Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project: Videos
Peruse these videos to see landowner testimonials, our work in the community, our commitment to safety, and more.
Line 5 in Northern Wisconsin
Line 5 is a vital link to propane and other energy supplies for the upper Midwest. Every day, this 645-mile-long, 30-inch diameter pipeline plays a critical role transporting 540,000 barrels of light crude oil, light synthetic crude oil, and natural gas liquids to a regional network for this area.
The product moved on Line 5 is used to produce transportation fuels and fuels to heat homes, schools and businesses and fuel industry in Wisconsin, the larger Midwest region, and Eastern Canada. Line 5 has been safely operating across northern Wisconsin since 1953.
Line 5 through the Bad River Reservation
Enbridge was disappointed by legal action taken in July 2019 by the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians to remove the pipeline from its Reservation, after nearly seven years of good-faith negotiations and formal mediation.
In response to the Bad River Band's request to relocate Line 5, Enbridge has been studying possible re-route options for a 12-mile segment of Line 5. Enbridge remains committed to continued dialogue with Bad River leadership; however, the company has an obligation to provide uninterrupted service to its customers and is therefore moving forward with a reroute of Line 5.
Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project: Proposed route
Line 5 Pipeline Safety
Safety is our top priority. We remain in near daily communication with Bad River staff to maintain the safe and reliable operation of the pipeline. We’re pleased that the Band is committed to continuing to work with us on Line 5 operations and maintenance activities.
Data from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration confirms that there have been no spills on the Wisconsin portion of the pipeline in the past 15 years. Of the three incidents on Line 5 in Wisconsin, the two most recent, in 1992 and 2002, were located at Enbridge’s Superior Terminal, and were contained within our facility.
Project Information
Clink on the links below to learn more about this project, its benefits, facts about Line 5, and all facets of the pipeline construction and restoration process.
- Line 5
- The Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project
- October 2020 Virtual Community Meeting: Presentation
- October 2020 Virtual Community Meeting: Audio file
- May 2020 Virtual Community Meeting: Presentation
- May 2020 Virtual Community Meeting: Audio file
- Project benefits
- Typical pipeline construction process
- Land use and protection
- Project handout
- Project map
- Restoration
Learn More
Enbridge is North America’s premier energy infrastructure company, fueling the economy and people’s quality of life. We move about 25% of the crude oil produced in North America, we transport nearly 20% of the natural gas consumed in the U.S., and we operate North America’s third-largest natural gas utility by consumer count. Enbridge was an early investor in renewable energy, and we have a growing offshore wind portfolio.
- Learn more about our Liquids Pipelines, Natural Gas Transmission and Midstream, and Utilities and Power businesses
- See our North American interactive energy assets map
- Learn more about Enbridge's energy assets in Wisconsin
- See our fact sheets and brochures
Videos
Peruse our Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project videos to learn more about our community investments, our commitment to safety, the essential energy products we move, and landowner views on the project. Click here to visit our project video landing page.
Project Permit Applications
View and track the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) application.
Enbridge has come to agreement with landowners for critical land rights needed for the relocation of Line 5 in northern Wisconsin. We have now withdrawn our application to the Public Service Commission (PSCW) for authority to acquire property by condemnation.
Doing Business With Enbridge
If your business would like to be considered for work on this project, click here to fill out our Supplier Information Form. Please remember to select Line 5 Suppliers in the Regions Serviced section.
Stay in Touch
- Look for updates on our Facebook page
- Toll free phone number: 855-869-8261
- Email: enbridgeinwi@enbridge.com
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Click here to see our Wisconsin newsletter – August 2020
Click here to see our Line 5 project newsletter – Spring 2020
Click here to see our Wisconsin newsletter – December 2019
Enbridge's economic impact on Wisconsin
Learn more about the ongoing tax revenue, local and regional economic stimulation, community investments, and workforce salary provided by Enbridge in your area.
Meaningful engagement drives environmental protection, Tribal opportunities
Read the letter from First Nations leadership about their work with Enbridge on the Line 3 Replacement Project (L3RP) in Canada, including Blackfoot, Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, Ojibwe and Anishinabe.
Indigenous inclusion and success
At Enbridge, we see our relationships with Indigenous communities as mutually beneficial—economically, socially and culturally.
Safety. First.
Safety is not just a core value at Enbridge—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Proactively advancing the safety of communities, and protecting the environment, will always be our top priority.
