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Project OVERVIEW
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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 3,456 kilometres (2,148 miles).
- 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 373 kilometres (232 miles) of new pipeline and the conversion of approximately 864 kilometres (537 miles) 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).
STATUS & TIMELINES
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
REGULATORY
TransCanada received National Energy Board approval in 2007 for two major regulatory applications to construct and operate the Canadian portion of the Keystone Pipeline project. The United States Department of State issued its Record of Decision and National Interest Determination regarding the Keystone Pipeline in the first quarter of 2008.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CONSULTATION
We recognize the importance of incorporating public input into our project plans. We believe that through consultation with landowners, communities and other interested stakeholders, we can address questions and concerns and integrate important public input into our activities. Extensive consultation and community outreach activities have been conducted since the project was originally announced in February 2005.
SOUTH DAKOTA CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PER CONDITION 7 OF THE PUC ORDER
Keystone Pipeline Project Construction Progress Report [43 KB .pdf]
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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
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.
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