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Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)

Sector: Rail • Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Source: Grand Forks Herald

Project
Completed

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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The project “Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Grand Forks Herald.

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2026-07-22

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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.

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Energy

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Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

North Dakota

City

Grand Forks

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Grand Forks Herald

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Sector

Rail, Oil and Gas

Article published date

2025-09-17

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