The Line 3 Replacement Project
This project created thousands of family-sustaining, mostly local construction jobs, millions of dollars in local spending and additional tax revenue at a time when Northern Minnesota needed it most. Work kicked off on this maintenance- and safety-driven replacement project after final permits were received on Dec. 1, 2020; the line entered service Oct. 1, 2021.
Line 3 in the news
Enbridge responds to defamatory Guardian article
Oct. 12, 2021: The article included a host of false, inaccurate statements and mischaracterizations.
‘I’m a Native American proud to be working on Line 3’
Sept. 2, 2021: Lies and misinformation suggest “a foreign company is violating the rights of Native Americans,” writes Matt Gordon. “That is so far from the truth.”
‘A lot of Minnesotans to get this done’
Aug. 20, 2021: “I've worked for Tribes since 1991, and I've yet to see a company do what Enbridge has done (for) diversity, equity and inclusion.”
Economic benefits
A $2.6B investment in Minnesota
L3R has already created 5,200 jobs, and millions of dollars in local spending and tax revenue.
Line 3 Replacement Project: Virtual Open House
We invite you to learn about our company and the largest energy infrastructure project in Minnesota history.
This virtual experience includes information about what communities could expect with construction, as well as our operations post-construction. There are opportunities to reach out and ask questions or provide comment. Take as much time as you like, and come back as often as you wish. We hope you find this virtual experience helpful and informative.
Tribal engagement
Respect, trust and inclusion
Respect for Tribal sovereignty. Tribal monitors on the right-of-way. $180M+ spent on Tribal labor and contractors.
Protecting Tribal cultural resources
Respecting Tribal sovereignty and treaty rights
Native American business directory
We encourage our contractors and labor partners to support local Native-owned suppliers and businesses.
Tribal employment opportunities
Enbridge is engaging Tribal and native owned businesses to build a qualified and skilled labor force for this project.
The regulatory process
The Line 3 Replacement was the most studied pipeline project in Minnesota history.
With 71 public regulatory meetings and more than 3,500 community engagement meetings over 6 years to gather public input and ensure a thorough scientific review, the Line 3 Replacement process met and exceeded Minnesota legal and regulatory requirements. Regulators have repeatedly approved and stood behind their decisions to approve this project.
The construction process
Pipeline construction: Safety and the environment
Safety, reliability, and environmental protection are built into every Enbridge project.
The lifecycle of an Enbridge pipeline
With proper design, construction, operation and maintenance, pipelines have a very long life.
Project updates and information
A study in strength: The pipeline welding process
Enbridge uses the best available welding technology on our pipeline projects, like the Line 3 replacement.
Enbridge welcomes resolution to Minnesota property tax issue
July 1, 2021: From the beginning, we have acknowledged that counties were caught in the middle of this tax valuation issue.
Protesters destroy L3R environmental safeguards, damage equipment
June 9, 2020: Protesters attempted to trap workers while forcefully entering and then occupying the site.
Line 3 Deactivation
Following project completion, Enbridge will continue to monitor the deactivated pipeline and maintain the right-of-way.
Enbridge's economic impact on Minnesota
Project news: Keep in touch
Fact sheets and brochures
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