The Keystone oil pipeline, operated by South Bow, has resumed operations following a spill in North Dakota. The restart includes 24/7 monitoring, reduced operating pressures, and compliance with federal regulators’ requirements. The section that failed has been replaced and will undergo testing to ensure its integrity. The cause of the spill is still unknown as investigations continue.
South Bow has imposed pressure restrictions on the pipeline’s Canadian sections and has shared details with Canadian regulators. The spill, estimated at 3,500 barrels, occurred in a field north of Fort Ransom, North Dakota. Despite the shutdown of parts of the pipeline, gas prices have remained stable due to lower oil prices caused by tariff and trade war concerns.
The spill has raised concerns about environmental impact and the safety of oil pipelines. The company has completed repairs and inspections at the spill site, with regulatory approval for the restart plan. As investigations continue, South Bow has pledged to share findings with the public. The pipeline carries crude oil from Alberta, Canada, to refineries in the United States and is a crucial part of the energy infrastructure. The company’s response to the spill and the restart of operations will be closely monitored by regulators and the public.
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