Friday, 17th April 2026

The White House

The President of the United States has granted a Presidential permit to Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C., authorizing the company to operate and maintain existing pipeline border facilities at the international boundary between the United States and Canada in Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, for the transport of crude oil and petroleum products of every description, refined or unrefined, including naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel. The permittee is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and an indirectly owned subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada, reflecting the cross border nature of the infrastructure and its strategic importance. This Presidential permit supersedes and revokes the previous permit issued on June 10, 2008, while confirming that all border facilities and operations remain subject to applicable laws and regulations, including those enforced by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the US Department of Transportation, as well as federal, state, and local authorities. The defined facilities include the portion in the United States of the international pipeline project associated with the permittee’s January 16, 2026 application, including land, structures, installations, and equipment, while the border facilities specifically refer to a 20 inch diameter pipeline extending from the international boundary to the first mainline shut off valve or pumping station located approximately three miles داخل the United States. Under the terms of the permit, any substantial changes to the facilities, their location, or operations require Presidential approval, although adjustments to throughput capacity and directional flow are permitted without such amendments. The permit ensures strict oversight by allowing inspection and unrestricted access to authorized federal, state, and local officials, and requires the permittee to obtain all necessary permits and maintain compliance with safety standards. In the event of termination, revocation, or surrender of the permit, the permittee must remove the border facilities at its own expense unless otherwise directed, and failure to comply may result in government action to remove or take possession of the facilities. The United States also retains the right to take control of the facilities when required for national security purposes, with provisions for fair compensation and restoration of the infrastructure. The permit further mandates that any transfer of ownership or control be reported immediately, while maintaining the validity of the permit unless formally amended or revoked. The permittee is responsible for securing all necessary rights of way and authorizations, maintaining the facilities in good repair, and indemnifying the United States against liabilities arising from operations, including environmental contamination. Additionally, the permittee must submit reports and provide information as required by law, ensuring transparency and accountability in operations. The permit explicitly states that it does not create enforceable rights against the United States or its agencies, reinforcing its nature as a directive issued by the President. Signed on April 15, 2026, this permit formalizes continued operation of critical cross border energy infrastructure while balancing regulatory oversight, environmental responsibility, and national security considerations.