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Project OVERVIEW
The 3,456-kilometre (2,148-mile) Keystone Pipeline will transport crude oil from Hardisty, Alberta to U.S. Midwest markets at Wood River and Patoka, Illinois and to Cushing, Oklahoma. The Canadian portion of the project involves the conversion of approximately 864 kilometres (537 miles) of existing Canadian Mainline pipeline facilities from natural gas to crude oil transmission service and construction of approximately 373 kilometres (232 miles) of pipeline, pump stations and terminal facilities at Hardisty, Alberta. The U.S. portion of the project includes construction of approximately 2,219 kilometres (1,379 miles) of pipeline and pump stations.
The Keystone Pipeline will have an initial nominal capacity of 435,000 barrels per day in late 2009 and will be expanded to a nominal capacity of 590,000 barrels per day in late 2010. Keystone has contracts with shippers totalling 495,000 barrels per day with an average term of 18 years.
Facts and Figures
- The total length of the Keystone Pipeline is 2,148 miles (3,456 kilometres).
- Approximately 1,379 miles (2,219 kilometres) of new pipeline will be constructed in the U.S.
- The Canadian portion of the project includes the construction of approximately 232 miles (373 kilometres) of new pipeline and the conversion of approximately 537 miles (864 kilometres) of existing TransCanada pipeline from natural gas to crude oil transmission.
- The new pipeline will be 30 inches (76 centimetres) in diameter to Illinois and 36 inches (91 centimetres) from the Nebraska/Kansas border to Cushing, Oklahoma.
- The pipeline will be buried with a minimum depth of cover of four feet (1.2 metres), depending on land use.
- The estimated operating pressure of new pipeline sections will be 1,440 psi (9,930 kPa). The existing pipeline proposed for conversion to crude oil transportation will be operated at its current approved allowable operating pressure of 880 psig (6,067 kPa).
News Releases
- Mar. 14, 2008 - Keystone Oil Pipeline receives Presidential Permit; Construction to begin in second quarter of 2008
- Jan. 22, 2008 - ConocoPhillips and TransCanada execute agreements for ownership interest in the Keystone Oil Pipeline
- Jan. 11, 2008 - Keystone Oil Pipeline achieves key milestone in U.S.
- Oct. 30, 2007 - TransCanada advances Keystone Oil Pipeline Project, Expects to commence construction in spring 2008
- Sept. 21, 2007 - TransCanada receives NEB approval to construct and operate the Keystone Oil Pipeline
- July 3, 2007 - TransCanada’s Keystone Oil Pipeline to expand to 590,000 barrels per day
- Feb. 12, 2007 - TransCanada receives NEB approval to transfer facilities to Keystone Oil Pipeline
- Jan. 30, 2007 - TransCanada Markets Keystone Pipeline Expansion and Cushing Extension
- Dec. 13, 2006 - TransCanada files application to construct Keystone Oil Pipeline
- June 7, 2006 - TransCanada to Host Open Houses for Proposed Keystone Oil Pipeline Cushing Extension
- June 6, 2006 – TransCanada files regulatory application for Keystone Pipeline project
- April 13, 2006 – TransCanada to Host Canadian Open Houses for Proposed Keystone Pipeline
- Mar. 15, 2006 – TransCanada to Host U.S. Open Houses for Proposed Keystone Pipeline
- Jan. 31, 2006 – TransCanada secures long-term commitments for Keystone Oil Pipeline project
- Nov. 4, 2005 – TransCanada begins binding Open Season on proposed Keystone oil pipeline
- Nov. 3, 2005 – TransCanada and ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company announce MOU on Keystone oil pipeline
- Oct. 18, 2005 – TransCanada to Host Open Houses for Proposed Keystone Pipeline
- Feb. 9, 2005 – TransCanada Proposes Keystone Oil Pipeline Project
Schedule
2010
- Keystone expansion and Cushing Extension in-service target date
2009
- Construction of new facilities in South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois
- System in-service and operating target date
2008
- Initiated conversion of existing facilities and construction of new facilities in Canada, North Dakota, and northern South Dakota
2007
- Completed detailed engineering design, material procurement and construction plans
- Received regulatory approvals and permits
2006
- Prepared and submitted major U.S. and Canadian regulatory applications
- Hosted 23 open house meetings in U.S. and Canada as part of ongoing public consultation activities based on route refinement and engineering design
2005
- Solicited industry support and initiated public consultation with stakeholders, which included the hosting of 24 open house meetings in the U.S. and Canada
regulatory
2008
November
October
July
March
- U.S. Department of State issued a Presidential Permit to Keystone authorizing the construction, maintenance and operation of facilities at the United States and Canada border to transport crude oil between the two countries.
- South Dakota Public Utilities Commission authorized the siting and construction of the pipeline in South Dakota.
- The U.S. Department of State published in the Federal Register the Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and National Interest Determination and the Programmatic Agreement for the Keystone Pipeline.
February
January
2007
December
November
- North Dakota Public Service Commission approved Keystone’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
- Keystone Pipeline filed an application with the National Energy Board for additional pumping facilities required to expand the oil pipeline to a nominal capacity of approximately 590,000 barrels per day.
- North Dakota Public Service Commission re-opened and completed hearings on Keystone's siting application.
September
- TransCanada received National Energy Board (NEB) approval to construct and operate the Canadian portion of the Keystone Pipeline project, including converting a portion of the Canadian Mainline to oil from gas service. The NEB also approved the toll methodology and the tariff for the Keystone Pipeline.
- U.S. Department of State public comment meetings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Keystone Pipeline Project.
- North Dakota Public Service Commission completed hearings on Keystone's siting application.
August
July
June
- South Dakota Public Utilities Commission held public comment hearings on Keystone’s application.
- National Energy Board completed hearings on TransCanada’s application to construct and operate the Canadian portion of the Keystone Oil Pipeline.
April
- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration granted a special permit that allows Keystone to design, construct and operate the pipeline using a design factor and operating stress level of 80 per cent of the steel pipe's specified minimum yield strength in certain areas. Keystone’s application for the special permit included measures Keystone would implement above and beyond those required by regulations to ensure pipeline safety. In addition, the permit specified more than 50 conditions for the design and operation of Keystone that also are above and beyond the normal requirements for a pipeline. According to the permit, these measures “provide a level of safety equal to, or greater than, that which would be provided if the pipelines were operated under existing regulations.”
- TransCanada filed an application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for a Permit under the South Dakota Energy Conversion and Transmission Facilities Act.
- Illinois Commerce Commission issued an order finding that a public need exists for Keystone and authorizing its construction in Illinois.
- Keystone filed an application with the North Dakota Public Service Commission for a Corridor Certificate and Route Permit, and an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
February
- TransCanada received National Energy Board approval to transfer a portion of its Canadian Mainline natural gas transmission facilities to Keystone.
2006
December
- TransCanada filed an application with the National Energy Board for approvals to construct and operate the Canadian portion of the Keystone oil pipeline.
October
July
- Filed a Preliminary Information Package (PIP) with the National Energy Board (NEB) to initiate and facilitate the environmental assessment review process for the Canadian portion of the Keystone Oil Pipeline under the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
June
- TransCanada filed its Section 74 application with the NEB to transfer a portion of TransCanada’s Canadian Mainline natural gas transmission facilities to the Keystone Oil Pipeline Project. An application was filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission to grant the necessary authorizations to construct and operate the Illinois segment of the project.
April
- Application filed with the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The application is for a Presidential Permit and an Environment Impact Statement to permit the U.S. portion of the Keystone Project. Supplemental filings were made in July and November 2006.
Community Outreach and Consultation
- Extensive consultation and community outreach activities have been conducted since the project was originally announced in February 2005. These activities will continue as the project progresses.
- TransCanada will continue to refine the route as additional information is gathered from:
- Shipper/commercial requirements;
- Consultation with landowners, local communities and other interested parties;
- Consultation with local, provincial, state and federal agencies; and
- Additional project engineering design.
- Questions or feedback are welcome at any time. Please refer to the project contact information.
MAPS
Project Overview Map - Print [1.07 MB.pdf] - High resolution [196
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FACT SHEETS
Contacts
Keystone Project General Inquiries (toll free in U.S. and Canada)
1.866.717.7473
Media Inquiries
1.800.608.7859
Investor & Analyst Inquiries
1.800.361.6522
Landowner Inquiries (U.S.)
1.877.880.4881
Keystone Project e-mail
keystone@transcanada.com
TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Project Team
450 – 1st Street S.W.
Calgary, Alta.
T2P 5H1
TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Project Team
7509 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway
Northpointe Circle II, Suite 200
Kansas City, Mo.
64153
Careers and Contracts
Careers
Please note that at this time, all major construction contracts for 2009 on the Keystone project have now been awarded. If you are a contractor or vendor contacting us with regards to a service offering for the Keystone Gulf Coast Expansion (Keystone XL) please refer to our website at http://www.transcanada.com/keystone/kxl.html#vendor.
Contracts
Pipeline construction contracts have been awarded to the following contractors. If you have questions regarding supplier or vendor opportunities for this specific work, please contact the contractors directly using the contact information below.
Canadian Pipeline Construction [2.71 MB .pdf]
Ledcor Pipeline Limited
Ledcor
Canadian Conversion Construction [2.71 MB .pdf]
Louisbourg Pipelines
Jim Topping
Pump Stations – Group 1 (Alberta)
Monad
Jody Savage
Pump Stations – Group 2 (Saskatchewan)
Whaler Industrial Contracting, Inc.
Katherine Henry
Pump Stations – Groups 3 and 4 (Saskatchewan and Manitoba)
Lockerbie & Hole Eastern, Inc.
Roger Archambault
Storage Tanks (Hardisty Terminal, Alberta)
NUSCO Northern
Cory Medveszek
U.S. Pipeline Construction [9.52 MB .pdf]
Spread 1
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
Neil Jinkerson
Spreads 2 & 3
Michels Corporation
Bob Osborne
Spreads 4 through 11
Mid West Constructors (a consortium of HC Price, Gregory & Cook and Sheehan)
Mid West Constructors: 972.858.8800
Pipe offloading and stockpiling
T.G. Mercer
Mack Mercer: 817.596.7367
Pump Stations – Groups 1 and 2 (North Dakota and South Dakota)
The Industrial Company Wyoming, Inc.
Donald Brust
Pump Stations - Groups 3 and 4 (Nebraska and Kansas)
Willbros
Doug Fletcher
Pump Stations – Group 5 (Missouri and Illinois)
Jones-Blythe Construction Co.
John Blythe
Please note that at this time, all major construction contracts for 2009 on the Keystone project have now been awarded. If you are a contractor or vendor contacting us with regards to a service offering for Keystone XL please refer to the following link.
SOUTH DAKOTA CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PER CONDITION 7 OF THE PUC ORDER
Weekly Update June 14th through June 20th [48 KB .pdf]
Keystone Pipeline Project Construction Progress Report [50 KB .pdf]
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