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Imperial Oil Reports Strong Recovery at Kearl After Q1 Cold Snap Impact

Production rebounded to near-record levels in April as Q1 profits rose to $1.29 billion, with operational upgrades planned to enhance cold-weather resilience.

Overview

  • Extreme cold in February 2025 reduced Kearl oilsands mine output to an average of 256,000 barrels per day for Q1, down from 277,000 barrels per day a year earlier.
  • April production recovered to nearly 300,000 barrels per day, approaching record levels for the site.
  • Imperial Oil posted a Q1 profit of $1.29 billion, up from $1.2 billion in the same period last year, aided by improved heavy-oil pricing and narrower price differentials.
  • The company is implementing enhanced cold-weather protocols and infrastructure upgrades to bolster resilience during future extreme temperature events.
  • CEO Brad Corson is set to retire after the annual meeting, with John Whelan succeeding him as Imperial's new leader.