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An American judge told Enbridge (New York Stock Exchange: ENB) can continue to operate the Line 5 pipeline through the division’s home territory in Wisconsin for the time being, but operations on those properties”You must stopThe Canadian Press reported Monday, “June 16, 2026.
Enbridge (ENB) king Ask for clarification From Wisconsin District Court Judge William Conley in his He ordered to give the company only three years To move this part of the pipeline.
Enbridge’s “understanding is generally accurate” that it can continue to operate Line 5 “on parcels for which it lacks a valid right-of-way,” provided the company complies with the profit-sharing order with the range, but “operation of Line 5 on such parcels must cease on June 16.” 2026,” the judge wrote.
The three-year window may be too close for Enbridge (ENB) comfort, as the company said the timing of rerouting the pipeline depends on approval decisions from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the US Army Corps of Engineers, which is not expected in 2025; At this point, the tube transfer is expected to take about a year.
Enbridge (ENB) said it disputes the judge’s finding that the company is trespassing, intends to appeal the decision, and may request that the order be stayed pending that appeal.
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