Keystone pipeline operator to pay $26.9m penalty for Kansas oil spill
TC Energy, operator of the Keystone pipeline, has agreed to pay a $26.9 million penalty for a major oil spill in Kansas that released thousands of barrels of crude. The spill, which occurred in 2022, contaminated soil and water, prompting federal and state investigations. This settlement signals stricter regulatory enforcement and potential financial consequences for pipeline operators failing to prevent environmental damage.