The Keystone Pipeline was shut down in North Dakota after a mechanical incident on Tuesday morning. South Bow, the company managing the pipeline, reported a pressure drop in the system that led to the shutdown. The affected segment has been isolated, and containment resources have been mobilized to the site. A release of crude oil was confined to an agricultural field, and emergency personnel responded to the spill. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is overseeing remediation efforts, and no people or structures were affected. The cause of the rupture and volume of spilled oil are still unknown. This incident comes after at least three significant spills since 2017, including a major spill in 2022. The pipeline, which goes from Canada to the United States, has faced opposition in recent years, with a proposed extension to Gulf Coast refineries being shut down in 2021. Environmental concerns have surrounded the pipeline, which runs through several states. The Keystone Pipeline has been a source of controversy and scrutiny due to its environmental impact, and this newest incident has raised more questions about the safety and reliability of the pipeline. Officials continue to investigate the cause of the shutdown and are working to contain the spill.
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