Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)
Sector: Rail • Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Source: Grand Forks Herald
The Dakota Access Pipeline is a 1,170-mile pipeline stretching from the Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota eastward to Illinois, carrying roughly 500,000 barrels or more of oil daily. It was constructed to transport oil more efficiently, reduce transportation costs compared to rail, and support the state economy by creating jobs and easing rail congestion.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Oil and Gas
- Location
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Grand Forks Herald
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | The Dakota Access Pipeline is a 1,170-mile pipeline stretching from the Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota eastward to Illinois, carrying roughly 500,000 barrels or more of oil daily. It was constructed to transport oil more efficiently, reduce transportation costs compared to rail, and support the state economy by creating jobs and easing rail congestion. |
Original sector | Energy |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Dakota |
City | Grand Forks |
Source
Source | Grand Forks Herald |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2025-09-17 |
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