.6% SILVER 56.91 +1.9% COPPER 6.54 −1.8% OIL 96.60 +1.6% PALLADIUM 1133.75 +3.4% CLCH 1.06 −3.6% NSU 0.170 +9.7% WM 0.085 +0.0% YGT 0.180 +5.9% EVI 0.520 +4.0% ADZ 0.125 +0.0% MINK 0.075 +0.0% DNO 0.300 +0.0% RRRL 0.150 +0.0% MTT 0.240 −2.0% BAU 0.180 −5.3% TECT 1.70 +2.4% TOM 0.140 +3.7% FVL 0.915 +1.7% HART 0.195 +0.0% VLD 0.415 +0.0% GOLD 4175.20 +1.6% SILVER 56.91 +1.9% COPPER 6.54 −1.8% OIL 96.60 +1.6% PALLADIUM 1133.75 +3.4% CLCH 1.06 −3.6% NSU 0.170 +9.7% WM 0.085 +0.0% YGT 0.180 +5.9% EVI 0.520 +4.0% ADZ 0.125 +0.0% MINK 0.075 +0.0% DNO 0.300 +0.0% RRRL 0.150 +0.0% MTT 0.240 −2.0% BAU 0.180 −5.3% TECT 1.70 +2.4% TOM 0.140 +3.7% FVL 0.915 +1.7% HART 0.195 +0.0% VLD 0.415 +0.0%
Production / Operations

ALTAGAS ACTIVATES CONTINGENCY PLAN TO MAINTAIN UNINTERRUPTED RIPET EXPORT OPERATIONS AMID LABOUR DISRUPTION

ALA · Price

Executive Summary

  • AltaGas activated its contingency plan for the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET) in response to an ILWU‑523B strike commencing Nov 27, 2025.
  • The company expects the alternate workforce to maintain “materially consistent” export operations with minimal financial impact and reaffirms its 2025 full‑year guidance range.
  • No change to service levels for over 70 export customers is anticipated; the terminal’s role in Canada‑Asia propane trade remains unchanged.

Key Details

  • Labour Action: ILWU Local 523B initiated strike action at RIPET effective Nov 27, 2025.
  • Contingency Measures: An alternate workforce has been deployed to operate the terminal; all safety and reliability protocols remain in place.
  • Operational Impact: AltaGas expects “minimal financial impact” and plans to maintain “materially consistent export operations.”
  • Guidance: The company reiterates its 2025 full‑year guidance range, indicating no revision to earnings or cash flow forecasts.
  • Customer Base: RIPET serves more than 70 export customers; service continuity is a priority.
  • Strategic Importance: The terminal provides critical egress for Canadian propane to high‑value Asian markets, supporting pricing and energy security objectives.

Notable Quotes

“While AltaGas is disappointed that a resolution has not yet been reached, the Company remains committed to working collaboratively with its union partner… As a result of the contingency plan being enacted, the Company expects minimal financial impact and is reiterating its 2025 full‑year guidance range.” – Company statement.

Read the original news release →

More from ALTAGAS LTD.