Keystone Pipeline | Vibepedia

The Keystone Pipeline System, commissioned in 2010 by TransCanada (now TC Energy), is a complex network of oil pipelines stretching from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin in Alberta to refineries in Illinois and Texas, and to oil tank farms and distribution centers in Cushing, Oklahoma. With a capacity to deliver up to 700,000 barrels per day, the pipeline has been a focal point of controversy and debate regarding its environmental impact, economic benefits, and geopolitical implications. As of October 1, 2024, the pipeline is owned by South Bow, following TC Energy's spin-off of its liquids business. The Keystone Pipeline has been at the center of discussions involving key players such as [[barack-obama|Barack Obama]], [[justin-trudeau|Justin Trudeau]], and [[joe-biden|Joe Biden]], as well as organizations like [[sierra-club|Sierra Club]] and [[transcanada|TransCanada]]. With the United States producing an average of 9.4 million barrels of petroleum per day in 2015, the Keystone Pipeline's role in the global energy landscape is significant, yet its future remains uncertain due to ongoing debates and regulatory challenges.