Incident Overview
The Keystone oil pipeline ruptured in , leading to a shutdown and a spill confined to an agricultural field near Fort Ransom. The cause and volume of the spill remain unclear.
Emergency personnel responded to the spill, which was reported 300 yards south of the pump station. No people, structures, or a nearby seasonal stream were affected.
Pipeline Details and Historical Context
The Keystone Pipeline, a $5.2 billion project completed in 2011, transports crude oil across several U.S. states to refineries. It was managed by South Bow since 2024.
A proposed extension, Keystone XL, was abandoned in 2021 after facing environmental protests. The pipeline's management emphasized previous larger spills, suggesting the current incident may not be as significant.