Keystone Pipeline owners to pay nearly $70 million in proposed settlement for Kansas oil spill

The Keystone Pipeline operators have agreed to a $70 million settlement to resolve a 2022 oil spill in Kansas, where 13,000 barrels of oil leaked into Mill Creek. This includes $3 million for remediation projects and $40 million for environmental restoration work. The settlement addresses the significant environmental and economic impact on local communities and ecosystems. This move highlights the ongoing scrutiny of pipeline safety and environmental protection measures in the face of growing concerns about oil spills and climate change.