What is the latest status of the project “Dakota Access Pipeline”?

The status recorded for “Dakota Access Pipeline” is under construction.

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Dakota Access Pipeline”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Dakota Access Pipeline” to USD 3700000000.

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This Taiyo project page references The Cornell Daily Sun along with the original URL (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2017/03/welcome-to-the-zoo-dakota-access-pipeline). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Dakota Access Pipeline

Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, United States

Source: The Cornell Daily Sun

Project

Under Construction

The Dakota Access Pipeline is a 1,172 mile-long pipeline designed to transport crude oil from the Bakken shale oil fields in North Dakota to refineries in Patoka, Illinois, passing through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois. The project aims to provide a safer, more cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive method of transporting oil, reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and crea

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Oil and Gas
Location: North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The Cornell Daily Sun

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The project “Dakota Access Pipeline” is an infrastructure initiative in the Oil and Gas sector, located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Cornell Daily Sun.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Dakota Access Pipeline is a 1,172 mile-long pipeline designed to transport crude oil from the Bakken shale oil fields in North Dakota to refineries in Patoka, Illinois, passing through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois. The project aims to provide a safer, more cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive method of transporting oil, reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and create jobs and economic benefits. However, it has faced opposition due to concerns about environmental risks, threats to Native American lands, and social impacts.
Original sector	Energy
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois

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Source	The Cornell Daily Sun
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Record type	Project
Sector	Oil and Gas
Article published date	2025-11-12

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