The cost of repair and the duration of curtailment cannot be reliably determined until a detailed inspection of the facility is completed. However, based on a preliminary review, it is estimated that the curtailment will last for at least three weeks, with an estimated 25,000 metric ton reduction in NBSK pulp production.
To mitigate the impact of the incident, management intends to continue operation of the second production line at the mill and will advance certain mill maintenance activities previously scheduled to be performed during a planned mill shutdown in September. Production at the Partnership's Intercontinental Pulp Mill and Prince George Pulp and Paper Mill is not affected by the curtailment at Northwood.
Due to mitigation efforts by the company, including property damage and business interruption insurance coverage, the curtailment is not expected to have a material impact on the financial condition of the company or the Partnership.
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