Keystone Pipeline system’s operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill
- Posted on July 12, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
TC Energy, operator of the Keystone Pipeline system, has reached a settlement agreement with federal authorities requiring a $26.9 million penalty for a significant crude oil spill that occurred in Kansas during December 2022. Beyond the financial penalty, the company must invest approximately $40 million in infrastructure improvements and preventive measures to reduce future pipeline incidents. This agreement represents a major enforcement action addressing environmental violations and pipeline safety compliance.
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Keystone Pipeline system’s operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022 and spend about $40 million more to prevent f…
