TransCanada Corp., believes its Keystone pipeline is likely the source of an oil leak near St. Louis that Missouri officials have estimated at 6,814 litres, a spokesperson for the company said Friday. Sections of both the Keystone pipeline and Enbridge Inc.'s Platte pipeline were closed as crews sought to find the source of the leak, which was discovered Wednesday in St. Charles County. "Following overnight activity and excavation, preliminary investigation has led TransCanada to believe that the oil discovered in St. Charles County likely originates from the Keystone Pipeline system and we will continue to conduct our activities accordingly," TransCanada spokesman Terry Cunha said. Enbridge Inc., spokesman Devin Hotzel said the company is "highly confident" that the Platte pipeline is not the source. Cunha said there's no estimated time for the Keystone pipeline to return to service.

Source: CBC News February 08, 2019 19:30 UTC