Keystone pipeline is being tested as ordered by regulator

As it was stated yesterday by TC Energy representatives, the damaged part of the Keystone pipeline, where a leak had occurred this December, was cautiously separated from the line. This segment was taken by the corporation for metallurgical tests as ordered by the U.S. regulatory authorities.

According to the information provided by Reuters, it was also reported that TC Energy’s plan of restarting the Keystone pipeline was presented to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The corporation introduced its plan to the regulator nearly fifteen days after the leak.

It was additionally reported that the line is still likely to be returned to operation after repairing and approval of the restarting plan by the authorities, even though dealing with the consequences of the leak might take a month or more.

Some parts of the pipeline that carry oil from Alberta, Canada, to refining plants in Illinois, were brought back to work in the previous week at reduced capacity.