Canadian Gas Pipeline Seeks Quick U.S. Approval
Published Date: 7/13/2026
Notice
Summary
Steel Reef Pipelines wants to build a short pipeline segment to move sour natural gas from North Dakota to Canada and bring some fuel gas back. This project could affect local energy flow and needs government approval, with a deadline for people to speak up. If approved, it’ll help export up to 80 million cubic feet of gas daily, boosting cross-border energy trade.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Cross‑Border Gas Export and Import Volumes
Steel Reef Pipelines applied to build pipeline facilities that would export up to 80 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of sour natural gas to Saskatchewan, Canada, and import about 6 MMcf/d of fuel gas back to supply a compressor station. The jurisdictional portion in North Dakota is a 0.65‑mile, 10‑inch segment that is part of an approximately 8‑mile gathering system tied to a compressor station near Fortuna, North Dakota.
Local Construction Footprint Near Fortuna, North Dakota
The project includes construction of an approximately 8‑mile gathering system to export sour natural gas from a compressor station near Fortuna, North Dakota, including a 0.65‑mile jurisdictional pipeline segment in North Dakota from the U.S. border to MP 0.65. Individuals may identify as landowners, ratepayers, residents of an impacted community, or recreationists when seeking to intervene.
Public Participation Deadline and No Filing Fee
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set the deadline to file a motion to intervene, protest, or comment at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 21, 2026, and there is no fee or cost to file comments or to intervene. Anyone (individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities) may submit comments or intervene following the instructions in the notice.
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