Work On Massive Pipeline Pushing Toward Oct. 31 Completion Goal

WILLISTON, N.D. – Construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline is quickly progressing in North Dakota, estimated to be 44 percent complete at the end of July.

A construction progress report filed with the North Dakota Public Service Commission says the North Dakota portion is scheduled for mechanical completion by Oct. 31, which includes construction and testing of the pipeline, said PSC Chairwoman Julie Fedorchak.

The company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners, says the 1,172-mile pipeline that travels through four states is expected to be in service by the end of the year. The $3.78 billion project will be the Bakken’s largest oil pipeline, transporting 450,000 barrels per day from Stanley to Patoka, Ill.

“There have been a lot of boots on the ground to get this rolling,” Fedorchak said. “It is at a very brisk pace.”

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