What were the key terms of the proposed settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and Keystone pipeline owner South Bow regarding the 2022 Kansas rupture?

The proposed settlement requires South Bow (SOBO.TO), the Canadian owner and operator of the Keystone pipeline, to pay a civil penalty of more than $26 million and undertake preventive measures estimated to cost $40 million to avoid future similar discharges; additionally, South Bow agreed to contribute over $3 million to Kansas for natural resource restoration projects to resolve violations of Kansas state laws.

What caused the December 2022 Keystone pipeline rupture in Washington County, Kansas, and how significant was the spill?

The rupture was caused by a crack in a weld that progressed due to pressure and temperature 'fatigue', resulting in a spill of about 14,000 barrels of oil into a creek — the largest U.S. oil spill in nine years.

US Files Proposed Deal with Keystone Pipeline Owner Over 2022 Kansas Rupture

Jul 10, 2026

The U.S. Justice Department filed a settlement with South Bow, operator of the Keystone pipeline, requiring over $26 million in penalties and $40 million in safety improvements following a 2022 crude oil spill in Kansas.

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US Files Proposed Deal with Keystone Pipeline Owner Over 2022 Kansas Rupture

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US, Kansas Settle With Keystone Pipeline Owner Over 2022 Spill

US Files Proposed Deal with Keystone Pipeline Owner Over 2022 Kansas Rupture

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