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Line 3 Replacement Project (U.S.)

Life takes energy—to heat our homes, to feed our families, to fuel our vehicles. Enbridge has been proudly fueling Minnesota's quality of life for 70 years.

The Line 3 Replacement Program, the largest project in Enbridge history, represents an improvement of our pipeline infrastructure—helping to ensure that Minnesota and the surrounding region are connected to secure, reliable and growing supplies of North American crude oil.

The $4-billion U.S. portion of the Line 3 Replacement Program, known as the Line 3 Replacement Project, consists of replacing existing 34-inch pipe with new 36-inch pipe for 13 miles in North Dakota, 337 miles in Minnesota, and 14 miles in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin portion was completed in 2018, while the North Dakota segment was completed in December 2020.

In December 2020, construction began on the 337-mile Minnesota portion of the project, the only segment of Line 3 yet to be replaced with new state-of-the-art pipe.

Enbridge’s private investment—$2.6 billion of it in Minnesota—will create well-paying jobs, an economic boost for local communities during construction, and local community investments and tax contributions for many years to come.

Line 3 Replacement Project (U.S.)

Life takes energy—to heat our homes, to feed our families, to fuel our vehicles. Enbridge has been proudly fueling Minnesota's quality of life for 70 years.

The Line 3 Replacement Program, the largest project in Enbridge history, represents an improvement of our pipeline infrastructure—helping to ensure that Minnesota and the surrounding region are connected to secure, reliable and growing supplies of North American crude oil.

The $4-billion U.S. portion of the Line 3 Replacement Program, known as the Line 3 Replacement Project, consists of replacing existing 34-inch pipe with new 36-inch pipe for 13 miles in North Dakota, 337 miles in Minnesota, and 14 miles in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin portion was completed in 2018, while the North Dakota segment was completed in December 2020.

In December 2020, construction began on the 337-mile Minnesota portion of the project, the only segment of Line 3 yet to be replaced with new state-of-the-art pipe.

Enbridge’s private investment—$2.6 billion of it in Minnesota—will create well-paying jobs, an economic boost for local communities during construction, and local community investments and tax contributions for many years to come.

Sept. 2, 2021: Misinformation spread by paid opponents suggests “a foreign company is violating the rights of Native Americans,” writes Matt Gordon. “That is so far from the truth. I should know.”

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Lives and businesses have been positively impacted by Minnesota's largest infrastructure project. Find out how—and add your voice too.

This virtual experience includes information about what communities can expect through the construction phase, and our operations post-construction.

“The benefits of the Line 3 project are vast, including economic, social, and cultural,” writes Ryan Troumbly, Mayor of Taconite, MN.

Respecting Tribal sovereignty and treaty rights

RAMS official says the project has brought “much-needed relief to communities along the pipeline route.”

We support all efforts by law enforcement to arrest perpetrators as well as the prosecution of anyone participating in trafficking.

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Economic growth, local and regional benefits, and reliable energy.

See regulatory information, timelines, maps and more for the American portion of Enbridge's Line 3 Replacement Program.

Enbridge uses the best available welding technology on our pipeline projects, like the Line 3 Replacement Project through Minnesota.

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Enbridge’s now-complete L3R Tribal Cultural Resources Survey the largest of its kind

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Following project completion, Enbridge will continue to monitor the deactivated pipeline and maintain the right-of-way.

We're doing everything we can to protect the health and safety of our employees and the public.

Enbridge is building a qualified skilled labor force for the Line 3 Replacement Project, and is engaging Tribal and native owned businesses to help this effort.

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Canadian First Nations leaders write an open letter to Minnesotans and U.S. Tribes, detailing the benefits of the Line 3 Replacement Program in Canada.

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