FCL investing more than $140 million in 47-day refinery turnaround

The annual refinery turnaround in Regina is always a major undertaking, and this year the project will see $140 million invested into the facility.

Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) said the turnaround – which is to begin this week – sees the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina taken offline for repair, maintenance and upgrade work to ensure it can continue to operate safely and reliably over the year ahead. The project is expected to take roughly 47 days.

Last year’s turnaround saw an estimated investment of $89 million.

FCL CEO Heather Ryan said the turnaround is a big undertaking every year, and creates opportunities for workers in the area.

“In 2024, we are investing significant financial resources in our facility, while also creating about 2,200 additional temporary jobs,” Ryan said in a statement.

The turnaround will see roughly 3,200 people working on the site each day, and safety will be top of mind for everyone with some extra traffic precautions in place.

“To help with traffic, CRC’s security provider will manage the area around Fleet Street and McDonald Street. This is the area where most vehicles will access the facility for this year’s project,” FCL explained in a statement. “These efforts will minimize potential traffic delays for the public.”

“This is an important time for us every year. It is an opportunity for heightened awareness as we safely execute our plans,” Jen Stiglitz, FCL’s general manager of refinery operations, noted.

“It is our responsibility to keep our facility and our community safe. We’re committed to working with our people, partners and local community as we complete this critical project.”