Ransom County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a startling environmental incident, the Keystone oil pipeline suffered a significant rupture near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, on the morning of April 8, 2025. An employee at the site reported hearing a “mechanical bang” around 7:44 a.m., prompting an immediate shutdown of the pipeline within approximately two minutes. The spill has been confined to an agricultural field approximately 300 yards south of the pump station. Emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to contain the situation.
The exact volume of crude oil released remains undetermined, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain the cause of the rupture. Notably, a nearby seasonal stream has been isolated as a precautionary measure, though officials report it has not been impacted. No injuries have been reported, and no structures are at risk.
Constructed in 2010 for $5.2 billion, the Keystone Pipeline transports crude oil across multiple states to refineries in Illinois and Oklahoma. Originally built by TC Energy, the management of the pipeline was transferred to South Bow in 2024. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the environmental safety and infrastructure integrity of major oil pipelines.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know? In November 2019, the Keystone Pipeline experienced a significant leak, releasing approximately 383,000 gallons of crude oil in North Dakota, affecting a wetland area near Edinburg.