Enbridge says Line 3 is up and ready for use

Enbridge announced this week that it has completed its Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement project across Minnesota. It expected to begin running tar sands oil from Edmonton to Superior today.

The 1,097-mile-long pipeline has a thicker-walled pipe and Enbridge said the "completion ensures a safe, reliable supply of North American crude oil to U.S. refineries."

"Line 3 was developed and executed with the most state-of-the-art approach to design, construction and environmental management," said Al Monaco, Enbridge president and CEO. "We're also very proud of the relationship of trust we've bui...