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Operations
Sarnia site
Emergency contact: 519-339-5666
About Imperial in Sarnia
Imperial's Sarnia operation is the most integrated fuels, chemicals manufacturing and petroleum research facility in Canada. The refinery can process about 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily, which is processed into a wide range of products for heat and transportation.
Imperial has proudly operated in the Sarnia area for more than 125 years. The site’s past success and current strength stem from the skills, commitment and passion of the site’s 700-person workforce.
Operations
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Refinery
The site processes mainly Canadian crude oil to produce a range of petroleum products including gasoline, aviation fuel, diesel, home heating fuel and marine fuel. -
Chemical plant
The Sarnia chemical plant produces a wide range of products, such as polyethylene, solvents, higher olefins and aromatics, which are used to manufacture many everyday items, including recycling bins, hard hats, toys and more. -
Research centre
Imperial’s research centre in Sarnia is focused on supporting customers, developing and improving petroleum products and providing new technologies to improve environmental performance.
Safety and emergency preparedness
Should an incident occur at the site, well-defined plans and emergency response capabilities are in place, which include access to specialized equipment and trained personnel. Our emergency teams also conduct regular drills and simulations to ensure we are always ready to respond.
Site alarm testing
Our emergency warning system is a series of air horn alarms to alert our personnel of potential emergencies at the site. Alarms are tested every Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Outside of the testing period, tune to local radio stations or call the Imperial information line at +1 519 339 5666. Sign up to receive alerts to your phone or computer. Sign up to receive alerts to your phone or computer via the BASES Website (lamptonbases.ca).
Emergency preparedness plan
Read our emergency preparedness plan (E2) to learn about our commitment to safe, reliable operations.Environment
To responsibly meet the demand for energy, we continuously look to improve technologies and practices that reduce our impact on the land, water and air.
Imperial participates in the Ontario government’s property line monitoring program, which provides a consistent way to monitor safe operations at our fenceline. View Imperial’s monitoring data at iolfencelinemonitoring.ca.
Careers
We seek out the best and brightest candidates to ensure the continued success of our operations.
Community
As neighbours, we strive to make contributions that support and strengthen local communities. After all, we live and work here, too.
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We work around the clock, 365 days a year, to ensure that we meet the demands of our customers, follow through on our commitment to safety and continually engage partners in the Sarnia region.
Contact us via the following:
General inquiries
Find contact information for products and sales, customer service and more.
Community inquiries
+1 (519) 339-4015
Email us
Emergency
Report any unusual odours, sights or sounds
+1 (519) 339-5666
