The operator of the Keystone pipeline said it aims to restore service and energy delivery by Tuesday as it was ordered by U.S. regulators after North Dakota farmland leaked.
Federal regulators have ordered operators of the Keystone pipeline to take several corrective measures after a rupture caused 3,500 barrels of oil to spill over North Dakota farmland, and the company said it aims to resume shipping to refineries on Tuesday.
The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration directed Nangong to submit the failed pipeline to a third-party laboratory for mechanical and metallurgical testing, the agency said in a statement Friday.
The agency added that the company must also conduct and submit a root cause analysis of Tuesday’s failure and review all online inspection reports for the past 10 years to identify abnormalities that may exist in failed pipelines, adjacent joints or anywhere else on the system.
“PHMSA has ensured full cooperation and written commitment from the operator to take any necessary steps to fix the line and determine the cause of the failure,” agent manager Ben Kochman said in a statement.
“Multiple PHMSA investigators are in operator control room facilities in North Dakota and Calgary to determine the cause of the accident.”
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The order also requires the removal of the special permit for the pipeline, which allows the line to run at higher than normal pressure to determine whether new or modified conditions are required.
This image provided by South Bow shows the overflow of the Keystone oil pipeline near North Raxson Fort Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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The South Bow is still investigating a leak in the Keystone pipeline near Landsom Fort, North Dakota, about 97 kilometers southwest of North Dakota.
Workers continue to work to recover some of the 3,500 barrels of oil that spilled from underground pipelines.
The affected pipeline department cannot be restarted until a federal agency grants the operator’s license. South Ball said in Saturday’s update that it aims to restore service and energy delivery by Tuesday when orders are executed on Tuesday.
South Bow also said its response and recovery efforts are continuing. The company said its staff are preparing to repair and replace the affected pipe section.
It also said that staff were equipped with vacuum trucks and other cleaning equipment on site, and their work will continue over the weekend.
The company also said it would limit operating pressure on the Canadian cornerstone area agreed with Canadian energy regulators.
The 4,327-kilometer Keystone pipeline extends from Hardisty in Alberta to refineries in Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas.
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The 2,689-mile (4,327 km) pipeline extends to the refineries in Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas. The leak has caused an impact on the long-term shutdown of energy prices, especially gasoline and diesel.
“Our main focus remains on the safety of the on-site personnel and mitigate the risks to the environment,” Nangong said. “We are committed to the surrounding ransom communities and will continue to clean up until the site is fully remediated.”
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