What were the key terms of the settlement between the U.S. government, Kansas, and the Keystone Pipeline owner over the 2022 spill?

The settlement requires South Bow LP and South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. to pay a civil penalty of more than $26 million, undertake spill prevention work estimated to cost $40 million, and contribute over $3 million to Kansas for natural resources restoration.

What environmental damage did the December 2022 Keystone Pipeline rupture in Washington County, Kansas cause?

The rupture leaked nearly 13,000 barrels of oil, some of which entered Mill Creek, where an inch of crude oil covered the creek for at least 3 miles downstream and affected more than 2,700 animals; the spill 'blanketed land and water, rendering the waterway lifeless and useless' and required extensive cleanup and remediation.

US, Kansas Settle With Keystone Pipeline Owner Over 2022 Spill

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The US government and Kansas settled with Keystone Pipeline operator South Bow LP over a 2022 oil spill violating the Clean Water Act. The company agreed to pay over $26 million in penalties and invest $40 million in spill prevention measures.

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